Norman Parkinson

Norman Parkinson (1913-1990), one of the Twentieth Century’s most celebrated fashion photographers. Parkinson revolutionized portrait and fashion photography by bringing a casual elegance and epic storytelling to his images. He was instrumental in creating the age of the supermodel and became the photographer of choice for celebrities, artists, writers, and politicians.

Throughout his illustrious career, Parkinson captured iconic moments and figures, including the British Royal Family, Audrey Hepburn, The Beatles, Twiggy, Grace Coddington, David Bowie, and many more. His work spanned from the groundbreaking spontaneous images of the 1930s to the glamorous ‘50s, the swinging ‘60s, and the exotic locales of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Parkinson’s photographs appeared in renowned publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Queen, and Town & Country, earning him worldwide recognition. His inventive style and contributions to fashion photography have left an enduring legacy, celebrated in retrospectives and exhibitions globally.