Favourite photographer?

bensc · 23-05-2009, 00:09

Stuart Clarke is who I look to in terms of inspiration. I think his shots are fantastic, not always technically brilliant, but being a big football fan the way he captures the moment brings back lots of nostalgia for me.

Although I am a fan of many photographers, Stuarts photos seem to always stick in the memory bank and leave me wanting more.

Here is a link to his site... http://www.homesoffootball.co.uk/

His style and genre won't be to everyone's taste, but isn't that the brilliance of being individual.

danieljamesphoto · 24-05-2009, 09:32

Rut Blees Luxemburg (think thats spelt right) wonderful photography, street based primarily, lives in London now I believe and often exhibits in galleries around London.

Has a few books out and provided the artwork for The Streets first album and Bloc Party's 'A Weekend In The City'

not got a direct link to any sort of site but details on her from The Guardian are here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/ga...ture=344058415

~~Studio16~~ · 24-05-2009, 10:35

Me

im brilliant, my photography is better than anyone elses, i have my own unique style, im the best, no one can be better.............................ahhhhhh its nice to dream

Annie Leibovitz

CaptainPenguin · 24-05-2009, 10:53

O Winston Link the greatest railway photographer of all time

Paddysnapper · 24-05-2009, 11:08

Without doubt..... Richard Fitzgerald.

rmt1982 · 24-05-2009, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainPenguin

O Winston Link the greatest railway photographer of all time

Mine is Eric Treacy, although the likes of Les Nixon, Bill Watson and Link are up there as well.

Vic · 24-05-2009, 11:44

Jerry Uellsman is my main inspiration for a lot of things.

http://www.uelsmann.com/

AleksanderLoesch · 24-05-2009, 12:16

you have to forgive me here. I truly cannot decide (its a little known fact that I am the worlds most indecisive individual) between the following togs:

Aleksander Rodchenko, Karl Blossfeldt, Man Ray, Robert Capa & Gerda Taro, W. Eugene Smith, Lee Friedlander, David Seymour, Jerzy Tomaszewski, Sylwester Braun, Eugeniusz Lokajski, John Davies, Martin Parr, Annie Leivovitz, and -finally- James Bartholomew.

Aagh!

thats a big list! Im sorry, ever ever so sorry! I'm just damn to indicisive, I think....

But seriously, I can't choose between them!

ruvor · 24-05-2009, 12:25

http://www.colebarash.com/

He always manages to find a new angle that I am ashamed to say I probably wouldn't even have considered.

FruitFlakes · 24-05-2009, 12:31

James Nachtwey

Really powerful stuff, he always strikes a good balance between artistry and documentation.

clud17 · 24-05-2009, 12:36

I dont have an extensive knowledge of pro toggers but when i visit friend in London i always pop into Seamus Ryans studio for his sunday sessions. Im always impressed with his work.

frankee · 24-05-2009, 13:49

Lara Jade, 19 years old fashion photographer. So orginal as well great images.

Her websites

larajade.co.uk

I think.

CaptainPenguin · 24-05-2009, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmt1982

Mine is Eric Treacy, although the likes of Les Nixon, Bill Watson and Link are up there as well.

Treeacy's work is superb but it was the sheer innovation of Link that makes him no 1 for me

specialman · 24-05-2009, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankee

Lara Jade, 19 years old fashion photographer. So orginal as well great images.

You missed off the bit about her being totally hot too

Radiohead · 24-05-2009, 19:24

James Nachtwey, Tom Stoddart, Elliot Erwitt, Tim Hetherington

Gwaelod · 25-05-2009, 11:48

Great Idea for a thread

Sebastio Salgado

http://www.photography-now.info/sebastiao_salgado/

Steve Smith · 25-05-2009, 12:05

John Davies for his urban landscapes of Britain: http://www.johndavies.uk.com

This is my favourite: http://www.johndavies.uk.com/age.htm

Steve.

Radiohead · 25-05-2009, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaelod

Great Idea for a thread

Sebastio Salgado

http://www.photography-now.info/sebastiao_salgado/

Gah!! Can't believe I missed him off!!

Add Paolo Pelegrini for me as well.

rmt1982 · 25-05-2009, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainPenguin

Treeacy's work is superb but it was the sheer innovation of Link that makes him no 1 for me

Forgotten to add Paul Riley to my list..

Flash In The Pan · 25-05-2009, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by FruitFlakes

James Nachtwey

Really powerful stuff, he always strikes a good balance between artistry and documentation.

