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2023 Rankings of the 23 World's Best Photographers by category
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THOMAS PRIOR
Born in Los Angeles, based in New York.
Thomas uses the camera as a way of finding order amidst the intensity of lived experience.
Thomas uses the camera as a way of finding order amidst the intensity of lived experience.
JOEY L.
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.
Joey is a sensitive observer of endangered cultures and traditions who brings photojournalism to the fine art arena.
MICHAL CHELBIN
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.
Michal describes her imagery as 'private and mythical', seeking subjects with a legendary quality, somewhere between odd and ordinary.
PAOLO PELLEGRIN
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.
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
Born in Guatemala, based in Guatemala City.
Juan uses photography to reflect on the fluidity and abstract nature of identity and territory,
Juan uses photography to reflect on the fluidity and abstract nature of identity and territory,
STEVE MCCURRY
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.
Steve's body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture alike - yet always retains the human element.
ROSE MARIE CROMWELL
Born in Seattle, based in Miami.
Rose Marie’s work explores the effects of globalization on human interaction and social politics.
Rose Marie’s work explores the effects of globalization on human interaction and social politics.
DOUG MENUEZ
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.
Doug is circling the globe to find those everyday moments that fuel empathy, connect cultures, and remind us of our shared humanity.
BETTINA PITTALUGA
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.
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
Born in Glasgow, based in London.
Dougie's uncompromising observational photographs portray everyday life in all of its grit and glory.
Dougie's uncompromising observational photographs portray everyday life in all of its grit and glory.
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BROWN
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.
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
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.
Marwan's work focuses on redefining contemporary visual culture, to make it more accessible and inclusive using the art of storytelling.
MAX MIECHOWSKI
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.
Max explores the intricate dynamics between humans and their environment at a time of increasing climate instability and social unrest.
LAURENCE ELLIS
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.
Laurence is driven in all of his work on the importance of place and understanding people's spiritual connection to land.
MAGGIE SHANNON
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.
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
Born in the Philippines, based in Colorado.
Benjamin's work pivots around far away communities and issues involving refugees and citizenship.
Benjamin's work pivots around far away communities and issues involving refugees and citizenship.
ANDY ANDERSON
Born in Detroit, based in Idaho.
Andy is continuously fueling his obsession for photography, a life-long love affair with curiosity.
Andy is continuously fueling his obsession for photography, a life-long love affair with curiosity.
MICHAEL TUREK
Born in Yorkshire, UK, based in new York.
Michael's photography is centered on documentary assignments and personal projects, his way of experiencing life.
Michael's photography is centered on documentary assignments and personal projects, his way of experiencing life.
DANIEL JACK LYONS
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.
Daniel's work focuses largely on marginalized youth, whether occupying spaces on the periphery of society or in the face of conflict.
NICO FROEHLICH
Born and based in London.
Nico's work champions diversity and inclusivity, with a particular focus on social realism and working-class life.
Nico's work champions diversity and inclusivity, with a particular focus on social realism and working-class life.
SIMBARASHE CHA
Based in new York.
Simbarashe is passionate about telling stories, with an empathy for the human condition.
Simbarashe is passionate about telling stories, with an empathy for the human condition.
ARNHEL DE SERRA
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.
Arnhel De Serra’s work is multi-layered, disruptive, political and colourful, often revealing the absurd in the everyday.
POLLY TOOTAL
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.
Polly's work highlights the contradiction between the vulnerability of the human experience and the vastness of the industrial world.