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We love good photographs.
From landscapes to portraiture, documentary projects to nudes (yes, we are allowed to enjoy a nude, now and then), the world of photography offers an astounding breadth.Naturally, we're also attracted to the ladies behind the camera; the lovely gals who have the eye to capture wonderful moments in time and the best in all their subjects.
The photographers listed here work in a broad range of genres. Each has a distinct style, and a unique eye for the perfect picture.
10 Female Photographers We Have a Crush On.
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Julia Arielle
http://www.juliaariellephotography.com
Arielle is a fashion and lifestyle photographer based in Florida.
9
April-Lea Hutchinson
http://aprilleaphoto.carbonmade.com
Former model April-Lea specializes in nudes and portraits. She uses a variety of formats, including Polaroid, and in each brings a distinct sense of comfort and intimacy.
8
Claire Harlan
Landscape photographer Claire Harlan is equally comfortable shooting wide open spaces as she is urban environments. Her work captures notions of alienation and the textures of space.
7
Bliss Katherine Braoudakis
Splitting time between Central Florida and Chicago, Bliss Katherine focuses on fashion, music, and lifestyle.
6
Felicia Simion
http://www.feliciasimionphotography.com/
Specialist in atmospheric portraits, Simion also produces stunning portraiture. Simion lives in Craiova, Romania.
5
Tamara Lichtenstein
http://tamaralichtenstein.tumblr.com
At just 21, this Houston-based photographer has already worked for Urban Outfitters, Converse, and Neon Magazine. Her snaps are all about femininity and youth.
4
Olivia Malone
Born in LA, Olivia Malone is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her work explores the slim moments between adolescence and adulthood. Clients include Bullet, Elle, Nylon, and Pig.
3
Julia Skobeleva
Based in Kazakhstan, Skobelva focuses on commercial projects, but with a twist. She's got a delightful sense of light and shadow — bringing an art world flare to work for coffee house Ecliar, the InterContinental Hotel, and charity shoots for the likes of the Asian Children's Paralympic Games
2
Jody Rogac
Born in England, Rogac was raised in Canada. She now lives in Brooklyn, focusing on portraiture, editorial, and fashion photography. Rogac is a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art and Design. In 2011, she was named one of PDN's 30 Emerging Photographers to Watch.
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Jennifer Toole
Based in Toronto, Toole runs the gamut from fetish to portraiture. Whatever the subject, she's got a fresh take. Flip through her site to see candid photographs of bands and a superb series on bull riding.
