8 Famous Photographers Worth Following on Instagram

The fashion photographer’s Insta account is all pop culture, all the time. In between shots from chic photo shoots are buddy-buddy snaps of Von Unwerth cozying up to stars like Drew Barrymore and Kim Kardashian.

Ira Block has been shooting photos all over the globe for National Geographic since the ’70s. His Instagram feed is a photographic journey into the colorful halls of Mexico, the streets of New York City and the waters of Thailand.

That’s Sir Nick Knight to you. The British photographer has done editorial work for fashion mags such as Vogue and W, and has shot campaigns for brands including Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein and Dior. He also dabbles in the pop world, directing music videos for the likes of Bjork and Lady Gaga.

Pete Souza has a very presidential gig. Since 2008, he’s been the chief official White House photographer for President Barack Obama. He previously held that title from 1983-1989, during Ronald Reagan’s second term in office. Souza’s Insta feed is full of political snapshots, from the White House and beyond.

Hip-hop circles have become quite familiar with Jonathan Mannion’s lens. The photographer has snapped all of the genre’s biggest titans, including Biggie, Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne. He also shot the cover of Jay Z’s album Reasonable Doubt, which Jay personally considers his best album.

Speaking of classic music photographers, Brad Elterman is the man for the rock ‘n’ roll set. He started out documenting Hollywood’s music scene in the ’70s and has taken photos of the Runaways, the Sex Pistols, David Bowie, the Who, the Ramones and more.

Filled with wanderlust, photographer Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 85 countries. Her work, which focuses on different cultures around the world, has been featured in magazines such asNational Geographic and Time. She’s also an ambassador for camera giant Nikon.

A self-described photo conceptual artist, Hank Willis Thomas’ work has been featured in a laundry list of museums, from the Guggenheim to the Whitney to the Museum of Modern Art. His work often centralizes on the themes of race and cultural identity.

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