Hatami 1928-2017

Biography
View works. Hatami, Steve McQueen, Peter Yates and crew discussing the next scene, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
Steve McQueen, Peter Yates and crew discussing the next scene, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
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Hatami (1928-2017) was a prolific photojournalist who started his sixty-year long career as a writer in the 1950s for a newspaper in Tehran. Due to short staffing, the Editor required he also use his journalistic skills to photograph unfolding political events. From there forward, Hatami constantly traveled across the world, capturing decades of historic photographs of political, cultural, and social events.

In addition to his photographic contribution for hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, his work graced the covers of LIFE magazine, LOOK, Newsweek, Paris-Match, Jours de France, Vogue and fourteen covers of ELLE. Hatami’s photographic work is recognized worldwide for its true commitment to photojournalism and is registered with the Library of Congress.

Artworks
  • Black and white photograph of Ringo Starr playing the drums, the bass drum has “The Beatles” written on it.
    The Beatles at the Ed Sullivan Show, 1964
  • Black and white photograph of The Beatles on stage, wearing black turtlenecks with a spotlight illuminating them
    The Beatles at The Cavern, Liverpool, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of The Beatles sitting at a table backstage, all wearing black turtlenecks with Ringo Starr closest to the camera looking out and to the right with his hand on his face.
    The Beatles backstage at the Cavern, Liverpool, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of John Lennon playing guitar in between Paul McCartney and George Harrison at the Ed Sullivan Show
    Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison Ed Sullivan Show, 1964
  • Black and white photograph of George Harrison holding a camera and smiling
    George Harrison, Liverpool, 1962
  • Black and white photograph of the Beatles speaking to their manager Brian Epstein, on set for the Ed Sullivan show.
    The Beatles with manager Brian Epstein at the Ed Sullivan Show, 1964
  • Black and white photograph of Ed Sullvan speaking to the Beatles at his desk, with two of The Beatles’ hands in the foreground and Ed looking at them in the background
    The Beatles backstage at the Ed Sullivan Show with manager Brian Epstein, 1964
  • Black and white photograph of a large crowd of women screaming and pushing to the front of the stage at a Beatles show, portraying “Beatlemania”
    Beatlemania, Liverpool, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of a woman who has just fainted and being helped by cops at a Beatles show, a result of “Beatlemania”
    Beatlemania, Liverpool, 1963
  • Four Black and white portraits of each member of The Beatles, all in a horizontal row
    The Beatles, Liverpool, 1962
  • Framed Four Black and white portraits of each member of The Beatles in rows of two by two
    The Fab Four, 1962
  • Black and white wide shot photograph of Coco Chanel sitting on the couch and smoking a cigarette in her office at the House of Chanel in Paris
    Coco Chanel, House of Chanel, Paris, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Coco Chanel wearing a white tweed jacket, pearls, and a black hat with a white rim, sitting at her desk at the House of Chanel in Paris
    Coco Chanel, House of Chanel, Paris, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Princess Tamara of Liechtenstein and Chanel Model Anne Marie Sauert wearing sparkling Chanel dresses and posing on a staircase at the House of Chanel
    Princess Tamara of Liechtenstein and Chanel Model Anne Marie Sauert at the House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of Actress Cyd Charisse wearing a black lace Chanel dress with black fur trim, posing in the mirror at the House of Chanel
    Actress Cyd Charisse at the House of Chanel, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Actress Romy Schneider wearing a fur trimmed Chanel jacket and another model sitting on the lounge chair behind her wearing a black hat and dress. during a fashion presentation at the House of Chanel, Paris
    Actress Romy Schneider during a fashion presentation at the House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of three models wearing white Chanel dresses of different lengths and styles
    Coco’s Trois Anges (Chanel models presenting fashions) at the House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of French actress Catherine Deneuve wearing a Chanel tweed jacket and holding a necklace to her face
    French actress Catherine Deneuve modeling Chanel fashions, at the House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of a model wearing a white Chanel dress and twirling so the dress spans out, smiling and laughing
    Model wearing a Chanel outfit, House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of Coco Chanel standing behind a woman wearing an all white Chanel outfit, with Chanel taking in the waist at the Atelier at the House of Chanel
    Coco Chanel in the Atelier at the House of Chanel, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Coco Chanel pinning a dress and kneeling down at the House of Chanel Atelier
    Coco Chanel in the Atelier of the House of Chanel, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Chanel speaking to James Brady, publisher of Women’s Wear Daily inside the House of Chanel
