The 50 Greatest Street Photographers Right Now

Killin' it in these streets.

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Street photography is one of the most interesting yet overlooked genres in imaging. Capturing architecture, people in passing, odd details, and intriguing signage, these photographers are at the top of their game. They're not limited by using film or digital, shooting black and white or color, or having available light. They photograph their hometowns and their travels, and many make political and social statements while they're at it.

Our list took into account the legends, but only included the ones who are still producing work. On the same token, we searched for the prolific newcomers who have amassed online followings from their top notch portfolios. They aren't necessarily ranked, because even within this very specific genre, there's a great breadth of work to be considered.

These photographers go out into the streets and find incredible places and subjects that have inspired them. It won't be difficult to take away something amazing from each of them.

The 50 Greatest Street Photographers Right Now

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Wittner Fabrice

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Zack Arias

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Hamey Joag

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Anna Delany

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Dylan Kasson

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iO Tillett Wright

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Mr. Ellis

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Phillip Abbott

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Johnny De Guzman

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Keffer

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Richard Sandler

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Andre Baumecke

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Sam Stockman

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Estevan Oriol

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Jacob Greene

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Stepan Handzha

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Donavon Smallwood

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Yanidel

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Matt Hoyle

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Lee Jeffries

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Steve McCurry

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Jana & JS

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Liam McHenry

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Moby

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Seymour Templar

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Pien Wilbrink

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Jimmay Bones

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Alexander Richter

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Eric Kim

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Tom Ryaboi

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Markus Hartel

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Will Steacy

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Brian Sparks

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Cheryl Dunn

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Matt Stuart

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Martin Roemers

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Jaime Martínez

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Jaime Martínez

Jaime Martínez is most prolific on his Tumblr, and many know him from his promo GIFs for M.I.A.'s 2010 /\/\ /\ Y /\ album. Whether still or animated, his street photography whimsically captures girls, scenery, and cloudscapes in an overall natural and understated manner.

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Joel Meyerowitz

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Jesse Wright

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Sha Ribeiro

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Boogie

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Bill Cunningham

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