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/

https://www.spenational.org/caucus-about/pride-caucus#:~:text=The%20SPE%20Pride%20Caucus%20provides,across%20intersectional%20identities%20and%20allies. 

1–10: Pioneers of Photography

1. Ansel Adams – Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico (1941)

2. Henri Cartier-Bresson – Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare (1932)

3. Dorothea Lange – Migrant Mother (1936)

4. Robert Capa – The Falling Soldier (1936)

5. Man Ray – Le Violon d’Ingres (1924)

6. Alfred Stieglitz – The Steerage (1907)

7. Cindy Sherman – Untitled Film Stills series (1977–1980)

8. Andreas Gursky – 99 Cent (1999)

9. Sebastião Salgado – Workers series (1993)

10. Edward Weston – Pepper No. 30 (1930)

11–20: Documentary and Photojournalism

11. Steve McCurry – Afghan Girl (1984)

12. James Nachtwey – Rwanda Genocide (1994)

13. Eugène Atget – Paris Street Scenes (1898–1927)

14. Gordon Parks – American Gothic (1942)

15. Margaret Bourke-White – Gandhi at His Spinning Wheel (1946)

16. Elliott Erwitt – California Kiss (1955)

17. W. Eugene Smith – Tomoko in Her Bath (1971)

18. Lewis Hine – Powerhouse Mechanic (1920)

19. Walker Evans – Alabama Tenant Farmer Wife (1936)

20. Danny Lyon – The Bikeriders series (1968)

21–30: War Photography

21. Nick Ut – Napalm Girl (1972)

22. Tim Hetherington – Restrepo series (2010)

23. Don McCullin – Shell-Shocked Soldier (1968)

24. Joe Rosenthal – Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (1945)

25. Lynsey Addario – Conflict and Women series (2010s)

26. Mathew Brady – Civil War Battlefields (1860s)

27. Larry Burrows – Reaching Out, Vietnam (1966)

28. Philip Jones Griffiths – Vietnam Inc. (1971)

29. Robert Frank – The Americans (1958)

30. David Douglas Duncan – Korean War Series (1950s)

31–40: Fashion and Portraiture

31. Richard Avedon – Dovima with Elephants (1955)

32. Annie Leibovitz – John Lennon and Yoko Ono (1980)

33. Helmut Newton – Rue Aubriot (1975)

34. Irving Penn – Corner Portraits (1948)

35. Herb Ritts – Fred with Tires (1984)

36. Mario Testino – Princess Diana Vanity Fair (1997)

37. Bruce Weber – Calvin Klein Campaigns (1980s)

38. Ellen von Unwerth – Guess Ads (1991)

39. David LaChapelle – Death by Hamburger (2001)

40. Peter Lindbergh – Supermodels in White Shirts (1988)

41–50: Contemporary Innovators

41. Gregory Crewdson – Beneath the Roses series (2003–2008)

42. Rinko Kawauchi – Illuminance (2011)

43. Alex Prager – Face in the Crowd series (2013)

44. Nadav Kander – Yangtze – The Long River (2010)

45. Zanele Muholi – Somnyama Ngonyama series (2012–2019)

46. Edward Burtynsky – Manufactured Landscapes (2006)

47. William Eggleston – The Red Ceiling (1973)

48. Martin Parr – The Last Resort series (1986)

49. Vivian Maier – Self-Portraits (1950s–1970s)

50. 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

1. Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexico) – Known as the father of Mexican photography, capturing surreal and poetic imagery.

2. Graciela Iturbide (Mexico) – Renowned for her intimate portraits and cultural explorations of indigenous Mexican life.

3. Sebastião Salgado (Brazil) – Famous for documenting human struggle and environmental issues, such as in Genesis.

4. Lola Álvarez Bravo (Mexico) – A pioneer in photojournalism and portraiture, often collaborating with her husband Manuel.

5. Martin Chambi (Peru) – One of the first Indigenous photographers, celebrated for documenting Peruvian culture and landscapes.

Contemporary Innovators

6. Adriana Lestido (Argentina) – Focuses on themes of motherhood, family, and women's lives.

7. Cristina García Rodero (Spain) – Known for capturing festivals and rituals across Spain and Latin America.

8. Alex Webb (USA/Mexico) – While American, his vibrant, complex street photography frequently focuses on Latin America.

9. Paz Errázuriz (Chile) – Celebrated for intimate portraits of marginalized communities in Chile.

10. Joana Toro (Colombia) – Works focus on themes of immigration and social identity.

Photojournalists and Documentarians

11. Héctor García (Mexico) – Documented Mexican society and politics in the mid-20th century.

12. Silvia Razgova (Dominican Republic) – Explores the complexities of identity and migration.

13. Gildardo Gallo (Mexico) – Renowned for his coverage of social and political conflicts in Mexico.

14. Tomas Munita (Chile) – A photojournalist known for his evocative images of Latin American cultures.

15. Daniel Berehulak (Mexico/Australia) – While Australian-born, his photojournalism often highlights Latin American issues.

Fashion and Portraiture

16. Ruven Afanador (Colombia) – A highly acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer with a distinct style.

17. Mario Testino (Peru) – One of the most famous fashion photographers globally, known for his work with high-profile magazines and celebrities.

18. Gabriela Celeste Sanchez (Argentina) – Merges fashion and cultural narratives in her photography.

19. Martín Bollati (Argentina) – Blends conceptual and portrait photography with sociopolitical themes.

Emerging Talents

20. Nelson Morales (Mexico) – Focuses on LGBTQ+ themes, particularly within the Zapotec culture.

21. Guadalupe Ruiz (Colombia/Switzerland) – Known for capturing intimate, often domestic, scenes.

22. Mauricio Alejo (Mexico) – Blurs the lines between photography, sculpture, and conceptual art.

23. Ernesto Bazan (Cuba/Italy) – A Cuban-born photographer who captures vivid slices of life in Latin America.

24. Rocio Aguirre (Chile) – Explores light, texture, and nature in her poetic works.

Artists Exploring Identity and Heritage

25. Alinka Echeverría (Mexico) – Works at the intersection of anthropology and photography.

26. Mariela Sancari (Argentina) – Focuses on personal and collective memory through intimate portraits.

27. Sofia Valiente (Cuba/USA) – Documents the life of small, unique communities in the Americas.

28. Karen Miranda Rivadeneira (Ecuador/USA) – Explores family, migration, and Indigenous identity.

29. Ana Casas Broda (Mexico/Spain) – Known for her autobiographical project Kinderwunsch.

30. Alejandro Cartagena (Mexico) – Creates visual narratives about urbanization and its impact on the environment.