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    Faye Dunaway by Terry O'Neill
    "I want my pictures to tell a story, not sell a story. have always tried to give people dignity in my pictures. That is what it’s all about for me.”

    Terry O’Neill is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. From presidents to pop stars he has photographed the frontline of fame for over six decades.

    O’Neill began his career at the birth of the 1960s. While other photographers concentrated on earthquakes, wars and politics, O’Neill realized that youth culture was a breaking news story on a global scale and began chronicling the emerging faces of film, fashion and music who would go on to define the Swinging Sixties. By 1965 he was being commissioned by the biggest magazines and newspapers in the world. The Terry O’Neill archive embraces the span of fame like no other. He photographed The Beatles and The Rolling Stones when they were still struggling young bands in 1963, pioneered backstage reportage photography with David Bowie and Elton John and worked with such luminaries as Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine, Audrey Hepburn, Faye Dunaway, Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Amy Winehouse and countless others.

    Terry O’Neill was awarded the Royal Photographic Society Centenary Medal in 2011 in recognition of his significant contribution to the art of photography and an Honorary Fellowship of The Society. O’Neill was awarded a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for services to Photography in 2019’s Queen’s Birthday Honors list. O’Neill noted at the time that it was “a huge honor. And I’m incredibly humbled by it. It’s a real recognition for the art of photography, as well. This isn’t just for me of course, it’s for everyone who has helped me along the way. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

  • Select Photography By Terry O'Niell
    • Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot , 1971
      Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot , 1971
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    • Terry O'Neill, David Bowie, 1974
      Terry O'Neill, David Bowie, 1974
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    • Terry O'Neill, David Bowie from the 'Yellow Mustard' Series, 1974
      Terry O'Neill, David Bowie from the 'Yellow Mustard' Series, 1974
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    • Terry O'Neill, Elton John at Dodger Stadium, 1975
      Terry O'Neill, Elton John at Dodger Stadium, 1975
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    • Terry O'Neill, Faye Dunaway, 1977
      Terry O'Neill, Faye Dunaway, 1977
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    • Terry O'Neill, Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, 1968
      Terry O'Neill, Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, 1968
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    • Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss , 1993
      Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss , 1993
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    • Terry O'Neill, Mick Jagger in a Fur Parka, 1964
      Terry O'Neill, Mick Jagger in a Fur Parka, 1964
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  • Buying and Selling Terry O'Neill Photography Through Guy Hepner

    Terry O'Neill was a renowned British photographer known for his iconic portraits of celebrities, musicians, and public figures from the 1960s to the 2000s. His work captured the essence of an era, documenting the private and public lives of some of the most famous individuals in the world, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Elizabeth Taylor. O'Neill's photographs are celebrated for their candid, intimate style, often revealing the personality and charisma of his subjects in a way that felt both authentic and timeless. His ability to capture fleeting moments of spontaneity and his knack for being in the right place at the right time made his work highly sought after. Collectors of Terry O'Neill's photographs through Guy Hepner are drawn to his unique ability to encapsulate the spirit of a generation and his skill in creating images that have become cultural icons. Each photograph reflects O'Neill's exceptional eye for composition and his deep connection with his subjects. Guy Hepner is proud to offer collectors the chance to buy and sell Terry O'Neill's captivating works, which continue to resonate for their insight into the world of fame and the art of portraiture.

     
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