Photographer Lists
https://www.all-about-photo.com/photographers/A-Z-photographers.php
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/the-best-photographers-ever
https://shotkit.com/famous-photographers/
https://www.theschoolofphotography.com/blog/famous-portrait-photographers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_photographs_considered_the_most_important
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/t-magazine/photography-robert-frank-gordon-parks.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_photographers
https://www.digitalphotomentor.com/25-iconic-photographers-in-history/
1–10: Pioneers of Photography
Ansel Adams – Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico (1941)
Henri Cartier-Bresson – Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare (1932)
Dorothea Lange – Migrant Mother (1936)
Robert Capa – The Falling Soldier (1936)
Man Ray – Le Violon d’Ingres (1924)
Alfred Stieglitz – The Steerage (1907)
Cindy Sherman – Untitled Film Stills series (1977–1980)
Andreas Gursky – 99 Cent (1999)
Sebastião Salgado – Workers series (1993)
Edward Weston – Pepper No. 30 (1930)
11–20: Documentary and Photojournalism
Steve McCurry – Afghan Girl (1984)
James Nachtwey – Rwanda Genocide (1994)
Eugène Atget – Paris Street Scenes (1898–1927)
Gordon Parks – American Gothic (1942)
Margaret Bourke-White – Gandhi at His Spinning Wheel (1946)
Elliott Erwitt – California Kiss (1955)
W. Eugene Smith – Tomoko in Her Bath (1971)
Lewis Hine – Powerhouse Mechanic (1920)
Walker Evans – Alabama Tenant Farmer Wife (1936)
Danny Lyon – The Bikeriders series (1968)
21–30: War Photography
Nick Ut – Napalm Girl (1972)
Tim Hetherington – Restrepo series (2010)
Don McCullin – Shell-Shocked Soldier (1968)
Joe Rosenthal – Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (1945)
Lynsey Addario – Conflict and Women series (2010s)
Mathew Brady – Civil War Battlefields (1860s)
Larry Burrows – Reaching Out, Vietnam (1966)
Philip Jones Griffiths – Vietnam Inc. (1971)
Robert Frank – The Americans (1958)
David Douglas Duncan – Korean War Series (1950s)
31–40: Fashion and Portraiture
Richard Avedon – Dovima with Elephants (1955)
Annie Leibovitz – John Lennon and Yoko Ono (1980)
Helmut Newton – Rue Aubriot (1975)
Irving Penn – Corner Portraits (1948)
Herb Ritts – Fred with Tires (1984)
Mario Testino – Princess Diana Vanity Fair (1997)
Bruce Weber – Calvin Klein Campaigns (1980s)
Ellen von Unwerth – Guess Ads (1991)
David LaChapelle – Death by Hamburger (2001)
Peter Lindbergh – Supermodels in White Shirts (1988)
41–50: Contemporary Innovators
Gregory Crewdson – Beneath the Roses series (2003–2008)
Rinko Kawauchi – Illuminance (2011)
Alex Prager – Face in the Crowd series (2013)
Nadav Kander – Yangtze – The Long River (2010)
Zanele Muholi – Somnyama Ngonyama series (2012–2019)
Edward Burtynsky – Manufactured Landscapes (2006)
William Eggleston – The Red Ceiling (1973)
Martin Parr – The Last Resort series (1986)
Vivian Maier – Self-Portraits (1950s–1970s)
Sally Mann – Immediate Family series (1992)
Latino Photographers:
Here is a list of notable Latino photographers who have significantly contributed to the world of photography through their unique perspectives and cultural heritage:
Pioneers and Icons
Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexico) – Known as the father of Mexican photography, capturing surreal and poetic imagery.
Graciela Iturbide (Mexico) – Renowned for her intimate portraits and cultural explorations of indigenous Mexican life.
Sebastião Salgado (Brazil) – Famous for documenting human struggle and environmental issues, such as in Genesis.
Lola Álvarez Bravo (Mexico) – A pioneer in photojournalism and portraiture, often collaborating with her husband Manuel.
Martin Chambi (Peru) – One of the first Indigenous photographers, celebrated for documenting Peruvian culture and landscapes.
Contemporary Innovators
Adriana Lestido (Argentina) – Focuses on themes of motherhood, family, and women's lives.
Cristina García Rodero (Spain) – Known for capturing festivals and rituals across Spain and Latin America.
Alex Webb (USA/Mexico) – While American, his vibrant, complex street photography frequently focuses on Latin America.
Paz Errázuriz (Chile) – Celebrated for intimate portraits of marginalized communities in Chile.
Joana Toro (Colombia) – Works focus on themes of immigration and social identity.
Photojournalists and Documentarians
Héctor García (Mexico) – Documented Mexican society and politics in the mid-20th century.
Silvia Razgova (Dominican Republic) – Explores the complexities of identity and migration.
Gildardo Gallo (Mexico) – Renowned for his coverage of social and political conflicts in Mexico.
Tomas Munita (Chile) – A photojournalist known for his evocative images of Latin American cultures.
Daniel Berehulak (Mexico/Australia) – While Australian-born, his photojournalism often highlights Latin American issues.
Fashion and Portraiture
Ruven Afanador (Colombia) – A highly acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer with a distinct style.
Mario Testino (Peru) – One of the most famous fashion photographers globally, known for his work with high-profile magazines and celebrities.
Gabriela Celeste Sanchez (Argentina) – Merges fashion and cultural narratives in her photography.
Martín Bollati (Argentina) – Blends conceptual and portrait photography with sociopolitical themes.
Emerging Talents
Nelson Morales (Mexico) – Focuses on LGBTQ+ themes, particularly within the Zapotec culture.
Guadalupe Ruiz (Colombia/Switzerland) – Known for capturing intimate, often domestic, scenes.
Mauricio Alejo (Mexico) – Blurs the lines between photography, sculpture, and conceptual art.
Ernesto Bazan (Cuba/Italy) – A Cuban-born photographer who captures vivid slices of life in Latin America.
Rocio Aguirre (Chile) – Explores light, texture, and nature in her poetic works.
Artists Exploring Identity and Heritage
Alinka Echeverría (Mexico) – Works at the intersection of anthropology and photography.
Mariela Sancari (Argentina) – Focuses on personal and collective memory through intimate portraits.
Sofia Valiente (Cuba/USA) – Documents the life of small, unique communities in the Americas.
Karen Miranda Rivadeneira (Ecuador/USA) – Explores family, migration, and Indigenous identity.
Ana Casas Broda (Mexico/Spain) – Known for her autobiographical project Kinderwunsch.
Alejandro Cartagena (Mexico) – Creates visual narratives about urbanization and its impact on the environment.