Steve Schapiro (1934–2022) was an American photographer known for his powerful photojournalism and iconic movie stills. He documented key moments in the civil rights movement, including the March on Washington and the Selma marches, capturing figures like Martin Luther King Jr.
Schapiro’s work also extended to Hollywood, photographing behind the scenes of films like The Godfather and Taxi Driver. His portraits of cultural icons such as David Bowie and Andy Warhol became legendary. His photographs are held in major museum collections and continue to influence both art and journalism today.
These vintage photos are part of Steve Schapiro’s portrait work featuring celebrities from the 1960s and 1970s.
Françoise Hardy, photo by Steve Schapiro, 1964
Françoise Hardy, photo by Steve Schapiro, 1964
Model and singer Nico at the Artkraft Strauss billboard factory, photo by Steve Schapiro, 1965
Warhol entourage, Henry Geldzahler, Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol and Gerard Malanga, photo by Steve Schapiro, New York City, 1965
Warhol entourage, Henry Geldzahler, Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol and Gerard Malanga, photo by Steve Schapiro, New York City, 1965
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