Helmut Newton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Helmut Newton.

Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was a German-Australian photographer known for his provocative and controversial fashion and portrait photography. Born in Berlin, he fled Nazi Germany and eventually settled in Australia. Newton's distinctive style often featured powerful women, presenting them in a bold, erotic, and fetishistic manner, challenging the conventional notions of femininity and beauty. His work appeared in numerous international fashion magazines, and he became highly influential in the photography world. Newton's images continue to provoke dialogue and inspire artists today.

I like photographing the people I love, the people I admire,

I like photographing the people I love, the people I admire, the famous, and especially the infamous. My last infamous subject was the extreme right wing French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.

Helmut Newton


It's that I don't like white paper backgrounds. A woman does

It's that I don't like white paper backgrounds. A woman does not live in front of white paper. She lives on the street, in a motor car, in a hotel room.

Helmut Newton

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