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24 BEST Entertainment photographers

Posted on March 19, 2024 by - rankings

2024 Rankings of the 24 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on a photo to view the artist info)

JASON BELL
[SOHO MANAGEMENT – us] [SOHO MANAGEMENT – uk]
Based between London and New York.
Jason Bell is a British portrait photographer, highly regarded for his entertainment work. Many of his portraits are in the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.

 

FRANK OCKENFELS 3
[EYE FORWARD – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Frank Ockenfels 3 has the courage to go way beyond the expected and the obvious to the breaking of boundaries of traditional photography. He has enjoyed collaborating with actors, artists, musicians, politicians, athletes… for over 30 years.

 

MICHELLE WATT
[REDEYE – us]
Based between New York and San Francisco.
Michelle Watt is a Hong Kongese-American photographer who specializes in staging conceptual narratives with a whimsical flair.

 

PAMELA LITTKY
[COPIOUS – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Pamela Littky produces award-winning, iconic images of high profile personalities. Spontaneous and disarming, intimate and unpretentious, her portraits capture well-known subjects in seemingly unguarded moments.

 

ART STREIBER
[CG&A – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Art Streiber is legendary. His raw talent and boundless ambition have put him on the vanguard of celebrity portraiture. With the simplest studio set and a single subject, he creates images that weave timeless stories.

 

JAY BROOKS
[KAYTE ELLIS – uk]
Based in North London.
Jay Brooks is a distinguished British portrait photographer. His graphic, cinematic style and atmospheric lighting has made him a popular choice across the worlds of film, television and theatre.

 

MARK ROGERS
[FORM – us]
Based in Sydney, Australia.
Mark Rogers builds trust and collusion with his subjects so authenticity can replace ego. This is what gives depth and sincerity to his images and enables us to capture the most powerful story.

 

BRENDAN MEADOWS
[WSM MEDIA – us]
Based in Vancouver, Toronto & LosAngeles.
Fascinated with the human subject and consistently thrilled to create high calibre work, Brendan Meadows is an inspired wanderer; a collector of people and places; a catcher of beauty as it changes. 

 

PARI DUKOVIC
[ATRBUTE – us]
Based in New York.
Informed by a fascination with old master painting and renaissance sculpture, Pari Dukovic is an award winning photographer working across the genres of portraiture, fashion, reportage and entertainment. 

 

LORENZO AGIUS
[FORM – us]
Based in London and Los Angeles.
Lorenzo Agius has become known as one of the preeminent portrait photographers of his generation. With his highly considered approach to photography, he consistently produces a diverse, humorous and highly refined range of work. 

 

NICKY HAMILTON
[PROCESS – uk]
Based in London.
Nicky Hamilton’s photographic style is highly cinematic. Designing and building elaborate sets to create pictures of extraordinary detail, Nicky’s striking work plays with performance and symbolism – resulting in stunning, evocative and captivating images.

 

BRIAN BOWEN SMITH
[COPIOUS – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Brian Bowen Smith’s photography stands out for its emotional resonance and visual impact. His captivating works not only capture moments but also tell stories, engaging viewers on a deeply personal level.

 

MATTHIAS CLAMER
[WSM MEDIA -us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Matthias Clamer is a celebrity, entertainment, and portrait photographer known for his creativity and sly wit. His talent lies in producing eye-catching imagery from even the most basic of premises, as well as remaining even keel on set.

 

KWAKU ALSTON
[FOURELEVEN – us]
Based out of both New York and Los Angeles.
Kwaku Alston has photographed some of the most famous faces of our time. His portraits have a fresh, unaffected feel, and yet they celebrate the extraordinariness of his subjects, striking a balance between contemporary documentary photography and classic celebrity portraiture.

 

JAMES DIMMOCK
[THE JUDE GROUP – us]
Based in the US.
James Dimmock has taken the leap into the entertainment industry with incredible talent and ease. A lover of the film industry and all things visual and a comic fanatic, he creates heroic imagery, no matter the subject.

 

VICTORIA WILL
[FOX CREATIVE – us]
Based between New York and the West Coast.
Victoria Will’s characteristically authentic portraiture is rooted in collaboration and meaningful connection where she seeks intimacy, authenticity, and elegance with a thoughtful eye and composition.

 

KURT ISWARIENKO
[PICTUREKID – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Kurt Iswarienko is a multi-talented personality known for his skills as a cinematographer, electrician and producer but also as a celebrity and entertainment photographer. He has shot Hollywood’s biggest stars, and needless to say, his photographs are consistently story driven.

 

LINDSAY SIU
[SCHUMANN & COMPANY – us]
Based in Vancouver.
Lindsay Siu’s work immediately conveys an intriguing and distinctive vision. Her photos explore unique narratives through rich color and cinematic lighting, as she uses an appropriate tone of gravity or humor. 

 

ROBERT ASCROFT
[FOURELEVEN – us]
Based in New York.
Robert Ascroft has shot some of the biggest Academy-Award winning names in the film industry as well as ensemble casts of big TV shows. He has become known for the distinctive aesthetic of his photos and his love of chiaroscuro, bringing a dramatic flair to his work.

 

JOE PUGLIESE
[B&A – us, uk, au, cn]
Based in Los Angeles.
Joe Pugliese’s true love is photographing people. He has had the privilege to meet and photograph scientists, authors, performers of every type, creative geniuses, and everyday people who have something fascinating to say.

 

MARCO GROB
[ATRBUTE – us] [AGENT EMMA – sa]
Based in New York.
Marco Grob is a Swiss Emmy Award winning Photographer and Director who changed his focus from still life to portrait and people photography. He has shot A-list celebrities, movers and shakers in the political and business worlds, and has also been working passionately for the last fifteen years for United Nations Mine Action Service.

 

GAVIN BOND
[COPIOUS – us]
Based in the US, between the east and west coasts.
After documenting the exclusive world of backstage fashion in the 90’s, Gavin Bond now finds himself in the world of entertainment photography, capturing marketing & publicity campaigns for all the major film studios worldwide.

