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Jenny Lens

The Screamers on a park bench, photographed by Jenny Lens in 1977, embodying the raw spirit of LA's punk scene. This is one of my favorites of her photos because captures the rebellious essence of the punk movement.



 Blondie, photographed by Jenny Lens in 1977, during the rise of punk and new wave in New York City. Debbie Harry's cool, confident presence in this image reflects the band's unique blend of punk attitude and pop sensibility. I love this photo because it highlights Blondie's pivotal role in shaping the sound and style of the late '70s music scene.

Jenny Lens 




  • Photographed LA’s, San Francisco, New York and London’s Punk Rock scene (1976-1980)

  •  Minolta SR 101 (POS) to two Canons

  • Studied Art at California State University, earning her Bachelor's in Art and later her Master’s

  • Her career consists of working for Creem magazine (only magazine with anything Punk- Spring ‘76 

  • Photos appeared in West Coast magazines and ‘zines (Backdoor Man, Slash and Flipside), as well as Rolling Stone, Spin, Melody Maker, MOJO, and others.


Some of Jenny's work included.

  • Go-Go’s, Blondie, the Ramones (who she longed for his cheekbones), the Clash, the Damned, the Screamers, Alley Cats and more! 


 Facts about Jenny:

  • Jenny photographed other genres of music (Ska, Rockabilly, Reggae, Power Pop and fashion photos 

  • She was one of the first to chronicle the early Punk scene

  • When she took her camera into the punk scene, she said she felt like she was riding a comet

  • Took first photo of the Ramones August 11, 1976

 

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