Iris Love and Brooke Astor with Just Desserts and Dolly Astor at a Dachund party. Barbetta, Manhattan, February 1990.
© Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Angelina Jolie arriving at Golden Globes. Beverley Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles 2000
© Photograph Copyright Dafydd Jones

Ffoton is delighted to present a conversation with the very talented and highly respected social and society photographer Dafydd Jones talking to our guest interviewer Martin Parr.

Having studied Fine Art before moving to photography, Dafydd’s professional career has spanned over forty years capturing exclusive behind the scenes images of the rich, famous and entitled in both British and New York societies working for Tatler Magazine and many newspapers. In this stimulating conversation on his career and work, Dafydd discusses his ongoing love of photography and why his extensive archive is now his focus in generating income.

Many thanks again to Martin and his team at The Martin Parr Foundation for their hospitality. Consider supporting the important work they’re doing in building a unique collection of British Documentary photography in Bristol - and attending the monthly talks and exhibitions - by becoming a member.

See below for a small selection of Dafydd's work, reproduced here on Ffoton with kind permission of the photographer.

Yma ar Ffoton trwy garedigrwydd y ffotograffydd fe welwch gasgliad bychan o'i waith isod.

Panorama Gallery

Zoe Wannamaker; Jerry Hall; waiter.
The Vagina Monologues first night at the New Ambassador Theatre and afterwards at the ivy. May 2001.

Photograph © Copyright Dafydd Jones

Amanda from Playtime Platter lying on the table. Andy & Patti Wong's Chinese New Year party to celebrate the year of the Rooster held at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street, London.29th January 2005. The theme was a night of hedonism in 1920's Shanghai.

Photograph © Copyright Dafydd Jones

Saskia Boxford dancing, Tatler magazine Little Black Book party, Tramp. Jermyn St. 10 November 2004.

Photograph © Copyright Dafydd Jones

Lisa B. presenting a prize for one of the cars. Louis Vuitton Concours d’Elegance, Hurlingham. 8 June 2002.

Photograph © Copyright Dafydd Jones

Val Kilmer and Jade Jagger in the Selfridges storefront window. . PARTYPOKER.COM masterclass hosted by poker author Tony Holden. Ultra Lounge, Selfridges. 11 May 2005.

Photograph © Copyright Dafydd Jones

View more of Dafydd's work on his website www.dafjones.com
Follow his current adventures on Instagram @dafyddjonesphotographer

Gallery images © Dafydd Jones and used with permission of the photographer.
Banner image © Brian Carroll

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