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Famous Photographers

Famous photographer biographies, famous photography quotes and more

Let me introduce you to some famous photographers from across the various genres of photography. These guys have taken some truly incredible photographs that really show what can be done with a camera!

You might like to start by checking out the list of well known names. I've also put together some famous photographer biographies and compiled my all-time favourite famous photography quotes!

Looking for great photographers from a particular genre? Have a browse through the articles on famous portrait photographers, famous landscape photographers, famous sports photographers and more.

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The best books in my collection. These will be a hit with all photography lovers!

List of Great Photographers

What's the point in making a list of famous photographers? You'll find it a handy reference point and a good place to start exploring some of the great snappers.

There are 38 names here, how did I decide who to include/exclude? By being totally unfair and choosing my personal favourites!

Famous photographer list

A list 38 brilliant photographers, in 5 categories, that all photography lovers should know about (non-exhaustive of course!).

Famous Photographer Biographies

Brief, potted bio's of a selection my favourite photographers. Not so much info you lose all interest, but not so little as to be pointless.

I hope you enjoy getting to know the people behind some of the most iconic photos ever taken, with these famous photographer biographies.

Henri Cartier Bresson
Steve McCurry
AnselAdams
Margaret Bourke White
Nick Brandt
Dorothea Lange
Galen Rowell

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Famous Photography Quotes

I don't know about you, but I have a habit of remebering brilliant quotes...for about a day! So instead of lucklessly scratching around my mind for that thingy Ansel Adams said about tonal contrast, or that wonderful snippet of wisdom from Susan Sontag, I've written all my faves down! See what you think - here's my selection of famous photography quotes.

Quotes by category:

Taking photos
Capturing reality
Post processing
Is photography art?
Artists and writers on photography

Famous Photographers by Genre

Mini bio's of famous landscape photographers, famous sports photographers, famous portrait photographers and famous fashion photographers. We all know about Ansel Adams and Annie Leibovitz etc., but there are so many other great photographers out there to discover. This will help you make a start.

Famous portrait photographers

10 of my favourite famous portrait photographers. These guys really get under the skin of their subjects and reveal something interesting.

Famous landscape photographers

There's more to landscape photography than Ansel Adams! Here are 10 photographers with an incredible ability to capture the natural world.

Famous fashion photographers

Not easy to pick 10, but here's my list of famous fashion photographers behind some of the most iconic shots of all time.

Famous sports photographers

Some of the most famous photography comes from sport; Mohammed Ali anyone!? But who's behind the lens?

Browse Great Photography!

Famous Photographers by Category

I thought it would be interesting to look at certain categories of photographers as a whole.

A broad sweep over some of the most influential American photographers, for example.

Can anything be said about the role women have played collectively in the history of photography?

Famous American Photographers

America has been a big home of photography for a long time, so choosing a list of my 10 favourites was tough!

Famous Women Photographers

Many of my favourite photographers are women. Here's a look at 10 great female photographers and some thoughts on possible things they have in common.

Bitten by the bug!? Which magazine...?

Read these reviews of my personal favourite digital photography magazines!

Which Photographs Inspire You?

Why does a certian photographer, or photograph, inspire you? Are you a big fan of Steve McCurry? Reckon Ansel Adams is over rated!? Tell us which photos make you tick!

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