Hi
I like a few, and all of them are documentary photographers of some kind.....
not in any particular order...
1) Sam Abell
There are some great photographers' work i can't appreciate. But I can connect with each and every of Sam Abell's work. Also because he's a good, poetic writer. I have his book "Seeing Gardens" and frankly, it's the only coffee table kind of book I ever bought. His compelling style of seeing, coupled with the crystal clear articulation of his artistic vision in words makes it a pleasure to enjoy his work. Many of his pictures make up my list of favourites.
2) Dorothea Lange
I like her series on the poverty of America in the early 20th century. Stunning street and documentary work. Reminiscent of Henri Cartier Bresson....with a clear context.
3) David Alan Harvey
He has amazing insight into the subjects he's tasked to shoot, and he has the ability to produce unique symbolic photos from normal themes. His Cuban and Spain series are very good, and that's probably where he excels - his ability to integrate into the culture of the place and shoot iconic photos that represents the pple and culture. And he does all that without a lens longer than 50mm............
4) Henri Cartier Bresson (of course....)
Well, his street photos are amazing...wat more inspiration does one need?
5) Bambi Cantrell
Excellent wedding photographer - she eludes a photojournalistic style in her wedding shots that is uniquely hers. One can almost tell it's a Bami Cantrell shot by looking at the photos. I would like to have my (future) wedding shot by her, if possible ;p