Research-Dennis Morris

I first came across Dennis Morris when he did a talk at the local library.  I'd seen his photographs before, but not really paid much attention to them to be honest.  Sitting in on the lecture and listening to his stories really made me realise his passion for photography.  He is a British photographer most famous for taking photos of Bob Marley, The Sex Pistols and many more.  Dennis has held many exhibitions around the world including The Sydney Opera House.  Dennis worked with Bob Marley taking pictures whilst on tour from 1973-1981. Here is some of his earlier work:


This portrait has a nice feel about it .  Bob Marley looks really relaxed and natural in this image.  Dennis looks like he has used some studio lighting and reflectors for this shoot. Morris uses the balance of tone well in this image, have Bob Marley against this striking white background really shows off his strong features.  Being a black and white image also gives good texture.

King's Road, London 01



This is a very early image of Bob Marley and he looks deep in thought.  Bob Marley had a love for football and this shows in this photo.  Everything else in this shot looks slightly blurred out showing Bob Marley as being the focus.  Again a black and white image shows a moodiness in the in the photo. 

Bob Marley, Leeds 1974

You can see from his work that he loves to photograph really natural shots and all his pictures tell a story.  When he takes a photo they really mean something to him.


This is one of the last images taken of Bob Marley, quite a sad picture really.  Bob Marley has been placed against another striking white background showing him off really well.

Bob Marley
Redemption Song, 1981

All images on this blog page have been taken off the internet and are copyright to Dennis Morris