Astrid Kirchherr
1938 - 2020
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Biography
Astrid Kirchherr was a German photographer and artist known for her iconic black-and-white photographs of the early Beatles. She first met the band in Hamburg, Germany, in 1960 and became close friends with them. Kirchherr's unique and artistic approach to photography helped shape the visual image of the Beatles during their formative years in the early 1960s. Her work captured the essence of the band's style and charisma, contributing to their growing popularity.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I had never even thought of making money with my pictures. My favorite subject was my friends and lovers.
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Paul looked so beautiful because he had a beauty all of his own.
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I felt like a kind of record cover in the very beginning.
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I wanted to be a photographer and I used to say that these lads were my guinea pigs.
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They didn't have a job in those days. I had a tiny room and we always met there.