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Tim Bret-Day

Tim Bret-Day, a renowned photographer in the realms of fashion and advertising, has a career spanning over four decades, filled with original, vibrant, and meticulously detailed work that never fails to surprise.

His dynamic photography, marked by vivid and surreal depictions, garners admiration across the music, fashion, and advertising industries on a global scale, etching iconic images for a multitude of brands and artists.

Influences behind his work range broadly, from renowned surrealists like Max Ernst of the 1930s to the vivid imagery of Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights', reflecting the wild ideas of the 1500s. Tim's inspiration, however, isn't confined to renowned artworks alone. A simple scene such as an elderly woman wearing a yellow hat on a bus to Acton can spark creative thought. He often stumbles upon forgotten notes of ideas in his pockets, remnants of fleeting moments of inspiration.

Initially aspiring to be a drummer in a band after leaving school unqualified, Tim's journey took a different turn. He started by photographing admired bands such as The Police, Adam and the Ants, The Clash, and The Stones at concerts. This led him to work as an assistant for top fashion photographers of the 1980s, sparking his love for the transient, abstract allure of fashion.

Tim went on to contribute to influential fashion and cultural magazines of that era like The Face, ID, Blitz, Harpers, Elle, and Marie Claire. His innovative work paved the way to crafting campaigns for high-profile brands such as French Connection, Issey Miyake, and Harvey Nichols.

Among his cherished collaborations is with The Sunday Times, resulting in striking portraits of celebrities like David Beckham, Grace Jones, Helena Christensen, Kate Moss, and later, David Bowie. He's also known for creating influential poster advertising campaigns for Agent Provocateur, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic. Nowadays, Tim values client collaboration on understanding the essence of a subject or a brand before immersing himself into the project.

Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Oi Mick - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Oi Mick Sale price£990.00
David Bowie's "Hours" Original Artwork Collection Box Set
Modern Day Lives
Tim Bret-Day
Modern Day Lives Sale price£275.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - NY On My Mind - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Falling from the Wardrobe - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Grace Jones - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Grace Jones Sale price£1,110.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Two Heads - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Two Heads Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Digital Woman - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Digital Woman Sale price£1,500.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - X Man - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
X Man Sale price£2,500.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Galliano - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Galliano Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Goodbye Robin - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Goodbye Robin Sale price£850.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Harvey Nichols Womenswear - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Dancing Melody - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Dancing Melody Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Goalie - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Goalie Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Tobias - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Tobias Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - The Fist of the Champion - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Bryan Ferry - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Bryan Ferry Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Lennox Lewis - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Lennox Lewis Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Buri Nazar - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Buri Nazar Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Local Boys Only - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Local Boys Only Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Beach Boys - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Beach Boys Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Shin Pads - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Shin Pads Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Robert - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Robert Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Miami Love - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Miami Love Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Squares - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Squares Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Nathan - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Nathan - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Nathan Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Charleston - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Charleston - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - NY On My Mind - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Terrible Twins - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Terrible Twins - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Echoes - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day x Henry Woolway - Echoes - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Helena Christensen - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Helena Christensen - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Helena Christensen Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Kate - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Kate - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Kate Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Rose Ferguson in Jamaica - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Rose Ferguson in Jamaica - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Modern Day Lives - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Modern Day Lives - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Modern Day Lives Sale price£990.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Kiss - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Kiss - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Kiss Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Copy of Tim Bret-Day - Rose Ferguson in Jamaica - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Copy of Tim Bret-Day - Rose Ferguson in Jamaica - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Lenox Lewis - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Lenox Lewis - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Lenox Lewis Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Terrible Twins - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Terrible Twins - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Terrible Twins Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Peter (Shot for The Face Magazine) - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Peter (Shot for The Face Magazine) - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Flipper Feet - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Flipper Feet - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Flipper Feet Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Tobias - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Tobias - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Tobias Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Tim S - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Tim S - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Tim S Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Indian Summer, 1995 - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Indian Summer, 1995 - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Helena Christensen - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Helena Christensen - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Helena Christensen Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Balinese Funeral - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Balinese Funeral - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Balinese Funeral Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Jason - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Jason - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Jason Sale price£325.00
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - NYC - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - NYC - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Lizard Girl - JG Contemporary Tim Bret-Day - Tim Bret-Day - Lizard Girl - JG Contemporary
Tim Bret-Day
Lizard Girl Sale price£325.00