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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Tom May

Abbey Road's resident photographer on 12 years of persistence, silent shutters and the contest he never wanted to enter

A split image showing Lau.ra and BKLAVA cheering on the steps of Abbey Road Studios, paired with a candid shot of Fiona Lee playing guitar and singing during a recording session in Studio 3.

As Abbey Road Studios’ photographer in residence, Sam Rockman spends his time shooting musicians in the world's most famous recording studio. But his route to this hallowed role was neither direct nor speedy.

Abbey Road is where The Beatles recorded most of their catalogue, where the zebra crossing became a pilgrimage site, and where everyone from Pink Floyd to Adele has worked. It’s a place steeped in history, with orchestras recording in Studio One while bands lay down albums next door in Studio Two.

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