It is said that, until 1949, Bacon refused to allow his photograph to be taken. However, after relenting for photographers including Cecil Beaton, Bill Brandt and his friend John Deakin, it seems Bacon came to enjoy the process. When Lewinski came to photograph Bacon at his studio, 7 Reece Mews in South Kensington, he found Bacon to be 'civil and helpful, a charming and fascinating conversationalist.' (http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw19387/Francis-Bacon#artist)