Iain Macmillan

Photographer known for iconic Beatles photo

Iain Macmillan - Photographer known for iconic Beatles photo
Born

October 20th, 1938
87 years ago

Died

May 8th, 2006
19 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Scotland

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Born in 1938, a Scottish photographer and educator. Gained prominence for work capturing the essence of the Beatles in the 1969 album cover for 'Abbey Road'. In addition to music photography, contributed to various artistic projects and educational endeavors in photography. Engaged in projects that explored the intersection of art and society.

Photographed 'Abbey Road' album cover

Worked as an educator in photography

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