What is their secret of conveying the breathtaking beauty of landscapes in every corner in the world? THINGS YOU’LL FIND INTERESTING AUGUST 22, 2012 | CHUQ VON ROSPACH, PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHORAugust 22, 2012 at 11:30 pm, […] Top 10 Most Influential Nature Photographers of All-Time : In the Field: Photo Blog by Richard Wong […]. Catherine’s main drive is to encourage her followers to venture outside, witness the beauty of our world with their own eyes, and understand why we have to preserve it. But someone I didn’t see mentioned even in the comments, and someone that when I bring is name up to people who claim to be serious photo people I get “the look” and sighs..is Peter Lik. Weston Jr. made a real revolution in the world of landscape photography, producing abstract, a bit fancy pictures with increased contrast. This will make them influential. That seems pretty influential. His black and white photographs of Yosemite Valley CA are well spread in galleries, on posters and in books. You can see how renowned works in Landscape Photography, To & From, Country Woman, Loaded Landscapes, and Outdoor Photography. Who are these people? Photographs aside, I think you should get huge negative points for over saturation and nefarious business practices. I would add a couple of names to the honorable mention list. Professional nature photographer John Fielder shares tips for taking the perfect photo. The contest has just announced its 2020 winners, and a mystical, fairytale-like photo of a giraffe won the first prize. By the way, with all due respect to her accomplishments, I don’t think her “sacrifices” (quoted from your link) compare to Philip Hyde’s life choices. GARY CRABBE / ENLIGHTENED IMAGES June 25, 2009 at 11:48 am. He is the one nature photographer that transcends the genre and even photography for that matter. Callum is one of the best landscape photographers who can be defined by a single word – wanderlust. I’m familiar with Burkett’s work already and agree that he is good. what about Tina Modotti? Candy satisfies a quick urge but it’s not something you really savor unlike a fine wine. do you […]. Here is another good list I found online: http://blog.artly.me/12-stunning-wildlife-photos. I just had a chance to check out Newbert’s work and there is a lot of fascinating stuff on his site. When compiling this rating, I decided not to limit it to time-honored names, but also to add great landscape photographers who will define this genre going forward. This is a great idea. Michael Frye has really helped define and promote Yosemite in the “post Ansel” era, and I’d say is the symbolic leader, or one of the top few, of what I consider the “Yosemite mafia” elite photographers. My website: rwongphoto.com offers museum-quality fine art landscape and nature photography including Lumachrome HD TruView acrylic face mounts and ChromaLuxe edge mount prints. And Christine Mittermeier, is the main person to start the conservation movement. English landscape photographer using traditional large format film cameras. If Weston qualifies per one commenter, how about Ernst Haas? Michael Kenna has been working in photography for over 50 years. Having been recently “stung” after entering a nature photography contest that I thought I could at least place, I am surprised by some of the images that did place. I don’t know of any other nature photographers that can say they have won a Pulitzer Prize (it was a long time ago for different subject matter). Unsurprisingly, big brands such as Nike, Disney, and Google were immediately interested in his work. I have to admit that I am ignorant when it comes to current work by current photographers. BLOGGING BEST PRACTICES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS « FIELD REPORT:October 18, 2009 at 6:05 am, […] Write content that interests your audience and is conducive to discussions. He looks for those amazing landscapes to photograph them and he also captures photographs of mountains, seashores and other natural wonders that can be found on earth. I did not see any Canadian Photographers in your list. Kenna developed his own unique style. Landscape photographers presented in this article defined the genre for what it is today. how about John Paul Caponigro? Hyde was young, poor, desperate and talented. You use the term “influential.” That makes a difference to me. He lives in Jackson Hole, Wisconsin and runs his own gallery, organizes exhibitions. Judging from the previous comments every person’s list would likely look different to varying degrees. His desert photograph below shows just how fragile this balance is. I think your list is excellent although it’s a bit like a top 10 list of greatest rock guitarists, you can never stop at 10. If a photo doesn’t have colors that knock your socks off or elicit a WOW then it isn’t good these days. CHUQ VON ROSPACH August 22, 2012 at 10:19 pm. He has collaborated with such print media as “The New York Times”, “Time-Life”, “Vogue France”, and “Vogue USA”. Many people find his works quite controversial. Of course, there are plenty more fantastic photos, so read on and take a look at the selection. Such an occupation encouraged him to study lighting techniques, which consequently brought him to photography. They taught the people who are teaching photography now, while their photographs led to views changing about the environment, to the point that it is now cool care about the planet. Michael is a great example of the “early bird catches the worm” rule in action as he began his path as a photographer and moviemaker when he was only 16. Franco Fontana showed the world one of the best landscape photography examples. These four are manditory for inclusion: Edward Weston, taught us how a print should look, not to mention giving us Brett; Henri Cartier-Bresson, he taught us how to see; Joel Meyerowitz, he taught us to see in color and Jerry Uelsmann taught us photography is art. David uses such techniques as Silver Gelatin, Platinum Palladium, Bromoil, and Photogravure that are almost abandoned by his younger colleagues. Good to know Gerry. I don’t think people in other countries or the opposite side of the country would have a similar list? There are many contemporary nature photographers with amazing nature photography these days so