Paul Ferrara

Known for

Directing

Born

November 16, 1939 (age 86)

Birthplace

South Central, Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Paul Ferrara (born November 16, 1939) is an American photographer known for his relationship with singer Jim Morrison of the band the Doors. Born to Italian–American parents, Ferrara met the band after photographing Jim Morrison's girlfriend Pamela Courson. He began working with the group as a stills photographers and many of his color and black & white photos appeared in a 24-page souvenir book sold at Doors' concerts in 1968. Many iconic images of Morrison were taken by Ferrara. Ferrara also took the cover photograph of the Doors album Waiting for the Sun in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles.

Ferrara co-directed Jim Morrison's 1969 film HWY: An American Pastoral and directed Feast of Friends whi...