Famous Photographers

Since its inception in the early 19th Century, photography has been a constantly evolving source of fascination and wonder. Learn more about some of the most iconic images in the history of photography and the people who made them, and discover new stars of modern photographic art.

From photorealism to street photography, the LUMAS portfolio contains works by some of the most famous photo artists to ever wield a camera. Robert Jahns is one of the most celebrated artistic photographers of the 21st century, his surreal, playful compositions earning him the sobriquet “the world’s leading digital artist”.

Alex Strohl fascination with the natural world shines through in his realist landscapes. His works focus on our interaction with our environment, capturing solitary figures amid vast, sprawling landscapes. Through these thought-provoking scenes, Strohl distinguishes himself as a modern great of landscape photography. After just 8 years of photographing, marine photographer Ray Collins has already earned plaudits from publications including Vogue and the National Geographic, with Forbes Magazine labelling him “one of the most distinguished photographers of waves and oceans in the world”.

Martin Munkacsi’s timeless photographs influenced Richard Avedon and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Will McBride documents the political events of her time. McBride captured the key moments in German postwar history. McBride was awarded the 2004 German Photographic Society Dr. Erich Salomon Prize in recognition of his lifetime of photographic achievements.

Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton and Wayne Maser are among the most celebrated portrait photographers of all time. Masters of light and shadow, they photographed both unknown models and cultural icons like Audrey Hepburn. Over the course of his career, Steichen’s influence and innovations spread far beyond the world of portrait photography. Wayne Maser’s works continue the principles laid out by Helmut Newton and Richard Avedon. His outstanding portfolio of work has cemented his name as a giant of contemporary portraiture.