I’ve never really understood tattoos. I mean, it’s your body – why would you wanna scar it? I don’t mind other people’s tattoos, but I just never got it. Juergen Teller Read Quote
I have a way of opening up people and gaining their trust. I think they can see my vulnerability because I’m unafraid to admit if something doesn’t quite work. Juergen Teller Read Quote
In order to do something really good, you have to take risks – that’s what I do. Juergen Teller Read Quote
I don’t care what other people think. I hate conforming, that you have to wear this to a business meeting or that to a dinner. I’ve never worked that way. Juergen Teller Read Quote
I wasn’t aware it could make me rich or famous. I just wanted to take pictures. Juergen Teller Read Quote
In Bavaria, many homes have a cosy room which is all wood and is filled with special things. My grandfather had such a room, and he made the panels on the walls himself; each one told a story. Juergen Teller Read Quote
I try and photograph people as they are. I do not want to hide anything. I want to bring across a personality, a humanity. It is not a case of model A or model B against a white background. I am interested in the person. Juergen Teller Read Quote
I like people with conviction, who are in control of themselves. I’m not interested in working with a designer who hires a creative director. Juergen Teller Read Quote
