Patrick McMullan was born in New York and raised in Huntington, Long Island. Educated at New York University, McMullan majored in business and "minored in Studio 54."

The premiere nightlife photographer in New York City, McMullan's work appears regularly in his weekly New York Magazine column, the "Scene". His other columns include: Allure, AM NY, Interview, Hamptons, Ocean Drive and Gotham among others. Currently he is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, British Elle, and Men's Health.

His photography has been featured in publications worldwide such as the New York Times Magazine and Vogue, and in international editions of Harper's Bazaar, Details, Tatler and Out to name a few.

Patrick McMullan's editorial works include recent stories in Details and Paper. Patrick McMullan can also be found on TV on his "Party Flash" segment of "Full Frontal Fashion" on the Metro channel. Published books include the sold-out "Men's Show", "Secrets of the Riviera" and "so8os", A Photographic Diary of A Decade. "Patrick's fourth book "Intents", published by powerHouse Books, is due in the fall of 2004.

In addition to his photos in publications, Patrick McMullan has exhibited his work in renowned galleries: "Patrick McMullan: Photographs" at the Homer Gallery 2000; "Men's Show/ Secrets of the Riviera", at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery, 2001; "New York Character" at the Steuben Corning Gallery, 2002, all in New York City; "Patrick McMullan Color Photographs" at the Alpan Gallery in Huntington, New York, 2002 and "so8os" at The Spike Gallery in New York City and Earl McGrath Gallery in Los Angeles in 2003-2004.

A New Yorker since the 1980's, Patrick McMullan also has a photography studio and agency in New York City. On his website viewers can get a glimpse into some of the most exclusive events that take place. Patrick McMullan was recently named one of American Photo's Top 25 most important photographers.

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