Markus Klinko: Queen Bey

Addicted Art Gallery
4 min readMay 30, 2023
Beyoncé, Recline, New York, 2003

In the world of photography, some artists possess the exceptional ability to capture the raw essence and inner beauty of their subjects. One such visionary is Markus Klinko, a renowned fashion and celebrity photographer who has left an indelible mark on the industry with his remarkable talent. Among his numerous extraordinary endeavours, one collaboration stands out as a milestone in his illustrious career — photographing none other than the iconic superstar Beyoncé.

Beyoncé, an unparalleled force in the world of music, is a name that resonates with millions of fans worldwide. Her voice, stage presence, and empowering message have solidified her status as a true pop culture phenomenon. When a talent of such magnitude meets a photographer of Markus Klinko’s calibre, it is an artistic collision that ignites sparks of magic.

Markus recalls, “I shot Beyoncé for the first time in 2000 for Vibe magazine when she was part of Destiny’s Child. I knew she was a superstar right away. She walked in, and I said to her mother, Tina, who was styling the shoot: “This one in the middle here, she’s going to be a huge star.” Tina looked at me like: ‘Yeah, we know.’ After that, things really started taking off with music shoots.”

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