Andy Katz
From rock & roll album covers to vineyards and far-flung places, Andy Katz captures the soul of music, geography, and human connection.
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Oenophile
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Explorer
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Photographer • Oenophile • Explorer •
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Sony Artisan of Imagery, photographer Andy Katz has traveled around the world multiple times. From the red sands and skeleton coasts of Namibia, through Eastern Europe and its ancient Jewish cultures, deep inside the most exclusive wineries in the world, and through the heart of Rock & Roll. As one of the original seven Sony Artisans of Imagery, Andy has documented more than 90 countries. His camera has revealed the cultures and the visual majesty of South Africa, the raw landscapes of Iceland, the vibrant spirit of Cuba, and the timeless allure of India. Through his travels, he’s brought back jaw-dropping stories from every country he’s visited.
Andy’s unique skill lies in bringing his subjects to life. He is one of the world’s most collected photographers, with fine art photographs featured in museums and galleries around the globe, including his own gallery in Aperture Cellars Winery in Healdsburg, California. His work graces the covers of top recording artists’ albums, including multi-platinum recording artists The Doobie Brothers and Dan Fogelberg.
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With 14 stunning books to his name—including A Walk In The Park, A Portrait of Napa and Sonoma, New Zealand: Sea, Earth, Sky, Private Reserve, and The Heart of Burgundy—Andy is currently working on his 15th, America the Beautiful. This highly anticipated collection will celebrate the breathtaking landscapes of the United States, reflecting Andy’s ongoing quest to unite and inspire through the lens of his camera.
Actor Sam Neill describes Andy’s images as those that “make you want to be there—to listen, to breathe, to experience.”
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From Backstage to the Badlands
Six million album covers and decades of awards? For Sony photographer Andy Katz, it was all an excuse—to hang with musicians, explore world-class wine, and travel the globe with his son Jesse, now a top winemaker. During the pandemic, Andy hit the road in a van, capturing America’s National Parks and discovering people and places at their most authentic.
"If you don't like the rhythm, change the beat."
– Andy Katz