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The truth about my famous ‘Party girl Kate Moss’ shot: Greg Brennan’s best photograph
‘The tabloids will always try to sensationalise. But it was 6.30pm. If Kate really had been falling out the door blind drunk, it’s not a picture I’d particularly want to take’
TL;DR
- Greg Brennan photographed Kate Moss numerous times, including on official occasions and private events.
- He captured an iconic image of Moss and Pete Doherty in 2007 outside the Donmar Warehouse theatre, which was widely published.
- Brennan clarifies that the photo was taken at 6:30 pm, not in the early hours, and disputes the 'party girl' narrative, stating he prefers to capture a more glamorous image.
- The photograph has resonated with many, particularly young women, who see Moss as an icon at the peak of her fame.
- Brennan's personal favorite image from that night is a different shot of Moss walking towards him with her hair blowing.
- He reflects on his 37-year career in celebrity photography, preferring the 1990s due to fewer photographers and the hands-on process of developing his own images.
- Social media has fundamentally changed the industry, making it easier for celebrities to self-promote.
- His book, 'The Big Shot: Photographs by Greg Brennan,' is published by ACC Art Books.