In a startling new revelation, acclaimed photographer Christopher Anderson has released a series of previously unseen photographs of the convicted sex offender and financier, Jeffrey Epstein. This comes after Anderson made headlines in 2025 for his high-profile White House photo shoot featuring figures like JD Vance and Marco Rubio for Vanity Fair.
The Unseen Epstein Portfolio: A Glimpse into His World
Anderson shared the images on his Instagram, providing a rare, first-hand account of his encounter with Epstein in 2015. The assignment came from Jody Quon of New York magazine for an article penned by journalist Michael Wolff. At the time, Anderson's knowledge of Epstein was limited to his infamous connections with powerful men.
The photographs, captured in Anderson's signature candid style, include a stark black-and-white close-up of Epstein's face, shots of him in his opulent offices, and details of his surroundings. One image notably features a stuffed tiger in Epstein's residence, while another shows a printed email exchange regarding payments involving a Duke and Duchess.
A Chilling Encounter and a $20,000 Offer
In a detailed caption, Anderson described a pre-shoot meeting where Epstein insisted on buying the photos post-publication. "He offered me $20,000 to own them after publication," Anderson wrote, adding that for his young, financially strained family, it was "all the money in the world." Epstein reportedly handed over a personal cheque, with the magazine's approval, on the condition he wouldn't see the images until after the story ran.
The environment was unsettling. Anderson was let into Epstein's home by a young woman with an Eastern European accent, whom he later observed setting up a massage table. She was followed by Epstein's long-time private secretary, Lesley Groff.
Threats and Intimidation After the Shoot
The situation turned hostile after the photo session. According to Anderson, Epstein abruptly withdrew from the magazine story and began demanding the photographs immediately. When Anderson refused, citing the agreement, the threats began.
Epstein sent a "massive" bodyguard named Merwin, dressed in a long black overcoat and leather gloves, to Anderson's studio to collect the images. "It worked," Anderson stated. He eventually cashed the cheque and surrendered the hard drive to Merwin, who ensured no other copies existed.
Anderson recently rediscovered the photographs on an old hard drive, leading to their public release. This firsthand perspective adds a new layer to the public understanding of Epstein's methods, echoing details that have emerged from released files and documentaries. The images stand as a chilling visual record of the man at the centre of a global scandal.
