Top 100 Photography Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 photography influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 85M combined followers. Median audience size is 440K (mean 855K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 1.7% (median 2%). That is 2.1pp below the 3.8% photography industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and in line with (+0.1pp) the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 21.8% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $5,002–$18,335 and a Reel $8,726–$28,168 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× photography premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $25,010–$91,675.
Key takeaways for photography in September 2026
- Jordi Koalitic, Paul Nicklen, Chris Burkard currently sit at the top of this photography ranking.
- Follower mix: 55% mid, 17% macro, 28% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Joel Meyerowitz at 2.8%, which is not the largest audience (Jordi Koalitic at 7.4M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Photography Influencers ranked
1.
Jordi Koalitic Mega
@jordi.koalitic📸 Creative photography / Fotografia Creativa📍Andorra🚀 🤝Ambassador of 🚗
7.4M Followers 68.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,873 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Paul Nicklen Mega
@paulnicklenco-founder contributor. Artisan co-founderThe official account for Paul NicklenPlease report imposters 🙏💙
7.2M Followers 44.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 8,243 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Chris Burkard Mega
@chrisburkardHave Camera, Will Travel.Photographer•Speaker•Filmmaker
4M Followers 29.1K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 8,130 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Steve McCurry Mega
@stevemccurryofficialSteve’s body of work spans conflicts, ancient traditions, and culture, yet always retains the human element.
3.6M Followers 39.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,994 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Jimmy Chin Mega
@jimmychinJimmy Chin is a climbing creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.5M Followers 29.8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,953 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Daniel Kordan Mega
@danielkordanHappy dreamer. Landscape photographer based in Bali, 2025 Indonesia tour:
2.4M Followers 17.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 9,310 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Giulio Gröbert Mega
@giuliogroebert🙋♂️ Giulio Gröbert 🖌 Presets | 👇 Travel Guides | My Camera Gear | How I Edit🧑🎨⬇️
2.2M Followers 17.4K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 4,608 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Alex Strohl Mega
@alexstrohlDisciplined practitioner of the once-in-a-lifetime experience • Co founder • 📍 Whitefish, MT — Hossegor, FR
2M Followers 11.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,151 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Max Rive Mega
@maxrivephotographyPhoto tours and workshops
1.8M Followers 13.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 8,375 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Hannes Becker Mega
@hannes_beckerHannes Becker is a photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.8M Followers 11.2K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 5,571 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Michael Yamashita Mega
@yamashitaphotoPhotographer; Author; Keynote Speaker; Asia Specialist; Sony Shooter.
1.7M Followers 12K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,248 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Keith Ladzinski Mega
@ladzinskiNational Geographic PhotographerEmmy Nominated DirectorCanon Explorer of Light
1.7M Followers 15.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,989 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Chris Henry Mega
@chrishenryPlease help me grow my new brand by following thank you!🤙🏼
1.7M Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 8,317 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier Mega
@mittyCo-Founder / Sony Artisan / National Geographic / co-founder
1.6M Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 2,526 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Jack Harries Mega
@jackharriesYouTuber 🎥Aspiring gardener and proud duck dad 🧑🏼🌾🦆Repped by
1.6M Followers 17.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 373 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Theron Humphrey Mega
@thiswildideaTheron Humphrey is a dog creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.3M Followers 13.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,265 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Ami Vitale Mega
@amivitalephotographer, filmmaker & speaker. Founder of Ambassador
1.3M Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,764 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Annie Leibovitz Mega
@annieleibovitzAnnie Leibovitz is a photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.3M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,282 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Alan Schaller Mega
@alan_schallerFounder of the Irys App - for all the photography lovers! Find out more and join the community today:
1.2M Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,707 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Emmett Sparling Mega
@emmett_sparlingPhotographer and director specializing in meaningful storytelling. Vancouver 🇨🇦 BTS: Presets I use on every pic & 2025 Workshops👇🏼
1.1M Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,464 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
David Guttenfelder Mega
@dguttenfelderDavid Guttenfelder is a photography creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.1M Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,950 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
VuTheara Kham Mega
@vuthearaVuTheara Kham is a photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1.1M Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 804 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Christoffer Collin Mega
@wisslarenI'm Chris from Sweden. I try to capture beautiful things with my camera.
