Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
South African, b. 1941
Michael Joseph is a photographer best known for his work on the Rolling Stones’ classic album “Beggar’s Banquet.” A fine art quality embodies Michael Joseph’s collection of Beggars Banquet photographs, as illustrated by the bright victorian-inspired styling of their group shots. The session took place at Sarum Chase, the former home of Victorian society painter Frank Owen Salisbury. Though Joseph’s photographs are now considered “among the best ever” taken of The Stones, a dispute between the band and their record label saw a plain R.S.V.P. invitation card used for the cover, which was later replaced by the infamous photograph of a graffiti-covered toilet.
Michael Joseph was born in Kimberly – the Capital of South Africa’s Northern Cape Province – in 1941. His father was heavily involved in Anti-Apartheid activities, especially fundraising, and all of this gave Michael Joseph early exposure to politicians and social reportage from South Africa. Then, while at London College of Prints and Graphic Arts, Michael Joseph was sent to Vietnam to photograph the war. The images that came about as a result of this trip lead to 33 years of varied advertising assignments – with such companies as Benson and Hedges, Christies, Nivea, Pirelli, Malaysian Airlines, Schweppes and White Horse. He also worked in the fashion industry for Hart, Schaffner and Marks in Chicago. Based on Joseph’s extensive advertising portfolio, he was chosen by the Stones for the “Beggar’s Banquet” shoot.
In 1995 the travel writer David Saunders approached Michael Joseph to do a course book on photography. 600 of his images appeared in this publication. This was immediately followed by an illustrated version of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” which donned the cover of the book by Douglas Adams.
Currently, Michael Joseph has returned to the world of photography after a three-year hiatus. His hobbies are art, creative gardening, tennis, photography and photographic printing. His wine farm in Entre Deux-mer also keeps him fairly occupied.
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Artist: Michael Joseph
The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat" Beggars Banquet by Michael Joseph framed
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat" - Outtake from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968, si...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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Rolling Stones Into Camera, Beggars Banquet, Colour digital Photography Print
By Michael Joseph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
36 x 24 in (91.4 x 68.6 cm)
Digital C-Type Print
Edition of 30
Other sizes available.
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1960s Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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Digital Pigment
The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat"
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat" - Outtake from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, ...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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C Print
The Rolling Stones "Smokey Stones On Grass" London 1968
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
“Swarkestone Contact Sheet” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featu...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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The Rolling Stones "Stones Playing Cricket" London 1968
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
“From the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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The Rolling Stones "Keith and Pug"
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones "Keith and Pug" - Outtake from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hamp...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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The Rolling Stones "Stones Into Camera" London 1968
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
“Stones Into Camera” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featuring Mi...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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C Print
The Rolling Stones "Dogs Into Camera"
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones "Dogs Into Camera" - Outtake from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, H...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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C Print
The Rolling Stones "Swarkestone Contact Sheet" Beggars Banquet
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
“Swarkestone Contact Sheet” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featu...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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C Print
The Rolling Stones "Mick and Chick" Beggars Banquet
By Michael Joseph
Located in Austin, TX
“Mick and Chick” by Michael Joesph from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, L...
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1960s Photorealist Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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C Print
Rolling Stones, Keith & Pug, Sarum Chase, Beggars Banquet, Black & White Print
By Michael Joseph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
24 x 36 in (68.6 x 91.4 cm)
Digital C-Type Print
Edition of 30
Prints are sold unframed.
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1960s Michael Joseph Portrait Photography
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