
Decadence
12 works

Girl Night Out, 2014
Digital c print
22.5 x 30 Inches 45 x 60 Inches 54 x 72 Inches
Edition of 3
Girl Night Out (2014) is a digital C-print by Tyler Shields from the Historical Fiction series, issued as an edition of 3 and available in three sizes from 22.5 × 30 to 54 × 72 inches. The work captures the spirit of a particular kind of evening—the shared adventure of glamorously dressed women celebrating their freedom and friendship—and frames it within the stylistic vocabulary of the Historical Fiction series' mid-century-inflected glamour. In 2014, Shields was engaged in a particularly fertile period of exploration within the Historical Fiction series, and Girl Night Out is among the series' most warmly celebratory images. The figures, dynamically composed and exuding a palpable sense of joy and liberation, embody an energy that lifts the image beyond fashion documentation into something genuinely affecting. Shields' mastery of light and the theatrical sweep of his composition give the scene a cinematic presence that rewards viewing at scale. Girl Night Out balances Shields' characteristic technical sophistication with a lightness of spirit demonstrating the full emotional range of the Historical Fiction series. Where many works in the series meditate on power, desire, or the ambiguities of glamour, this one is simply—and movingly—celebratory. For collectors drawn to the series' more joyful and life-affirming dimension, it is an essential acquisition. The Historical Fiction series is widely regarded as one of Shields' most inventive and narratively ambitious projects, drawing collectors who are drawn to photography that operates simultaneously as visual art, cultural commentary, and storytelling. Tyler Shields’ work is represented in significant private collections across the United States, Europe, and beyond, and this image stands as a compelling example of the formal intelligence and visual authority that have made him one of the most consequential photographers working in the contemporary fine art market today.
Price on Application

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

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Bus Stop Death of James Dean
2015

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Commander and Chief
2020

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Girl Reads about the Death of James Dean
2020

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Girls at the Beach
2013

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Hannah Colorized
2020

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Hat With Smoke
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JFK
2015

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Marilyn

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Marilyn 1962
2015

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Marilyn Monroe
2015

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Marilyn Monroe Found Dead
2015

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Marilyn Monroe on Set 1961
2016

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Marilyn Pill Bottle
2021

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Martin Luther King Jr.
2015

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Moon Landing

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Pan Am
2015

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Pan Am Moon Landing
2015

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Phonebooth
2021

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Phonebooth II
2021

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Rear View
2015

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Summer of 55
2015

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The Beatles Break Up
2015

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The Beverly Hills Car Club
2022

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The Couple out the Window
2021

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The Girl in the Phonebooth
2021

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The Girl in the Red Car
2021

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The Kid
2015

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The Kids
2024

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The Man in the Phone Booth
2022

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The Man in the Phone Booth II
2022

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The Oval Office
2020

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Woman in Latex
2015

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Woman Reacts to the Death of MLK
2015

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Womans Shock at the Death of the President
2015

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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.