Dmitri Kasterine Obituary: Cooperstown Community Announces Reported Passing of Acclaimed Photographer

The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce has announced the reported passing of photographer Dmitri Kasterine, whose portraits of leading cultural figures and images of everyday life earned international recognition.

Cooperstown Mourns Photographer Dmitri Kasterine

The Cooperstown, New York, community is mourning the reported death of Dmitri Kasterine, an internationally recognized photographer and longtime supporter of the local arts community.

A statement attributed to the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce expressed sadness over his passing, remembering him as a longtime Chamber member, respected artist and friend. The tribute also extended condolences to his wife, Caroline, and everyone who knew him.

Kasterine’s photography brought him recognition across the international arts world. His work included portraits of prominent musicians, writers and artists, while his photographs of everyday people and communities reflected a longstanding interest in human character and ordinary life.

A Remarkable Photography Career Spanning More Than Six Decades

Born in 1932, Kasterine began his professional photography career in 1961. He worked for publications including Queen and The Daily Telegraph Magazine, developing a reputation for capturing influential personalities and cultural figures.

His subjects included Mick Jagger, Johnny Cash, Roald Dahl, David Hockney, Samuel Beckett and Stanley Kubrick. He also photographed behind the scenes on Kubrick films, including Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey and A Clockwork Orange.

His photographs became part of prestigious collections, including London’s National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The London institution lists him as the creator of 27 portraits in its collection.

His Connection to Cooperstown and Otsego County

Beyond his internationally recognized portraits, Kasterine developed a strong connection to the Cooperstown area. His photographic work also documented ordinary residents, local businesses and everyday community life.

A local feature published by All Otsego in 2023 described Kasterine and his wife, Caroline, as owners of Kasterine Farm in Otsego County. It highlighted his continuing creative work and his interest in documenting people and places.

His work demonstrated that meaningful photography was not limited to celebrities. Ordinary people and familiar surroundings could also become lasting subjects of artistic and historical importance.

Family and Tributes

The statement supplied from the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce extends condolences to Caroline Kasterine and everyone who knew the photographer. It recognizes his contributions to the local arts community and the lasting value of his photographic work.

No funeral or memorial service arrangements were included in the supplied announcement.

Disclaimer

The reported passing is attributed to a statement from the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce reproduced in the supplied material. Although Kasterine’s professional background and artistic achievements are independently documented by his official website and the National Portrait Gallery, I could not locate an independently accessible obituary or death notice confirming the announcement. His age at death, date of death and cause of death should therefore not be stated as confirmed. His official website also remains accessible, but that alone does not establish whether he is living or deceased.