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Strike a Pose! Here are 10 Plus Size Fashion Photographers to Know & Watch!

These photographers stay pushing plus size fashion forward!

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Donโ€™t you just love when high-fashion photos pop up on your Instagram feed, dripping with style, confidence, and pure artistic magic? SAME! But letโ€™s be realโ€”sometimes, scrolling through fashion photography can feel like a game of โ€œWhereโ€™s Waldo?โ€ when it comes to body diversity. The industry has long been dominated by a singular beauty standard, but luckily, there are trailblazing photographers changing the gameโ€”one stunning image at a time.

Enter the plus size fashion photographers you need to know. These talented creatives are capturing plus bodies in all their glory, serving up editorials, campaigns, and portraits that celebrate curves rather than crop them out. While legends like Substantia Jones, Stanley Debas, Luke Jones, Rick Jones, and Velvet Dโ€™Amour have paved the way, a new generation of visionaries is stepping up, lens in hand, to shift the narrative.

Why Plus Size Fashion Photographers Matter

Photography isnโ€™t just about taking a pretty pictureโ€”itโ€™s storytelling, representation, and visibility. For far too long, plus size fashion has been an afterthought in mainstream editorials, leaving little room for authentic, stylish, and empowered portrayals of plus bodies. But these plus size fashion photographers are flipping the script.

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By consistently showcasing plus models, these artists are not only redefining beauty standards but also proving that plus size fashion belongs in the high-fashion space, on magazine covers, and in major campaigns. They create a world where plus size people can see themselves looking glamorous, edgy, powerful, and everything in between.

And letโ€™s be honestโ€”when you see a stunning, well-lit, editorial-style image of a plus size model rocking a designer look, doesnโ€™t it make you want to step up your style game too? Representation fuels confidence, and these plus size fashion photographers are at the forefront of making that happen.

10 Plus Size Fashion Photographers to Know & Watchย 

Below, weโ€™re spotlighting some of the most exciting plus size fashion photographers who are redefining the industry, capturing curves with artistry, and making sure that body diversity is not just a trendโ€”itโ€™s the future. Some of these photographers are plus size themselves, and all of them have made it their mission to center plus bodies in their work.

1. Rochelle Brockย 

Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock- plus size fashion photographers
Shot By Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock

Based in NYC, Rochelle Brock has had her work featured in PAPER Magazine, VICE, NYLON and other fashion publications. Rochelleโ€™s work is glamorous and gritty, evoking a connection between the viewer and the subject of her work.

Shot By Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock
Shot By Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock

When asked about the importance of diverse bodies in her work, Brock shared, โ€œIโ€™m always taking pictures of various women around me that I admire. I love showcasing their beauty and stories.ย  Theyโ€™re a reflection of me and I want to see more of that in the art world!โ€

Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock
Shot By Plus Size Fashion Photographer Rochelle Brock

Brock is currently in a year-long creative practices course at the International Center of Photography, so be sure to look out for new work in 2019!

2.ย  Suma Jane Dark

Shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark
Amanda LaGuardia Shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark

Suma Jane Dark is a queer femme photographer who is based in Portland, Oregon, but can be found traveling all over the USA and Mexico.ย 

On her passion for photography, Suma shared, โ€œGrowing up, I would spend hours pouring over the pages of fashion magazines like Vogue,โ€ they shared.ย  โ€œFast forward a few years, and my work is dedicated to creating those same high fashion images that include all bodies.โ€

Shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark
Kanda Mbenza-Ngoma shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark

While Sumaโ€™s style has evolved over time, they describe their current aesthetic as โ€œcreating cinematic, intimate images inspired by fever dreams, high fashion, lonely highways, and femme fire.โ€

Shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark
Hayley Herms shot By Plus Size Photographer Suma Jane Dark

We canโ€™t wait to see what work Suma will share in 2019!

3.ย  Anastasia Garcia

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia

I first became aware of Anastasia Garcia, when I saw the images she shot for CHROMATโ€™s โ€œPool Rulesโ€ campaign.

Explaining the campaign, Garcia shared, โ€œBeing at the pool can be a scary, anxiety ridden experience for a-lot of people. And myself, Chromat, and the team at Berlin Cameron wanted to create imagery that would change that narrative. Letโ€™s reclaim the pool, and letโ€™s all look hot while we do it. No food shaming, no body policing, and intolerance will NOT be tolerated.โ€

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia

When asked about the importance of showing diverse bodies in fashion film and art, Garcia shared a fact that rocked my world:ย  โ€œThe brain processes an image 60,000x faster than words.โ€ย 

She delved deeper, saying, โ€œPeople (especially young people) look to the images in media to understand culture- to inform them on how they do, or do not fit into said culture.โ€

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Anastasia Garcia

Garcia was also featured in the documentary called Straight/Curve film, which you can stream on Amazon.

4.ย Nick Holliday

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nick Holliday
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nick Holliday

Based in Los Angeles, we love how Nick Holliday mixes photos from his family life and career as a professional photographer on Instagram.ย 

His photos of his wife, Tess Holliday, have been featured in Vogue,ย but his work isnโ€™t limited to photographing her.

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nick Holliday
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nick Holliday

He regularly photographs other diverse models, for both editorial pieces and art photography โ€“ such as this photoshoot with Megan Kimberling.

ย 

5.ย ย Nikki Gomez

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez

Nikki Gomez began her photography career as a model.ย  She began working for various plus size lines, which led to her becoming a photographer.