 

GIZELLE HERNANDEZ
[WSM MEDIA – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Gizelle Hernandez is a Mexican American photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller. Her work is signature in its cinematic lighting, set design, vivid color, and masterful creation of worlds in which her subjects truly come to life.

 

JABARI JACOBS
[LOVE ARTISTS AGENCY – us]
Based in Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington DC.
Jabari Jacob is a Antiguan-American visual artist who strives to push the boundaries of creativity. Embracing the power of color and vivid hues, his images exude energy and intensity.


24 World’s Best Landscape photographers

Posted on February 20, 2024 by - rankings

2024 Rankings of the 24 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists profiles)

 


NICK MEEK
[WREN – uk] [FMA LE BUREAU – fr] [LEVINE/LEAVITT – us]
Based in London.
Nick Meek creates a relationship between the natural world and the observer that translates into playful yet powerful imagery.It’s this essence that burns at the core of his work and outlines his photographic identity.

 


SAM KWESKIN
[WSM – us, uk, fr, it]
Based in Los Angeles.
Sam Kweskin achieves dramatic scale in every photograph using unusual angles and vantage points. Instinctual inclinations of the body are also echoed in his landscape and aerial photography.

 
 


STEVE MCCURRY
[LGA – uk, fr] [SUDEST57 – it]
Based in New York.
Steve McCurry is one of the most iconic figures in contemporary photography. With a unique talent for capturing ephemeral moments of beauty and emphasising human emotions, he has created unforgettable images in all seven continents.

 
 


STEPHEN WILKES
[ATRBUTE]
Based in Westport, Ct.
Stephen Wilkes has built an unprecedented body of work and a reputation as one of America’s most iconic photographers. He has notably captured epic cityscapes and landscapes, fleeting moments of humanity as light passed in front of his lens over the course of a full day.

 
 


LANE CODER
[NEST ARTISTS]
Based in Bar Harbor, Me.
Lane Coder enjoys working as a commercial photographer while incorporating his fine art sensibilities. His work is featured in the permanent collection of The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

 
 


DAN ROOT
[DEB AYERST – us]
Based in San Francisco and Wanaka, New Zealand.
Dan Root specializes in capturing transitional moments, his passion is always to be at the epicenter of the authentic moment.

 
 


GRANT HARDER
[MAKING PICTURES – ca, us, uk]
Based in Vancouver.
Grant Harder is a visual narrator of places, journeys and life. He prefers to meet his subject matter, often literally, at the point where human existence intersects with nature.

 
 


STRATIS KAS
[JR & ASSOCIÉE – fr]
Based in Barcelona.
Stratis Kas’ images are naturally sophisticated, a balance between strength and beauty. His love of the structure and attention to detail are ever-present, displaying lines and volumes with a refined light.

 
 


KATHERINE WOLKOFF
[HELLO ARTISTS – us]
Based in Brooklyn, NY.
Katherine Wolkoff’s work raises a strangeness that is by turns eerie and comforting. She plays with the light and perspective to skew our traditional views.

 
 


MATTHEW TURLEY
[MARIANNE CAMPBELL – us]
Based in Ketchum, Id.
Photography has given Matthew Turley the freedom to explore this amazing planet… which has now led to two decades of creating images on all continents.

 
 


SEBASTIEN ZANELLA
[THEWAVES – fr]
Based in Tenerife, Spain.
Sebastien Zanella’s signature poetic style is at once haunting and captivating. His artistic approach to composition and use of natural ambient light results in truly stylistic and emotive storytelling.

 
 


DELANEY ALLEN
[REDEYE – us]
Based in Dallas, Tx.
Delaney Allen is known for his surreal landscape photography. Influenced by painting and sculpture, he creates a poetic imagery navigating the space between artificial and natural worlds.

 
 


BENJAMIN RASMUSSEN
[THIS REPRESENTS – us]
Based in Denver, Co.
Benjamin Rasmussen is an American/Faroese photographer who grew up in the Philippines and spent most of his life in remote communities. His background and sensitivity is at the root of his unique imagery.

 


VINCENT BOUSSEREZ
[ELEONORE CHARREY – fr]
Based in Paris.
Inspired by ‘surrealism’ and ‘strange dimensions’, Vincent Bousserez explores the virgin immensities of our planet as much as the play of scales and perspectives.

 

 
 


AURÉLIEN CHAUVAUD
[FMA LE BUREAU – fr]
Based between London and Paris.
Aurélien Chavaud’s work focuses on the projection of an imaginary upon an existing situation. His interest in places and people is revealed through a strong aesthetic proposition.

 
 


POLLY TOOTAL
[TOGETHER – uk]
Based in London.
Polly Tootal brings a sense of mystery and wonder in her photographic work, exploring the possibilities of space between a variety of extremes; theatre/reality, transience/permanence…

 
 


CATHERINE HYLAND
[WYATT-CLARKE & JONES – uk]
Based in London.
Primarily landscape based, Catherine Hyland’s photography centres around people and their connection to the land they inhabit. 

 


TOBY MITCHELL
[PEARSON LYLE – uk] [PAT BATES & ASSOCIATES – us]
Based in London.
With a deep connection to nature, Toby Mitchell is inspired by the changing quality of the landscape. His fine art photographs are shot at a distance from earth, offering the viewer a new perspective.

 
 


MICHAEL YAMASHITA
[SUDEST57 – it]
Based in Chester, NJ.
Combining his dual passions of photography and travel, Michael Yamashita has been shooting for National Geographic for over 30 years. He has published eleven books, most inspired by his travel stories.

 
 


PHILIP LEE HARVEY
[PETER BAILEY – uk]
Based in Harpenden, UK.
Philip Lee Harvey believes photography should convey the emotion of places and people rather than functioning simply as a descriptive guide, acting as both a physical and emotional journey.

