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Nigel Parry Photography

English, b. 1961

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.

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Artist: Nigel Parry
Liza Minelli
Liza Minelli

Liza Minelli

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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 ...

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Untitled, Pink Clouds, Fine Art Photography

Untitled, Pink Clouds, Fine Art Photography

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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...

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Red Poppies - Flower Field Landscape, Fine Art Photography

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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...

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Nigel Parry photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Nigel Parry photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nigel Parry in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Nigel Parry photography, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ana Maria Cortesão, Beth Lilly, and James Whitlow Delano. Nigel Parry photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $3,500, while the average work can sell for $2,200.