In 2015, we shared with you an incredible list of 100 Photographers to Watch, and although all of these artists are surely worth watching again this year, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that the talent in the photography community is truly immeasurable. So this year, we resolved to present you with 100 entirely new artists to add to your must-follow list.
Like last year, our staff, mentors, and editors began by exploring both the web and social media to assemble a massive collection of photographer finds and favorites. From the resulting list of nominees, 22 talented photographers and image curators voted for those whose work they are most excited to follow this year, and we are thrilled to present this list of 100 more photographers to watch: some we’ve discovered just recently, some we’ve been enjoying for years, some up-and-coming talent, some continuing to set new standards and trends.
So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be inspired. These are our “100 Photographers to Watch in 2016“!
Adrian Sommeling
Alison Winterroth
Amanda Voelker
Amy Rushbrook
Anita Martin
Antonieta Esis
Ben McRae
Bonnie Carrender
Carolyn Brandt
Cassandra Casley
Christopher Kerksieck
Danielle Navratil
Dylan Furst
Emily Delamater
Emily Mitchell
Ginger Unzueta
Heather Burris
Hugh Forte
Jacquelyn Hayward
Jean Smith
Jen Ervin
Jenny A Rogers
Jess Jackson
Jessica Haderlie
Jo Lien
Joy Prouty
Kat Mervyn
Kelly Paulson
Kimberly Walla
Kris + Lauren Penland
Liz Franco
Mae Burke
Matt and Anna
Megan Dill
Melina Nastazia
Mike Mezeul II
Mohd Firdaus Zulkefili
Monika Colichio
Niki Boon
Olivia Gatti
Rachelle Derouin
Ryan Muirhead
Samantha Kelly
Sara Garcia
Shari + Mike
Sonia Bourdon
Thea Courtney
Tiffany Kelly
Tyler Branch
Yasmina Cowan
Alexandra Huff
Alpana Aras
Amy Lucinda
Amy Wenzel
Annie Morris
Ashley Jennett
Benjamin Heath
Brooke Schultz
Casey McCauley
Christine Keegan
Courtney Larson
Davina + Daniel
Ed Peers
Emily Magers
Fer Juaristi
Halee Betzner
Holly Donovan
Jackie Jean
Jamie and Heather Schneider
Jeff Newsom
Jenny McElroy
Jeremy Deputat
Jess Soper
Jessica Perez
Jordan Voth
Justine Boulin
Kate Densmore
Kelly Sutton
Kirsten Lewis
Kyla Ewert
Liz LaBianca
Marta Locklear
Megan Carswell Gladden
Megan Loeks
Meredith Novario
Mike Olbinski
Molly Flanagan
Nate and Amanda Howard
Nirav Patel
Phil Wenger
Ro Birkey
Sam Hurd
Samm Blake
Shalonda Chaddock
Sharon Covert
Taryn Boyd
Theron Humphrey
Tonhya Kae
Willie Kers
Zalmy Berkowitz
PS – Which photographers are you most excited to watch in 2016? We’re constantly amazed by the tremendous talent in the photography community, and we’d love to hear your favorites, too (whether they are on this list or not!).
2016 Selection Panel:
Kendra Okolita, Founder
Amy Lockheart, Senior Editor (Click Magazine)
Cameron Bishopp, Editor-in-Chief (Click Magazine)
Julia Tulley, Executive Assistant
Sarah Wilkerson, CEO
April Nienhuis, Director of Online Media
Jen Bebb, Director of Click Pro
Michelle Turner, Director of Click Photo School
Brittany Chandler
Celeste Pavlik
Elle Walker
Mickie DeVries
What a magnificent list! So excited to start following along with their work. 🙂
Not sure what your criteria are but Raynor Czerwinski is amazing and so talented and an awesome person too.
Definitely a photographer to watch!!
http://lucidlandscape.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Czerwinski.Photography/
Wow, what an honor!! Thank you!
Great list but more Kiwi’s & Aussies need to be on it!
Check out Amy Rushbrook. True blue Aussie girl.
Thank you for including a couple of landscape photographers. There is some gorgeous country out there and they captured it beautifully!
Willie Kers, because she’s the best and super kind and friendly, always willing to help
What a fabulous list and inspiration for sure. I follow some on the list already :).
One of my personal favorite photographers is Gina Weathersby – food photographer.
I would love to see 222 Photography on the list for next year. A young Columbus, Ohio based duo creating some really beautiful wedding imagery. Glad to see the Penlands in the list!
Such a great list of wonderful photographers! So many talented people out there! Ed Peers is so great! A couple I recently stumbled across on Instagram I believe, that is doing amazing work is Brett & Jessica. They have really eclectic, natural work that I am just in love with recently. Their website is http://brettjessica.com/
Great List! I will have to Like everyone’s FB page! I would love to see some Pet/Animal Photographers on the list as that is a growing community/genre and there are some great photographers out there doing some beautiful work! Jill Flynn with Visual Harmony Photography is fantastic!
So many awesome photographers! Thank you for the list!
This list is pure awesomeness,
I’m always looking for new photographers to follow and this list is great