Larry Williams Photography

Larry Williams Photography Larry Williams (1951-1999) was a photographer and music video/commercial director. His clients included Prince, Iggy Pop, Keith Richards & Paul Simon.

Larry Williams began his career in the early 80’s as a photographer based in New York and London. He was one of the original artists to show at Light Gallery in New York, the city’s first Photography Gallery. His work has been exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art, Centre Pompidou (Beaubourg Museum) in Paris, The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, The Chrysler Museum, and The Chicago Center for Contempo

rary Photography. His earlier innovative experiments with photo emulsions on canvas and objects won him The National Endowment for the Arts Grant and participation in The Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program in New York City. His photos regularly appeared in Rolling Stone, Esquire, New York Magazine, NYT Sunday Magazine, The London Sunday Times Magazine, and House and Garden. William’s photos of Young Mods in London were included in the Rolling Stone Book. He shot numerous magazine and album covers, bands, fashion and lifestyle editorials, as well as advertising campaigns. Williams worked with most of the big names of the 80’s, including Prince, Madonna, Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Brian Ferry, Hall and Oates and many actors, producers and other power players. In 1984 Williams photographed Prince in a rented Spanish-style house in Beverly Hills, CA. The now famous shoot produced two of the most iconic Prince images ever taken. He went on to create album covers for Prince’s legendary bands The Time, Sheila E.,
and Apollonia 6. Prince was so taken with his work he ended up using the photos for publicity, posters and merchandise for his biggest album ever, Purple Rain. He also asked Williams to direct the music video for the #1 smash hit “When Doves Cry”.

Photo by Larry Williams in the new issue of Mojo Magazine
08/02/2018

Photo by Larry Williams in the new issue of Mojo Magazine

Album photos by Larry Williams
07/03/2018

Album photos by Larry Williams

The Time’s ‘Ice Cream Castle’ included in ’80s vinyl reissue series by Hanna Bubser · July 2, 2018 Morris Day and the Time Prince Interns Add a comment The Time, photographed for the cover of their 1984 album 'Ice Cream Castle.' Sponsor Sponsor Get your time machines ready because starting ...

New Prince special edition of WaxPoetics magazine featuring Larry Williams photo on the cover. Hardcover and softcover e...
03/23/2018

New Prince special edition of WaxPoetics magazine featuring Larry Williams photo on the cover. Hardcover and softcover editions.

Prince - Paisley Park bus ad. Photo of Prince by Larry Williams.
03/18/2018

Prince - Paisley Park bus ad. Photo of Prince by Larry Williams.

Prince's "When Doves Cry" video directed by Larry Williams officially released by Vevo and Prince estate today.
07/08/2017

Prince's "When Doves Cry" video directed by Larry Williams officially released by Vevo and Prince estate today.

Watch When Doves Cry (Extended Version) by PRINCE online at vevo.com. Discover the latest music videos by PRINCE on Vevo.

Newly reissued Prince & The Revolution "I Would Die 4 U / Another Lonely Christmas" 12" with giant label with a photo by...
07/05/2017

Newly reissued Prince & The Revolution "I Would Die 4 U / Another Lonely Christmas" 12" with giant label with a photo by Larry Williams.

Spike Lee presenting The Revolution with RIAA Diamond+ awards for Purple Rain tonight in Hollywood. (Photo Mathieu Bitto...
06/25/2017

Spike Lee presenting The Revolution with RIAA Diamond+ awards for Purple Rain tonight in Hollywood.
(Photo Mathieu Bitton)

As seen in the new Prince "Purple Rain" Deluxe Edition. All photos by Larry Williams.
06/21/2017

As seen in the new Prince "Purple Rain" Deluxe Edition. All photos by Larry Williams.

06/21/2017

Un des plus grands albums des années 1980, et de toute l’histoire de la pop music : Histoire d’un disque-phénomène, mégasuccès planétaire enfanté par un génie solitaire, visionnaire et divinement sexy.

Amoeba Records, Hollywood, CA
06/19/2017

Amoeba Records, Hollywood, CA

Photo by Larry Williams in the LA Weekly
06/19/2017

Photo by Larry Williams in the LA Weekly

“He’s amazing, a gift to humanity," says Lisa Coleman, now on a reunion tour with her Revolution bandmates. But, she adds, he could also "be a dick."

06/16/2017

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