Worth watching "War Photographer" to see him in action...

AleksanderLoesch · 25-05-2009, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Smith

John Davies for his urban landscapes of Britain: http://www.johndavies.uk.com

This is my favourite: http://www.johndavies.uk.com/age.htm

Steve.

totally totally agree!

I have one of those big coffe table books of his work signed by him, AND! a big poster of that photo on my wall

he is the only other landscape photographer who I truly love (other obviously being ansel adams) -otherwise landscape just doesn't do it for me.

he is a master of the zone/greyscale system...

albion · 25-05-2009, 13:43

The late Bob Carlos Clarke.
and Eamonn McCabe.

dkspook · 25-05-2009, 13:53

Landscapes: David Noton

Corporate shoots - CEO's and stuff: David Tejada.

Corporate shoots: John Keatley

Weddings: Ed Pingol.

Doing something cool with the friggin a-list of clients: Ben Baker.

Weddings, portraits, editorials etc: Kenneth Volpe.

Honorable mention, for the sheer effort of dragging a LARGE FORMAT camera into a friggin desert and waiting 3 weeks for the light to be *just* right: Michael Fatali.

Naboo32 · 25-05-2009, 14:06

I deliberately try and avoid books/websites about professional photographers, as I don't want to be overly influenced by anyone else. That said, I can't help but be aware of what goes on here on TP

.

So, my one and only photographic hero is ... our very own, Luke Woodford.

Why? Well, he shoots the stuff that I would like to shoot (but don't have the balls to), he's very modest and down to earth when talking about his abilities and I also love his PP technique. It's that simple

!

natjag · 25-05-2009, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankee

Lara Jade, 19 years old fashion photographer. So orginal as well great images.

Her websites

larajade.co.uk

I think.

just looked her up. Quite like her stuff.

You may want to look at Kayt Jones.
http://www.kaytjones.com/

My favorite are:-
Chris Rout - lifestyle photographer that uses a 50mm for a lot of his work.
Andy Lesauvage - probably one of the best glamour photographers in this country
Joe Cornish - Landscapes, what more can one say

I look at each of these for different reasons

23-05-2009, 00:09	#1
bensc New here Real name : Ben Location: Bournemouh Posts: 28 Camera: Nikon D40X iTrader: (0)	Favourite photographer? Stuart Clarke is who I look to in terms of inspiration. I think his shots are fantastic, not always technically brilliant, but being a big football fan the way he captures the moment brings back lots of nostalgia for me. Although I am a fan of many photographers, Stuarts photos seem to always stick in the memory bank and leave me wanting more. Here is a link to his site... http://www.homesoffootball.co.uk/ His style and genre won't be to everyone's taste, but isn't that the brilliance of being individual. Last edited by bensc; 23-05-2009 at 00:23.

24-05-2009, 11:44	#7
Vic But I am a lady!....on the weekend Real name : Vicky Location: Glasgow Posts: 726 Camera: Canon 5D iTrader: (1)	Jerry Uellsman is my main inspiration for a lot of things. http://www.uelsmann.com/ __________________ New website in progress http://www.vhotography.com My Flickr

24-05-2009, 12:16	#8
AleksanderLoesch Forum Regular Real name : Aleksander Loesch Location: London Posts: 810 Camera: 40D / Hassy 501 / Praktica MTL3 / Bessa R / Lenses iTrader: (2)	you have to forgive me here. I truly cannot decide (its a little known fact that I am the worlds most indecisive individual) between the following togs: Aleksander Rodchenko, Karl Blossfeldt, Man Ray, Robert Capa & Gerda Taro, W. Eugene Smith, Lee Friedlander, David Seymour, Jerzy Tomaszewski, Sylwester Braun, Eugeniusz Lokajski, John Davies, Martin Parr, Annie Leivovitz, and -finally- James Bartholomew. Aagh! thats a big list! Im sorry, ever ever so sorry! I'm just damn to indicisive, I think.... But seriously, I can't choose between them! __________________ 01010100011010000110100101110011001000000111011101 10000101110011001000000110000100100000011101110110 00010111001101110100011001010010000001101111011001 10001000000111010001101001011011010110010100100001 001000000110100001100101011010000110010100100001 A Leica! A Leica! My kingdom for a Leica!

24-05-2009, 12:31	#10
FruitFlakes Getting Comfy Location: London Posts: 188 Camera: Fuji S5 Pro iTrader: (0)	James Nachtwey Really powerful stuff, he always strikes a good balance between artistry and documentation. __________________

24-05-2009, 13:49	#12
frankee Forum Regular Real name : Francesca Morrison Location: Scotland Posts: 715 Camera: Canon EOS 400D. iTrader: (0)	Lara Jade, 19 years old fashion photographer. So orginal as well great images. Her websites larajade.co.uk I think. __________________ Photography Blog My Website Flickr

24-05-2009, 09:32	#2
danieljamesphoto Getting Comfy Location: West Midlands, England, U Posts: 194 Camera: Canon EOS 40D iTrader: (0)	Rut Blees Luxemburg (think thats spelt right) wonderful photography, street based primarily, lives in London now I believe and often exhibits in galleries around London. Has a few books out and provided the artwork for The Streets first album and Bloc Party's 'A Weekend In The City' not got a direct link to any sort of site but details on her from The Guardian are here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/ga...ture=344058415

24-05-2009, 10:35	#3
~~Studio16~~ Banned Real name : Dave Posts: 395 Camera: Proper One iTrader: (5)	Me im brilliant, my photography is better than anyone elses, i have my own unique style, im the best, no one can be better.............................ahhhhhh its nice to dream Annie Leibovitz

24-05-2009, 10:53	#4
CaptainPenguin Feet under the table Real name : Nigel Cliff Location: Wordsley West Midlands Posts: 2,389 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (3)	O Winston Link the greatest railway photographer of all time

24-05-2009, 11:08	#5
Paddysnapper Forum Regular Location: Co. Limerick Posts: 817 iTrader: (2)	Without doubt..... Richard Fitzgerald.

24-05-2009, 12:25	#9
ruvor Been here a while Location: Wanaka Posts: 437 Camera: nikon f100 iTrader: (6)	http://www.colebarash.com/ He always manages to find a new angle that I am ashamed to say I probably wouldn't even have considered.

24-05-2009, 12:36	#11
clud17 Forum Regular Real name : Chris Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 1,365 Camera: D300s iTrader: (7)	I dont have an extensive knowledge of pro toggers but when i visit friend in London i always pop into Seamus Ryans studio for his sunday sessions. Im always impressed with his work.

24-05-2009, 19:24	#15
Radiohead Mine sucks Real name : Guy Location: Oakley, Hampshire Posts: 1,712 Camera: Nikon D3 iTrader: (4)	James Nachtwey, Tom Stoddart, Elliot Erwitt, Tim Hetherington

25-05-2009, 11:48	#16
Gwaelod Quite Chatty Real name : Arwyn Posts: 53 Camera: Nikon D40 iTrader: (0)	Great Idea for a thread Sebastio Salgado http://www.photography-now.info/sebastiao_salgado/

25-05-2009, 12:05	#17
Steve Smith Feet under the table Posts: 1,994 iTrader: (1)	John Davies for his urban landscapes of Britain: http://www.johndavies.uk.com This is my favourite: http://www.johndavies.uk.com/age.htm Steve.

25-05-2009, 13:43	#22
albion Getting Comfy Real name : Paul Shapter Location: Plymouth,Devon. Posts: 210 Camera: Canon 400D. iTrader: (2)	The late Bob Carlos Clarke. and Eamonn McCabe. Last edited by albion; 25-05-2009 at 13:45.

25-05-2009, 13:53	#23
dkspook Quite Chatty Posts: 93 Camera: Canon EOS 5D mk I iTrader: (0)	Landscapes: David Noton Corporate shoots - CEO's and stuff: David Tejada. Corporate shoots: John Keatley Weddings: Ed Pingol. Doing something cool with the friggin a-list of clients: Ben Baker. Weddings, portraits, editorials etc: Kenneth Volpe. Honorable mention, for the sheer effort of dragging a LARGE FORMAT camera into a friggin desert and waiting 3 weeks for the light to be just right: Michael Fatali.

25-05-2009, 14:06	#24
Naboo32 Feet under the table Real name : Andy Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 2,131 Camera: Nikon D700 & D90 iTrader: (6)	I deliberately try and avoid books/websites about professional photographers, as I don't want to be overly influenced by anyone else. That said, I can't help but be aware of what goes on here on TP . So, my one and only photographic hero is ... our very own, Luke Woodford. Why? Well, he shoots the stuff that I would like to shoot (but don't have the balls to), he's very modest and down to earth when talking about his abilities and I also love his PP technique. It's that simple ! __________________ "Because life is a spectator sport"! My Website ...