    James Brady, publisher of Women’s Wear Daily, and Coco Chanel at the House of Chanel, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Marlene Dietrich sitting next to a patron holding a Chanel card at a fashion presentation at the House of Chanel
    Marlene Dietrich at a fashion presentation at the House of Chanel, Paris, 1963
  • Black and white photograph of a Chanel model in a studio posing in a black and white chanel dress and a large white hat, looking down and to the left so that the hat covers her face
    Model wearing Chanel fashions, 1962-69
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin and Marlon Brando and a man holding a script, discussing a scene on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin and Marlon Brando discussing a scene on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Marlon Brando opening a door and Charlie Chaplin walking through it, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin and Marlon Brando on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin in a suit and Sophia Loren dressed in a long white dress, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,”
    Charlie Chaplin and Sophia Loren dressed formally, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin walking and linking arms with his wife Oona O’Neill outside at Pinewood Studios, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin and with his wife Oona O’Neill Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin conducting an orchestra, holding his baton up and looking out past the camera, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin conducting the score he composed for “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin holding a large white bullet bra on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin holding a large white bullet bra on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Charlie Chaplin walking outside from a car on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sofia Loren sitting down with two crew members standing over her and speaking to each other, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sofia Loren with crew members in between takes, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sophia Loren sitting and wearing a dressing robe, looking at Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sophia Loren sitting on a couch and Charlie Chaplin standing, with crew members and lights surrounding them, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin sitting and laughing, with Sophia’s head in her hands, on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sophia Loren and Charlie Chaplin on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sophia Loren swimming and looking up to smile at the camera, relaxing between takes on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sophia Loren relaxing between takes on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Sophia Loren wearing a strapless dress with flowers wrapped around her neck and looking to the right on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong”
    Sophia Loren with flowers on the set of “A Countess from Hong Kong,” Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire, 1966
  • Black and white photograph of Jacqueline Bissett outside talking to a group of schoolgirls, on the set of “Bullitt”
    Jacqueline Bissett talking to a group of schoolgirls, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Robert Vaughn and Steve McQueen facing each other in profile in the foreground, and director Peter Yates in the background on the phone, setting up a shot, on the set of “Bullitt”
    Robert Vaughn, Steve McQueen and director Peter Yates setting up a shot, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Don Gordon standing and Steve McQueen with his arms crossed on the set of “Bullitt”
    Don Gordon and Steve McQueen on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Jacqueline Bissett and director Peter Yates speaking during a lunch break, on the set of “Bullitt”
    Jacqueline Bissett and director Peter Yates during a lunch break, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Jacqueline Bissett running alongside a packed tram on the street, on the set of “Bullitt”
    Jacqueline Bissett during the filming of the tram scene from “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bissett sitting down and speaking while Mcqueen makes a sandwich at lunch , on the set of “Bullitt”
    Steve McQueen and Jacqueline Bissett conversing at lunch, on the set of “Bullitt", 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Steve McQueen talking to three extras dressed in police costumes, standing outside on the set of “Bullitt”
    Steve McQueen between takes with police extras, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Steve Mcqueen talking with actors dressed as nurses and doctors, with an extra in a stretcher, in between takes on the set of “Bullitt”
    Steve McQueen with actors in between takes on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Steve McQueen reading a script with sunglasses on next to with director Peter Yates, with a man sitting and smoking a cigarette to Mcqueen’s right, in between takes on the set of “Bullitt”
    Steve McQueen with director Peter Yates in between takes on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Steve McQueen, Peter Yates and crew sitting down outside speaking to each other, discussing the next scene, on the set of “Bullitt”
    Steve McQueen, Peter Yates and crew discussing the next scene, on the set of “Bullitt”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Director David Lean standing on a staircase, preparing a scene with Geraldine Chaplin behind him, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago.”
