Wrapped in Pink: Pink Floyd’s Psychedelic 1968 Photo Session

These striking portraits show the English rock band Pink Floyd during a Los Angeles photo session in August 1968, capturing the classic four‑piece lineup that would define the group’s peak years: Nick Mason (left), David Gilmour (top), Roger Waters (right), and Richard Wright (bottom center).

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Shot by photographer Michael Ochs, the band appears completely wrapped in a single sheet of translucent pink plastic or fabric, a playful literal riff on their name that perfectly suits the whimsical, experimental spirit of the psychedelic era.

Taken just months after founding member Syd Barrett’s departure in April 1968—and as David Gilmour was stepping into his role as lead guitarist—this shoot marks a key transitional moment for the band. Though never used for an album cover, these “Pink Floyd in Pink” images have become some of the most iconic visual documents of the early post‑Barrett period.