Alan John Ainsworth is an independent writer and professional photographer in the fields of architecture, design, jazz and photographic history.

After University I followed a successful business career in London from which I retired in 2006 to focus on photography and writing. I now live and work in Edinburgh. My interests include architecture and design, travel, jazz, classical music and opera. 

I have been a photographer for over 40 years. I have an extensive body of work in urban, architectural and performing arts photography, especially jazz.

My architectural photography can be seen here

Architecture

My most recent architectural books include The Barbican: Architecture and Light (Oblique Publishing, 2015) and (with Alec Forshaw) New City: Contemporary Architecture in the City of London (Merrill, 2013) and Brussels Art Nouveau: Architecture and Design (Unicorn Press, 2016).

I have recently introduced a new range of practical architectural guides. For details click here

Click here for full details of all these books and to purchase.

Jazz

In the field of jazz and photography I have published a large number of scholarly articles and my book, Sight Readings: Photographers and American Jazz 1900-1960 (Intellect Books/Intellect University of Chicago, 2022) was published in 2022. Click here for full details and to purchase.

Book store

For details of all my books and to purchase copies please visit my store at https://payhip.com/alanainsworthphotography (select "Book store" in the main menu) or go directly here

Representation

To purchase photographs please contact Angela Davis or Nathan Grainger, Heritage Images at www.heritage-images.com