Terry O'Neill
Terry O’Neill (1938–2019) was a British photographer whose candid, stylish images helped define the visual culture of the 1960s and beyond. Born in London, O’Neill emerged as one of the first photojournalists to capture celebrities and public figures in relaxed, unguarded moments—often outside the studio, with a snapshot aesthetic that brought a new sense of intimacy and spontaneity to portraiture. His photographs became synonymous with the Swinging Sixties, and his lens chronicled the cultural revolution of that era with a rare insider’s perspective.
O’Neill’s six-decade career spanned editorial, fashion, music, and film photography. He contributed regularly to Time, Newsweek, Stern, Paris Match, The Sunday Times Magazine, and Vanity Fair, among others. He was known for photographing rock stars on the rise—including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, Eric Clapton, and The Who—as well as movie icons like Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Faye Dunaway. His portrait of Dunaway lounging by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel the morning after her Oscar win remains one of the most enduring images of Hollywood glamour.
O’Neill also captured presidents, prime ministers, and royalty, creating portraits that felt both immediate and timeless. His work graced movie posters, album covers, and editorial campaigns, blending fine art with commercial sensibility. Despite his fame, O’Neill retained a documentary photographer’s eye, always more interested in authentic presence than posed perfection.
In recognition of his contributions to photography, O’Neill was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2004 and the Centenary Medal in 2011. His photographs are held in major national museums and private collections around the world, a testament to the cultural significance and lasting appeal of his work.
Photography & Works
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Audrey Hepburn Colourised Add to cart -
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Audrey Hepburn dove, view 2 Add to cart -
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Audrey Hepburn in Pool, On the set of ‘Two for the Road’ Add to cart -
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Audrey Hepburn, Paris Add to cart -
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Bond on the moon Add to cart -
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Brigitte Bardot Add to cart -
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Brigitte Bardot with dog, on set of Les Novices Add to cart -
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Brigitte Bardot, “Shalako” Add to cart -
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Brigitte Bardot, Spain Add to cart -
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David Bowie Add to cart -
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David Bowie, Diamond Dogs Add to cart -
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Elton John poses for a portrait in a fur coat, hat and glasses Add to cart -
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Elton John, Dodger Stadium Add to cart -
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Elvis Presley, Las Vegas Add to cart -
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Faye Dunaway, The Morning After, outtake Add to cart -
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Frank Sinatra, Miami Boardwalk (Fontainebleau) Add to cart -
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Frank Sinatra, Miami Boardwalk (Fontainebleau) Colourised Add to cart -
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Michael Caine “Get Carter” Add to cart -
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Mick Jagger, Fur Parka Add to cart -
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Muhammad Ali speedball, Dublin Add to cart -
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Raquel Welch in a sweet shop Add to cart -
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Robert Plant, London Add to cart -
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Roger Moore Add to cart -
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Sean Connery “Diamonds are Forever,” Las Vegas Add to cart
News & Articles

The Eyes of the Audience: Performers Seen Behind the Lens

Iconic Photographs: Pictures that Stand the Test of Time

Summer Snapshots: A Celebration of Sunlit Moments

Art Miami 2023

Terry O’Neill’s Mick Jagger in Fur Parka

The Entertainer – Living Large for the Camera

Temperatures Rising: Surrender to the Heat

Photo London 2022

Terry O’Neill, Frank Sinatra, Miami Boardwalk (Fontainebleau)

Movies Made America

Looking Back: Those Who We Will Miss
