The Stories Behind The Pictures

This independently published and American-made 233-page softcover contains over 280 of Ron Galella’s most iconic images, taken over the course of his sixty-plus-year career. With it, Galella reveals not only the stories behind the pictures, but the twenty-two paparazzi techniques he developed and utilized to get the shots. Whether you’re using an old-school film camera, SLR or compact digital camera, cell phone, or even a tablet, through this guide you’ll learn first-hand the secrets Ron has perfected for taking genuine, off-guard pictures—giving you the chance to become a first-rate amateur or professional paparazzo, and have fun while doing it! Introduction by Peter Howe. Epilogue by Anthony Miller.

Published: 2014

The Stories Behind The Pictures

Sex In Fashion

With its focus on voyeurism, Ron Galella’s latest Sex in Fashion pays homage to one of his favorite films: Alfred Hitchcock’s murder-mystery-thriller, Rear Window. Showcasing over 600 images of the sexiest and most fashionable subjects ever to be photographed—from Elizabeth Taylor to Taylor Swift—this collection spans Galella’s entire career, from 1955 to 2015. Possessed of a unique talent to catch stars at moments when they seemed their most stylish and alluring, Galella was able to do what no other celebrity photographer could: become a star himself. And now, with Sex in Fashion, Galella shows you how the camera is truly a voyeuristic instrument, with results to be enjoyed by all who choose to look.

Published: 2015

Sex In Fashion

Rock & Roll

Here, however, Galella separates the wheat from the chaff and showcases for the reader a curated selection of his favorite rock acts, showcasing over 130 images, making for a fast-paced compilation, featuring the best of the best in rock music spanning the 1960s through today.

Published: 2016

Rock & Roll

Donald Trump: The Master Builder

From real estate mogul to celebrity socialite, TV star, and President of the United States of America, Galella has been photographing Mr. Trump and his family for more than 25 years. While Mr. Trump has remained a controversial figure for decades, with no shortage of publicity—both positive and negative—there is no doubt that he will continue to capture the public’s imagination. And now, with Donald Trump: The Master Builder, world-renowned photographer Ron Galella enables you to take a retrospective look at Trump and family as they navigated from New York City’s Trump Tower to Washington DC’s White House.

Published: 2017

Donald Trump: The Master Builder

Shooting Stars: The Untold Stories – A Memoir

With “Shooting Stars” Ron sheds light on how his rollercoaster career brought him from the pre-war Bronx to working on the most important red carpets the world over. Included in this eight by eleven, 168 page Smyth-binded hard cover is his early family life, his time spent in the Air Force, his photojournalistic career-molding moments at the ArtCenter School of Design, his marriage to Betty Burke and his obsession with Jackie O.

Published: 2019

Shooting Stars: The Untold Stories – A Memoir

Limited Diasec® Series

10 of Ron’s Most Iconic Photographs A collection of 10 iconic photographs is now available in a limited Diasec® Series.Contact info@albertodamian.com for information.  Sophia Loren New York, December 22, 1965 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis New York, October 7, 1971 Steve McQueen Montego Bay, April 15, 1973 John Lennon & Mick Jagger Los Angeles, March 13, 1974

Limited Diasec® Series

Paul McCartney & Family

Paul McCartney may be a musical superstar, but he still goes shopping like ordinary folk. The former Beatle, with wife Linda and their youngest son James, posed outside a local supermarket on Long Island.  Upon seeing me, Paul said, “Ron, all you have to do is ask.” I laughed and said, “OK.”

Paul McCartney & Family

Bob Dylan

After attending a performance by Ronee Blakley at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, Bob Dylan walked the one block to his parked car. Appearing to have had a few drinks before he left the theater, he blocked his face with his hand while walking and said, “How do you want me?” I answered, “Any

Bob Dylan