Tim Roney is a renowned photographer whose career spans more than 40 years, capturing some of the most iconic figures in music, television, and politics.
After studying photography in Salisbury, Tim moved to London in the early 1980s and quickly made his mark as a regular contributor to Radio Times. His work soon expanded into television, where he shot stills for major production companies such as Channel 4, Hat Trick, and Celador. He also contributed to publications including The Sunday Telegraph Magazine and The Economist. His portfolio features actors, comedians, writers, musicians, and politicians, photographed both in the studio and on location.
Tim’s love of music photography took him around the world. He worked closely with Smash Hits, Top of the Pops, and CD:UK Magazine, capturing legendary performers such as Take That, the Spice Girls, Boy George, Usher, Pink, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams.
His photographs have appeared internationally in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and countless other outlets. They’ve also featured in documentaries and films exploring the culture of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. Over the years, Tim has photographed a wide range of public figures, including Margaret Thatcher, Cardinal Basil Hume, French & Saunders, Pamela Anderson, Janet Jackson, and REM.
For this exhibition, Tim has personally curated a selection from his vast archive, offering a glimpse into a lifetime of extraordinary moments behind the camera.
All images in the Tim Roney Collection are Copyright © Tim Roney Photography. All Rights Reserved. Tim’s back catalogue is represented worldwide by Getty Images.
