Fashion photography is an industry devoted to capturing the talent of an artist in a portrait.
The clothes, the looks, and even the style in which photographs are clicked these days are quite setting up the trends.
Be it the ramp walk shows, the vivid costumes, and most notably the glamour this industry puts forward, none of these would get our attention unless the photograph impresses at first sight.
One of America’s most known fashion photographer Bill Cunningham quotes, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.”
The fashion photography industry has been growing steadily in the US since 2014, It has also significantly influenced the way people take photoshoots in personal events like weddings.
With so much photographic content out there, the top fashion photographers stand out from the crowd by crafting their own portrait style. As true artists believe, every photograph is a memory frozen to remember.
In this article, we will be providing you with 81 best fashion photographers and also show you how you can find influencers on social media using Social Animal’s influencer feature.
If you are a beginner fashion photographer looking for inspiration, this article is going to be perfect for you.
Find what’s the talk of the town in fashion photography.
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1. Adam Bouska
Fashion Photographer & NOH8 Campaign Co-Founder
Instagram: @adambouska
Website: http://www.adambouska.com/
2. Lara Jade
British fashion photographer working between NY and London. Represented by @ateliermgmt
Instagram: @larajadephotography
Website: https://www.larajade.com/
3. Antonio Martez
Beauty & Fashion Photographer | Creative Director | Educator | Content Creator | Influencer
Instagram: @antoniomartez
Website: https://antoniomartez.com/
4. Mike Ruiz
Celebrity and Fashion photographer.
Instagram: @mikeruizone
Website: http://www.mikeruiz.com/
5. Igor Vasiliadis
Art & Fashion photographer shooting on film, wet collodion & silver plates
Instagram: @igor_vasiliadis
Website: https://www.igorvasiliadis.com/
6. John Rankin
Photographer.
Instagram: @rankinarchive
Website: https://rankin.co.uk/
7. Kai Z Feng
Photography. Creative Direction. Fashion. Art. Celebrity.
Instagram: @kaizfeng
Website: http://kaizfeng.co/
8. Russell James
Photographer, Director, Image Maker
Instagram: @russelljames
Website: https://russelljames.com/
9. Mario Testino
London based world-renowned photographer
Instagram: @mariotestino
Website: https://www.mariotestino.com/
10. Annie Leibovitz
American Portrait Photographer
Instagram: @annieleibovitz
Website: N/A
11. Emily Soto
NYC photographer // American Beauty Star
Instagram: @emilysoto
Website: http://www.emilysoto.com/
12. Pamela Hanson
Pamela Hanson was born in London and grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. She has lived in London and Paris, but now resides in New York.
Instagram: @pamela_hanson
Website: https://pamelahanson.com/
13. Alexandra Nataf
Creative Director / Photographer
Instagram: @alexandranataf
Website: https://www.unconditionalmagazine.com/
14. Lindsay Adler
Portrait and Fashion Photographer based in NYC. Author of 5 books, Lover of Life, Canon Explorer of Light.
Instagram: @lindsayadler_photo
Website: https://www.lindsayadlerphotography.com/
15. Bruce Weber
Photographer | Filmmaker | Animal Lover
Instagram: @bruce_weber
Website: https://www.bruceweber.com/
16. Olivia Malone
Photographer @homeagency
Instagram: @oliviamalone
Website: https://www.oliviamalone.com/
17. Paul Bellaart
Studio Kalverliefde
Instagram: @oliviamalone
Website: https://www.paulbellaart.com/
18. Lina Tesch
Fashion & Beauty Photographer
Instagram: @linatesch
Website: https://www.linatesch.com/
19. David Roemer
Photographer/ Director
Instagram: @david_roemer
Website: http://www.roemerstudio.com/
20. Cass Bird
Artist, photographer, and director who lives and works in New York City.
Instagram: @cassblackbird
Website: http://cassbird.com/
21. Giampaolo Sgura
Lives in Milan and New York and travel world for his Passion!!!!
Instagram: @giampaolosgura
Website: http://www.giampaolosgura.com/
22. Koray Birand
Just another fashion photographer.
Instagram: @koraybirand_photography
Website: https://www.koraybirand.co.uk/
23. Yu Tsai
Celebrity and fashion photographer mentor for ANTM cycle 21 & 22 and Asia’s next top model judge and mentor season 4 & 5
Instagram: @yutsai88
Website: https://www.yutsai.com/
24. André Nicolau
Fashion Photographer / Art lover.
Instagram: @andrenicolau
Website: http://andrenicolau.com/
25. Oleg Kosyniuk
Fashion photographer Oleg Kosyniuk / Ukraine/ Photography
Instagram: @oregumodels
Website: http://oregu.info/
26. Manav Manglani
Media-Bollywood & Fashion Photographer/Entrepreneur/Content Creator/Mumbai-Thane
Instagram: @manav.manglani
Website: N/A
27. Stewart Shining
Fashion photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation trustee
Instagram: @stewartshining
Website: https://www.stewartshining.com/
28. Reihane Taravati
Fashion Photographer.
Instagram: @reihanet
Website: http://reihanet.com/
29. Grant Friedman
Fashion photographer and filmmaker. Formerly editor-in-chief @layersmagazine @tutsplusdesign
Instagram: @grantfriedmanphoto
Website: http://grantfriedman.com/
30. Johhny Otto
Award-winning Filmmaker and Fashion Photographer #film #director #musicvideos #photography #fashion
Instagram: @johnnyottophotography
Website: http://www.johnnyotto.com/
31. Maz De Roxas
Fashion Photographer, Filmmaker, and Entrepreneur Based in MNL, Ph
Instagram: @mazderoxas
Website: http://mazderoxas.com/
32. BANGN MEDIA
Instagram: @bangnmedia
Website: http://www.bangnmedia.com/
33. Nicky Johnston
Celebrity & Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @nickyjohnston
Website: http://www.nickyjohnston.co.uk/
34. Alexi Lubimirski
Fashion photographer and author of PRINCELY ADVICE for a HAPPY LIFE and MENSAJES de un PRINCIPE All proceeds of which go to the charity Concern Worldwide
Instagram: @alexilubomirski
Website: https://www.alexilubomirski.com/
35. Nathan Zahorchak
Portrait & Fashion Photographer, Retoucher, Web Designer & Developer based out of Toronto.
Instagram: @nathanzahorchak
Website: N/A
36. Brian Jamie
Men’s Fashion Photographer in NYC
Instagram: @brianjamie
Website: http://www.brianjamie.com/
37. Mike Colon
Wedding & Fashion Photographer | Sony Artisan of Imagery | Lexar Elite Photographer
Instagram: @mikecolon
Website: https://www.mikecolon.com/
38. Charles Davis
Commercial LifeStyle Press/PR Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @professionalphotography
Website: http://www.professionalphotography.me.uk/
39. Charlie Kaye
Retired Executive Producer for Radio at @CBSNews, former news director of @1010WINS and passionate portrait and fashion photographer.
Instagram: @charliekaye.official
Website: http://www.charliekayephotographer.com
40. Justin Bridges
Photographer | Owner: @peachstudio_nyc | Partner: @studiorider | Podcast: @freelancekills
Instagram: @bybridges
Website: https://www.justinbridges.com/
41. Piper Carter
Fashion Photographer // Humanitarian // Vegan // Howard Univ Alum
Instagram: @pipercarter
Website: http://pipercarter.com/
42. Robert Wilde
Fashion Photographer. Fashion images work best with a strong concept, a good story, and personality.
Instagram: @robertwilde1
Website: https://www.robertwildephoto.com/
43. Joseph Sinclair
Celebrity & Fashion Photographer. Dog lover!
Instagram: @josephsinclair
Website: https://www.josephsinclair.com/
44. Greg Vaughan
New York based fashion photographer
Instagram: @gregory_vaughan_
Website: https://www.gregvaughanstudio.com/
45. Brian Barreto
Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @bbarreto
Website: http://brian-barreto-photography.com/
46. Todd Anthony Taylor
Celebrity Fashion Photographer/Creative Dir/host/writer. Resident photog & judge on Fit for Fashion #FitforFashionTV
Instagram: @toddanthonytyler
Website: https://www.toddanthonytyler.com/
47. Jay McLaughlin
Fashion Photographer, content creator & Olympus PEN Ambassador
Instagram: @jaymclaughlin
Website: https://www.jaymclaughlin.co.uk/
48. Naomi Wu
Fashion photographer with a sentimental heart; sometimes a singer and a dancer.
Instagram: @i_am_naomiwu
Website: http://naomiwu.com/
49. Leo Faria
Photographer
Instagram: @leofaria
Website: https://www.leofaria.com.br/
50. Jorge Amin
Fashion photographer, documentary, and portraits.
Instagram: @jorgeamin
Website: http://www.jorgeamin.com/
51. Dixie Dixon
Commercial Fashion Photographer and Nikon Ambassador: Travels worldwide
Instagram: @iamdixiedixon
Website: https://www.dixiedixon.com/
52. Robert Voltaire
Los Angeles based fashion photographer.
Instagram: @robertvoltaire
Website: https://www.robertvoltaire.com/
53. Condry Calvin Mlilo
Fashion Photographer @silverspaceST , Creative Director and filmmaker
Instagram: @condrycalvinmlilo
Website: http://www.condrycalvinmlilo.com/
54. Chalo
Internationally Published Beauty & Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @photosbychalo
Website: https://photosbychalo.com/
55. Retro Photostudio
Fashion photographer – apparel, streetwear, lingerie. Editorial & catalogue; Actor / model portfolios.
Instagram: @retrofotostudio
Website: https://www.retrophotostudio.co.uk/
56. Brian Rolfe
Portrait & fashion photographer.
Instagram: @brianrolfephoto
Website: https://www.brianrolfe.co.uk/
57. Omar Viktor
Omar Victor Diop. Fine Arts and Fashion photographer
Instagram: @omar_viktor
Website: https://www.omarviktor.com/
58. Martin Prihoda
Advertising/Fashion Photographer working in Mumbai, India
Instagram: @martinoprihoda
Website: http://www.martinprihoda.com/
59. HELEN BERKUN
Helen Berkun is a fashion photographer, stylist, and blogger.