    Director David Lean preparing a scene on the set of “Doctor Zhivago.” In the background is Geraldine Chaplin, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin posing towards the camera wearing an all black winter outfit, preparing for a scene in the harsh tundra
    Geraldine Chaplin preparing for a scene in the harsh tundra, in Russia, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin practicing a scene reading a letter on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin practicing a scene during which she received a letter from Yuri Zhivago on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white close up photograph of Geraldine Chaplin on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” looking down and to the right
    Geraldine Chaplin on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin in the role of Tonya, wearing a long white wedding dress, preparing for a scene set up pre-Russian Revolution, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin in the role of Tonya, preparing for a scene set up pre-Russian Revolution, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin in a scene depicting the Soviet Union, a war torn landscape with charred buildings and rumble, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin in a scene depicting the Soviet Union, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin as Tonya wearing a large black coat with soviet propaganda posters behind her, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin as Tonya on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” (Soviet propaganda images in the background), 1965
  • Black and white photograph Geraldine Chaplin smiling at Ralph Richardson while holding a script, practicing a scene, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin and Ralph Richardson practicing a scene, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin and director David Lean sitting at a desk and reviewing the script, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin and Omar Sharif in a scene where they are leaving Moscow for Varykino, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin and director David Lean sitting at a desk and reviewing the script, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin and Omar Sharif in a scene where they are leaving Moscow for Varykino, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Geraldine Chaplin as Tonya wearing a large black coat with soviet propaganda posters behind her, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Geraldine Chaplin and director David Lean reviewing the script, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of the Varykino estate,a large building with icicles and horses surrounding the estate, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago
    Scene where Lara and Yuri arrive at the Varykino estate, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Omar Sharif wearing a large fur hat on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Omar Sharif in a winter scene which takes place in the Ural Mountains, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Omar Sharif wearing a plaid shirt and leaning against a wooden beam, in between takes of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Omar Sharif between takes on the set in Finland where parts of “Doctor Zhivago” were filmed, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Omar Sharif and Geraldine Chaplin, sitting and smiling at the camera, taking a break on the set of “Doctor Zhivago.”
    Omar Sharif and Geraldine Chaplin taking a break on the set in Finland, where parts of “Doctor Zhivago” were filmed, 1965
  • Hatami, Lara (Julie Christie) and Yuri (Omar Sharif), on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”, 1965
    Lara (Julie Christie) and Yuri (Omar Sharif), on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of Julie Christie and Omar Sharif both in all fur winter outfits, Sharif holding Christie’s shoulders, outside on the set of “Doctor Zhivago”
    Julie Christie and Omar Sharif in a scene where Lara must depart, on the set of “Doctor Zhivago” in Finland, 1965
  • Black and white photograph of William A. Fraker, Roman Polanski and Mia Farrow looking at them in the background, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    William A. Fraker (director of photography), Roman Polanski and Mia Farrow, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of William A. Fraker wearing large black round sunglasses and laughing, with Roman Polanski looking at him in the background, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    William A. Fraker (director of Photography) and Roman Polanski, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski, Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and crew in front of The Dakota building,with large apartment buildings in the background in New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Roman Polanski, Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and crew in front of The Dakota building, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white close up photograph of Roman Polanski visualizing a shot, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Roman Polanski visualizing a shot, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski taking a break between takes,holding two fingers to the camera and smirking, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Roman Polanski taking a break between takes, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski reviewing the script with Mia Farrow and William A. Fraker in the background, outside in New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Roman Polanski reviewing the script with Mia Farrow and William A. Fraker (director of Photography) in the background, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski gesturing audio instructions to the crew on the set of “Rosemary’s Baby”
    Roman Polanski gesturing audio instructions to the crew, New York City, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski directing Mia Farrow while she smiles down and places a hand on her stomach, on Madison Avenue during the filming of “Rosemary’s Baby”
    Roman Polanski directing Mia Farrow on Madison Avenue, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Roman Polanski holding Mia Farrow from behind in front of The Dakota Building, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Roman Polanski and Mia Farrow in front of The Dakota Building, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Mia Farrow on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, wearing a white dress and looking directly at the camera
    Mia Farrow on the set of “Rosemary's Baby” New York City, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Mia Farrow, Roman Polanski and Joan Crawford, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Mia Farrow, Roman Polanski, and Joan Crawford, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Mia Farrow, Roman Polanski and Hanna Landy speaking in front of a car door, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Mia Farrow, Roman Polanski, and Hanna Landy, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Mia Farrow looking out the window on the phone, with a tense look on her face, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Mia Farrow practicing a tense scene, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Mia Farrow in Central Park, wearing a plaid dress on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”
    Mia Farrow near Central Park, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary's Baby”, 1968
  • Black and white photograph of Mia Farrow and Maurice Evans taking a break, walking in lower Manhattan with a view of the bridge behind them, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary’s Baby”
    Mia Farrow and Maurice Evans taking a break, walking in lower Manhattan, New York City, on the set of “Rosemary’s Baby”, 1968
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