Woodstock 1969 Photos & Pictures

Woodstock pictures are the visually documented part of history that is just as compelling to those who experienced the festival as to those who can only imagine being there. These Woodstock photos capture not only the spectacle itself, but also the physical appearance of an American counterculture — half a million people, three days of rain and mud and music, and a generation defining itself.

Elliot Landy: The Official Woodstock Photographer

The collection of Woodstock pictures taken by Elliot Landy — the official photographer at Woodstock — consists of photos that have appeared in Rolling Stone, LIFE, and The Saturday Evening Post. Quite possibly the most famous picture is the Woodstock poster — the dove perched on the neck of a guitar designed by Arnold Skolnick. Reprinted countless times, original copies hold a value of $100 or more.

Woodstock 1969 Photo Gallery

Photographs from the festival — performers, crowds, and the spirit of Woodstock 1969.

WestFest — Woodstock 40th Anniversary Celebration

Photos from WestFest, a community celebration marking the 40th anniversary of Woodstock 1969. Held at a farm in the spirit of the original festival, it brought together musicians and fans to honor the legacy of three days of peace and music.

Shop Woodstock Photography Books

The most complete visual records of Woodstock 1969 are available in photography books and documentary collections. Elliot Landy's work, along with other photographers who captured those three days, has been collected into must-have volumes for any Woodstock fan.