“What I do is instinctive, quiet and naturalistic. I want to document unobtrusively. I want to see what people really are. I frame up the situation and then I push the button. I always want it to look exactly the way it looks to me... Years ago, Harrison Ford said ‘Henry, you have a framing jones.’ I thought, ‘That’s it. I do!’”
Henry Diltz's work as an iconic photographer in the 1960s and 1970s is celebrated for his unique "fly on the wall" style portraits and his ability to capture intimate moments with some of the world's most influential musicians.
He has shot over 200 album covers, was the official photographer at Woodstock in 1969, and his work has appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone and Life Magazine. Known for his intuitive composition and use of natural light, Diltz continues his career documenting the music scene around Southern California and across the globe.
He is one of a select few who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Grammys, The Lucies, and the International Photography Hall of Fame. His impact on rock culture is immeasurable, capturing authentic moments that define an era.
“I was a musician before I was a photographer,” says iconic snapper Henry Diltz. “So I started out photographing my friends who then all became famous.”
Through his partnership with 12on12 he revisits his archive to unveil reimagined and previously unseen takes on his images and share the untold stories behind them. Each collection is carefully curated and launched with authentic partners to create a fully immersive brand experience.
This latest release, being exhibited at Sotheby’s, is a limited edition co-signed print series with Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, America, Stephen Stills, Debbie Harry, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Slash.
Believing in the transformative power of art and the importance of actively promoting social good, part of the proceeds of the sales will benefit MusiCares.
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