7 Creative Photographers That You Should Be Following For Endless Inspiration
By Orana
August 19th is #worldphotoday, and we want to celebrate it with you! Of all the international hashtag holidays, world photo day is one of our favorites. There’s just so much magic involved in photography, don’t you think?
To get into the mood of World Photography Day, we’ve put together a shortlist of some of our favorite creative photographers. This is by no means an “ultimate” list, just a little something to get your creative groove going. Furthermore, these photographers will always be an endless fountain of inspiration.
For every photographer (or photographer duo), we’ve included their website and Instagram so you can follow them and get inspired every day of this week.
1. BurkleHagen
Burkle and Hagen is a photographer duo that focuses on hyper-realistic food photography. All their images make food look artistic, appealing, perfectly delectable. Their studio is located in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States, and includes a fully equipped kitchen and bar. Their team welcomes food professionals of every size to get their food professionally photographed.
Follow them on Instagram for regular updates on their work and passions. Bookmark their website for endless food photography inspiration.
2. Marcus Rodriguez
Marcus Rodriguez is a self-proclaimed memory weaver from Oxfordshire, in the UK. His main work is in web design, but his passion for photography has left a mark on Instagram and Flickr. His aesthetic is reminiscent of 18th-century still-life paintings. The props, the lighting, the fruits, it’s all there.
Follow him on both Instagram and Flickr for new photos. Our favorite is the one with the cherries, the wine, and the candle. The reds are super-rich and inviting, don’t you think?
3. Martin Edström
Martin Edström from Stockholm is a different type of photographer. He’s a National Geographic Explorer that uses photography as a medium for immersive storytelling. Using 360 cameras and virtual reality, he creates immersive experiences for big names like Nat Geo and IVAR studios.
Follow his Instagram for up to date releases on his work and a personal look at his day to day still photography. Martin Edström is a source of inspiration for those photographers that dream beyond what they have in front of them.
4. Robert Clark
Robert Clark is an established and recognized photographer based in New York City. His commissions include editorial work for magazines as well as advertising stills. As part of his personal work, he published the first-ever photography book solely with photos taken with an iPhone. The book was called Image America.
Our favorite strain of Robert’s work is his portrait photography. He has a unique vision that captures the soul of the people in front of his camera. Follow Robert Clark via his website to see his different visions. Follow him on Instagram to get a more personal angle on his photography.
5. Nirrimi Firebrace
Nirrimi Firebrace is an Australian creative that has been inspiring photographers, and regular people since she became a famous photographer at 14 years old. In 2009, she started sharing her photos and stories on DeviantArt, where she also sold Photoshop filters. Nirrimi has a unique and special style of photographing people, without using artificial lights.
In the past year, she’s started moving towards studio photography, inspiring even more people with her candor. Follow her Instagram for beautiful shots of her life, and her website to see her dreamy projects. She still sells filters for Photoshop and also now offers Instagram Story filters.
6. Theron Humphrey
Theron Humphrey has a special connection with his dog, who is a usual subject in his photography. His website is full of beautiful commissioned photos done for advertising, food projects, travel & outdoor, auto and movement. But, his collection of animal photography is definitely our favorite.
Follow his Instagram for an endless feed of his dog’s fantastic shots in amazing places and doing amazing things. Theron’s vision is a great source of inspiration for those of you seeking something real that feels magical.
7. Chris Burkard
Last but not least on our list is Chris Burkard, a landscape photographer with a strong trajectory. Burkard has traveled the world taking shots that capture human interaction with nature, from the oceans to the mountains and everything in between. He is also a speaker and teacher, teaching photography in workshops around the world and now online.
Follow Chris’s Instagram to see some of his favorite snapshots from around the world. Check out his website if you’re looking for genuinely inspiring landscape photography that will transport you. He sells prints on his site if you can’t get enough of any of his photos.
Thanks for celebrating #worldphotoday with us! Who are your favorite photographers? Who do you regularly follow to get endless inspiration? We hope this shortlist will add on a couple to your regular collection.
