Raphael Mazzucco seems to have inherited Hugh Hefner’s mantle.
The photographer — who used to specialize in swimsuits and lingerie — also specialized in models before shifting to fine art.
In his upcoming book, “25 Years of Portraits,” Pamela Anderson calls him “the modern Helmut Newton” and rhapsodizes:
“You know he’s no good. And with his sly thoughts and wicked surprises, we share an eternal bond, entranced as we are by pure mischievousness.”
Alessandra Ambrosio recalls a shoot with Gisele Bündchen and other models in Barbados when a hurricane forced them to evacuate.
“I was so scared, but [Raphael] kept me and the rest of the crew calm until we arrived at our destination,” Ambrosio said. “As soon as we were out of harm’s way, he started a slumber party, and we found ourselves jumping on beds and having pillow fights.”
Expect some supermodels at a show of Mazzucco’s mixed-media works opening Thursday at the Louis K. Meisel Gallery on Prince Street.