
About the Book
Not an outsider looking in, but a trusted witness.
Since 2001, Victoria Smith has photographed Coldplay from the inside—a trusted witness to their journey. From intimate club shows and quiet backstage moments to the largest stadium performances on Earth, One Lens traces the band’s evolution through the eyes of one photographer, whose own practice evolved alongside them, from film to digital.
Featuring 300+ photographs, many published for the first time, this beautifully curated collection captures not only the energy of live performance, but also the quiet moments between them — revealing the humanity, friendship, and passage of time behind one of the world's most beloved bands.
- 25
- Years documented
- 300+
- Photographs
- 1
- Lens, one story

Highlights
A glimpse inside One Lens.
Select images are available for purchase as fine art prints, signed by the Photographer.
SF FilmJune 20, 2001
Chris MartinJune 20, 2001
Guy Berryman2001
Will Champion2002
Jonny Buckland2002
Chris MartinJune 24, 2001
LA KROQ Acoustic ChristmasDecember 9, 2001
Dublin The PointOctober 25, 2002
SF ShorelineJuly 13, 2009
Glastonbury UKJune 25, 2011
El PasoJune 14, 2025
WembleySeptember 3, 2025
Wembley BW FilmSeptember 3, 2025
Wembley YellowSeptember 3, 2025Stay in Touch
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The Photographer
Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith has spent a lifetime behind the lens, drawn to the space where performance meets the person. Her work with Coldplay began before the stadiums — in sweat-soaked clubs and dim lit corridors — and has continued through every chapter since.
Beyond this collection, her photography spans music, portraiture, and the fleeting in-between moments most people never see. Explore more of her work and ongoing projects on her personal site.
Bring the collection home.
A hardcover monograph, printed on premium archival stock. A keepsake for anyone who has ever stood in the crowd.
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