Elvis Presley at a Press Conference in Las Vegas, 1969
This photograph shows Elvis Presley at a press conference in Las Vegas in 1969, shortly after the opening night of his comeback engagement at the International Hotel. The moment marked a turning point in Presley’s career. After years focused on film work, he had returned to live performance with renewed confidence and focus.
Presley appears composed and reflective. His expression is calm, yet alert. The setting is informal and restrained. Rather than performing for an audience, he is responding to the press in a quieter backstage environment. The image captures a pause between performance and public appearance.
The 1969 engagement proved to be historic. Presley went on to establish a long-running residency at the International Hotel. Over the next seven years, he performed more than 600 sold-out shows. This photograph documents the very beginning of that chapter. It reflects both anticipation and control at a critical moment.
Taken by Terry O’Neill, the image exemplifies his ability to photograph cultural figures at moments of transition. O’Neill often focused on what happened away from the stage. His work reveals the human presence behind global fame. In this image, Presley appears grounded rather than theatrical.
Today, Elvis Presley press conference 1969 stands as a significant document from the artist’s late career resurgence. The photograph endures for its intimacy and clarity. It captures Presley not as a myth, but as a working performer reclaiming his place on stage. The image remains a lasting record of one of the most important moments in modern music history.
Available Sizes (Unframed):
Editions of 50- 16 × 20 in (40.6 × 50.8 cm)
- 20 × 24 in (50.8 × 61 cm)
- 30 x 40 in (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
- 48 x 72 in (122 x 183 cm)
Edition Information:
During his lifetime, Terry O’Neill produced a significant body of signed, limited-edition fine art photographs. Following his passing, a small archive of works prepared for exhibition and sale remained within his estate. These photographs are now exceptionally rare and available only in limited sizes. Estate-stamped limited edition photographs are offered in select sizes only. Estate editions are released solely when the original signed edition of 50 in a given size had not fully sold out during the artist’s lifetime. In such cases, the remaining editions continue as Estate Editions until fully allocated. In select cases, this artwork may also be available as a hand-signed lifetime print. Please contact the gallery directly for current availability and details. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery.We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your masterpiece. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle.
