Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, and Keith Richards in LA (L), 1986

Terry O'Neill   Master Artists

Terry O'Neill is a British photographer internationally renowned for his iconic portraits of film, music and pop culture stars from the 1960s to the 2000s. Trained at the London College of Printing, he quickly established himself as one of the most influential photographers on the international scene thanks to his spontaneous and natural approach to celebrity photography .

His iconic work immortalizes legendary figures such as The Beatles, David Bowie, Audrey Hepburn, Mick Jagger and Brigitte Bardot, capturing both their glamour and vulnerability. Terry O'Neill is known for his unique style of blending photojournalism and fashion photography, often shot outdoors in natural light, which gives his images a rare intensity and authenticity.

His photographs have been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the National Portrait Gallery in London and the Victoria and Albert Museum. He has also published several landmark photo books, including "All About Me" (2011) and "The Terry O'Neill Archive." His images are included in the permanent collections of major international institutions.

Terry O'Neill has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal in 2010, recognizing his outstanding contribution to artistic and cultural photography. His influence continues in the world of contemporary photography, and his photographs remain pop culture icons .