Legendary photographer Tony Mott reveals his least favourite stars he’s ever shot including an iconic diva and pop superstar – and those he loved

Tony Mott is one of the world's most respected music photographers.

And the British-born Australian artist has revealed the stars he enjoyed photographing – and wasn't particularly impressed with.

The 67-year-old, who has just released his Rock N Roll Gallery book, which collects his most iconic photos, says one diva wasn't to his taste.

Tony had little to say about his 1997 shoot with pop diva Mariah Carey Daily telegram the singer was 'maybe not my thing'.

He was also less than enthusiastic about Lady Gaga, who he filmed during her concert in Sydney in 2010.

“I was very impressed with her performance, given her profile,” he said.

The snapper shot Coldplay in 2009 and although he said the English rockers were “humble guys,” he's not a fan of their music.

“In any other previous era they would be just another band, but in their day they were one of the best, and that's not a compliment,” he explained.

Tony had kind words for his time with Paul McCartney in 1995, saying: 'Paul and (then wife) Linda couldn't have photographed better.'

Tony had little to say about his 1997 shoot with pop diva Mariah Carey (pictured), saying the singer was 'possibly not my cup of tea'

He was also less than enthusiastic about Lady Gaga (pictured), whom he photographed at her Sydney concert in 2010. “I was very impressed with her performance, given her profile,” he said.

He also enjoyed photographing Rihanna in 2009, saying she was “very accommodating” and didn't cause a fuss when he accidentally interrupted her backstage prayer session.

In 2018, Tony said that the secret to his success is that he is a music lover first and foremost.

“The reason I do so well at what I do is not because I'm a great photographer, but because I love music,” he told the Canberra Times.

'You don't tell musicians what to do, you ask, you collaborate.'

Tony's career has spanned more than 30 years and his work has appeared on more than 900 magazine covers.

He enjoyed photographing Rihanna (pictured) in 2009 and said she was “very accommodating” and didn't cause a fuss when he accidentally interrupted her backstage prayer session.

Tony had kind words for his time with Paul McCartney (pictured) in 1995, saying: 'Paul and (then wife) Linda couldn't have photographed better'

Born and raised in Sheffield, England, the snapper was originally a chef by profession and worked in the restaurant industry for ten years.

He moved to Australia in 1981 and his career in photography began in 1983 when he recorded the iconic Australian rock band Divinyls at the Piccadilly Hotel in Kings Cross.

The photos turned out so well that bands began approaching Tony to film their performances, leading to a career as one of the most respected music photographers in the industry.

The snapper filmed Coldplay (pictured) in 2009 and although he said the English rockers were 'humble guys', he is not a fan of their music. “In any other previous era they would be just another band, but in their time they were one of the best, and that's not a compliment,” he explained