Many of us are portrait photographers at some point. It's hard to love photography and not end up "falling" into portrait photography somewhere along the way.
Because capturing the essence of a person in an image has something fascinating, which hooks almost everyone who tries it. Today I would like you to let yourself be inspired by this selection of portrait photographers and photographers that I have prepared for you.
You will find different styles, periods and techniques, but they all have a common denominator: they are impressive, essential and unmissable. Do you want to see them?
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM
I'm going to start with the social network of the moment as far as photography is concerned. Like it or not, Instagram is one of the most fashionable social networks and a great platform to find inspiration for any photography lover.
As you will surely have an account, I recommend that you open your eyes wide and enjoy letting yourself be inspired by these current portrait photographers, you will see that there is something for all tastes and colors ?
Enjoy them.
1.PETER LINDBERGH
The GREAT Peter Lindbergh unfortunately died just a few months ago, but he is a world leader in portrait and fashion photography. He has photographed virtually everyone who matters in the world of fashion and acting for decades. It is well worth taking a look at his work.
2.RICHARD AVEDON
Another great reference in terms of portraits and fashion is Richard Avedon , a classic among classics that you can follow through his foundation. You will see how much we have to learn from the greats ?
3.ANNIE LEIBOVITZ
Another portrait photographer who needs no introduction. Annie Leibovitz , originally from Connecticut in the US, is the creator of some of the most iconic images of our time. She has photographed everything from John Lennon and Yoko Onno, to Andy Warhol, the Rolling Stones, Muhammad Ali, Dalí, Obama and an endless number of personalities of all kinds. She has worked for Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair or Vogue magazine and has received countless awards in her long career. you can follow her here.
4. MARCO GROB
Marco GrobHe is one of today's portrait photographers most worth keeping track of. This Swiss photographer based in New York has photographed Barack Obama, George Bush, Leonardo Di Caprio, Sandra Bullock, Elton John, Lady Gaga and a very long etc., both political personalities and the world of acting, fashion, music , etc. He has worked for countless publications, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Time, or The New York Time.
5. XENIA LAU
This portrait photographer specializes in women, who she portrays extolling their beauty, in photographs full of sweetness and with a truly spectacular staging and lighting technique. I recommend you take a look at his Instagram.
6.STEVE MCCURRY
Another one of those portrait photographers who probably doesn't need much of an introduction ;). Steve McCurry is one of those photographers who, while still alive, are a true classic and a worldwide reference.
He is the photographer of the emblematic image of the Afghan girl who starred in National Geographic magazine many years ago and who left us speechless. But, in addition, he is the creator of many legendary images.
Outstanding among all of them is his ability to compose, his mastery of color and his ability to capture and narrate the stories he collects while traveling all over the planet. Your Instagram account here.
7. MARIO TESTINO
mario testinoHe is a well-known Peruvian photographer, a world reference in portrait and fashion photography. He has photographed celebrities such as Princess Diana, Claudia Schiffer, Madonna, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Jude Law, Mike Jagger and an endless list.
He has worked for magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, etc. All you have to do is take a look at his Instagram to see why he is one of the best contemporary portrait photographers today.
8. RAQUEL CHICHERI
This portrait photographer is very active on Instagramand it is well worth following. She is dedicated above all to fashion editorials for children's brands such as Bobo Choses, Zara, Milk Magazine or Vogue. Her portraits are full of sentiment and you can find them both in black and white and in color. You will see that her freshness, her editing and staging work are excellent.
The “Paradise” series about childhood, you will love it, check it out here.
9. ERIC LAFFORGUE
Portrait photographer Eric Lafforgueit offers us a window on the world through a warm and friendly gaze towards the people who inhabit it. Lafforgue has traveled all over the world to offer us some breath-taking portraits.
He has worked for magazines such as National Geographic, Der Spiegel, Le Monde, Lonely Planet, Times, or Grands Reportages.
IsIt's her Instagram account.
10. ELLEN VONUNWERTH
Without a doubt, she is one of the greatest fashion photographers. Her photos are always groundbreaking, with a sexy and daring style that has earned admiration for years from the best fashion magazines.
He has portrayed the most sought-after models and artists on the planet, including Claudia Schiffer, Eva Mendes, Madonna, Dita von Teese, Kate Moss, Eva Green, Christina Aguilera and Monica Belluci.
She is considered by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world of fashion.
11. LEE JEFFRIES
lee jeffriesHe is a photographer specializing in portraits of the homeless, with a raw style, with super-contrasted and sharp black and white close-ups, he takes us on a dive into a world that is often invisible.
Do not miss his Instagram account.
12. BERTA VICENTE SALAS
this photographerHe alternates his stays between Barcelona and Mexico. His portraits are heterogeneous, and very artistic. He usually mixes black and white, color and numerous styles, but always with an intimate tone, full of sensitivity and a very personal style.
OTHER PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU SHOULD KNOW
There is life beyond Instagram, although it costs less and less to be outside of this social network. Not surprisingly, it is the social network for photography of the moment, and we photographers know it.
However, some of the great photographers of the moment, you will have to look outside of it, at least for the moment. He left you with 3 unmissable names in terms of portraiture.
13. CRISTINA GARCIA RODERO
Cristina Garcia Roderois a photographer whose work I always recommend knowing. Because her photographic career is unique and amazing and her portraits are marvelous, with fascinating sensitivity, strength and beauty.
He has a professional career full of awards and recognitions, including World Press Photo, the Planeta Award, the Godó Award for photojournalism , the National Photography Award, or the gold medal for merit in fine arts, among many others.
She was also the first woman named Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of La Mancha, or the first Spanish person to be part of the prestigious Magnum agency.
14. SEBASTIAO SALGADO
Another photographer that we will not tire of recommending and that probably does not need an introduction either, is Sebastião Salgado.. Born in Brazil, he has traveled the world capturing everything from conflicts to natural landscapes. His portraits are of a beauty difficult to match, moving and full of sensitivity.
He has published numerous books, including Genesis, Migrations, Workers, Africa, etc. and received numerous awards such as the World Press Photo, the Eugene Smith Award, the Prix de la Ville de Paris, he has been Photographer of the Year Award by the American Society of Magazine Photography, USA, etc.
15.SALLY MANN
sally mannShe is one of the most renowned and internationally acclaimed American photographers for her unique style, her experimental techniques, or her ability to transmit through her images.
Among other works, one of the first was to portray his children's childhood in a direct, raw and taboo-free way, which gave rise to his book « Immediate family«, a tribute to free childhood that received both praise and criticism from the most conservative sectors.
She is considered one of the best photographers today, has been considered the best photographer in America by Time magazine, has been a finalist for the National Book Award, and was even nominated for an Emmy Award in 2008.
His latest book, A Thousand Crossings, collects a large part of his work, compiling his characteristic themes such as death, love, family and nature.
I hope you have found inspiration for days in this article ? and that you have found the style that most appeals to you. You will see that there are portrait photographers for all tastes, from the most classic and elegant to the most rabidly current and daring, including the most intimate.