Instagram: @helen_berkun
Website: https://www.helenberkun.com/
60. Remi Adetiba
Creative Director, Fashion Photographer, Dog-Lover.
Instagram: @remiadetiba
Website: https://www.remiadetiba.com/
61. AP Wilding
London based female portrait and fashion photographer.
Instagram: @apwildingphotography
Website: https://www.apwildingphotography.com/
62. Javier Burgos
Professional fashion #photographer. Models, advertising, product… #Drone photo and video for fashion brands.
Instagram: @javierburgos
Website: https://www.javierburgos.net/
63. Charlie Gray
PORTRAITS • FASHION • REPORTAGE • ADVERTISING • LEICA AMBASSADOR
Instagram: @charliegraystudio
Website: https://charlie-gray.com/
64. Dali Ma
Fashion Photographer, published on @Maxim , Speaker at @LosAngelesHUG , #Oxford Alumnus @ExeterCollegeOx . Travelled to 27 countries and counting.
Instagram: @phoenix_dali
Website: https://dali.studio/
65. Iolo Lewis Edwards
Fashion Photographer Director of High Fashion Talk
Instagram: @iolsi
Website: https://highfashiontalk.com/
66. Stefano Brunesci
Art, Editorial & Fashion Photographer based between Bath & London, UK.
Instagram: @stefanobrunesci
Website: https://stefanobrunesci.com/
67. Andrew Kung
Professional Commercial, Advertising, and Fashion Photographer. Cinematographer and Educator.
Instagram: @andrewkungphoto
Website: https://www.andrewkung.com/
68. Will Sorensen
Portrait & Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @sorensenart_
Website: https://www.sorensenart.net/
69. Nicely Made Media
Fashion Photographer + Creative Director NYC – Miami – LA Advertising : Commercial : Celebrity
Instagram: @cemhanbiricik
Website: https://www.cemhanbiricik.com/
71. Victor Colares
Fashion Photographer & Creative Director
Instagram: @collaresvictor
Website: N/A
72. Toni Rales
Professional fashion photographer, amateur smart aleck. Buffy fan and Constant Reader. socially distant before it was cool.
Instagram: @toniriales
Website: https://www.toniriales.com/
73. Armin Weisheit
Fashion | Digital-Imaging Artist | Multimedia | #Art lover | Voyeur and free Spirit | Entrepreneur |
Instagram: @armin_weisheit
Website: http://www.arminweisheit.com/
74. Robert MacNeil
Fashion Photographer, graphic artist, and way too passionate about things. Published in 900+ magazines worldwide
Instagram: @robmacneilphoto
Website: http://www.robmacneil.com/
75. Davide Photography
Fashion photographer
Instagram: @davidefoto
Website: http://www.davidephotography.com/
76. Alix de Beer
Fashion Photographer in Paris
Instagram: @alixdebeer
Website: http://www.alixdebeer.com/
77. Shamayim
Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @shamayim
Website: https://shamayimstudios.com/
78. Carmen Chan
Portrait, Lifestyle, Fashion Photographer
Instagram: @carmenchan
Website: https://carmen-chan.com/
79. Jamie Nelson Photo
New York Fashion Photographer, beauty photographer. Editorial, Celebrity, High Fashion, Beauty, Commercial, Advertising Photography
Instagram: @jamienelson6
Website: https://www.jamienelson.com/
80. Cameron Story
Instagram: @cameronstory.photo
Website: https://www.cameronstoryphoto.com/
81. Onin Lorente
Fashion Photographer ( http://oninlorente.com ) and Founder of Style Anywhere ( http://style-anywhere.com )
Instagram: @oninlorente
Website: http://style-anywhere.com/
Methodology:
Tools used: Social Animal and Tweeple Search
Social Animal’s influencer search feature was used to perform an exact search for the keywords fashion photographer, model photographer, fashion photography, etc. in their Twitter Bio.
(Exact search: “fashion photographer”)
The accumulated number of results was more than 10K. The top parameters considered to sort were Listed On and The number of followers.
Now, the number of results was 380. They were then listed based on their Twitter following, engagement, and authenticity of their profile.
To make the list more authentic, the Following accumulation factor was also added to the list.
This excellent parameter is the number of unique follows a profile gets on Twitter and is provided by Tweeple Search.
After the final list was sorted based on follower accumulation, the profiles of the top 81 best fashion photographers were listed.
Conclusion:
I really admired the work of all the fashion photographers listed in the article and their pictures gave a very distinct experience of the fashion world.
Here are a few pointers observed in the process of creating this article.
- More than 80% of top fashion photographers are men.
- Most of the top fashion photographers have websites aimed at giving a peek at their photography style for the visitor.
- Instagram seems to be the social media for photographers as portraits gain more attention and appeal here.
- Even the most famous fashion photographers don’t stay active on Twitter.
- Most websites of top fashion photographers contain their portfolio.
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