Royal Photographers and their iconic photographs: the best of the best

[pipsfromthefuture]

Photography hobbyists and aficionados unite.

Welcome to the thread where you can display and discuss some of the most iconic photos captured by some of the most talented photographers.

These aren't your average Instagram photos. Oh no. These are the ones that live in your head rent free. The Marie Kondo of photos that spark joy. Where everything in the photo is perfection.

This thread is meant to be fun, light-hearted, and showcase the talents of those behind the lens.

Please do not derail, and do not use this thread to be snarky or have a dig about subjects you don't like, or to other posters. If you cannot keep in the spirit of the thread, then please don't participate or spoil it for others.

Striking

@SheriffofRottingham gorgeous woman and gorgeous dress. Who is that?

Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath

Beautifully stunning, and always comes across as so warm and lovely

❤️

Another great ‘in the rain’ shot is the one of prince Phillip on his last official engagement. Rare to see him in a non military hat too.

i love the ones of him in Greek national dress as a boy. The look like they could be from a century before.

And while it’s not an iconic - or even particularly well taken - image, the one of Phillip holding JFK jrs hand at the memorial is so lovely, and the story behind it is really touching. It’s just a dad and a little boy rather than a prince and the son of an assassinated president.

Story behind the photo

I never knew that was Prince Phillip. Wow.

Like these a lot, humanises him

I don't think iever saw the jfk funeral picture before.

@AliceOlive @SheriffofRottingham isnt it a lovely story? There was quite a few like that that came out when he died and they surprised me at how human and relatable he was.

@MeridianB

That photo of Prince Phillip is just magical. Not perfect by any means but quite quite lovely.

It really is, there was so much more to him than the sensational headlines. He was so humbly devoted to serving his wife too. Something we’ve seen isn’t always a given.

JFK Jnr not Robert

I know, someone told me that. I got it wrong

Who are these people please ?

Ah, thank you. I didn't read on enough. I don't know who these people are but I will look them up. Thank you.

It is beautifully painted and striking but not at all realistic- romanticised Victorian melodrama. The first time I saw it I was gobsmacked too but it isn't how it actually was.

I think this is ridiculous. Can't see what the photographer was trying to achieve. HM The Queen looks irritated more than anything.

Stunning colours on the horses.

This drawing of Anne Boleyn is currently on display at the Holbein exhibition Gallery next door to Buckingham Palace - lots of Tudor royal portraits to admire. always wonder what she did to annoy Holbein as it isn't a very flattering portrait!

https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12099/anne-boleyn-by-hans-holbein/

You’re welcome ☺️

@londonmummy1966 I thought Holbein was into realism rather than flattering portraits. So maybe this is how she actually looked?

This is one of my favourites of George. So cute.

I think this is ridiculous. Can't see what the photographer was trying to achieve. HM The Queen looks irritated more than anything.

According to Angela Kelly, she was a bit, because everyone had been waiting around all day hoping for the weather to clear up, then when there was a break in the rain they rushed out, but there wasn't time to keep trying for the perfect shot, because it was going to rain again at any moment, so the Queen was very much 'if we're going to do this, let's just get on and do it'. But I don't think the big smile would have been right for the setting.

I imagine the photographer wanted the Thistle robes against a background of Scottish scenery.

And this early one of Charles and Camilla

It just looks ridiculous- absolutely unnatural.