[1] According to Ivan Shaw, international critic and former director of photography for American Vogue, Weber’s mastery and artistic technique can be compared to those of well-known masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and August Sander.
[2] According to Ivan Shaw, international critic and former director of photography for American Vogue, Weber’s mastery and artistic technique can be compared to those of well-known masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and August Sander.
Uli Weber learned his art in Italy, where he developed his ability to create imagery with a dramatic intensity combining mystery, romance and glamour.
His first cover shoot in 1994 was for the iconic style magazine Arena and featured Sting[1] wrapped in a vivid red Katharine Hamnett fake fur coat.
The faces of well-known celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Kylie Minogue,[2] Hugh Grant,[3] Kate Moss,[4] Lily Cole,[5] Daniel Radcliffe,[6] Jeremy Irons[7] as well as architects such as Achille Castiglioni and Oscar Niemeyer, were immortalized in the beautiful photographic book Portraits published by Skira in 2010 with exhibitions in London, New York,[8] and Milan.
In 2014, upon an invitation by the Duke of Richmond, Uli Weber changed gear, swapping Kate Moss for Sir Stirling Moss and this shift gave rise to Weber’s next book, “Goodwood Revival”,[9] an award-winning photography project highlighting the most eccentric vintage car race in the world, which is an annual event on the Goodwood estate owned by the Duke of Richmond, in West Sussex (England).
The photographic quality of Uli Weber’s work attracted wonderful testimonials from the legendary racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart (three times world champion) who commented, “Well done on the lovely book.
I’m sure it’s going to be much loved by a great many people.” The aforementioned Sir Stirling Moss commented, “The quality of the photography and production in this book are stunning and it captures the atmosphere of this unique event”.
The second, Uli was successfully selected as a finalist for the Terna Driving Energy Award 2023 where he exhibited his work at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Italy.