Jürgen Peterhans (1937-2015) was a German photographer and photojournalist who was known for his work in the fields of documentary, portrait, and fashion photography.
Born in 1937 in Berlin, Germany, Peterhans began his career as a photographer at the age of 16 when he joined the Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung. He then went on to work for Stern magazine and other publications. During this time, he developed a unique style of photography that combined elements of documentary and fashion photography.
In the 1960s, Peterhans moved to New York City where he worked as a freelance photographer for magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He also worked with some of the most famous fashion designers of the time including Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions around the world including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Throughout his career, Peterhans captured some of the most iconic images of celebrities such as Audrey Hepburn, Mick Jagger, and Andy Warhol. He also documented important events such as John F Kennedy's funeral procession and Martin Luther King Jr.'s march on Washington DC. His photographs have been published in books such as "The Best Of Jürgen Peterhans" (1974) and "Jürgen Peterhans: A Retrospective" (2008).
Peterhans passed away in 2015 at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer. His legacy lives on through his photographs which continue to inspire photographers around the world.