Nigel Parry has photographed many of the most important and influential figures of the 20th and 21st centuries, including a wide range of A-list celebrities, models, athletes, politicians and other personalities. He has been commissioned by many noteworthy publications, advertising agencies and private companies across the globe. The trust from his subjects allows viewers to emotionally and intellectually connect with their humanity. Parry has said, “The only thing that is important is the person in front of me and what I’m trying to say about that person.”
Parry was born in 1961 in London, England. When he was 11, his father, an amateur photographer, drew Parry’s attention to photography by showing him his darkroom and how he made film, beginning Parry’s romance with the art.
Parry began his career as a graphic designer, employed by the publishing company Faber and Faber. The head of the company noticed Parry’s gift for photography and arranged for an exhibition of his portraits at the Groucho Club in London.
Parry began photographing professionally in 1988 and, in 1994, moved to New York to further his career. His curiosity, creativity and courage soon led to renown for his black and white portraits. He subsequently published several books of his photography, including Sharp (2000), Precious (2004) and Blunt (2006). He also directed the music video for Charlie Mars’s “Meet Me By The Backdoor” in 2009.
Parry’s awards include the European Magazine Award, the Award of Excellence from the Society for News Design, the American Society of Magazine Editors Portrait Award and the Hasselblad Masters Award. His portraits have been exhibited in the National Galleries of Scotland, the National Portrait Gallery in London, the New York Photo Festival and Le Festival Pour L'Image Perpignan in Paris.
On 1stDibs, find Nigel Parry’s black-and-white photography, portraits, landscapes and more.
Liza Minelli
By Nigel Parry
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Portrait of Liza Minnelli by Nigel Parry. Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1987 and moved to New York in 1994. Since then he has been comissioned by many of ...
Silver Gelatin
Price Upon Request
Untitled, Pink Clouds, Fine Art Photography
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Pink Clouds, by Nigel Parry is part of his almost abstract landscape Series. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints ar...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Red Poppies - Flower Field Landscape, Fine Art Photography
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
“Poppies” by Nigel Parry is a luminous and atmospheric landscape photograph that captures the fleeting beauty of wildflowers in bloom. Set against a softly shadowed backdrop of trees...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Santee, Grass - meadow of lush green and yellow grass, fine art photography 2021
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certifica...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Gary Oldman, Soho London - portrait of the actor smoking, Fine Art Photography
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Portrait of the British movie star actor, producer and Oscar nominee smoking. Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertising agencies, entertainment, corporate and music companies worldwide. He has been privileged to photograph not only celebrities but also the most important and influential figures of our time. Some of his many accolades include: The European Magazine Award, The Award of Excellence from the U.S. Society of Newspaper Design, The American Society of Magazine Editors Portrait Award, Hasselblad Master Photographer, Communication Arts, ASME, Graphis, Photo District News, Art Director’s Club, International Photography and American Photography Awards among others. His work has been exhibited worldwide at various art galleries, museums and festivals including; The National Portrait Gallery in London, The National Galleries of Scotland, a show at The National Museum of Film & Photography, Le Festival Pour image Perpignan, and the Premier exhibit at the NY Photo...
Archival Pigment
$1,800
H 24 in W 18 in
Signed, Archival Pigment Print, Twin Greek Temples, New York City Architecture
By Roberta Fineberg
Located in New york, NY
A contemporary color photograph by Roberta Fineberg is a nod to photo secessionist Edward Steichen. The subject for the artist's night photography is a Central Park West building (th...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digi...
Woman Nude with Ponytail
By Marc Yankus
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed, titled, numbered, and dated, verso 17 x 11 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) 22 x 17 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
Archival Pigment
Green Clearing
By Marc Yankus
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed, titled, numbered, and dated, verso 17 x 11 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) 22 x 17 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
Archival Pigment
'Shaken Not Stirred' 1968
By Peter Ruck
Located in London, GB
'Shaken Not Stirred' by Peter Ruck 1968 Silver Gelatin Print English actor Roger Moore, downs a Martini, 17th July 1968. Moore has recently been awarded his second Bravo Otto award...
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Unavailable|$10,184
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Brigitte Bardot b/w silver gelatin photograph on paper
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Norwich, GB
Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers, with work hanging in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. From presidents to pop stars, he ...
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$1,200
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in
first snow, Provincetown Harbor from Cook Street Beach, Provincetown
By Frank Yamrus
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print (Edition of 11) Signed, dated, and numbered, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Please note that prices increase as editi...
Archival Pigment
NUDE OBSERVED
By Duane Michals
Located in Aventura, FL
Gelatin silver print. Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Sheet size: 8 x 10 in. Image size: 5 x 7 in. Certificate of authenticity incl...
Silver Gelatin
$4,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 11 in W 13.9 in
JACKIE AND CAROLINE, HYANNIS PORT, MASSACHUSETTS, SUMMER 1961
By Jacques Lowe
Located in Aventura, FL
Jacques Lowe stamp and various inscriptions on print verso. Sheet size 11 x 13.9 inches. Image size approx 9 x 13 inches. Frame size approx 18.5 x 22.5 inches. Certificate of authen...
Paper, Silver Gelatin
Woodman
By Marc Yankus
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed, titled, numbered, and dated, verso 17 x 11 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) 22 x 17 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
Archival Pigment
$2,700
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in
"Drift 25" Landscape Photography 30" x 40" Edition of 5 by Rowan Daly
By Rowan Daly
Located in Culver City, CA
"Drift 25" Landscape Photography 30" x 40" Edition of 5 by Rowan Daly Digital print on Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the ar...
Digital, Archival Pigment
Miro Smoking
By Marc Yankus
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print Signed, titled, numbered, and dated, verso 17 x 11 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) 22 x 17 inches, sheet (Edition of 15) This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
Archival Pigment
$3,800
H 60 in W 48 in
Palm Springs ( Water ) - a study of iconic mid century desert architecture
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palm Springs ( Water ) by Frank Schott 60 x 48 inches ( 152 x 122 cm ) signed edition of 7 72.5 x 58 inches ( 184 x 147 cm ) signed edition of 7 40 x 32 inches ( 132 x 81cm ) sig...
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink
Barack Obama
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing black and white portrait of Barack Obama, former president of the United States of America. Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London i...
Barack Obama
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertising agencies, entertainment, corporate and music companies worldwide. He has been privileged to photograph not only celebrities but also the most important and influential figures of our time. Some of his many accolades include: The European Magazine Award, The Award of Excellence from the U.S. Society of Newspaper Design, The American Society of Magazine Editors Portrait Award, Hasselblad Master Photographer, Communication Arts, ASME, Graphis, Photo District News, Art Director’s Club, International Photography and American Photography Awards among others. His work has been exhibited worldwide at various art galleries, museums and festivals including; The National Portrait Gallery in London, The National Galleries of Scotland, a show at The National Museum of Film & Photography, Le Festival Pour image Perpignan, and the Premier exhibit at the NY Photo...
Leonardo DiCaprio
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertisi...
Philip Seymour Hoffman
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertisi...
Johnny Depp
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Nigel Parry began his photographic career in London in 1988 and moved to New York City in 1994. Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, advertisi...