Tony Kelly (1975 or 1976)[1] is a photographer from Dublin, Ireland.[3] Originally working as a news photographer in Ireland,[4] as of 2020, he was based in Los Angeles and working as a fashion and art photographer.[5]
Tony Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49)[1] Dublin, Ireland[2] |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Website | tonykellyworld |
Career
editBorn in Ireland,[5] Kelly worked as photojournalist while a teenager.[6] Working for the Independent News Group, he covered the conflict in Afghanistan for several years, before later moving to fashion photography.[4] In 1996, his photo of a kiss between musicians Bono and Liam Gallagher drew additional exposure and prompted a change in his career.[citation needed]
Kelly subsequently moved to the United States and, as of 2013, he was based in Los Angeles.[7] His work has been published in magazines like Vanity Fair,[8] Playboy,[8] GQ,[9] and Cosmopolitan.[10] His work has been described by GQ España as "irreverent and provocative",[11] and by Photo magazine as "spontaneous and hyper-energetic".[12] Photo magazine also said that "his flashy style has conquered the world of fashion".[13]
Kelly has released two books of his work. The first, titled "Tony's Toys", was self-published in 2014.[14][full citation needed] His second book, "Taken! Entertaining Nudes by Tony Kelly", was released in September 2016 by teNeues.[10] In 2020, Kelly self-published the book "NOWHERE", which was a portrait of Los Angeles during the COVID19 pandemic.[citation needed] A further book, titled "MIAMI", was released in August 2024 by teNeues.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b Gittens, Geraldine (15 August 2012). "Our boy Tony makes it in Hollywood". The Herald. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Photographer Tony Kelly: Blow up". independent.ie. 19 September 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Mercel, Janet (23 October 2020). "Nowhere: Photographer Tony Kelly's Fine Art Culture Capture of L.A. In Lockdown". The Tidalist. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Bio". tonykellyphotography.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014.
- ^ a b Carter, Felicity (23 June 2020). "Tony Kelly Serves Up Unadulterated Glamour With His High-Octane Photography". forbes.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Wheeler, Scott (5 September 2017). "Fine art photographer Tony Kelly on his unique signature style". tempusmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Leaving LA: Snapper to the stars coming home". independent.ie. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Art - Q&A". irishtimes.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Byrne, Katie (23 March 2014). "Welcome to La-la land: The Irish in Los Angeles". independent.ie. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Hynes, Liadan (23 January 2017). "Adventures in La-LA land - an exclusive peek at Dubliner Tony Kelly's book of nudes". independent.ie. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ GQ España, Edition 134, June 2008, P.26
- ^ Nathalie Cattaruzza, 2008. PHOTO magazine, Edition 447, March 2008, P.58
- ^ Julie Hamaide, 2009. PHOTO magazine, Edition 461, July/August 2009, P.68
- ^ Blink Magazine, Issue 39, January 2015