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PhotoSynthesis: About Henry Diltz

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Henry Diltz came to photography almost by happenstance. As a member of the Modern Folk Quartet in the '60s, he cultivated many friendships with his fellow artists in the California rock community. Immersed in this world, he accidentally discovered a passion and aptitude for photography, which turned first into obsession and then to an occupation.

In partnership with noted designer Gary Burden, the list of album covers and artists he has shot include the Doors, the Eagles, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Jackson Browne, America, Steppenwolf, James Taylor and Mama Cass. He was the official photographer at the Woodstock and Monterey festivals, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Life, People, Rolling Stone, High Times and Billboard.

Today, his archive is handled by Corbis, as he continues to document the music scene from his base in Southern California. Many of Diltz's iconic photos can be found on exhibit at one of three Morrison Hotel Gallery locations, in New York, Los Angeles and La Jolla, Calif. His most recent book of photographs, 'California Dreaming,' has just been released.




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Eileen Bunny William

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see what we haven't seen yet!

May 29 2012 at 1:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jess

Just want to thank you for helping on behalf of the Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait fans!! We love you for what you did, big thanks in our words ' A continuing soilder of love' so God bless
and Best wishes!!
Jess

September 24 2010 at 3:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dee

lucky for me, they used your photo of Michael Jackson so I was able to admire your work eihter your film was beyond excellent or you have the magic touch, Iam sure there would not be too many things you would change in life if you were lucky to live that life again

June 27 2009 at 10:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Maria

Amazing! I love your portraits and photos. It captures their essence.

August 18 2008 at 9:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Monkey

You rock, man. Nothing else to say.

November 25 2007 at 2:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aramar

And to think you did the photos at my wedding, far out.

November 17 2007 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
donna

oh my god! awesome work mr. henry. and your comments personalize everything comfortably. the last pic is my fav. you are an edible man my dear!!!

November 17 2007 at 7:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dean

A truly fun walk back in time when music was a wide open scene. A question: who can you possibly photograph today?

November 17 2007 at 6:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jepolee

Very nice work, Henry...Thanks for the memories

November 17 2007 at 6:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gigi

WOW! I just relived my youth. It was great! I too will buy this book and sit with my grandchildren so they can see through your eyes a truly wonderful and magical time. Many thanks!

November 17 2007 at 4:11 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply