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2023 Rankings of the 23 World's Best Photographers by Category
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CARLOS SERRAO
Based in Los Angeles.
Carlos Serrao has an extraordinary style and unique approach to creating compelling sports imagery and portraits.
Carlos Serrao has an extraordinary style and unique approach to creating compelling sports imagery and portraits.
ANTHONY BLASKO
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..."
Anthony Blasko has an open attitude to his work... "I just really like to travel, meeting new people, experiencing new things..."
MARCUS SMITH
Based in Chicago.
Marcus Smith is a keen athlete whose creative talent empowered him to become one of the most in-demand sports photographers.
Marcus Smith is a keen athlete whose creative talent empowered him to become one of the most in-demand sports photographers.
SEBASTIEN ZANELLA
Based in Seignosse, France.
Sebastien Zanella creates provocative films and images that explore freedom of expression in global skateboarding, surfing and street culture.
Sebastien Zanella creates provocative films and images that explore freedom of expression in global skateboarding, surfing and street culture.
KEVIN ZACHER
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.
Kevin Zacher is a sports and lifestyle photographer who built his artistic reputation by capturing some of snowboarding's most iconic images.
PAUL CALVER
Based in London.
Paul Calver is a sports photographer who captures authentic moments and creates crisp, distinctive images that linger long in the memory.
Paul Calver is a sports photographer who captures authentic moments and creates crisp, distinctive images that linger long in the memory.
RICHARD JOHNSON
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.
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
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.
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
Based in Los Angeles.
Fab Fernadez is an Argentinian/Californian photograher who specializes in action/lifestyle photography and capturing the real lives of athletes.
Fab Fernadez is an Argentinian/Californian photograher who specializes in action/lifestyle photography and capturing the real lives of athletes.
SAM RILEY
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Inspired by film, Cait Oppermann observes the nuances in her surroundings to capture both familiar and foreign environments from a new perspective.
STEVE VACCARIELLO
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.
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
Based in Paris.
Philippe Gueguen elaborates meticulous worlds and applies his sophistication and high technicity to portraits, urban spaces, movement, and especially sports.
Philippe Gueguen elaborates meticulous worlds and applies his sophistication and high technicity to portraits, urban spaces, movement, and especially sports.
ANNE-SOPHIE SOUDOPLATOFF
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.
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
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.
Sacha Stejko creates beautifully observed and insightful portraits. Stylistically versatile, Sacha’s work ranges from artful visual storytelling to raw explosive action.
HANA ASANO
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.
Hana Asano combines her passion for storytelling through sport and culture, examining each subject as an athlete and a human being.
ANDY MAHR
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Will Douglas' polished photographs document his true devotion to sport, catching moments of emotion and passion and focusing on dialogue and connection.
DOMINIC MARLEY
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.
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.