Marilyn Monroe, Behind The Scenes, Bus Stop, 1956

The black-and-white behind-the-scenes shot captures that nervous energy from March 1956 perfectly—you can almost feel the tension between Milton and Marilyn before they even started filming. The gallery print turned out sharper than I expected.

I was a little nervous about the quality of a historical photo, but the print is incredibly sharp and the candid moment from the Bus Stop set feels so intimate. The soft sepia tones really capture that 1956 film noir vibe perfectly.