Norman Parkinson was a trailblazer in fashion photography, celebrated for bringing elegance, movement, and narrative to an art form once known for its rigidity. Over a six-decade career, he helped define the modern image of glamour, photographing icons like Audrey Hepburn, The Beatles, Twiggy, David Bowie, and the British Royal Family.

Working with Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Queen, and Town & Country, Parkinson captured the spirit of each era—from the spontaneity of the 1930s to the exoticism of the '70s and '80s. He was a master of reinvention and visual storytelling, credited with shaping the rise of the supermodel and becoming a favorite among celebrities, artists, and royals alike.

By the time of his death on assignment in Singapore, Parkinson was a household name, honored with a CBE and celebrated with a major retrospective at London’s National Portrait Gallery. His archive of over 500,000 images remains a vital lens on the 20th century - much of it still waiting to be seen.