 
 


ALEX F WEBB
[EAST – uk, us]
Based in London.
With a particular fascination towards our place on the planet, Alex F Webb has travelled the world, leaning into an appreciation for form, colour and light while instinctively responding to the energy between a subject and its environment.

 
 


NICK HALL
[SWERVE – uk]
Based in Seattle, Wa.
With a deep rooted passion for the environment and a love of travel and adventure, Nick Hall captures images which are both epic and visually compelling.

 


THOMAS PRIOR
[SOOTHING SHADE – de]
Based in New York.
Thomas Prior’s powers of observation give each of his images a cinematic presence. A skillful observer of the odd, the obscure, and the quietly humorous, he finds poetry and resonance in the landscape, people and lives that he encounters. 

 
 


RENAUD MARION
[ELEONORE CHARREY – fr]
Based in Paris.
Renaud Marion loves to shoot large landscapes with natural lights and colours. His unique talent for framing and graphical construction enables him to produce a pure yet contemporary and sensitive imagery.

 

24 World’s Best Lifestyle photographers

Posted on January 23, 2024 by - rankings

2024 Ranking of the 24 World’s Best Lifestyle Photographers
 (click on a photograph to view the artist info)

KARAN KAPOOR
[POJÉ – us]
Based in London.
Karan Kapoor is drawn to characters and stories, finding inspiration in the moment and energy of his subjects. His images are slick, stylish and glamourous.

ANAIS & DAX
[APOSTROPHE – us] [AMP – uk]
Based betwwen Los Angeles and London.
Husband-wife creative duo Anaïs & Dax fluidly navigate stills and motion. Characterised by a spontaneous energy and innovative use of light, their lifestyle photography exhibits an inherent flair for storytelling.

NIV SHANK
[AT TRAYLER – uk] [RAY BROWN – us]
Based between Europe and Los Angeles.
Niv Shank explores cultures, places, languages and people as a way of life. He creates images that are inspired by life, real people, candid moments, landscapes and memories.

MARK LEIBOWITZ
[LAIRD AND GOOD COMPANY – us, uk]
Based in Los Angeles.
Mark’s “California style” and relaxed charm help him capture unexpected moments, while his deep interest in real people and real issues infuses the way he operates.

NASTASIA DUSAPIN
[THE JUDE GROUP – us]
Based between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Nastasia Dusapin, a Parisian native, creates ethereal images and videos often featuring women as the heroes, with an intimate understanding and profound care.

SVEN JACOBSEN
[DARLING – uk]
Based in Hamburg.
Sven’Jacobsen has an authentic, spontaneous approach to photography. His work is characterized by a deep appreciation for simplicity and mindfulness.

DAVE HILL
[FOX CREATIVE – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
With a background in skating and snowboarding, Dave Hill strives to tell stories that are fast-paced and energetic, always keeping the camera moving.

KARIMA ASAAD
[2D CREATIVE ARTISTS – us]
Based in Sydney.
Karima Asaad shoot stills and short films grounded in authenticity, and touching a tension people feel for real. Raw and slightly voyeuristic, her images are genuine, inventive and inspiring.

AARON SMITH
[THE JUDE GROUP – us]
Based out of Los Angeles.
Aaron Smith began his career as a staff photographer for Skateboarder Magazine. He is a visual storyteller whose work is fresh, optimistic, and indelibly human.

NAIMA GREEN
[REDEYE – us]
Based in New York.
Naima Green’s work is all about intimacy. In both her fine art and editorial photography, she captures moments of communion and connection.

RANDAL FORD
[MARIANNE CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES – us]
Based in Austin, Texas.
Randal Ford believes that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. He is obsessed with details, creative collaboration, and chasing a timeless aesthetic.

MIKE SEEHAGEL
[ANDERSON HOPKINS – us]
Based out of Vancouver.
With a background in design and animation, Mike Seehagel has matured his visual language to create images with warm glowing light, natural movement, and connection to a shared experience.

NATASHA WILSON
[FORM ARTISTS – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
With a mutual passion for Art and travel, Natasha Wilson is inspired by culture and each location’s color palette. Her unique perspective transports the viewer into a dream-like world.

CLAYTON HAUCK
[ETC CREATIVE – us]
Based in Chicago.
With a background in film production and editing, Clayton Hauck has always been driven to create interesting and compelling stories. He has developed his own brand of reportage, best described as “in-the-moment-realness”.

CAMILLE MALISSEN
[ASK OUR AGENTS – fr]
Based in Paris.
In love with reality and everything that composes her own universe, Camille Malissen photographs fragile moments, the little things that make the encounters, the beauty of a tree or the infinity of a landscape.

MICHAEL KUNDE
[SIDECAR – us]
Based in Salt Lake City.
With a true passion for travel, Michael Kunde strives to capture the beauty of the world around him. He produces stunning, high-quality images that truly resonate with his audience.

MAURICIO CANDELA
[ALL IN REPRESENTS – us]
Based in Miami.
With a background in art direction and advertising, Mauricio Candela is a photographer as well as a content creator. He has a strong eye combined with strategic thinking and very good personal skills.

CATHERINE FALLS
[COMMON ERA – uk]
Based in Belfast.
Catherine Falls finds a unique and delicate beauty in everyday moments. Predominantly working with natural light, her images reflect a sense of authenticity; her observations are genuine and emotive.

MALTE JÄGER
[EMEIS DEUBEL – de]
Based in Berlin.
Malte’s photography is naturalistic and often candid, based on his ability to craft light and bring warmth and humanity to his subjects.

WE ARE THE RHOADS
[ATRBUTE – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Working as photographers and directors, Chris & Sarah Rhoads use their visual medium to explore humanity, the world around them and the sense of wonder that ignites.

TARA DONNE
[B&A – us, uk]
Based in the Hudson Valley, NY.
Finding inspiration in her daily life, Tara Donne has an ability for storytelling and crafting light. She creates still and motion content that brings an authentic warmth and energy to each moment. 

ANISHA SISODIA
[I HEART REPS – us]
Based out of New York and Los Angeles.
Anisha Sisodia creates visuals and curates spaces rooted in representation, movement and mindfulness. Her work is infused with a vibrant celebration of human vitality.

JOHN BLAIS
[SCHUMANN & COMPANY – us]
Based in New York.
With timeless energy and heartfelt joy, John Blais’ attraction for human connection is infectious. With a down-to-earth approach, he captures the realm of emotion like no other. 

EMILY WINIKER
[WSM – us, uk]
Based in New York.
Emily Winiker fuses colour, beauty, and feeling in her dynamic work, which is underpinned by a painterly softness and sensitivity to her subjects. Detail and nuance are her super powers.

23 WORLD’S BEST CULINARY PHOTOGRAPHERS

Posted on December 5, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists Infos)

PATRICE DE VILLIERS
[EYEMADE – fr]
Based in London
Patrice de Villiers is one of the world’s top still life & food photographers. “For me the art of still life is making the inanimate, animate, to create an emotional connection between the work and the viewer”.

JOHNNY MILLER
[EDGE REPS – us ]
Based in Brooklyn, NY
Johny Miller’s photography has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, New York Historical Society, Museum of Modern Art, Center for Photography, and the Museum of the City of NY.

ERIC FÉNOT
[FHMT – fr]
Based in Paris
Eric Fénot is a famous culinary photographer. Reknown for his documentary series and his images captured on the spot, he is the founder of  180° et 12.5° magazines. 

DAN GOLDBERG
[HEATHER ELDER – us]
Based in Chicago
Dan Goldberg is an award-winning photographer specializing in food photography. He is a dedicated explorer of food and culture, traveling the world to share his culinary adventures.

CASPAR MISKIN
[FHMT – fr]
Based in Paris
Caspar Miskin is culinary photographer and a former chef de cuisine. With his Scandinavian background, he is inspired by simplicity and minimalism which translates into his visual work.

KATELL BOUNIOL
[WALLET’S AGENCY – fr]
Based in Paris
Katell Bouniol is a still life photographer and culinary specialist. With a strong focus on lighting effects and technical precision, she brings a seamless grandeur to her work.

AARON GRAUBART
[AT RARE – uk]
Based in Brighton
Aaron Graubart has forged his expertise and style in NYC, inspired by its light and energy which saturates his aesthetic. Pared-back frames that pop with colour, his images are bold and buoyant, realer than real.

CHELSEA KYLE
[HELLO ARTISTS – us]
Based in New York
Chelsea Kyle is a visual artist who strives to push the limits of digital manipulation, creative compositing, and retouching. She captures intriguing visual images for innovative, trend-setting creative projects.

LENNART WEIBULL
[PAT BATES – us, uk]
Based in Stockholm
Lennart Weibull developed a sense of authenticity and deep observation in his photographic work. He is obsessed with light and color…“the light describes the feeling,” providing the key to the narrative arc of his pristine, glowing images. 

DAN JONES
[SWERVE – uk]
Based in London
Dan Jones is a skilled food and lifestyle photographer with an ability to create a sense of place to all his work. His signature style is a slight step away from perfection – bringing a reality and tangibility to his work.

LOUISE HAGGER
[WYATT-CLARKE & JONES – uk]
Based in London
Louise Hagger is an award-winning food photographer. She has a profoundly creative & colourful approach to food imagery, celebrating her love of food & storytelling.

FRANCK HAMEL
[VALERIE PAUMELLE – fr]
Based in Nantes
Franck Hamel specializes in culinary photography. From his previous experience as a photojournalist, he gained the knowledge of how to use and adapt his work to natural light. 

BETH GALTON
[CANDACE GELMAN &ASSOCIATES – us]
Based in New York
Beth Galton is a visual artist drawn to organic classicism. Her work, informed by her sensitivity to how light falls and shapes the subject, is exceptional in its ability to invest her images with emotion. 

ROB FIOCCA
[GINSBURG & ASSOCIATES – us]
Based in Toronto
Rob Fiocca is a sought-after food and interiors photographers. With his appreciation for the story of food and the poetry within the details, he applies his mastery of light and texture to his stills and motion projects.

ADRIAN MUELLER
[ELIZABETH POJÉ + ASSOCIATES – us]
Based in New York
Adrian Mueller is a photographer & tabletop director. His creative approach and aesthetics aim to reduce everything to its essence…‘Beauty in Simplicity.’

HEAMI LEE
[PLUM REPS – us]
Based in Brooklyn, NY
Heami Lee pushes the boundaries between the traditional Korean culture and the more independent American culture – and this translates to how she approaches her stills and motion work – always looking to expand her visual voice and story.

EMMA FISHMAN
[2D CREATIVE ARTISTS – us]
Based in New York
Emma Fishman is a young food, hospitality and lifestyle photographer. Trained as a staff photographer for Bon Appetit, she now brings her sensitivity and creativity to freelance work.

JAMIE LAU
[MORGAN LOCKYER – uk]
Based between Brighton and London
With an experience as a photo editor and a flair for composition and light, Jamie Lau creates handsomely appealing images documenting people, places and the food and drink they produce.

SKYLER BURT
[ETHER ARTISTS – us]
Based out of Los Angeles
Skyler Burt has traveled the globe for over 15 years shooting, directing and editing food and lifestyle projects for world class clients. “Photography is my craft and storytelling is my vision”.

MARTIN POOLE
[DILLON & FRIENDS – uk]
Based in London
Martin Poole believes the food should look real and inviting. “you should feel like you could just pick it up and eat it.” . With a love for lighting and bending shadows, he aims to capture the perfect angle of enjoyment and excitement.

EVA KOLENKO
[APOSTROPHE – us]
Based in San Francisco
Eva Kolenko’s love for food is palpable. With her discerning eye for detail and an innate ability to capture the essence of a moment, Eva excels at showcasing food in all its glory.

STEVEN JOYCE
[LUCID – uk]
Based in London
Steven Joyce started his career with Magnum photos before transitioning over to the world of food photography. He has been shooting  gorgeous food and drink atmospheric stills and moving image projects ever since.

FRANKIE TURNER
[FLOCK – uk]
Based in London
Frankie Turner is a food photographer with a rigorous still-life eye grounded in traditional techniques. Her youthful and modern approach celebrates the joy of eating, as she allows each object to become a hero.

23 world’s best interiors photographers

Posted on November 7, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists profiles)

FRANCOIS HALARD
[CXA – us, fr]
Based in New York and the south of France
François Halard is well known for his interior and architectural images, his sophisticated style and refined technique. Author of several books, he has a fascination for artists and their creative dwellings.

ADRIAN GAUT
[EDGE REPS – us]
Based in New York
Adrian Gaut is famous for his architecture and interiors photography. His subject matter now encompasses anything and everything, while his body of work remains dedicated to the power of graphic simplicity.

ALEXIS ARMANET
[37.2 – fr]
Based in Paris
Alexis Armanet pushes boundaries with his unique vision and creative approach. With a contemplative as well as dynamic look on the world, he captures spontaneous images in often dream-like scenes.

JEROME GALLAND
[LNB – fr]
Based in Paris
Jerome Galland is an architecture and interiors photographer, reknown for his placid and elegant imagery. Also shooting landscapes and still life, clean lines with perfect use of light form his highly artistic scenes.

MARTIEN MULDER
[WSM – us, fr, it]
Based in New York
Martien Mulder’s inimitable style combines portraiture with fashion, landscape, architecture and still-life photography. The essence of her every subject is revealed without force: quiet, calm and consistently cool.

MICHAEL MUNDY
[CA1 CA2 – us]
Based in New York
Michael Mundy has the freedom of shooting interiors, travel, portraits and fashion photography. Passionate about storytelling, he is constantly searching for the imperfect and the unexpected.

NOE DEWITT
[ART DEPT. – us]
Based in New York
Noe Dewitt is an American interiors photographer originally from California. Traveling the world to beautiful places with a camera, Noe is always searching for moments to capture, for the perfect light.

JAMES MERRELL
[SOHO MANAGEMENT LONDON – uk]
Based between London and New York
James Merrell has a constant fascination with people, their style and their homes. From artists to aristocrats… he has photographed some of the most extraordinary and captivating homes around the world.

YOSHIHIRO MAKINO
[HELLO ARTISTS – us]
Based in Los Angeles
Born in Tokyo, Yoshihiro Makino is drawn to cultural co-influences in design seen between Japan and other countries. Focusing on portraits and interiors, his photography showcases every subject at its stunning best. 

KENSINGTON LEVERNE
[COMMON ERA – uk]
Based in London
Kensington Leverne’s subtle use of light results in engaging portraiture and atmospheric interiors… there is a quiet stillness to his images. 

INGE PRINS
[AGENT EMMA – sa]
Based in Cape Town
Inge Prins is a South African photographer, specialising in interiors, homeware and still life. With a solid grounding in technical photography, she is known for her creative lighting and meticulous attention to detail.

HELEN CATHCART
[DILLON & FRIENDS – uk]
Based in London
Helen Cathcart is an experienced lifestyle photographer with a passion for food, travel and interiors. With an eye for the most stylish details, her work has a distinctive painterly, atmospheric quality.

NOAH WEBB
[REDEYE – us]
Based in Los Angeles
Noah Webb’s photography encompasses both fine art as well as commercial aspects. He is interested in spaces and people, and how they combine together in a composition.

MIKKEL MORTENSEN
[YELLOWS STUDIO – dk]
Based in Copenhagen
Mikkel Mortensen is an interiors photographer whose deliberate, minimal photographic style epitomises the creative Scandinavian design aesthetic.

FREDERIK VERCRUYSSE
[QUADRIGA – us, fr]
Based in Antwerp
Frederik Vercruysse is a Belgian photographer who describes his work as ‘still life’ in the broad sense of the term. With clean lines and minimalist compositions, his work invites viewers to explore the beauty of simplicity. 

RICH STAPLETON
[LAIRD AND GOOD COMPANY – us, uk]
Based between Los Angeles and London
Rich Stapleton’s work beautifully reflects his calm and collected approach to photography, while preserving an absorbing and often abstract world vista. His images are peaceful, clean and atmospheric.

BJÕRN WALLANDER
[MICHELETTO – us]
Based in New York
Born and raised in a small harbor town in Sweden, Björn Wallander is a photographer who has a passionate work ethic. He developed his talent and style in the two areas he enjoys the most, portraits and interiors.

BEN ANDERS
[ONE REPRESENTS – uk]
Based in London
Ben Anders is an interiors and lifestyle photographer, telling stories through singular spaces. His passion for design, structure and form comes through in every project he works on.

ROBERT RIEGER
[EMEIS DEUBEL – de] [COMMON ERA – uk]
Based in Berlin
Robert Rieger is a photographer driven by interior design, architecture and people. Blending warm hues and classic compositions with his love for natural light, his work shows a beautifully fresh take on contemporary life.

LAURE JOLIET
[THIS REPRESENTS – us]
Based in Los Angeles
Laure Joliet shoots interiors with a sharp architectural eye for detail, color and symmetry. She skillfully constructs compositions that are both precise and balanced by a delicate emotional tonality.

TOBY MITCHELL
[PEARSON LYLE – uk] [PAT BATES – us]
Based on the South Coast of England
Empathetic and romantic, Toby Mitchell’s uplifting, cinematic work embrace our humanness, illuminating narratives about our present, our past and our dreams for the future.

DAVID TSAY
[KATE RYAN – us]
Based in Los Angeles
David Tsay is an inspiring interiors and lifestyle photographer. His curious and adaptable eye never fails to capture the moment – private, personal, authentic – in the sweetest terms.

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
[ART DEPT. – us]
Based between Los Angeles and New York
Douglas Friedman is an american fine art and commercial photographer. Truly fascinated by architecture and design, he also shoots highly stylized environmental portraits as well as graphic and abstract images.

23 world’s best youth photographers

Posted on October 3, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Ranking of the 23 World’s Best Youth Photographers
(click on photographs to view the Artist infos)



IAN BODDY
[RAY BROWN – US, UK]
Based in London
Ian is a well known and much-loved British youth photographer who makes magic happen shooting kids fahion.



ANNIE BUNDFUSS
[A&R CREATIVE – UK]
Based between Mallorca and London
Annie’s photography is playful and always tells a story with an imaginative and youthful aesthetic. She brings vibrant enthusiasm to all her shoots.



ERIN FOSTER
[KATE RYAN – US]
Based out of Brooklyn, New York
Erin specializes in capturing the in between moments, the spaces where a movement is yet to be complete or an expression is about to be made. Her use of space and angles helps tell the story with a sense of playfulness and spontaneity.



LOUISE CARRASCO
[LGA – UK, FR, US]
Based in Paris
Louise is a Franco-Chilean photographer with a visual universe rich in colors where kids and young adults pose naturally and sponteneously.



FELI & PEPITA
[WILDFOX RUNNING – DE]
Based in Cologne
Feli & Pepita are known for their distinctive and innovative photography and a strong sense of narrative. A major theme in their work is childhood and adolescence and the transition into adulthood.



GERARD HARTEN
[RSA FILMS PHOTO & ART – US, UK, NL, HK]
Based between Paris, London and Capetown
Gérard is a fashion and portrait photographer, focusing on kids’ photography. He is also a supporter of the association ‘Enfance Et Partage’ for the protection and defence of children.



PRISCILLA GRAGG
[APOSTROPHE – US]
Based in San Francisco
Priscilla is a Brazilian born photographer who sees kids photography as the perfect fusion of her teaching experience, her childhood memories and being a mother herself. 



ANOUK NITSCHE
[FREDA + WOOLF – FR, DE]
Based between Barcelona and Berlin
Anouk is a Swiss born photographer whose work is sensual and yet also innocent and romantic. She focuses on her lighting to create soft, almost surreal settings as though they were straight out of a dream.



SOPHIE HARRIS-TAYLOR
[AT TRAYLER – UK]
Based in London
Sophie Harris-Taylor is renowned for her images created exclusively with natural and ambient light sources, which lend her work an unusual softness and depth. Her photography touches on common issues many of us face but rarely discuss in public.



TIM MARSELLA
[LAIRD AND GOOD COMPANY – US, UK]
Based between London and New York
Tim is an English photographer and director, traveling the globe to capture images of people of all ages, abilities and nationalities. His current personal series has him following pre-teens through America’s skate parks.



BOBBY BUDDY
[KAPTIVE – FR]
Based in Paris
Bobby Buddy is a French photographic duo whose guiding principle is experimental analog photography to retain its essence and combine the aesthetics of portraiture and fashion with a more plastic photography.



DON DIAZ
[ALYSSA PIZER – US]
Based in Southern California
Don has the unique ability to capture modern and colorful images of life’s honest moments. He brings his fun sense of humor and good vibes to every project.



NERYS JONES
[THE ASSOCIATES – UK]
Based in London
Nerys’ imagery is a mix of freedom, playfulness and energy, yet retaining tender moments of stillness and awkwardness. Strongly influenced by music, dance & youth culture, Nerys is determined to promote inclusivity and unity in her work.



JOEL RHODIN
[MINK MGMT. – UK, SE]
Based in Stockholm
Joel’s work often focuses on people and their relationships with their environment. He uses natural light to create dramatic compositions that capture the beauty of everyday life.



FRANCK MALTHIERY
[PS ARTISTS MANAGEMENT – IT] [KATE RYAN – US]
Based in Paris
Franck’s photography captures the joyful spirit of children in its full spectrum, he lets kids be kids, from playful mischief to moments of quiet joy. His images are elegant, spirited, evocative, and always full of charm.



CHRISTIN ROSE
[ALL IN REPRESENTS – US]
Based in Los Angeles
Christin’s upbeat and enthusiastic vibe drives her work. The theme of empowering women and girls continues to be carried through all of her work and is the backbone for what she stands for personally and professionally.



BRIAN SASSMANN
[JUDY CASEY – US]
Based in New York
Brian loves capturing beauty and beautiful moments… Whether it’s in the intricately controlled environment of a photo studio, a small village in the Rwandan countryside, or a snowy day in Brooklyn. 



STEPHANIE BASSOS
[SCHUMANN & COMPANY – US]
Based between Chicago and Denver
Stephanie’s work shows life as it truly exists, the subtle moments between moments. She finds mundane experiences entirely fascinating and is driven by the beautiful chaos of life. 



ZOE ADLERSBERG
[SEE MANAGEMENT – US]
Based in New York
Zoe strives for authenticity in her imagery – valuing honesty and connection with her subjects. Her personal work explores facets of being a woman, girlhood, motherhood and aging.



DAMIAN WEILERS
[RAY BROWN – US, UK]
Based in London
Damian’s photographs blend fashion with artistry to create captivating visual narratives. Born in South Africa, he has a unique perspective that transcends borders and cultures with an innate ability to capture the essence of his subjects.



ROBYN BREEN SHINN
[THE GOOD BRIGADE – US]
Based in Los Angeles
Robyn’s photographs are both playful and beautiful; she specializes in capturing the carefree spirit of childhood, while reminding the adult eye how fleeting it is.