perhaps in ten years there might be some new names on this list that reflect the digital era. Charlie Waite’s shots have calm and peaceful atmosphere. Regarding Frans Lanting, I think he is definitly more known in Europe than in America. Over time, traditional landscape photography became his main passion. His main passion is the mountains. I’m saying that the photographers who gathered to protect the national treasures of the American West, played a major role in popularizing both photography and conservation on a global scale. Women photographers whose primary focus is landscape and nature photography, Photographers who are advanced hobbyists or working professionals, demonstrating excellence, depth, and consistency in their portfolio, and. Justin Minns is engaged in traditional landscape photography and he collaborates with English Heritage and National Trust on a regular basis. In what I said above, I certainly don’t intend to invalidate Europe’s development of photography or environmentalism, or that of other regions. I don’t have an answer for that as that seems to be a topic that spurs a lot of debate. She gained recognition, photographing nature in Oregon. Though I found this it late, thanks for a good rundown, even though I see its hard to do a top ten unless you’re David Letterman. Lol but love it. Endless transcendence. His long career has given him several recognitions, with more than 20 international awards. These people used large format, have done an amazing body of work, and won many environmental battles with their images. A search for “Ansel Adams” on Amazon yields over 5600 results! He wrote a book called “Genesis” that later served as a basis for a documentary. Now that photography is more popular amongst the general public maybe we will have more women become influential in this genre in the coming years. In regards to photo contests, I think sometimes the results are watered down and safe because if there are multiple judges then it’s usually a compromise to pick a winner. Regarding Art Morris, if you’ve seen several of the nature photography forums online then you could probably have a good idea for why I included him on the list because there are a lot of bird photographers out there and most seem to have been influenced by him to some degree. As background for my book about Dad, I’ve done some reading both in books and correspondence about that piece of the history of photography and how it intertwined with the beginnings of modern environmentalism. And it’s not like he’s a new comer. The list of “influential” nature photographers is different than the list of “greatest.”. Michael especially likes to experiment with lighting, which he uses to establish a lyrical, whimsical, or mystical atmosphere. Unlike pictures of other great landscape photographers, only very few photos of this artist can be found on the net. Tiffany successfully manages to combine two careers, being a dental surgeon and a travel photographer. Few people know that Ansel Adams was also a staunch environmentalist. Very exotic and I like how he makes the marine wildlife look artistic in some photos. Its safe to say that Smugglers' Notch has truly earned its' notorious name. He takes his place amongst famous landscape photographers due to his innate talent at combining natural and man-made elements into a harmonious whole. I’m not familiar with him but will check out his work. Nick Nichols is a National Geographic photographer and winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Mangelsen also seems to be respected more within the field than Lik. Ansel Adams grew up in Northern California, and spent much of his youth at Yosemite National Park, which became the spotlight of his work. I haven’t heard of Jackson or Morris, met Ketchum. Patricia collaborates with Fuji Love Magazine, Scott Kelby's blog, and Visual Wilderness. I felt that photographers that had an influence on changing views in society should get the recognition in this context more so than photographers who take the most “awesome” pictures which is more subjective because in that case Frans Lanting and others would also be on the list. I’ll give one nod to James Balog as far as influential with what he’s currently doing with his Extreme Ice Survey. Yeah he’s definitely the man. It has too…that’s why it’s an “influence”. PHILLIP ROULLARD October 17, 2013 at 8:56 pm. I will look into Brandenburg, Tal, Neill. Eliot Porter and Galen Rowell are both really strong influences. I have seen it on display at Galen Rowell’s Mountain Light Gallery in Bishop. Thanks for chiming in, QT. Patricia Davidson is an American landscape photographer. I can’t argue with that list at all. How many of these guys (and why are they all guys?) Chancey Bush, The Gazette John Fielder, Colorado’s famous nature photographer, exploring the San Juan Mountains with pack llamas in the 1980s. Not only is he a great allround photographer to my opinion, but an inspiring person as well. She strives to take the best landscape photos possible to inspire other people to establish a more meaningful connection with nature and their inner selves. There are many photographers in recent years who have made a name for themselves in the digital era but it is too soon to know who from this era will leave a lasting historical impact on future generations. Regardless of whether you’re reading her book or attending a workshop, you’ll get to enjoy Erin’s amazing mixture of historical, philosophical, and teaching thoughts, which made Babnik one of the best landscape photographers and speakers of her generation. It’s not really my place to judge Peter Lik on this blog or other photographers for that matter, but your comments are not the first time I have heard that sentiment regarding him. I see the resemblance in Clifton & Dykinga’s work but I feel that Rowell’s approach to photography was more of a street photographer / photojournalist than Muench. Thanks Steve. Christopher Newbert’s “Within a Rainbowed Sea” is a must have. Really solid list, Richard. I want to see new work from new photographers. Thanks Gary. Hi Gerry. http://www.ernst-haas.com/ Very inspirational to me. These days, he focuses his attention on mountain photos instead of climbing. Keith Bauer. For instance, a key theme in many of his photographs is the peaceful