A Look at How Famous Photographers See Themselves Through the Lens

Photographers are often known for capturing the lives and emotions of others. However, some turn the lens on themselves, creating self-portraits that reveal not only their technical skill but their personalities, struggles, and artistic intentions. The self-portrait has always been a powerful tool for self-exploration. Here, we’ll delve into the self-portraits of some of the most famous photographers. These images, whether taken in controlled studios or natural settings, offer a glimpse into the minds of those who usually stay behind the camera.

#1 Felix Nadar & Adrien Tournachon, Pierrot photographer by the mime Debureau, 1854

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#2 Ed van der Elsken, Self-portrait with Ata Kandó, Paris, 1953

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#3 Germaine Krull, Self-portrait with Ikarette, 1925

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#4 Helmut Newton, Self-portrait with model, Hotel Bijou, Paris, 1973

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#5 Hank Walker

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#6 Ilse Bing, Self-Portrait in Mirrors, 1931

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#7 Oscar Graubner, Margaret Bourke-White working a top the Chrysler Building, 1934

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#8 Umbo (Otto Umbehr), Self-portrait with Leica, 1952

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#9 Willy Ruge, Arno Boettcher, 1927

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#10 André Kertész, Self-portrait, Paris, 1927

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#11 Nobuyoshi Araki, Self-portrait

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#12 Irving Penn, Cecil Beaton with nude, 1946

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#13 Daido Moriyama, Self-portrait with Dogs, 1997

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#14 Andreas Feininger, The Photojournalist, 1951

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#15 Paul S. Taylor, Dorothea Lange pictured in Texas, 1934

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#16 Edouard Boubat, Self-portrait with Lella, 1951

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#17 René Burri, Henri Cartier-Bresson, New York, 1959

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#18 Lee Friedlander, Self-portrait, 1997

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#19 Weegee, Lisette Model, 1946

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#20 Martin Munkacsi

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#21 Peter Seker, Walker Evans, 1935-1936

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#22 Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Richard Avedon, New York, 1966

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#23 Gerda Taro, Robert Capa, Segovia Front, Spain, 1937

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#24 Robert Doisneau, La petite monique, 1934

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#25 Sally Mann, Self-portrait, 1974

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#26 Vivian Maier, Self-portrait

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#27 Willy Ronis, Self-portrait, 1955

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