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Iain Macmillan

British photographer (1938-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 67

Iain Stewart Macmillan was the Scottish photographer famous for taking the cover photograph for the Beatles' album Abbey Road in 1969. He grew up in Scotland, then moved to London to become a professional photographer.

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He used a photo of Yoko Ono in a book that he published in 1966, and Ono invited him to photograph her exhibit at Indica Gallery. She introduced him to John Lennon, and Lennon invited him to photograph the cover for Abbey Road. He worked with Lennon and Ono for several years, staying for a while at their home in New York.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2006 · aged 67