Jim McHugh: Still At It

Leica Gallery Los Angeles · Hollywood

Exhibition on view: Sep 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

I photograph what produces emotion in me. Artists have great courage; their honesty inspires me and I search for those moments that express that. An invitation to a studio is a great privilege. For my architectural photographs, they are portraits not exact representations of structures. I’m always looking for the beauty while it still stands. - Jim McHugh

Artist

Jim McHugh

Jim McHugh is a Los Angeles based photographer known for his portraits of artists, musicians, and cultural figures, as well as his large format photographs of the city’s architecture and neighborhoods. A former photographer for People magazine, the Grammy Awards, and Architectural Digest, he has photographed artists including Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, and David Hockney. His work is held in the collections of the Getty Museum, MoMA, the Walker Art Center, and the National Portrait Gallery in London.