Harry was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and spent his formative years in Troon, a picturesque town in southwestern Scotland. His early life was a distant memory by the time he arrived in America in 1964, along with his fellow Beatles.
Throughout his illustrious career, Harry's photographs have been featured in some of the most prestigious publications in the world, including Life, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker. His work has also graced the covers of People magazine an astonishing over one hundred times.
As a renowned photographer, Harry has had the privilege of capturing the likenesses of every U.S. president from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Barack H. Obama. He has also been present at some of the most pivotal moments in American history, including the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, the resignation of Richard Nixon, and the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr.
In addition to his work in the United States, Harry has traveled the world, documenting conflicts and events that have shaped the course of human history. He was present on the Meredith march with Martin Luther King, Jr., and stood alongside Coretta Scott King at her husband's funeral. Harry has also covered the Irish Republican Army's military maneuvers and was on the ground in Berlin when the wall went up and when it came down.
One of the most trying times Harry faced as a photographer was during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. His work during this period is a testament to his dedication to capturing the human experience in all its complexity.