Wayne 'Spike' Large

Wayne ‘Spike’ Large is a documentary photographer specialising in behind-the-scenes and portrait photography. With a focus on music, fashion and subculture, his work explores the connections between these worlds. Having covered the emerging British punk music scene in the 1970s and 80s, Wayne has a deep interest in telling stories through his images.

His photography has been featured in numerous exhibitions, books, magazines, newspapers and films, as well as on TV and radio. He has worked with the likes of Underground England, The British Culture Archive, The Museum of Youth Culture, Social Gallery and has published with Café Royal Books.

Most recently, in September 2026, Wayne won the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards in the “50 Years of Punk” category.