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Tyler Shields - Mystery of the Helicopter, 2022, Silver Gelatin Print

Mystery of the Helicopter, 2022

Silver Gelatin Print

Artwork size: 28 x 21.5 Inches Framed size: 39 x 31 Inches Additional sizes are available upon request.

Edition

Edition of 3 + 2 APs

About this work

"It’s rare that we get to do anything new in photography but when I can I try to always jump at the chance so when the opportunity came to shoot with an IMAX film camera I jumped at it as IMAX has been the pinnacle of motion picture film since it was created. With help from Steve at Kodak and the amazing people at Fotokem Los Angeles and of course Bruce Luke and Mike at IMAX my dream came true I was able to make the first ever fine art print from an IMAX which was on display at Sothebys. Before anyone asks the helicopter is very real and not photoshopped in we did this all for real on film the way it’s supposed to be!" - Tyler Shields on the making of The Mystery of the Helicopter.

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Auction History

Tyler Shields

· Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $18,338

Tyler Shields - Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee and Cigarettes · Tyler Shields · Phillips · 2025-10 · $3,463

Tyler Shields - Under the Rain

Under the Rain · Tyler Shields · Phillips · 2022-05 · $21,328

Tyler Shields - BEYOND THE GATES

BEYOND THE GATES · Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2019-10 · $0

Tyler Shields - Christian Louboutins´s Pink Barbie Pumps

Christian Louboutins´s Pink Barbie Pumps · Tyler Shields · Auctionata · 2014-12 · $0

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About Tyler Shields

Tyler Shields was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and began his creative career as a professional inline skater, competing in the X Games and touring with Tony Hawk before shifting his focus to photography. His early photographs gained attention online, and a chance viral image helped launch his career as a photographer working within the Hollywood entertainment world.

Shields is known for bold, provocative photography that blends glamour with elements of tension, danger, and destruction, often incorporating rich color, dramatic lighting, and meticulously staged scenes. His work frequently explores contrasts between beauty and chaos, using striking visual concepts, from vivid color explosions to scenes built around luxury objects, to create images that are both polished and unsettling. He has photographed a wide range of actors and public figures throughout his career, always aiming for a cinematic, tightly composed final image captured in camera rather than through digital manipulation.

Beyond photography, Shields has worked as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author, publishing both photography books and fiction. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections, and he continues to be based in Los Angeles.

Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Tyler Shields's bold, cinematic photography. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.

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