CLEO SULLIVAN
[LG REPRESENTS – US]
Based between New York and Paris
Cleo is a visual artist whose images often draw inspiration from childhood, movies, nature and art and have a dreamy whimsical quality.



VENETIA DEARDEN
[PICTURE CLUB – UK]
Based in London
Venetia’s work features themes of community, family, belonging & identity. Velvety warm and with the promise of adventure, the joyful allure is undeniable to even the most cynical eye.S

23 World’s Best Sport Photographers

Posted on June 6, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists profiles)



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.

PETER FUNCH [EMEIS DEUBEL]

Posted on May 17, 2023 by - profiles, rankings

PETER FUNCH

[EMEIS DEUBEL]

DREAMS

Peter Funch is a Danish Photographer working internationally. He is currently based in Paris after having worked for more than a decade in New York.

SEE YOU, MARY FOUNDATION

POSSIBILITIES OF THE FUTURE, REALITIES FROM THE PAST

PORTRAIT

PORTRAIT

BABEL TALES

Peter, who studied photojournalism, sees photography as a tool for satisfying a deep curiosity about the world around him. 

REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE

PORTRAIT

THE IMPERFECT ATLAS, PUBLISHED BY V1 GALLERY AND TBW BOOKS

REPORTAGE

He likes the reliability and trustworthiness of working in a documentary style, and loves to dive in deep on a project, bringing together storytelling with a perceptive social commentary and a cinematic visual language.  

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LAST FLIGHT

LAST FLIGHT

MELTDOWN, TRAVELLING EXHIBITION

WHEN YOU INVENT THE SHIP, YOU ALSO INVENT THE SHIPWRECK, BOOK PUBLISHED BY AT LAST BOOKS

REFLECTION

Peter has held solo exhibitions worldwide and published several monographs. ‘Babel Tales‘ and ‘42nd and Vanderbilt‘ focus on picturing routines and rituals in the public sphere in NYC. 

BABEL TALES

For his award-winning ’42nd and Vanderbilt’ series, Peter photographed a NY street corner again and again over the course of nine years. Using an almost scientific approach, he was able to capture how, with the passage of time, anonymous individuals subtly aged and changed.

42nd AND VANDERBILT, BOOK PUBLISHED BY

Peter’s stills combine technical perfection with a “romantic” approach, a touch of Nordic calmness and dry humor. He has worked on commissioned projects for international clients such as Sony, HSBC, Valextra and Whitney museum. 

OFFICE MAGAZINE

VALEXTRA, THE NOLO BAG

WHITNEY MUSEUM

Peter’s body of work is not just documentary or street photography, landscape, or conceptual: it can be many things depending on how you interpret it. 

WHEN YOU INVENT THE SHIP, YOU ALSO INVENT THE SHIPWRECK

 

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23 World’s Best Automotive Photographers

Posted on May 2, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists profiles)

AARON BRIMHALL
[BEYOND CREATIVE MGMT. – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Always in motion, Aaron’s work is impressive for its color and clarity of composition.

MARC TRAUTMANN
[SCHIERKE ARTISTS – de] [CASEY – us]
Based in Frankfurt.
Marc’s graphic imagery ” something composed, graphics” focuses on automobiles and people.

CHRISTOPHER WILSON
[MARIANNE CAMPBELL – us]
Based in North Carolina.
Christopher is an image whisperer. He tames the light, softens the mood. His compositions are well thought out, elegant and perfectly arranged.

OLIVER PAFFRATH
[JSR – uk]
Based in Hamburg.
His unique style and lighting techniques are focused on creating eye-catching automotive photography.

BARSHON-WALKER
[POJÉ – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Paul Barshon and Jessica Walker: their separate perspectives meld into one shared vision. ‍Two minds, two lenses, one team.

YVE ASSAD
[BOUVERAT COLLECTIVE – us]
Based in Nashville.
With a background in photojournalism, showing the real human experience is at the core of her work. 

MATTHEW JOSEPH
[PROCESS – uk]
Based in London.
Matthew is a visual storyteller drawn to human emotion, always chasing the next big challenge in his creative journey.

ALESSANDRA KILA
[EMEIS DEUBEL – de] [PLEAT – uk]
Based in London.
Alessandra investigates the life of objects and their sculptural potential, creating juxtapositions both evocative and surreal.

NICK MEEK
[WREN – uk] [FMA – fr]
Based in London.
Through light, composition and a thrilling approach to colour, Nick’s imagery has an idyllic, almost dreamlike quality.

EMIR HAVERIC
[SHOTVIEW eu] [B&A – us, uk]
Based in Hamburg.
With his use of color, lighting, and sense of composition, Emir is one of today’s top automotive shooters and an expert at composing with CGI. 

GREG WHITE
[PICTURE CLUB – uk]
Based in London.
Considered composition, crisp lighting and lucid colour are the hallmarks of Greg’s photography.

DAVID FISCHER
[WILD FOX RUNNING – de]
Based in Berlin.
He appreciates the freedom he is granted as he doesn’t always know exactly what is going to happen. 

PAUL MCLEAN
[SCHIERKE ARTISTS – eu]
Based in London.
Paul’s work is cinematic in style, his perspective is intimate and his audience feels close to the ambiance.

ALEX HOWE
[MORGAN LOCKYER – uk]
Based in London.
Alex is continually evolving his creative style to work alongside cutting-edge technological progress in image capture, lighting, and post-production.

CLEMENS ASCHER
[FRIEND + JOHNSON – us] [SCHIERKE ARTISTS – eu]
Based in London.
Clemens creates clean minimalistic worlds in which he shows the most simplistic essence of reality through abstraction and reduction.

RICHARD SEYMOUR
[RAY BROWN – us, uk]
Based in London and New York.
Through carefully crafted stills and motion productions. Richard specialises in capturing the forces of technology in our ever changing world.

MP CURTET
[B&A – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
MP Curtet is a husband and wife, photography and director team, empowering them to excel as storymakers with a cinematographic vision. 

