A photographer has revealed long-hidden details about Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the deceased financier used intimidation to silence him years ago.
Christopher Anderson shared the story on Instagram on Tuesday, recounting his experiences surrounding a 2015 New York magazine profile that was never published.
The profile and its photos were shelved after Epstein abruptly pulled out of the interview, but Anderson now says the situation involved far more than a canceled story.
According to the photographer, Epstein, who had already been convicted of sex crimes, sent a bodyguard to threaten him into handing over all photographs and materials tied to the shoot.
Anderson said the encounter left him intimidated, and he complied by giving Epstein the images, remaining silent about the incident for nearly a decade.
A decade later, Anderson discovered a backup hard drive containing the same materials Epstein had sought to suppress, which he has now shared publicly.
The photos depict Epstein in two of his lavish homes, showing his style, surroundings, and some of the connections he cultivated, including framed photographs of former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Richard Branson, and filmmaker Woody Allen.
Anderson has been contacted for permission to include them in this article; no response has been received. Images available on his Instagram, here.
Jeffrey Epstein (Pictured) allegedly sent a bodyguard to threaten a photographer for New York magazine to turn over pictures taken for a cancelled article
Christopher Anderson (Pictured) revealed a collection of never-before-seen images of Epstein on Tuesday after finding an old hard drive
In an Instagram post, liked more than 130,000 times, Anderson explained that New York magazine had hired him to photograph Epstein.
Anderson said the shoot itself was meticulously staged, with Epstein carefully positioning himself and the rooms around him while maintaining a close eye on how he would be portrayed in print.
He captured both wide environmental shots and intimate black-and-white portraits, combining his signature style with Epstein’s demand for visual control.
The images offer glimpses into Epstein’s homes, including a large stuffed tiger near one desk and multiple offices filled with organized chaos, reflecting both wealth and an obsessive attention to detail.
Anderson said Epstein’s fascination with the photos extended beyond poses and composition: he paid $20,000 to acquire the images after publication, a move Anderson says was intended to prevent anyone else from using them.
Although the magazine initially approved the arrangement, Epstein’s withdrawal forced the story to be canceled, leaving the photographer with both creative work and a narrative that never reached the public.
Anderson described the experience as a lesson in power and fear, showing how Epstein leveraged intimidation, wealth, and influence to control those around him, including journalists and photographers.
The photographer said that despite the intimidation, he had preserved copies of the photos, which he rediscovered years later on a forgotten backup drive.
Epstein was arrested in 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking
By sharing the collection now, Anderson said he wanted to reveal both the access he was granted and the coercion he faced, exposing how Epstein maintained control over his image and legacy.
The images themselves are striking: black-and-white close-ups, wide shots of offices and personal spaces, and the careful framing of personal effects, all combining artistry with a window into Epstein’s life.
Along with depicting material opulence, the photos hint at the social and political circles Epstein cultivated, offering context for why he went to great lengths to suppress their release.
The collection now stands as a rare historical record, illustrating the combination of wealth, influence, and fear Epstein wielded over those around him, as well as the shadowy measures he employed to protect his public image.
Anderson’s decision to publish the hidden photos brings to light not just Epstein’s private world but also the intimidation tactics he used to control information, demonstrating how the convicted sex offender sought to manipulate even seasoned professionals.