1.1M Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,542 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Manfred Baumann Mega
@manfredbaumannPhotographer capturing life’s moments 🌏 Globally exhibited 🎞️ From Bond to Hollywood legends 🐾 Animal welfare advocate 📸 Leica
1.1M Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,971 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
James Lloyd Cole Mega
@jameslloydcole↠ The best of the U.K. & beyond ↞U.K. based | Available for photoshoots
1.1M Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,805 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Mads Peter Iversen Mega
@madspeteriversen_photographyGet entire 15% OFF my post-processing course with the code INSTAMPI, check the link here:
1M Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,127 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Dylan Furst Mega
@furstyDylan Furst is a photography content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
1M Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 548 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Muhammed Muheisen Mega
@mmuheisenTwo-time Pulitzer Prize winner & National Geographic photographer. Founder and Chairman of
1M Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,365 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Cory Richards Macro
@coryrichardsSpeaker Author Artist / / The Color Of Everything book ⤵️
973K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,980 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Babak Tafreshi Macro
@babaktafreshiNight Hides a World But Reveals a Universe. science photographer, Life at Night Atlas, The World at Night Workshops, Prints, Books:
963K Followers 9.6K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 378 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Martin Parr Macro
@martinparrstudioNew and old work coming from the Studio. Founder of , member of
811K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 8,621 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Callum Snape Macro
@calsnapeTravel and Adventure Photographer 📷 Mindset, Health and Inclusivity Advocate 🧠 🏡 Vancouver 🇨🇦
754K Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,311 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Daniel Ernst Macro
@daniel_ernstFilmmaker and Photographer Life on the road with Contact | , Videos, Website in links—Crew
725K Followers 10.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,010 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Pei Ketron Macro
@pketronI am 40% potato. Lightroom team
700K Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 9,482 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Tobias Hagg Macro
@airpixelsPhotography & Film | Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 Official Sony Imaging Ambassador |𖡡 𖡡Fine Art Prints, Workshops & More ↓
652K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,534 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Cubby Graham Macro
@cubbygraham🏠 , New York👨🏻💻 Formerly Creative 📬
624K Followers 7.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 759 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Albert Dros Macro
@albertdrosphotographyContact : Sony - BenQ - Skylum - Xpozer - Haukland Clothing ambassadorMy NEW Lightroom Editing Course:
616K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,725 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Andy Best Macro
@andy_bestDirector-DP / WriterPhotographer/Contributor Award winning filmmaker
595K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,497 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Paul Octavious Macro
@pauloctaviousPaul Octavious is a illinois content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
576K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,245 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Finn Beales Macro
@finnPhotographer, Writer & Director say: rep:
559K Followers 4.5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,805 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Sam Horine Macro
@samhorineEx-NYC, now Seattle // Photography // Travel Enthusiast // Pizza Connoisseur // 🐶 // 🕰️ Say Hi 👉🏻
554K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,935 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Jason Charles Hill Macro
@jasoncharleshillAustralian Travel & Landscape PhotographerGet in touch —
541K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,976 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Joerg Nicht Macro
@jnBased in Berlin, Germany Travel - Street - Architecture - vintage carsPodcast
526K Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 4,955 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Michael Schulz Macro
@berlinstagramAm I really doing this for 14 years 😳Berlin, Bangkok & beyond.Street: Curation: You can say
518K Followers 6.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 453 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Jacob Moon Macro
@moonmountainman📍Utah Freelance Digital Creator/StorytellerWorking through the complex task to simplify life so that I can live it.More
504K Followers 6.8K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 1,815 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Chris Ozer Mid
@chrisozerCommercial Photographer + DirectorLos Angeles, CA Partners in life and work with
485K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,242 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Jared Chambers Mid
@jaredchambersJared Chambers is a photography content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
478K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 9,261 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Royce Bair Mid
@roycebairphotoFeaturing earth’s best NightScape photos, including some of my own. Links to FB Group, Blog, & eBook:
465K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,201 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Chris Connolly Mid
@chrisconnollyspaces, objects, people — design
447K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 9,265 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Lindsay Adler Mid
@lindsayadler_photoBeauty and fashion photog in NYC. Photographer-Director-Educator-Author. Canon Explorer of Light. Edu: learnwithlindsay.com
443K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,515 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Joel Meyerowitz Mid
@joel_meyerowitzOfficial IG of photographer Joel Meyerowitz, showing photos from the archive.
