Photographer David Montgomery is renowned for his vivid portraits of cultural and political icons, including Jimi Hendrix, Andy Warhol, Queen Elizabeth II, Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, and Lucian Freud. His work has appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, The Sunday Times, and The Telegraph, capturing defining images of the people who shaped our era. Among his most iconic works is the fiery portrait of Jimi Hendrix for the 1968 Electric Ladyland album. He made history as the first American to photograph Queen Elizabeth II in 1967. This lecture explores how Montgomery’s theatrical yet intimate style has influenced the way we see modern icons and continues to inspire visual storytellers today.