Gilles Francis Charles Bensimon (Vic sur Cre, February 29, 1944) is a French fashion photographer as well as the former International Creative Manager of “Elle” magazine. He’s also become the photographer on the reality television series “America’s Next Top Model”. Bensimon was born with advanced dyslexia so his mom said if he did something in artwork he could express himself better. Living in Paris, France, he joined French Elle in 1967. During his tenure as International Creative Director and Head Photographer of Elle magazine, Bensimon’s vision reached an estimated 20 million readers world-wide. His commercial customers range from Kohl’s to Saks Fifth Avenue and Maybelline to Clarins.