The Top 10 Nightlife Photographers

Nightlife photography is one of those genres that doesn't get the credit it deserves. Can you imagine going out almost every night to document the craziness of clubs, parties, concerts, and raves without getting sick of it? It definitely takes dedication and stamina to do what they do, and we appreciate them for it.

We chose our 10 based on the quality of their work, the level of their self-promotion, and their consistency. No matter what country or city, these nightlife photographers have made an art of what they do.

The Top 10 Nightlife Photographers

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LA-based HM Soundsystem deserves a lot of kudos for both DJing and photographing their parties. From their weekly residency at Broadway Bar to afterparties across Los Angeles, they're constantly "working hard so you can party harder."

NYC-based Antwan Duncan photographs parties and catches the artful moments. Sometimes he even shoots 35mm film!

NYC-based Nicky Digital takes awesome photos at a ton of shows and parties in NYC. Having gained a significant online following, Nicky Digital has played it smart and isn't going anywhere.

Where ISN'T Last Night's Party? LNP seemingly goes to every festival, party, and club in existence, capturing the weirdest tattoos and the most regrettable-looking moments.

LA-based Caesar Sebastian is an official photographer at the popular Check Yo Ponytail parties, but he also shoots every major rave and a few private parties throughout Los Angeles. Known for his crisp, golden photos, Caesar's nightlife pics are just as much art as they are momentos.

LA-based Rony's Photobooth ends up at every L.A. party, and then some. He's known for setting up "photobooths" at parties and clubs from Teddy's to the Avalon.

NYC-based Mel D. Cole a.k.a. Village Slum shoots mostly black and white, but whatever he shoots, it's in-your-face and awesome. His work got attention from shooting Erykah Badu and Common in 2001, and since then he's been unstoppable.

LA-based The Cobrasnake has been doing this for a long time, and was interestingly once Shepard Fairey's intern. From touring with Steve Aoki and Katy Perry to being backstage at fashion week with Jeremy Scott, Mark Hunter seems to capture a generation of hipsters, ravers, and socialites unlike anybody else.

Paris-based The Night Day a.k.a. Jour De Nuit takes stunning black and white photos of what he calls "A story about the other side." From underground costume parties to high-profile events, The Night Day finds a way to capture nightlife in the most classic way we can imagine.

NYC-based Kirillwashere goes harder than any other nightlife photographer out there. No matter what city, party, event, or tour (A-Trak, Steve Aoki, LMFAO) he's at, he finds the baddest girls and craziest moments to document. It's not a surprise that he frequently gets day-after emails asking him to take down pics. Additionally, he's a pro at marketing himself, and has amassed an online following that eagerly awaits each upcoming photo album. If he's not taking your photo at the party, you're not doing it right.