BIOGRAPHY Gary Italiaander is a British photographer and multidisciplinary creative professional known internationally for his work as a portrait photographer and image restorer, author, musician and sought after Guest Speaker.

📸 Professional Background • Portrait Photographer & Image Restorer: Gary has an extensive career as a portrait specialist whose photographs have been commissioned by private clients and corporations around the world. The Italiaander Studio was based in Harrods, where he created portraits for clients including celebrities and members of many royal families. His work also includes specialised restoration of historical and damaged images. • International Reputation: Italiaander portraits hang in homes, offices, and palaces on multiple continents, and he has worked with brands such as Olympus and tested products for Ilford photographic materials.

🎵 Music & Early Life • Musician: From a young age, Gary showed musical talent, especially with the harmonica. He studied at the London College of Music gaining piano teaching qualifications under the directorship of Dr W S Lloyd Webber and continued studies at the University of Reading.

• Friendship with Larry Adler: His personal friendship with legendary harmonica maestro Larry Adler led him to write a tribute book about Adler that includes contributions from many international luminaries. 📚 Author • Reflections – A Tribute to Larry Adler, Harmonica Genius • My Father’s War (with a foreword by Dame Vera Lynn), published in May 2023. • The Amazing Art of Michael Italiaander – a coffee-table presentation

🗣️ Guest Speaker and Educator • Gary is a sought after guest speaker, delivering talks on topics such as photography, the life and work of Larry Adler, image restoration, and the importance of visual storytelling. His talks have been featured on a variety of cruise ships, accredited with the Arts Society and at many community events throughout the UK.

🎓 Other Activities • Gary has also been involved in charitable work for many years, helping raise funds through photography and contributing to charities with the legacy of his father, Michael Italiaander’s amazing artwork. • Outside of visual arts and speaking, he enjoys harmonica performance and plays tennis recreationally. • Italiaander is based in London UK and travels internationally for his creative and speaking engagements.