If we were to rate the best photographers in history, who would come out on top? Here are some possible choices: Ansel Adams, Steve McCurry, Robert Capa, and Annie Leibovitz. Voting is now open! Vote in the polls and let us know who you think deserves the title of Best Photographer! But first, let’s take a look at who’s been nominated the most times!
Ansel Adams
Dedicated to his art, Ansel Adams devoted his life to capturing the natural world. He compared photographic negatives to musical scores, arguing that they should convey the emotional response the photographer had when taking the picture. Adams was never satisfied with his images, and sought to translate that feeling into the final print. During the course of his lifetime, he took tens of thousands of photos. The results are breathtaking, and you’ll be amazed at the skill and talent that went into each and every picture.
Steve McCurry
The award-winning American photographer has travelled around the world, capturing conflict, vanishing cultures and contemporary society. His images of Afghanistan are best known for the photograph of an Afghan girl, and he has documented war’s effects on the human body and the environment. His work has appeared on scores of magazine covers. He was named Photographer of the Year by PMDA and American Photo Magazine in 2002. Steve McCurry is also a member of Magnum photos.
Robert Capa
Many people have argued that Robert Capa is the best photographer of all time, and his work can be viewed on his website. Capa’s photojournalism focuses on wartime conflict. He has photographed many famous figures, including Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Ingrid Bergman, but is perhaps best known for his pictures of children. This posthumous collection of photographs, Children of War and Peace, was released in 2007.
Annie Leibovitz
The award-winning American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Her renowned project, Women, published in 1999, included images and an essay by Susan Sontag. The exhibition, which continues to tour the world, made its London debut in January 2016.
Tim Walker
In the ’90s, Walker made a name for himself as a fashion photographer. His pictures were published in Vogue, and he was already 25 when he shot his first story for the magazine. His pictures featured models sitting on swans, beds, and other strange places. Some of these pictures became viral and went on to win awards. Some even received 25,000 followers on Instagram. The result of Walker’s work is a dazzling, colorful, and witty array of images.
Andreas Gursky
One of the most famous works by Andreas Gursky has sold for over $4 million at auction. The photograph, Rhein II, depicts a high-tech city from a vantage point that is three and a half meters high. The photo shows the city’s vibrant skyline without the presence of human beings. It is an example of contemporary photography and the artist’s technique. Its composition is very minimalistic and devoid of unnecessary details.
Sally Mann
Sally Mann is the best photographer who has never been a celebrity. Despite this fact, she has been hailed as one of the most talented and prolific photographers of her generation. In 1992, she debuted a series of black-and-white photographs entitled Immediate Family. The series focused on the lives of three children, all of whom were naked and in a range of disturbing situations. Although the photographs have been called child pornography, many critics regard them as an honest exploration of childhood.
Yuri Yasuda
Born in 1983, Yuri Yasuda, affectionately known as “Yureeka,” is a Japanese-born photographer who has made his name in the world of photography. He specializes in Photography modern and ancient cultures. In addition to taking photographs, he has also become a published author, having published several books in his native Japan. In this article, we’ll look at his achievements and how his work has spread throughout the world.
Koen Demuynck
If you want to see incredible photography, you should look no further than Belgium’s Koen Demuynck. This Belgian photographer blends surrealism and advertising to create some of the most memorable images around. His work is widely published, making him one of the busiest photographers in the world. Whether you are interested in fashion, art, or even advertising, you can find his work in a wide variety of places.