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Best Celebrity Photographers on Instagram to Follow

From Annie Leibovitz to Dan Winters, the top ten best celebrity photographers on Instagram shoot with some of the biggest names in the world.

By Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago 5 min read
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Gigi Hadid by Luigi and Iango for Vogue Japan

Movie stars, models, sports figures, presidents, you name it, they've done a shoot with them. The top ten best celebrity photographers on Instagram will allow you to experience the world of celebrity photography.

Each with their own style, these photographers are chosen to photograph some of the most famous men and women in the world for a reason. With the world's fascination with celebrities, these Instagrams will allow you to get your daily fix.

Greg Kadel

Cameron Russell by Greg Kadel for Vogue Germany

To begin our list of the best celebrity photographers, Greg Kadel Studios is the perfect way to start. A photographer residing in New York City, nudity, celebrities, fashion and beauty shots, male models, and film are just some of what his photography features.

Some of the cover's his shots have been featured on including Vogue, Numero, and W Magazine. And some of the celebrities he has photographed include Gwyneth Paltrow, Lauren Cohan, Lenny Kravitz, and Kate Hudson.

Follow Greg on Instagram here: @gregkadelstudiosbest.

Annie Leibovitz

Keira Knightley by Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is an American celebrity photographer that is worth checking out her Instagram page for her work. Most known for her shot of John Lennon on the day he was assassinated, Leibovitz is also known for her work in collaboration with Vanity Fair.

Her photography is featured on album covers and magazines, she was even the first woman to be featured in Washington's National Portrait Gallery with an exhibition in 1991. Her page is a work of art in itself, and it features celebrity shots of Bette Midler, Meryl Streep, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Follow Annie on Instagram here: @_annieleibovitz

Peggy Sirota

Charlize Theron by Peggy Sirota for Esquire

Yet another incredible Instagram account that features the talents of Peggy Sirota, some highlights of her page include shots of celebrities, magazine covers, and some of the most unique photography on the internet.

Shas certainly mastered the craft, and made a name for herself, along with ramping up her career with each of her shoots with celebrities. Some of these celebrities include Michael Cera, Alicia Silverstone, Drew Barrymore, Brad Pitt, Kirk Douglas, Goldie Hawn, Natalie Portman, and many more.

Follow Peggy on Instagram here: @peggysirota

Nadav Kander

Tinie Tempah by Nadav Kander

Next, on our list of the best celebrity photographers on Instagram is none other than Nadav Kander. Kander's career is London-based, and her Instagram not only features celebrity photography, but landscapes and unique portraits as well.

Some celebrities that you are guaranteed to see photographed on his page include Kiera Knightley and Jodie Foster. Plus, his work has even been included in the National Portrait Gallery, as well as the Societe Generale, Paris, Pictet and Cei's Art Collection, and many, many more. So why not view his work for free online?

Follow Nadav on Instagram here: @nadavkander.

Dan Winters

Ryan Gosling by Dan Winters for WIRED

Dan Winters is certainly one of the best celebrity photographers of all time, and his Instagram is something worth following. Join his 61k other followers and view some of his photography that features celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, and Zooey Deschanel. His unique take on portrait photography is certainly something to learn from.

We would also suggest taking a look at Winters' website, because it breaks each of his projects into categories. Say you're looking to simply view his portrait photography, this is broken into actors, musicians, presidential figures, people of interest, sports figures, the list goes on.

Follow Dan on Instagram here: @danwintersphoto.

Tom Munro

Andreea Diaconou by Tom Munro

Next, on our list of the best celebrity photographers on Instagram, Tom Munro is a fashion photographer based out of London, England. With almost 90 thousand loyal followers, the page is filled with inspiration, celebrities, and unique shots.

He works with some of the most iconic celebrities in the world, including Kate Winslett, Scarlett Johansson, Joaquin Phoenix, Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dustin Hoffman, and Charlize Theron. All of these shots were featured in a self-titled book that was released in 2010, which became a huge hit for his career.

Follow Tom on Instagram here: @tommunrostudio

Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn is not only a Dutch photographer but a film director and music video director. Most known for his directing of Depeche Mode and U2, some of his most famous music videos include U2's "One," Coldplay's "Talk," and "Viva la Vida," and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence."

And when it comes to celebrity photography, most of this is done in black and white photography. Beginning her career as a music photographer, Corbijn took a lot of photographs of Herman Brood and His Wild Romance, which led to a lot of exposure for his career.

Follow Anton on Instagram here: @antoncorbijn4real.

Russell James

Miranda Kerr by Russell James

Known to be an incredible fashion, beauty, and portrait photographer, Russell James is yet another one of the best celebrity photographers on Instagram. Most known for his work with Victoria's Secret, his photography has been featured in Vogue, W, Marie Claire, Sports Illustrated, American Photo, and GQ.

Working with both models and celebrities, his photography has featured some of the most beautiful women in the world, Namoi Campbell, Adriana Lima, Tyra Banks, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Erin Wasson, Marisa Miller, Ana Beatriz Barros, and many, many more. And, he's even appeared on "America's Next Top Model," and "Australia's Next Top Model."

Follow Albert on Instagram here: @russelljames.

Mark Seliger

Brie Larson by Mark Seliger

Mark Seliger has an incredible Instagram that has recently featured shots from behind the scenes at the Oscar Party.

As one of the best pages for unique shots of celebrities, some of the party he shot included Lady Gaga, Ansel Elgort, Oprah Winfrey, Justin Therouz, Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Natalie Portman, Leslie Mann, Rita Ora, Jason Wu, Karlie Kloss, Steve Martin, and many more. Photographed for Vanity Fair, the shots are incredible, and worth the follow.

Follow Mark on Instagram here: @markseliger

Luigi and Iango

Rosie Huntington Whiteley by Iango Henzi + Luigi Murenu for Lui Magazine

Just some of their collaborations being with Dior, Versace, John Hardy, Fenty by Rihanna, Vogue, Tom Ford, and Cartier, Luigi and Iango's Instagram is well worth checking out.

Their Instagram page is filled with portrait shots, featuring some of the biggest celebrities in the world. Plus, they are also considered to have one of the best portrait photography Instagrams. Some of their celebrity projects include Madona, Jennifer Lopez, and Charlize Theron.

Follow Luigi and Iango on Instagram here: @luigiandiango.

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