2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
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CARLOS SERRAO
[BEAUTY & PHOTO – us] [VISUAL ARTISTS – uk]
Based in Los Angeles.
Carlos Serrao has an extraordinary style and unique approach to creating compelling sports imagery and portraits.
ANTHONY BLASKO
[SUPERVISION – us, fr]
Based in New York.
Anthony Blasko has an open attitude to his work… “I just really like to travel, meeting new people, experiencing new things…”
MARCUS SMITH
[MAKING PICTURES – uk, us, ca]
Based in Chicago.
Marcus Smith is a keen athlete whose creative talent empowered him to become one of the most in-demand sports photographers.
SEBASTIEN ZANELLA
[THEWAVES – fr]
Based in Seignosse, France.
Sebastien Zanella creates provocative films and images that explore freedom of expression in global skateboarding, surfing and street culture.
KEVIN ZACHER
[ANDERSON HOPKINS – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Kevin Zacher is a sports and lifestyle photographer who built his artistic reputation by capturing some of snowboarding’s most iconic images.
PAUL CALVER
[MAKING PICTURES – uk, us, ca]
Based in London.
Paul Calver is a sports photographer who captures authentic moments and creates crisp, distinctive images that linger long in the memory.
RICHARD JOHNSON
[PROBATION – uk]
Based in London.
Richard Johnson, born and raised in Cape Town, is a commited surfer driven by a desire to create authentic and emotional images.
ANDRE L PERRY
[APOSTROPHE – us]
Based in New York.
Andre L. Perry’s work is driven by moments that feel organic, and emotions that are honest. His images are known for their vibrant light, whimsy, playfulness and spontaneity.
FAB FERNANDEZ
[THE GOOD BRIGADE – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Fab Fernadez is an Argentinian/Californian photograher who specializes in action/lifestyle photography and capturing the real lives of athletes.
SAM RILEY
[PARK VILLAGE – uk]
Based in London.
Sam Riley is a former photo editor and photographic arts graduate who is driven by a passion to show the light in everyone.
IGOR MEIJER
[JULIAN MEIJER – fr]
Based in Paris.
Igor Meijer is a field man and photojournalist who has photographed 8 Olympic Games, from Atlanta to Tokyo, and has also covered an America’s Cup (sailing).
RYAN YOUNG
[REDEYE – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Ryan Young is grounded in his Chinese-American heritage and informed by his deep roots in the skateboarding community. His work broadly engages with individual and group identity formation and expression.
DAVID SALAFIA
[RAY BROWN – us, uk]
Based in Boston & Los Angeles.
David Salafia is a sports & fitness and lifestyle photographer and director who was recently voted one of Luzers Archive 200 Best Advertising Photographers Worldwide.
CAIT OPPERMANN
[EAST – us, uk]
Based in New York.
Inspired by film, Cait Oppermann observes the nuances in her surroundings to capture both familiar and foreign environments from a new perspective.
STEVE VACCARIELLO
[ETHER ARTISTS – us]
Based in New York.
Steve Vacciariello’s work explores the idea of ethereal and evocative beauty, the nuances of form and the subtleties and extremes of physical expression.
PHILIPPE GUEGUEN
[PHOM – fr]
Based in Paris.
Philippe Gueguen elaborates meticulous worlds and applies his sophistication and high technicity to portraits, urban spaces, movement, and especially sports.
ANNE-SOPHIE SOUDOPLATOFF
[TOGETHER ASSOCIATES – uk]
Based in Paris.
Anne-Sophie Soudoplatoff ‘s work places a particular focus on atmosphere, using light, colour and texture to create what she refers to as visual poems.
SACHA STEJKO
[IDC – nz]
Based in Auckland.
Sacha Stejko creates beautifully observed and insightful portraits. Stylistically versatile, Sacha’s work ranges from artful visual storytelling to raw explosive action.
HANA ASANO
[ANDERSON HOPKINS – us]
Based in Los Angeles, Hawaii and Barcelona.
Hana Asano combines her passion for storytelling through sport and culture, examining each subject as an athlete and a human being.
ANDY MAHR
[SCHUMANN & COMPANY – us]
Based in Austin.
Andy Mahr has an extraordinary way of intertwining beauty and grit as he highlights everyday heroes with an approach that makes the images feel timeless and nostalgic.
SIMON WINNALL
[PICTURE CLUB – uk ]
Based in London.
Simon Winnall has worked for over a decade as a sport and lifestyle photographer, creating sun-drenched, lyrical portraits and tableaux that are tinged with nostalgia.
WILL DOUGLAS
[AT TRAYLER – uk]
Based in London.
Will Douglas’ polished photographs document his true devotion to sport, catching moments of emotion and passion and focusing on dialogue and connection.
DOMINIC MARLEY
[JSR – uk]
Based in London.
Dominic Marley’s images are born from the connection where the atmosphere and energy he creates around people and sports result in images that are emotive and real.