Introduce briefly

• David Royston Bailey is an English photographer and director, known for his fashion photography and portraiture, particularly during the Swinging Sixties [1].

• Early Life: Bailey was born on January 2, 1938, in Leytonstone, England. He developed a love for natural history and photography, despite facing challenges due to undiagnosed dyslexia and dyspraxia [1].

• Professional Career: Bailey started his career as a photographic assistant and later became a fashion photographer for British Vogue magazine. Along with Terence Donovan and Brian Duffy, he helped shape the image of the Swinging London scene in the 1960s. Bailey's work included capturing celebrities, musicians, and fashion icons of the time [1].

• Notable Works: Bailey's notable works include "Box of Pin-ups" (1964), "Goodbye Baby & Amen: a Saraband for the Sixties" (1969), and "David Bailey: Birth of the Cool, 1957-1969" (1999) [1].

• Other Endeavors: In addition to photography, Bailey has directed television commercials, documentaries, and even directed a drama for the BBC. He has also photographed album sleeve art for musicians such as The Rolling Stones and Marianne Faithfull [1].

• Fashion: Bailey has worked with fashion brands like Jaeger and has been commissioned by Vogue for fashion shoots. He returned to Jaeger in 2015 to shoot their AW15 campaign [1].

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