Neal Preston Photography

American, b. 1952

Neal Preston is one of the most highly respected photographers in the history of the music industry. His career in photography, which started in high school and continues to the present, has spanned more than four decades. Through his body of work, Preston has made a significant contribution to the pop culture history of multiple generations. His archive stands as one of the music industry’s single most elite and extensive photographic collections. For years, his photographs have appeared in every conceivable media outlet: on the covers and pages of hundreds of world-class magazines, newspapers and books; on television shows; in feature films and documentaries; in Broadway show programs and billboards; in print and electronic advertisements; and on innumerable vinyl and CD/DVD packages. He was also the key contributor to VH-1’s acclaimed “Behind the Music” documentary series, providing over 1,000 still photos used in over 50 episodes. Although Preston is best known in rock circles as Led Zeppelin’s U.S. tour photographer in the mid-1970’s, his rock-and-roll travels have taken him around the world visiting Russia with Billy Joel; Japan with Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Duran Duran; China with Wham!; South Africa with Whitney Houston; Canada with Heart; and Mexico and South America with Queen in 1981 and 2015. In 1985, Preston was chosen as one of the official photographers for Bob Geldof’s “Live Aid” concert at London’s Wembley Stadium. In 1988 his association with Bruce Springsteen helped land him the job as official tour photographer for Amnesty International’s legendary “Conspiracy of Hope”tour, a five-week world trek in which Sting, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman appeared along with Springsteen. In 1980 he began a 30-year-long relationship with “People Magazine” and to this day remains the most-assigned photographer in its history, with almost 700 shoot days to his credit. After joining the International Cinematographers Guild in 1999, Preston served as both the unit and special photographer for the feature films “Almost Famous,” “Vanilla Sky,” “Elizabethtown,” “We Bought a Zoo” and “Aloha” and recently completed work on Season 1 of the Showtime television series “Roadies” (all directed by Cameron Crowe). In addition to creating the key art for those projects, Preston also provided photos used in the feature films “61,” “Singles,” “Laurel Canyon” and “Pick of Destiny,” among others. In June of 2010 Preston cemented a relationship with the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, becoming the first photographer to mount a one-man exhibition of his work on the premises. His work was part of the Hard Rock’s permanent memorabilia collection. Preston’s work has been displayed at such elite institutions as the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., the National Gallery in London, England, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. His iconic photograph of Freddie Mercury is part of the permanent photo exhibit at the new Wembley Stadium in London, and close to 100 of Preston’s photographs adorn the walls of the newly renovated Forum in Inglewood, California.

Artist: Neal Preston

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium, 1986

$800

Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury on stage during the Magic tour. Wembley Stadium, UK. 1986. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

$800

Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonJimmy Page "Cigarette", 1975

$2,000

Jimmy Page "Cigarette"

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Jimmy Page on stage together in 1977. Photograph by Neal Preston Photograph signed and numbered.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

$1,800

Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981 Limited Edition of 50. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury in South America, 1978

$1,400

Freddie Mercury in South America

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury on tour in South America. 1978

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

$800

Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks backstage in dressing room Venice, CA. 1981

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

$1,500

Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks backstage in Venice, CA. 1981 Signed and numbered by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonPortrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985, 1985

$411

Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985

By Neal Preston

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston is a vintage photographic print on double coated paper. Ink stamp of " London Features International LTD" with mention of photographer and ink stamp of Italian agency Grazia Neri. Slight ink traces on the front that do not create problems to the image. Very good conditions. Dim: cm 20 x 15 A rare and beauty print...

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1980s Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Neal PrestonPortrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985, 1985

$446

Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985

By Neal Preston

Located in Roma, IT

Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston is a vintage photographic print on double coated paper. Ink stamp of "London Features International LTD" whit mention of photographer and ink stamp of Italian agency Grazia Neri. Slight ink traces on the front that do not create problems to the image. Very good conditions. Dim: cm 15 x 20 A rare and beauty print...

