David Lichfield the Editor of Ritz Newspaper (which was the UK equivalent of Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine) called me and said “How would you like to photograph Ry Cooder”. I said ‘Stop it, you know I would love to as he is one of the greatest guitarists on the planet”. He laughed and said “He’s […]
August 2022
Clive Arrowsmith Photographer – Page 2 – Online blog of acclaimed fashion , celebrity & Ads photographer Clive Arrowsmith
‘It’s Clive,” I ventured we have a meeting about your movie”, there was a clattering of what sounded like cans, then Hunter let me in, where he shambled into the room and then slumped down onto the floor leaning back in an open fridge which had, had it’s door aggressively removed by Hunter. It was […]
Celebrity – Page 4 – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
David walked onto the studio back drop, I didn’t say a word and he just started looking over his shoulder and slowly revolving, going through a series of movements and I just kept on shooting. I didn’t want to miss a thing. I didn’t know what to expect when I was booked to work with […]
Portraits – Page 2 – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
It’s a brave new world for me having a direct relationship with people who look at, enjoy and and buy … More I kept saying “Yes, Arthur in a moment, can’t you see I’m trying to interview one of the greatest guitarists in the world”. I thought a faint smile drifted across Ry’s face but […]
Ry Cooder – Guitar Genius and My Interview Fiasco At The Athenaeum Hotel (1988) – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
David Lichfield the Editor of Ritz Newspaper (which was the UK equivalent of Andy Warhol’s Interview Magazine) called me and said “How would you like to photograph Ry Cooder”. I said ‘Stop it, you know I would love to as he is one of the greatest guitarists on the planet”. He laughed and said “He’s […]
Clive Arrowsmith Photographer – Page 3 – Online blog of acclaimed fashion , celebrity & Ads photographer Clive Arrowsmith
I was lucky enough to have a jam with them which was totally amazing except my guitar playing was not up to their playing. Listening to Cass singing “On and On” with Dave and Ned was mesmerising. We went up to his hotel room to look at the clothes. Where Michael had arranged them all […]
