Great photographers

A comprehensive new exhibition at the Pompidou Centre in Paris shows off the street photographer's little-known surrealist shots – and reveals his radical politics, writes Sean O'Hagan

Ansel Adams is one of the most widely respected photographers of all time, and an inspiration for countless people. Find out what photography tips you can learn from him.

We list the most famous street photographers for inspiration. Look at the subject matter, locations and how photography masters use them to tell a story.

Most photographers, are looking for validation from their peers. We’re so often on flickr, 500px, twitter, and Facebook; showing off our work to others. Vivan Maier however, lived an entire life as an incredible street photographer, without anyone knowing or seeing her work for nearly 50 years. The new film, Finding Vivian Maier is hoping to expose a new audience to the work

When I reached Sally Mann by phone, she asked me to wait a few minutes before we talked. “I’m in the darkroom,” she explained. This might be expected: If Mann isn’t out shooting in her mobile photography lab—a converted GMC...

Photographs are legacies passed onto future generations. FInd out who the 21 most iconic and famous photographers are that paved the way for others. #famous #photographers #photography #history

From elephants and gazelles to dolphins and snakes

Photo by Annie Leibovitz

Josef Sudek may not be known as a landscape photographer, much of his work was still life, urban, occasionally portraits.

The Hungarian artist who pioneered photojournalism, influencing Cartier-Bresson and Brassaï, is back in the spotlight with an auction of his most moving images