Photographers who inspire you...

[zebulus]

Im sure many of you here if not most of you have photographers you admire and follow. Why not post what photographer inspires you, or who you currently like, and then post a picture of theirs. Brag a little bit about them. Ill start off...

One of my favorite photographers is Aaron Van Dike, hes 20 and hes a professional magazine photographer in Canton, Ohio.

One of my fav's of his:



Now you post one!

[dmora]

I had an awesome bookmark of some of the most epic photographers who i enjoy, but it happens to be on my home computer... blarg.

[johnastovall]

"I have been a witness, and these pictures are

my testimony. The events I have recorded should

not be forgotten and must not be repeated."

-James Nachtwey-

[ronocnikral]

This man (not the bumb in the picture) has inspired me lately just to get off my butt and to try new things (which required spending money of course ).

[lscottpht]

I love this guy's work: Hans Verleur and Wilberto van de Boogaard. Here are some of their images.

http://www.hansverleur.com/ http://www.wilberto.nl/

[dhphoto]

I like Joe McNally's work (and personality) a lot

[Jusselin]

allen ayres

and zebulas

[babybluetx23]

mine is craig tanner, formerly of radiant vista. not only does he have an extraordinary tallent but he is all about inspiring people to break out of their comfort zone and try new things.....play with your photography........http://www.craigtanner.net

[J Eddington]

I have no idea who he is but Russian; Игорь Сахаров web http://www.photo-is.com/gallery.php?gallery=5&focus=17

[ronocnikral]

Originally Posted by J Eddington

I have no idea who he is but Russian; Игорь Сахаров

Igor Sakarov...my russian is a little rusty, but that should be in the ballpark.

[J Eddington]

Originally Posted by ronocnikral

Igor Sakarov...my russian is a little rusty, but that should be in the ballpark.

Thanks Ron. I found his website a couple of years ago and I just keep going back.

[zebulus]

Wow Jusslein, thank you! I dont think I deserve to be on this list but I definitely appreciate it.

Anyone ever heard of John Keatley?

Hes really really good, there was an article about him on strobist today and I havent been able to stop looking at his pictures.

[klynam]

Henri Cartier-Bresson
Henry Wolfe
Annie Leibovitz
George Hurrell

[zebulus]

Originally Posted by klynam

Annie Leibovitz

Do you recognize that photo above by keatley? Yes, its Annie Leibovitz.

zebulus added 3 Minutes and 7 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

@Conor, yeah ive heard of Dustin Diaz (again, from strobist,lol. Its in my daily read list) His stuff is pretty cool.

[texkam]

My sister, Gail Kamenish who lives in Louisville KY. Here she is in photo 1 working the KY Derby. She shoots primarily sports and celebrities. You recognize Clinton. The others are: Rory Culkin, French actor Julien Baumgartner and Johnny Weir, three-time U.S. Figure Skating National Champion. I think my little sis is pretty good.