Richard Young
Photographer once known as the 'king of the paparazzi', whose five-decade career includes iconic portraits of major pop-culture figures and whose archive is held in a London gallery.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 50min
Richard Young, photographer
Richard Young, photographer once dubbed the 'king of the paparazzi', whose five-decade archive captures countless cultural icons. He tells vivid tales of gatecrashing Elizabeth Taylor, first shots of Paul Getty Jr., close friendships with rock stars and working at Electric Lady Studios. Stories touch on trust, nightlife, iconic portraits and a life spent at the centre of celebrity culture.