436K Followers 11.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,825 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Daniel Weissenhorn Mid
@daniel_weissenhornDaniel Weissenhorn is a photography public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
436K Followers 10.3K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,193 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Athipan Wongsuebyut Mid
@awnoomAthipan Wongsuebyut is a photography creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
427K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,947 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Paul Zizka Mid
@paulzizkaphoto• Photographer, Mountaineer, Educator• Ambassador • Fellow • Co-founder
418K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 9,025 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Luke Jackson Clark Mid
@watchluke🇬🇧 British Storyteller📨 📸 Ambassador & 🌍 Director 👇🏼 YOUTUBE, PRESETS & MORE
402K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,869 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Jordan Herschel Mid
@jordanherschelherschel is my middle nameposting here so I don’t forget
392K Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,596 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Sean Tucker Mid
@seantuckUK. North Yorkshire based. Photographer. Filmmaker. Author of “The Meaning in the Making”.Links:
375K Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,510 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Kilian Schonberger Mid
@kilianschoenbergerForests & Mountains🇩🇪 | Lake Chiemsee | Bavarian AlpsPhotographer, Geographer, Author & SpeakerNikon Z8
367K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 7,591 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Natalie Amrossi Mid
@misshattanTrying to see things differently*• Manhattan based // canon ambassador• email : • limited prints & things ↓
364K Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,582 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Tiffany Nguyen Mid
@tiffpenguin📷: Photographer, videographer, & dentist📍: Los Angeles based📬: 🐶:
355K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 9,414 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
John Stanmeyer Mid
@johnstanmeyerNatGeo Photographer and Explorer | Filmmaker | Field Recordist | Writer | Just Announced Food For Tomorrow - details here:
352K Followers 7.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,214 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Scott Kranz Mid
@scott_kranz▷ Capturing the beauty & challenge of the mountains ▷ Based in seattle | ambassadorLatest video, workshops, prints, and more ⤵︎
336K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,161 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Arnar Kristjansson Mid
@arnarkristjans_photography| co-founder | Films • Adventures • Life with my half | BUY OUR PRINTS ↓|
322K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,557 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Daniel Casson Mid
@dpc_photography_Sheffield BasedAvailable Worldwide Contact |
321K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,370 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Craig Whitehead Mid
@sixstreetunderCraig Whitehead is a photography creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
316K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 3,788 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Rach Stewart Mid
@rachstewartnzProfessional New Zealand Landscape Photographer specialising in Prints, Commercial and TravelPrint Store ↡ Get My NZ Travel Guide ↡ Links
315K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,006 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Vineet Vohra Mid
@vineet_vohraLEICA M Ambassador Ambassador LOBA NOMINATORCo-founder Book SERENDIPITY, ALONG THE WAY SERENDIPITY2
301K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,030 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Phil Penman Mid
@philpenman▪️Published ▪️Permanent Archives of US Library of Congress▪️Featured in ▪️
300K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 2,509 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Marc Adamus Mid
@marcadamusTour company owner, trips worldwide. Wild exploration photography for 25+ years. Real photographs, nothing generated. No AI ever.
294K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 5,025 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Bryan Daugherty Mid
@bdortsBryan Daugherty is a oregon influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
289K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,089 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Fabian Huebner Mid
@fabian.huebnerOutdoor Photographer Hamburg & Black Forest based
286K Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,279 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Rachel Hau Mid
@therachelhauCreating the greatest mediocre content Email Professional version
284K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,040 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Lucy Rose Mid
@lucylauchtIl Dolce Far Niente, out now
282K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,876 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Joshua K. Jackson Mid
@joshkjackJoshua K. Jackson is a photography influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
262K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,318 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Jimmy Nelson Mid
@jimmy.nelson.officialWeaving a Tapestry of Humanity | My lens on Hope, Light and Connection.
256K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 9,053 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Isabella Tabacchi Mid
@isabellandscapesMy Emotions are Landscape photography🌄Internationally Awarded 🏆Featured on BBC, NatGeo, Forbes 📸
255K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 2,238 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Marlon Holden Mid
@marlonholdenFine Art Photographer © All Rights Reserved © Studio Gallery Located At: 360 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
240K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 3,179 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
John Weatherby Mid
@whereisweatherbyTraveling the world. Showing it through my lens 📸 📍Iceland • Creator of Plugin⬇️ COURSES • PRO PANEL • WORKSHOPS
239K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 8,397 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Stian Klo Mid
@stianmkloHarstad, Norway based // Often elsewhereAlter street/travel ego:
231K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,786 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Felix Inden Mid
@felixindenImmersive Landscape Photography 📸I chase the silent and loud voices of nature🌎 Travel📸 Nikon Z8100% Photography - No AI
223K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,173 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Tom Kahler Mid
@tomkahler🇬🇧 UK - Working Worldwide View my commercial portfolio on my website Founder 964 C2 Build:
220K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,303 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Keenan Lam Mid
@keenanlamCars, lifestyle & tech. But make it cinematic.» mgmt » london 📍
217K Followers 3.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,515 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Benjamin Lowy Mid
@benlowyDad, Husband, Recovering Conflict Photog, Diver, Sony Artisan, Nice Guy
205K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 1,734 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
84.
