Derek Ridgers is a celebrated British photographer whose work spans over four decades, documenting subcultures, music scenes, and underground nightlife. He is best known for his iconic images of punks, skinheads, and club kids in London during the 1970s and ’80s. His photographs have been published in acclaimed books including Skinheads, London Youth, and 77–87 London Youth, and featured in publications such as The Face, NME, and Time Out. Ridgers has exhibited internationally and his work is held in major public and private collections, cementing his reputation as a key chronicler of British counterculture.
