Unseen Amy Winehouse photos show star before fame and addiction

In 2003, a 19-year-old Amy Winehouse spent an evening on London's Brick Lane with photographer Charles Moriarty.

An unknown talent at the time, the two were shooting photos before the release of Amy's debut album Frank.

It was a record which would introduce the world to one of the most celebrated - and most tragic - musicians of the 21st century.

They shot further photos during a crazy 24 hours in New York but most of them were never seen - before now.

After spending more than a decade on the shelf (or, more specifically a drawer at Charles's London home), the photographer is releasing the unseen images from the shoot in his new collection, Before Frank.

They showcase a very different Amy to the figure seen towards the end of her life.

"She's so at ease with the camera that the photos are so natural and she looks amazing," Charles tells Newsbeat. "I want people to look at them and see Amy for who she was before she became a star."

"They just give off a resounding openness, honesty and happiness."

"The photos make me laugh. We were 21 and 19 and some are so silly but there's also a slight bittersweet feeling to it."

Before Frank has been funded by a Kickstarter campaign, with contributions from fans bringing the book to shelves.

Despite just two studio albums to her name, Charles understands why the connection between Amy and her audience remains strong, several years after her death.

"Amy's music is really honest and that's what hits people's core. She wrote about things that affected her and I think people see themselves in the music.

"She just had a way about her, people saw that and were immediately attracted to that raw essence she had."

Charles describes his time with Amy as capturing a "tipping point" in her career: "It hasn't happened yet, it's all still very much to play for,"

Charles then struggled watching Amy's decline in her later years. She died in 2011 - an inquest found she'd drunk herself to death.

"I never knew that side of Amy," Charles says.

"The person I knew was someone who was content to have a good time. She loved to have a drink as we all do but other than that - not at all."

"Her decline was disturbing and painful to watch. I was very confused as to how it had gotten to that point.

Despite requests after Amy's death, it has taken 13 years for Charles to feel ready to bring his photos to light.

"It's really sad and these images are so vibrant and so happy that they need to be out there.

"People need to see this person that I knew who was so outstanding and so talented but also just a really fun, happy person.

"I hope people can look at this book and smile as they remember this amazing girl. If people can do that, that's my job done."

Before Frank is set for release in July/August 2016.

Click here for more photos of Amy and more information on Before Frank.

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