Ed Sheeran

Photographs selected by Christie Goodwin and Ed’s father, John Sheeran

When I first met Ed Sheeran he was unknown and unsigned—just a young busker trying to make it big. But I could see something special in Ed. I agreed to photograph him for free to help him on his way to the top.

That was the beginning of a ten-year collaboration, with the two of us crossing paths as Ed became one of the biggest stars on the planet—a story told here, through my camera.

Including images and stories I’m sharing for the first time, with additional captions by Ed’s father, John, this is an up-close and intimate view of Ed Sheeran.

Christie Goodwin