Informally Royal: Studio Lisa and the Royal Family 1936-1966

In 1936, Lisa and Jimmy Sheridan were hired by the Duke and Duchess of York to take casual photographs of their family, including the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Their hiring was a revolutionary and popular move that humanized the royals in the eyes of their subjects. This volume charts the story of Studio Lisa, from its humble beginnings to the granting of two Royal Warrants, and includes a cache of remarkable royal photographs that have been preserved for posterity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2021
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

In 1936, a chance encounter brought together Lisa and Jimmy Sheridan, two passionate amateur photographers. Their company, Studio Lisa, was fortunate to be engaged by the then Duke and Duchess of York to capture casual photographs of their family, including the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, at their residences, Royal Lodge and 145 Piccadilly, London. This remarkable opportunity arose at a time when traditional formality prevailed, and it was unheard of for unknowns to be granted such a privilege. The royals' decision to hire Studio Lisa proved to be a revolutionary and widely embraced move, as it humanized them in the eyes of their subjects. Over the course of their friendship, which lasted for over 30 years, Lisa and Jimmy had the privilege of conducting 13 separate photographic sessions. The final session included the young children of Queen Elizabeth. This captivating volume chronicles the journey of Studio Lisa, from its modest beginnings to the prestigious honor of receiving two Royal Warrants. For the first time, Studio Lisa's extensive collection of remarkable royal photographs is brought together, creating a magnificent collectors' item and a precious treasure that has been thankfully preserved for generations to come.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 195 x 274 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750998031
Edition number: 2 New edition