Icon Status Affirmed for Anton Corbijn!
Anton Corbijn, a renowned music photographer, is set to receive the Icon Award at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards ceremony on October 2nd, 2025. This prestigious recognition follows his illustrious career capturing some of the most iconic images in the music industry.
Corbijn, who has been the official band photographer for both U2 and Depeche Mode, boasts a diverse clientele that includes the likes of Tom Waits, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Cameron Diaz, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, and Robert De Niro. His legacy as a music photographer is significant and well recognized, with his work spanning over five decades.
Corbijn began his journey in music photography in the early 1970s, starting with candid shots at the front of stages. Over time, he evolved into a leading figure "100% in charge" of his shoots, capturing iconic images that have made him a respected figure in the field.
The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards have become an ever-growing staple in the photography calendar, attracting thousands of entries each year. Last year, the awards drew over 22,000 entries from 30 different countries. This year, the awards will see two new categories, Portrait and Festivals, added to the mix.
In addition to the Icon Award, all other category awards will also be presented. Previous Icon Award winners include Jill Furmanovsky (2024), Henry Diltz (2023), and Eric Johnson (2022). Corbijn will join this esteemed group upon receiving his award in 2025.
Tom Pallant, a previous winner of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards, will now serve as a judge for the awards. Kalum Carter, a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, is also involved with the awards. Carter is known for writing about photography and filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals, showcasing emerging talent, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form.
Corbijn moved to London in 1979 to pursue his passion for music. His focus shifted from live stage performances to portrait photography of musicians. Today, he is considered one of the most influential music photographers in history.
The Abbey Road Music Awards focus solely on the genre of music photography, making it a significant event in the music photography industry since their launch in 2022. As Corbijn prepares to receive the Icon Award, the music photography world eagerly awaits to see what the future holds for this ever-evolving art form.
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- Anton Corbijn, an acclaimed music photographer, is set to receive the Icon Award at the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards ceremony on October 2nd, 2025.
- His illustrious career spanning over five decades captures images of iconic musicians like U2, Depeche Mode, Tom Waits, David Bowie, and Robert De Niro.
- Corbijn, known for his work in the early 1970s, evolved into a leading figure in the field, boasting a diverse clientele and capturing iconic images.
- The Abbey Road Music Photography Awards, growing in popularity each year, attract thousands of entries from 30 different countries and have added two new categories, Portrait and Festivals, for this year.
- Besides the Icon Award, all other category awards will also be presented, with Corbijn joining an esteemed group of previous Icon Award winners like Jill Furmanovsky, Henry Diltz, and Eric Johnson.
- Tom Pallant, a previous winner of the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards, will now serve as a judge for the awards, and Kalum Carter, a visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience, is also involved in the awards.
- Known for his work on photography, filmmaking, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form, Carter will bring valuable insight during the competition in entertainment and music photography.
