I admit I've never really been a 'fan' of other photographers. It's just the way I'm built. I'm the same with sport - whilst I may enjoy watching the beautiful game, I'm not a fan of any one particular team - it's like a religion.
That is not however to say I can't learn and take inspiration from others. I frequently do especially where I attempting something new or different or to better understand what 'good' really is. You will perhaps clearly notice I am currently exploring how to do street and documentary.
This is a list of (in no particular order) of my Current inspirations.
My wife is furious. I told her that I'd found a photographer whose street work resonated with me and he happened to be from Hong Kong. She's been trying to recommend I follow his work for years... I've shut up.
I'm a Fujifilm supporter. I feel their cameras have the unique blend of aesthetics (images & equipment), ease of use and accessibility that helps bring photography to the masses. Jonas Rask has been on this scene for years.
I have no aspirations to be a commercial photographer, let along a f+b one. But I find Scott's attitude and down-to-earth perspectives on photography on his Youtube channel Tin House Studio uniquely refreshing.
I only consume Laurence Bouchard's work on social media, mainly Threads. As I attempt to learn what street is, among the plethora of influencers out there, I find his work to blend the right amount of 'art' and 'street' for me.
I chanced upon Gil Kreslavksy on his Youtube channel when the algorithm deemed it was the right time for me to discover him. I'm glad I did. He is another one who takes a practical and no nonsense approach to advice. His documentary work is great too.
I have no connection with India, but from the many trips I've taken there have always been enamoured with the people, colours and dynamism of the place. I follow Shivan Pandey's documentary work on Threads.
I find street difficult and street photographers a mixed bag. A street photographers that I really respect is as Billy Dinh, but I find that work from Nina Papiorek is a someone that blends fine art and street that I'm really enjoying right now.
This is Steve McCurry. Nothing left to say.