and sustainable coexistence of man and nature. Peter Dombrovskis a major influence in Australian (Tasmanian) history his photos were influential to stop the damming of the Gordon River in Tasmania. I note that so many great photographers live somewhere in the west. Rowell preferred to use reliable and compact Nikon FE and FM2 cameras instead of bulky professional equipment. His style is minimalistic. Speaking of composition, he probably has some of the most amazing versatility I’ve seen. Edward Burtynsky's works differ from the photos of classic landscape photographers, as his main goal is to depict the effects of human intervention in the world of nature. An article on nature photographers cannot be complete without mentioning such stalwarts of nature photography like Ansel Adams, William Henry Jackson, Eliot Porter, Philip Hyde and Carleton Watkins. Eva McDermott. Thanks to his efforts, Ted was announced the “USA Landscape Photographer of the Year” in 2015. His strict black and white photographs are characterized by a very unusual look. He simply applied Muench’s approach to 35 mm. Greg Lawson is another worthy of mention in this conversation. I bought my first camera because of him. A really awesome list, some expected names, some I didn’t even know (gosh, I did think […]. His photographs show perfect light usage and will amaze you with their beauty. I think people’s definition of photography has definitely changed over the past few years so it will take a while to figure out what stands the test of time. Los Angeles, California, United States About Blog Outdoor Photographer is the ultimate guide to nature, wildlife, travel and adventure sports photography, featuring the work of renown photographers. Ted is a California-raised landscape artist who managed to get worldwide recognition thanks to his refined style distinguished by unconventional compositions and alluring photo editing. Mahalo and Aloha. Being an active adventurer herself, Nguyen wants to encourage other people to venture outside and forge their own unforgettable trips. Excellent broad representation of photographers, but I have to agree that this list is lacking without Art Wolfe and Jim Brandenburg, especially the involvement that both of them have with conservation issues – so many of the others on this list have broad diversity and are involved in conservation issues. Brookover is a big fan of traditional laboratory photo-developing process. That is nuts. Given that nearly ten years has passed since I originally wrote this and all the comments received, I would probably re-evaluate this list if I were to update it. Fontana organizes master classes at the universities of New York, Brussels, Tokyo, Rome, Paris, Toronto, and Barcelona. Andy Rouse has been taking photos of natural life for over 20 years. He often travelled abroad on business trips and most often visited Africa. Daniel is a Russian-born photographer who began his career taking amazing landscape photos of a lake in the Moscow region. In no particular order, here is the list of 10 famous and aspiring wildlife photographers. He’s created a good thing for himself. Anyway…. Thanks for your time. I agree that the real gem of this post is in the comments. He prefers to have the image stay on a shelf for a while so that he can edit it in a calm and collected state of mind. One day I started photographing that world around me, and I never stopped. True, Galen inspires a lot of people, and I am may be just splitting hairs here, but I think Porter is the more influential force. He has a lot of galleries but then again Tom Mangelsen also has a lot of galleries in heavy-trafficked locations and has been in that business a lot longer. But my real ‘issue’ with the list is the absence of Jim Brandenburg, I can’t conceive modern nature photography without him. Hillary isn’t just one of the great landscape photographers of her generation, but she also manages to find time to work as a community nurse. He lived a very simple life, close to nature. Nature photographers everywhere have the distinct honor of being able to capture the beauty lying all around them. Hi Mike. He’s got simple compositions that are all about color differentials, and compositions so complex it took him a half hour to set up correctly. Ansel Adams – probably one of the most famous photographers in the nature and landscape niche. In 2007 Charlie launched UK Landscape Photographer of the Year competition a yearly international photography event aimed at finding the best UK nature photographers. Adams is also known for introducing the “zones system” – the technique, which is used to measure the best range of tones and highest photo quality. Babnik is also a part of the renowned Photo Cascadia group of nature photographers. Members provide kind, but honest image critiques, articles, etc These landscape photographers know how to capture nature in the best light. Yes to Adams but more for his role in the craft of photography. The first is Alfred Stieglitz who was photographer but I mention him more because he had a huge influence on the careers of both Ansel Adams and Eliot Porter by giving them shows in “An American Place” and by promoting the art of photography in general. Same goes for Galen Rowell. Edward Weston was an example not just in photography but in lifestyle. Giant tortoises in … Other then the ansel Adams I hadn’t heard of a single person on the list. It’s a good list, I would create something very similar but I grew up in the in similar locations and at about the same time you did Richard. Tabacchi is the winner of several international contests namely Monochrome Awards, IPOTY, OPOTY, and numerous others, making her possibly the best landscape photographer today. One of my personal favorites, Clyde Butcher. He is a walking history book on the evolution of modern nature photography, and his large format work still blows me away with its simplicity and scale (I’m a sucker for his near/far compositions, and have regularly found it creeping into my work). As a photographer, Ansel Adams is celebrated for his breathtaking nature photographs in the 1930’s and for 25 years to follow. He also offers a chance to purchase his backstage processing videos. He has a very nice portfolio. Can’t afford it. 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