Derek Ridgers
Photographer
In their own words
What it feels like to be young, being with someone and momentarily forgetting your worries and cares.
I’d never met the couples I photographed beforehand and I usually never saw them again afterwards.
Often with these very quick stolen moments, one hardly has time to properly compose.
Articles & interviews3
- Punks to front pages: How Derek Ridgers has captured London’s music scene for over 50 years
The article covers photographer Derek Ridgers’ appearance at the first Nicer Tuesdays event of 2026 in London, where he presented a retrospective of his 50-year career capturing the city’s music and punk scenes. It highlights his early work with Island Records and his prominence as a key photographer for NME during its peak years.
- Annie Atkins, Liang-Jung Chen and Derek Ridgers: Tickets now available for February’s Nicer Tuesdays!
It’s Nice That announces the February 2026 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event, returning to London’s EartH Hackney. The lineup features artist Liang-Jung Chen, photographer Derek Ridgers, and Academy Award-winning graphic designer Annie Atkins, each discussing their creative practices across art, photography, and film design. The event promises an evening of talks, Q&A sessions, and networking with drinks sponsored by El Rayo Tequila and Lovecorn.
- Derek Ridgers’ new book shows snogging couples at London nightclubs from the 1970s to 1990s
The article profiles photographer Derek Ridgers and his new photobook 'Hello, I Love You', published by Idea Books. The book compiles images of couples kissing in London nightclubs from the 1970s to 1990s, capturing fleeting moments of intimacy and youth culture. Ridgers discusses his candid, fly-on-the-wall approach and the technical aspects of shooting in dark club environments.