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JORDAN PAY
[BEAM ARTISTS – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Jordan captures authentic lifestyle images of bike culture, elevated automotive experiences and great people in amazing settings.

BENEDICT REDGROVE
[VISUAL ARTISTS – uk]
Based in London.
Benedict captures projects and objects at their most cutting edge, with a pure and clean aesthetic.

NIGEL HARNIMAN
[POJÉ – us]
Based in London.
Nigel is fueled by passion and emotion, which he brings to every piece and project he produces.

HE & ME
[B&A – uk, us]
Based in Hamburg.
The duo combines the right feel for composition, technical knowledge and the creativity to explore innovative techniques in the world of car photography.

ANDREI DUMAN
[HEATHER ELDER – us]
Based in Los Angeles.
Andrei’ photography is as vibrant as his life. He gets energy from researching, practicing and perfecting… striving to bring all new concept ideas to life.

MANUEL NAGEL
[WILD FOX RUNNING – eu]
Based in Cologne.
Manuel has a photographic view marked by clarity, an aesthetic understanding and a calm eye for the essential.

23 World’s Best Documentary Photographers

Posted on March 27, 2023 by - rankings

2023 Rankings of the 23 World’s Best Photographers by Category
(click on images to view Artists profiles)

THOMAS PRIOR
[CLAXTON PROJECTS – us, uk, nl] [SOOTHING SHADE – de]
Born in Los Angeles, based in New York.
Thomas uses the camera as a way of finding order amidst the intensity of lived experience.

JOEY L.
[PATRICIA MCMAHON – uk, eu] [SUDEST57 – it] [B&A – us]
Born in Canada, based in New York.
Joey is a sensitive observer of endangered cultures and traditions who brings photojournalism to the fine art arena.

MICHAL CHELBIN
[QUADRIGA – us, fr]
Born in Israel, based in New York.
Michal describes her imagery as ‘private and mythical’, seeking subjects with a legendary quality, somewhere between odd and ordinary.

PAOLO PELLEGRIN
[LGA – uk, eu, us]
Born in Rome, based in London.
Paolo’s work aims to create a bridge… to use photography to say something that goes beyond the surface, that vibrates, that resonates.

JUAN BRENNER
[ROCKET SCIENCE – eu]
Born in Guatemala, based in Guatemala City.
Juan uses photography to reflect on the fluidity and abstract nature of identity and territory,

STEVE MCCURRY
[LGA – uk, fr] [SUDEST57 – it]
Born in Philadelphia, based in new York.
Steve’s body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture alike – yet always retains the human element.

ROSE MARIE CROMWELL
[CLAXTON PROJECTS – us]
Born in Seattle, based in Miami.
Rose Marie’s work explores the effects of globalization on human interaction and social politics.

DOUG MENUEZ
[HEATHER ELDER – us]
Born in Texas, based in New York.
Doug is circling the globe to find those everyday moments that fuel empathy, connect cultures, and remind us of our shared humanity.

 

BETTINA PITTALUGA
[ROCKET SCIENCE – eu]
Born in the south of France, based in Paris.
Bettina is focused on giving a voice to those who are too little represented, and with whom she builds a space of consideration and respect. 

DOUGIE WALLACE
[WREN – uk]
Born in Glasgow, based in London.
Dougie’s uncompromising observational photographs portray everyday life in all of its grit and glory.

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BROWN
[EYE FORWARD – us]
Born in Washington State, based in Los Angeles.
Michael Christopher is on a constant quest to capture images of people, places and situations few would ever venture to see for themselves. 

MARWAN MAGROUN
[HALAL – eu]
Born and based in Rottterdam.
Marwan’s work focuses on redefining contemporary visual culture, to make it more accessible and inclusive using the art of storytelling.

MAX MIECHOWSKI
[COMPANION – uk]
Born on the east coast of England, based in London.
Max explores the intricate dynamics between humans and their environment at a time of increasing climate instability and social unrest.

LAURENCE ELLIS
[MAANIFEST – uk, us]
Born and based in London.
Laurence is driven in all of his work on the importance of place and understanding people’s spiritual connection to land.

MAGGIE SHANNON
[MAKING PICTURES – us, uk]
Born in Martha’s Vineyard, based in Los Angeles.
Maggie aims to tell stories of smaller communities and social rituals, with the goal of lifting voices and building a more inclusive world.

BENJAMIN RASMUSSEN
[THIS REPRESENTS – us]
Born in the Philippines, based in Colorado.
Benjamin’s work pivots around far away communities and issues involving refugees and citizenship.

ANDY ANDERSON
[HEATHER ELDER – us]
Born in Detroit, based in Idaho.
Andy is continuously fueling his obsession for photography, a life-long love affair with curiosity.

MICHAEL TUREK
[RAY BROWN – us, uk]
Born in Yorkshire, UK, based in new York.
Michael’s photography is centered on documentary assignments and personal projects, his way of experiencing life.

DANIEL JACK LYONS
[ARTWORLD – us, uk, eu]
Born in Yorkshire, UK, based in new York.
Daniel’s work focuses largely on marginalized youth, whether occupying spaces on the periphery of society or in the face of conflict. 

NICO FROEHLICH
[AMP – uk]
Born and based in London.
Nico’s work champions diversity and inclusivity, with a particular focus on social realism and working-class life. 

SIMBARASHE CHA
[GREAT FRIENDS – us]
Based in new York.
Simbarashe is passionate about telling stories, with an empathy for the human condition.

ARNHEL DE SERRA
[JSR – uk]
Born in Sussex, based in London.
Arnhel De Serra’s work is multi-layered, disruptive, political and colourful, often revealing the absurd in the everyday. 

POLLY TOOTAL
[TOGETHER – uk]
Born in Hertfordshire, based in London.
Polly’s work highlights the contradiction between the vulnerability of the human experience and the vastness of the industrial world.