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1980s Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Neal PrestonGregg Allman, 1973

$800

Gregg Allman

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Portrait of Gregg Allman. 1973 Signed by photographer. Larger sizes available.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonBob Marley, 1979

$1,575

Bob Marley

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Bob Marley, Santa Monica, California December 2, 1979 Signed and numbered by Neal Preston

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

$1,400

Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonRonnie Van Zandt, 1975

$1,400

Ronnie Van Zandt

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Ronnie Van Zandt rehearsing at the Fox Theater. Atlanta, GA. 1975 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonLynyrd Skynyrd, 1975

$1,500

Lynyrd Skynyrd

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Lynyrd Skynyrd rehearsing at the Fox Theater. Atlanta, GA. 1975 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonDavid Bowie, 1973

$5,000

David Bowie

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

David Bowie at Radio City Music Hall, NYC February 14, 1973. Signed and numbered by photographer.

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1970s Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonRobert Plant and Jimmy Page on Starship, 1975

$1,400

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on Starship

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page sitting on the tour plane together in 1975. Photograph by Neal Preston

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFleetwood Mac, 1976

$2,000

Fleetwood Mac

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Fleetwood Mac backstage in Oakland, CA. 1976 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonLed Zeppelin "Explosions", 1977

$1,700

Led Zeppelin "Explosions"

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Led Zeppelin on stage in 1977. "Explosions" Photograph by Neal Preston

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFleetwood Mac, 1976

$800

Fleetwood Mac

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Fleetwood Mac backstage at Oakland Coliseum. 1976

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonJimmy Page, 1975

$1,600

Jimmy Page

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Jimmy Page performing on stage. Indianapolis, IN, 1975 Photograph by Neal Preston. Signed by photographer

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFleetwood Mac, 1976

$2,000

Fleetwood Mac

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Fleetwood Mac backstage in Oakland, CA. 1976

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonJimmy Page, 1975

$800

Jimmy Page

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Jimmy Page performing on stage. Indianapolis, IN, 1975 Photograph by Neal Preston. Signed by photographer

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonRobert Plant and Jimmy Page, 1975

$1,400

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on stage together in 1975. Photograph by Neal Preston

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Previously Available Items

Neal PrestonRonnie Van Zandt, 1975

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H 20 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Ronnie Van Zandt

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Ronnie Van Zandt rehearsing at the Fox Theater. Atlanta, GA. 1975 Open Edition photograph in 20x24 inch size. Limited Edition on larger sizes. Signed on bottom right by photograp...

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium 16x20--For Mae, 1986

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Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium 16x20--For Mae

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury on stage during the Magic tour. Wembley Stadium, UK. 1986. Limited Edition of 225. Signed by photographer

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonJimmy Page "Cigarette", 1975

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Jimmy Page "Cigarette"

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Jimmy Page on stage together in 1977. Photograph by Neal Preston Photograph signed and numbered.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal Preston"Eddie Van Halen" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1983

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"Eddie Van Halen" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

By Neal Preston

Located in Boca Raton, FL

"Eddie Van Halen" framed photograph by Neal Preston. "Eddie Van Halen" hand written in front lower left corner. "Photo by Neal Preston" hand written in front lower right corner. Imag...

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1980s Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium, 1986

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Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury on stage during the Magic tour. Wembley Stadium, UK. 1986. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley, 1986

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H 20 in W 24 in D 0.01 in

Freddie Mercury at Wembley

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury performing at Wembley Stadium. London, UK. 1986 Limited Edition of 50. + 5 Artist Proof prints. This photograph is A/P Signed and numbered by the photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury, 1977

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Freddie Mercury

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury of Queen standing in doorway. Signed by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonStevie Nicks, 1981

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Stevie Nicks

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley, 1986

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Freddie Mercury at Wembley

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury performing at Wembley Stadium. London, UK. 1986 Limited Edition of 50. Signed and numbered by the photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley, 1986

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Freddie Mercury at Wembley

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury performing at Wembley Stadium. London, UK. 1986 Limited Edition of 50. Signed by the photographer.

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonJimmy Page "Jack Daniels", 1975

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Jimmy Page "Jack Daniels"

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Jimmy Page drinking Jack Daniels backstage. Indianapolis, IN, 1975 Photograph by Neal Preston. Signed by photographer

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal PrestonFreddie Mercury at Wembley, 1986

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H 24 in W 36 in

Freddie Mercury at Wembley

By Neal Preston

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Freddie Mercury performing at Wembley Stadium. London, UK. 1986

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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Neal Preston photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Neal Preston photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Neal Preston in archival pigment print, pigment print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Neal Preston photography, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jamey Stillings, Kevin Horan, and Allan I. Teger. Neal Preston photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $293 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $1,500.