When I discovered them again between shoots, exhibitions and the whirlwind of the photography world. I realised how sensual and slightly androgynous the model is who I think is called Mona but I am not 100 percent sure. I shot these phots on a Linhof 5×4 plate camera for Hearst Magazines – it was a […]
November 2023
Nigella Lawson – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
I photographed Nigella for The Mail on Sunday colour magazine. It was styled by the fabulous Damian Fox. The room set was built in pale grey, with a table and a vase of red roses. Damien broughta vast selection of amazing fitted black dresses and props, plus a pair of red patent shoes that had […]
Canned Heat – Historical Figures and Ancient Heads – London Photoshoot (1970) – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
I didn’t know what to expect when I was booked to work with Canned Heat. They had a pretty Rock ‘n’ Roll reputation but then again at that time so did I! As ever I was trying to think of a unique way to photograph this extraordinary bunch of American rockers. The album campaign I […]
Rachel Kirby In The Floating Room – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
One of the great stylists of our age Damian Foxe who is the Fashion Director for the FT’s ‘How To Spend It’ called me, “I’ve managed to get Rachel Kirby” (for our shoot) “Who” I said “Don’t worry she’s absolutely fabulous, you’ll see”. Knowing Damian as I did, I had complete faith in him. We shot at […]
Pat Cleveland – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
Zandra is a major talent as well as being a very bright, approachable and affable lady. The Fashion and Textile Museum (London) are currently exhibiting Zandra Rhodes: Fifty Years of Fabulous from now until the end of January 2020. I recommend you go along and see the gowns in real life, I say this unreservedly […]
The Cellist in Red – Nina Kotova – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
My agent Julian Cotton in the late 90s was, like me a huge classical music fan. He phoned late one night gushing compliments and hardly able to contain himself: “Clive, I have just come from the Wigmore Hall and have just heard and seen, the most superb cellist in concert and her name is Nina […]
YOKO-MONT – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
January 16, 2014Full resolution (1200 × 605) Yoko Ono I was commissioned by The Sunday Times magazine to photograph Yoko Ono. Prior to my arrival and setting up, her P.R. person told me “you’ve got 10 minutes”. Yoko came in looking very composed. There was a stillness about her, similar to that of many Japanese […]
British Fashion – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
When I discovered them again between shoots, exhibitions and the whirlwind of the photography world. I realised how sensual and slightly androgynous the model is who I think is called Mona but I am not 100 percent sure. I shot these phots on a Linhof 5×4 plate camera for Hearst Magazines – it was a […]
Classic Album covers – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
I then nervously poured a large bottle of Perrier all over her head. Through the spluttering cascade of Perrier water she said ‘You bastard”, I said ‘No, wait, trust me, don’t get angry” This was one of my first photographic jobs when I was still an Art Director. I had known Paul McCartney … More
Back To Mono – The Phil Spector Christmas Album photo session with George Harrison and Graham Nash (1972) – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
Phil Spector The Christmas album session – photo Clive Arrowsmith A joyful and familiar Liverpool drawl spoke to me down the phone saying “Clive, I need you to shoot the cover of Phil Spector’s Christmas album“. The familiar voice was that of George Harrison and I of course was happy to oblige. George wanted me […]
Band on The Run – The Great ‘Wrong Film’ Debacle – Clive Arrowsmith Photographer
This was one of my first photographic jobs when I was still an Art Director. I had known Paul McCartney and John Lennon from my art school days and Paul asked me to shoot the cover of his new Wings album Band On The Run. With only enthusiasm and not much experience I went for […]