Viktoria Haack Mid
@viktoriahaackMulti genre photographer / EducatorNikon Canada Ambassador
192K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,135 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
85.
Nick Page Mid
@nickpagephotographyNick Page is a photography creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
190K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,555 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
86.
Simon Roppel Mid
@simonroppelLife is too short... don't waste it! No AI here! Go out, use your Camera and imagination instead!
187K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,079 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
87.
Fabio Antenore Mid
@antenorefabio📷Land- & Streetscape Photographer & Educator 📸Ambassador: Eizo · Sigma · Haida · Leofoto · Lowepro👇 Link to my E-Book, Photoshop Plugin & Workshops
178K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,383 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
88.
Jack Anstey Mid
@jack_ansteyCommercial Photographer based in Scotland.Outdoor, Adventure and Vanlife.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Often running 🏃🏻♂️ Currently exploring Scotland
174K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,532 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
89.
Gueorgui Pinkhassov Mid
@pinkhassovGueorgui Pinkhassov is a photography creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
172K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 6,202 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
90.
Ryan DeFreece-Dyar Mid
@ryandyarI point cameras at stuff. To learn how I create my images and to see more of my dumb photos or whatever, head to WWW.RYANDYAR.COM or ⬇️
166K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,223 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
91.
Walter Rothwell Mid
@walter_rothwellCo-founder of work shot on film and darkroom printed.
161K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 4,245 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
92.
Davide Anzimanni Mid
@davide.anzimanni🎬Travel & Lifestyle 🇮🇹 🎥 Cinematographer & Photographer🚁Certified drone pilot 📧 🐾🐶
161K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 9,418 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
93.
Peter Turnley Mid
@peterturnleyNew limited-edition book, is now available for order. .🔴Uses for 45 yrs..New book ⬇️
156K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 8,824 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
94.
Mikkel Beiter Mid
@mbeiter• Denmark 🇩🇰• Sony Alpha Pro Artisan • Ambassador• Sony World Photography Award Winner 2018• IAPY Award Winner 2017/18
155K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 8,208 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
95.
Mark Jinks Mid
@markjinksphoto•Nature Photographer•Ethical wildlife photography advocate•Nikon Canada Partner•Information Officer @ AB Parks
154K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 9,395 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
96.
Chien-Chi Chang Mid
@chien_chi_changChien-Chi Chang is a austria public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
151K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,010 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
97.
Daniel Krieger Mid
@danielkriegerRestaurant industry photography and video creator. 13 years photographing for The New York Times and 10 years with Eater.com
142K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,518 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
98.
Sarah Lyndsay Mid
@sarahlyndsayphotographyI like yellow 💛Fine Art 📷Sharing what I create on YOUTUBE Photography tours 💫
142K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 9,180 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
99.
Kai Hornung Mid
@kaihornung📷 landscape art photography 📍Hanover, GermanyAmbassador ➡️inspiration is everything➡️Finding Small – images with depth and emotion
141K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 5,448 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Morten Nordstrøm Mid
@mortenordstromThere is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.Photographer, filmmakerFounder
117K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,607 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× photography adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $5,002 | $18,335 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $8,726 | $28,168 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $25,010 | $91,675 |
What this photography influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2010 (average age ~10.3 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,964 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 13 female / 87 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 0 | 0% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 55 | 55% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 17 | 17% |
| Mega (1M+) | 28 | 28% |
How to brief photography influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Photography Influencers vs related lists
Photography Influencers averages 1.1pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (440K vs 137K).
Photography Influencers averages 0.2pp less engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (440K vs 623K).
Photography Influencers averages 2pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (440K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography Influencers (this page) | 100 | 440K | 1.7% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Photography Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top photography influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 photography influencers is led by Jordi Koalitic, Paul Nicklen, Chris Burkard. Combined they represent 85M followers, with an average engagement of 1.7%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this photography list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 440K followers, 1.7% average ER, 21.8% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for photography Instagram accounts?
For photography we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 1.7%, which is 2.1pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do photography influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $5,002–$18,335; a Reel is $8,726–$28,168. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these photography influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these photography influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the photography list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with photography?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.