Them Frames’ Favorite Photographers in 2022
In the short time Them Frames has been alive, the publication has had the privilege of highlighting the work of photographers from all around the world. It’s been an honor. People from over 79 countries have enjoyed world class photographs, while also learning more about the people that made them. In this article, we highlight 10 of our favorite photographers in 2022.
We’ll start this article by saying favorite doesn’t translate to best. Each photographer we have interviewed in 2022 has brought exceptional value, and their work deserves to be held in the same merit as each of the photographers below.
However, we connect to stories at specific times in life and, for a range of reasons, we connected to the below selection of photographers the most. Let’s take a look.
Samantha Cavet
Own work made by Samantha Cavet on SuperRare
The first reaction we had when we saw the photography of Samantha Cavet was “how does she do this?” Her works are like photographic paintings and their stories are best described as poetic. Born in Venezuela, Caveat left her home country at a young age. She’s had to take her time perfecting her art, and it feels like this year her hard work and creativity are paying off. Check out the full interview with Samantha Cavet.
Vaughn Meadows
Own work made by Vaughn Meadows on SuperRare
Vaughn Meadows is extremely skilled when it comes to turning the mundane into a compelling frame. His photographs give a voice to things often ignored and that’s a very difficult thing to do, and yet, he seems to do it so easily and, more so, excellently. Check out the full interview with Vaughn Meadows.
Joanna Canara
Own work made by Joanna Canara on Objkt
Indian photographer Joanna Canara shares her path of self discovery through her gentle and vulnerable self portraits. She’s one of the few self portrait photographers whose work is worthy of being on the wall, without it feeling creepy. That’s because while showing herself to the world, she is doing so in such an artistic fashion. Check out the full interview with Joanna Canara.
Alex Massek
Connect with Alex Massek via his website
Alex Massek is a portrait photographer who doesn’t have a one size fits all approach. Instead, he takes the time to understand his subjects, getting the most out of who they are through the frames he creates. He’s also one of the most business savvy photographers working today, and he’s had great success both with his personal work and his creative agency. Photographers can certainly learn a lot from him. Check out the full interview with Alex Massek.
Kylie Shaw Williams
Connect with Kylie Shaw Williams via her website
Mental illness is a difficult topic to cover, especially through photography. And yet, the photographer Kylie Shaw Williams has done an exceptional job of tackling the subject, not once, but twice. Her images are thought provoking and the message she is sending is clear “let’s make it easier to talk about our mental health.” In one of the most moving projects we covered in 2022, Williams’ works proved to be popular with our readers. Check out the full interview with Kylie Shaw Williams.
YuYu
Own work made by YuYu on SuperRare
Taiwanese photographer YuYu brings the same level of energy to his photography as he does with his personality. He’s a fun individual that clearly enjoys creating his self portraits. However, beyond his bubbly personality, he’s also creating work that challenges what we know about historical art. He does it in such a way that we respect and enjoy, and his portfolio is truly awesome! Check out the full interview with YuYu.
Alipriya Ghosh
Connect with Alipriya Ghosh via her Instagram
We love multiple exposures at Them Frames. Combining different scenes to create a new world makes for some excellent photography. There’s few better at using this technique than the photographer Alipriya Ghosh. Her portfolio is imaginative, a little spooky, and often otherworldly. Her subjects are never the same either, leading to a body of work full of diversity. Check out the full interview with Alipriya Ghosh.
Dino Kužnik
Own work made by Dino Kužnik on Foundation
If you ever need to turn to photography to feel calm, look no further than the work of Dino Kužnik. His series OCD Paradise contains all the tranquility one would need to feel relaxed and centered. On a basic level his photographs are beautiful, and they’re pleasing to the eye. The project is best viewed with music, and you can do so by checking out the full interview with Dino Kužnik.
Fuckthatnoise
Own work made by Fuckthatnoise on Foundation
Fuckthatnoise shoots on film, sources awesome subjects and also promotes fairness in the photo industry. That’s why we love her and the work she creates. She seldom spends time editing her photographs, and that’s because she doesn’t need to. Her talents ensure she gets it all right in the camera, and that’s even more impressive considering she’s only been in the game for a handful of years. Check out the interview with Fuckthatnoise.
Lina Chu
Own work made by Lina Chu on Objkt
How do you take something so unimaginably painful and find a way to make it positive? It sounds impossible, but that’s exactly what the photographer Lina Chu has been able to do through her series We’ll build it up again. The project focuses on the reaction of the Ukrainian people in response to having their homes destroyed by the Russian regime. Her work is powerful, moving, and above all, inspiring. Check out the full interview with Lina Chu.
Thank You
A big thank you to all the photographers included in this article of our favorite photographers of 2022. Your minds have been truly inspiring and it has been a pleasure getting to know each and every single one of you.
Coming up we have plenty of fresh photographers to share on Them Frames, and we will continue to highlight the finest photography as we move into 2023.
Who has been your favorite photographers in 2022? Did a particular photographer stand out to you in this article? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.
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