David Bailey is an English photographer known for shaping and defining the 'swinging sixties'.

Because of his school record he was unable to attend University (London College of Printing) so, instead became second assistant to David Ollins and eventually became first assistant to John French.

He has created some of the most iconic images ever created, including this one of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

 

 

He worked for Vogue magazine from 1960 as well as doing freelance work.

He has photographed many models, celebrities and musicians including:

The Rolling Stones

The Beatles

Oasis

Paul Weller

Jarvis Cocker

Razorlight

Brian Eno

M.I.A.

Ian Brown

The Futureheads

Belle and Sebastian

Damon Albarn

Dizzee Rascal

Kaiser Chiefs

Robyn Hitchcock

Super Furry Animals

 

 

As well as the infamous Kray Twins.

I think that Bailey had a somewhat similar photographic style to Avedon in the 60's in the sense of subject matter and simplicity...

However I think that has changed somewhat now.

 

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