Max Petrelius was a Finnish fashion and advertising photographer, known as 'the David Bailey of Finland'. He studied under Rolf Winquist in Stockholm and later opened a studio in Helsinki. Petrelius gained fame in the 1960s for his fashion photography, attracting competition for studio time. He collaborated with fashion designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi and contributed to various fashion and art publications. Besides photography, he was also a skilled offshore sailor and boat designer, remaining an active member of the HSS until his passing.
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Meaning of the name - Max
Greatest, greatest one
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Max Petrelius belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Joensuu
Educated At: Rolf Winquist
Occupation: photographer
Employers: Own photography studio in Helsinki | Collaborated with Vuokko Nurmesniemi | Worked for Artek
Awards Received: State Award for the Arts in 1969 | Artist pension in 2000
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Ephemeris for May 5, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 5, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 5, 2025 |
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| Sun | 15 Taurus 1 | 15 Taurus 27 | 6 Leo 23 |
| Moon | 24 Aries 52 | 28 Leo 42 | 1 Gemini 22 |
| Mercury | 27 Aries 52 | 22 Aries 19 | 25 Cancer 6 |
| Venus | 29 Gemini 9 | 3 Aries 2 | 29 Gemini 0 |
| Mars | 22 Gemini 16 | 7 Leo 47 | 16 Leo 41 |
| Jupiter | 27 Aries 29 | 22 Gemini 20 | 13 Taurus 27 |
| Saturn | 5 Taurus 55 | 28 Pisces 13 | 14 Taurus 15 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 35 | 26 Taurus 36 | 25 Taurus 42 |
| Neptune | 22 Virgo 57 | 1 Aries 14 | 23 Virgo 33 |
| Pluto | 0 Leo 43 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 2 Leo 36 |
| Rahu | 18 Libra 53 | 24 Pisces 53 | 14 Libra 23 |
| Ketu | 18 Aries 53 | 24 Virgo 53 | 14 Aries 23 |
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