Juergen Tellers Analysis

Juergen Teller

Juergen Teller is an artist and fashion photographer. Teller was born in 1964 in Germany. Teller studied in Germany from 1984-1986 at the Fotodesign Academy of Munich (the “Bayerische Staatslehranstalt für Photographie”). Teller didn’t want to join the military so in order for him to avoid it he would learn English and later immigrated to London in 1980’s. In 1986, he started to take photos of celebrities’ such as, Elton John, emma stone, Kate moss and many more.

Teller didn’t know anything about fashion when he immigrated to London. He worked for many people and magazines such as, “Face”, ”Vogue” and many different ones. This then increased his knowledge towards high fashion. Teller worked for places such as, Calvin Klien, Louis Vuitton and others.

Teller exhibited his work in different countries in order for him to raise awareness of his talent and would receive many awards for his are for example, in Monaco he won a prize at the fashion festival.

Teller does not try to flatter but to be true so he gives the same treatment to everyone he takes photos of which makes his not bias and even.

Teller uses a Contax G2 camera with an onboard flash. He enjoys working in colour

Teller has had many partnerships with other designers such as, Vivienne Westwood.

Teller is married to UK contemporary art dealer Sadie Coles.

Tellers work is in many art photography museums such as, The photographer’ Gallery in London. His work is in many different museums such as, In paris, exhibitions at the Foundation Cartier pour l'art and in many other places such as New york.