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Duncan Raban (born 1960) is a British photographer known for his candid portraits of musicians and socially engaged street photography. His work includes behind-the-scenes documentation of prominent figures such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and Grace Jones.

Early life and career

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Raban began his photography career as a press photographer in the late 1970s, contributing to both British and American publications. He developed a documentary approach, often focused on capturing spontaneous and unguarded moments.

Notable work

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Music photography

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Raban photographed The Rolling Stones during their 1982 tour of Ireland, and his images have since been featured in retrospectives.[1] In 1985, he captured behind-the-scenes moments of Tina Turner during her Private Dancertour, with several previously unpublished images later featured in the Daily Mail.<ref>{{cite web |title=Never-before-seen images of Tina Turner |url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12129429/Never-seen-images-Tina-Turner-capture-best.html |website=Daily Mail |date=15 May 2023}}</ref> Similar backstage portraits of Grace Jones have appeared in the Mirror.<ref>{{cite web |title=Behind the scenes with Tina Turner |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/gallery/behind-scenes-tina-turner-tour-30079921 |website=Mirror |date=26 May 2023}}</ref>

Social projects

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In 2019, Raban launched Just Say Hello, a community-based photography initiative aimed at encouraging spontaneous human connection. The project gained national media attention, including features by BBC News[2] and The Argus.[3]

Exhibitions and publications

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Raban's photographs have been exhibited in galleries across Europe. His work has also appeared in a range of music and culture publications.

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References

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  1. ^ Burke, Diane (2021-10-18). "The Rolling Stones' time in Kildare working on The Voodoo Lounge album". Dublin Live. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  2. ^ O'Neill, Anna (2024-05-23). "Just Say Hello photographer Duncan Raban brightens people's day". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
  3. ^ "Why this celebrity snapper gave it up to photograph Brighton's residents". The Argus. 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2025-04-27.