Mary McCartney

Mary McCartney is a world renowned photographer, film-maker, author and sustainable food advocate. As a leading British creative, her work covers multiple disciplines, whilst always remaining rooted in her passion for impactful storytelling.

As a portrait and fine art photographer, McCartney’s work has been exhibited in leading galleries globally, and in 2015 she was invited by Buckingham Palace to take the official portrait to mark Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning Monarch. Her work is held in major private and public permanent collections including the Victoria and Albert Museum, London; the National Portrait Gallery, London; The Royal Academy, London; The Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, Paris; and Chateau La Coste, Aix-en-Provence. McCartney has been commissioned by leading publications including National Geographic, Vogue, GQ and is a contributing editor to Cultured Magazine.

In 2023, McCartney premiered her first feature documentary, If These Walls Could Sing: the untold story of Abbey Road Studios 90 year history, at The Telluride Film Festival. Streaming globally on Disney+, it was nominated for a Critics Choice Documentary Award. 

Continuing her exploration of music through film, McCartney has directed Finding Faith, an original short film,  including never seen before footage, that will open the George Michael: The Faith Tour film, shot at the Palais Omnisports in Paris. Finding Faith offers an intimate introduction to the iconic tour film and its cultural significance, as seen through her sensitive, cinematic lens. Due for general release, November 2026.

McCartney is a multi-published author, with a range of fine art photography books available from globally renowned publishers including, HENI and Chatto & Windus. Combining her passion for food and publishing, her latest book, Feeding Creativity, published by TASCHEN which is a unique hybrid coffee table, portrait and recipe book, featuring favourite recipes for friends, family, and members of the creative community.