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David Royston Bailey CBE (born 2 January 1938) is an English photographer and director, most widely known for his fashion photography and portraiture, and role in shaping the image of the Swinging Sixties. Bailey has also directed several television commercials and documentaries.
Quick Facts. Born: January 2, 1938, London, England (age 86) David Bailey (born January 2, 1938, London, England) is a British photographer and director known for his advertising, celebrity, and fashion photographs.
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Mar 10, 2022 · In this episode of ‘A Life Less Ordinary’, legendary photographer David Bailey invites us into his London studio. From growing up during the Blitz to photographing the Queen, Bailey takes us...
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David Bailey was born to Herbert Bailey, a tailor's cutter, and Gladys, a machinist. When he was three years old, his family moved from Leytonstone to East Ham, both East End districts of London. They were poor, and shared a two-up two-down house with another family.
- British
- January 2, 1938
- Leytonstone, Essex, England
- Early Interest in Photography. Bailey’s interest in the arts may have begun from a very early age as a result of his constant trips to the cinema. His mother would take the family to the cinema almost every night because it was cheaper than heating the home.
- Bailey’s Education. Bailey was far from being an outstanding pupil. His attendance at school during his most formative years was continually disrupted by the German bombing campaign.
- Career as a Photographer. By the time his National Service duty came to an end in 1958, Bailey had decided he wanted to be a professional photographer. He wanted to enroll in the London College of Printing, but his application was turned down because of his poor academic record.
- The Swinging Sixties. Bailey’s arrival on the photographic scene coincided with the cultural revolution that became known as The Swinging Sixties. There was an explosive growth in interest among the general public in fashion and celebrity.
Oct 27, 2020 · Culture. “I Don’t Need Some Idiot Telling Me How to Think”: David Bailey Remembers the Good Old, Bad Old Days. As he publishes his long-awaited autobiography, we sit down with the legendary...
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Considered one of the pioneers of contemporary photography, David Bailey is credited with photographing some of the most compelling images of the last five decades. He first rose to fame making...
