Terry O'Neill British Photography Legend

Terry O’Neill was a British photographer. He gained his reputation from documenting fashions, styles, and celebrities. During the swinging ’60s, in addition to photographing contemporary celebrities such as Judy Garland, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, he also photographed members of the British royal family and these iconic images have made Terry one of the world’s most popular and collectable photographers.

Terry O’Neill won many awards and last month was Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2019 Birthday Honours for services to photography. Terry O’Neill sadly passed away on the 16th of November 2019 at the age of 81.

As a mark of respect and to bring his work to our audience here we bring you a few of his fantastic photographs.

Would love to here your thoughts on the work of this remarkable photography in the comments below.


 
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Terry O'Neill photographed The Beatles in the backyard of Abbey Road Studios 1963 in London - This shot was one of their first professionally taken portraits this helped make Terry O’Neill famous.


 
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The official portrait of HM Queen Elisabeth II, 1992. Terry O’Neill said he told a horse racing joke to the Queen to induce this smile during this portrait.


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In 1974 David Bowie Photographed for a magazine in Los Angeles, circa.


 
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In 1964, Model Jean Shrimpton poses at a dolls hospital in London.


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Terry O'Neill photographed Elton John whilst he performed at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in October 1975. Elton John, pay tribute to the photographer on Twitter, saying: "He was brilliant, funny and I absolutely loved his company". Terry O'Neill photographed Elton John on numerous occasions.


 
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Head shot taken by Terry O’Neill in 1975 American actor John Travolta runs his hands through his hair, circa.


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In 1963 The Rolling Stones outside the Tin Pan Alley Club in London.


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June 2008, Amy Winehouse at a concert honouring Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday in Hyde Park, London.


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Photo of Roger Moore, Gloria Hendry and Jane Seymour for Bond film Live and Let Die, 1973 O’Neill was one of the first photographers to work with the Bond franchise.


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Shot taken by Terry O’Neill of David Bowie was taken in London for the 1974 album Diamond Dogs


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Terri O’Neill photographed British model Twiggy was among the famous faces of London's Swinging Sixties.


Terry O’Neill 30 July 1938-16 November 2019

Terry O’Neill 30 July 1938-16 November 2019


I hope you liked this post, if you did please comment and tell us your thoughts on Terry O’Neills fantastic work, we would love to here from you. Take a look at more of the work from this true British photographer icon here https://iconicimages.net/photographers/terry-oneill/

Thank you from The School of Photography.