โ€œThe company I was working for needed promotional materials on a budget of $0 so my friend who is a fellow plus size model and I took turns taking photos of each other in the clothing.

I instantly fell in love with photography and almost immediately started teaching myself everything I could learn. Just a few months later, I booked Wilhelmina Models as a regular client.โ€ Nikki Gomez

Shot By Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez
Shot By Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez

On showing diverse bodies in her work, Gomez shared:

As a young woman, I felt a kinship to other curvy women. The more I saw bodies similar to mine represented in magazines and ads, the more confident I felt in my own skin.

When I began my career in photography, I vowed to contribute beautiful images of curvy women to the world. The more of those images that are out in the world, the more girls like me will feel represented and beautiful as well.โ€

Shot By Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez
Shot By Plus Size Photographer Nikki Gomez

6.ย  Lydia Hudgens

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens

Lydia is also based in New York, and has shot for a lot of plus size brands, such as Premme, Simply Be, Eloquii and Swimsuits for All.

With an impeccable eye for composition, color, and style, Lydia has quickly become a go to for many bloggers and influencers alike.

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Lydia Hudgens

Known for her skill to create beautiful imagery, she was recently the featured photographer for theย  โ€œNYFW Street Style Gallery Dedicated to Plus-Size Womenโ€ withย InStyle!

7.ย  Jose Pagan

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Jose Pagan
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Jose Pagan

Jose Pagan is an institution in the world of plus fashion photography.ย  Heโ€™s worked with Skorch Mag, FabUPlus, Plus Model Magazine and countless fashion brands.

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Jose Pagan
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Jose Pagan

When asked about showing diverse people, Pagan says, โ€œMy body of work reflects the diversity in this country. The average person is not a super thin person so why focus on a segment of the population that is not representative of what is normal.I believe in celebrating the real body, which is whatever body you were born in.โ€

8.ย  Julia Busato Photography

Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography
Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography

Known for her โ€œFit the Moldโ€ or โ€œMannequinโ€ series, in which models hold a mannequin thatโ€™s the โ€œideal body,โ€ Julia Busato is known for challenging assumptions and what we fear about our bodies.

Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography
Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography

Juliaโ€™s work centers around nude and boudoir photography. On a mission for always โ€œseeing the beauty in thingsโ€ Juliaโ€™s work is both breathtaking and inspirational.

Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography
Shot by Plus Size Photographer- Julia Busato Photography

ย 

9.ย  Kelvin McKay Findlay

Shot by Kelvin McKay Findlay
Shot by Kelvin McKay Findlay

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Kelvin is an up-and-coming fashion photographer.ย  In his work, he explores the LGBTQ identity and beauty standards, as well as creating editorial images with people of diverse body types.

On showing diverse bodies, Kelvin shared, โ€œI think showing diverse bodies โ€“ whether it be size, color, gender, or anything else โ€“ is so important. Itโ€™s important because every single human is important and has something to show to the world. Every story deserves to be told. Every person deserves to be known.โ€

10.ย  Kirsten Anderson

Shot by Plus Size Photographer Kirsten Anderson
Shot by Plus Size Photographer Kirsten Anderson

Kirsten Anderson is a lifestyle and plus size fashion photographer located in Seattle, Washington.ย  Like Nikki Gomez (above), Kirsten also started as a model โ€“ eventually making her way to photography.

From Kirsten:ย  โ€œThere is so much beauty in the world, why limit ourselves to tall, thin, cis men and women? Beyond that, representation matters. Having diverse bodies on display with little to no editing can really help with the body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, and eating disorders so prevalent in ourย society. It is important to see reality in fashion.โ€

See?

As the plus size fashion industry continues to grow, so does the need for plus size fashion photographers who truly understand how to capture plus bodies in a way thatโ€™s dynamic, flattering, and fashion-forward. Supporting and amplifying these creatives not only pushes the industry forward but also ensures that plus size people can see themselves reflected in the media with the same care, artistry, and glamour as anyone else.

So next time youโ€™re scrolling through your feed, hit that follow button on these talented photographers, share their work, and celebrate the artistry thatโ€™s making plus size fashion more visible, one gorgeous shot at a time. Because fashion should be for every body, and thanks to these photographers, weโ€™re finally seeing that vision come to lifeโ€”beautifully.

With the expansion of plus size fashion photographers in the plus size fashion space, the surrounding industries that help push plus size fashion forward will also expand. From plus size stylists, to shopping services, to Curvy Bosses, to the influencers, vloggers, & bloggers, there is always room for growth!

And each group mentioned, will always need a photographer! Soooo the question is, did our faves make the list? Who did we miss that we need to shine the light on? Who are we missing?

Whoโ€™s your favorite plus size fashion photographer? Letโ€™s chat in the comments!

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Brianne (she/her) is the blogger and creator behind The Huntswoman. She is a plus size model, consultant, and entrepreneur. Based in Salt Lake City, this Sagittarius loves getting on a plane, especially to see LGBT Pride festivals around the world.

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  1. Kelley says:
    7 years ago

    The plus size photographers are all very talented but one of the most talented plus size photographers and Trail Blazers for body positivity is missing. Velvet Dโ€™Amour deserves a place on this list.

    Reply
    • Marie Denee says:
      7 years ago

      Hey love, we actually did at the beginning of the post with a few other pioneers and ogs in the game. We looooove Velvet!

      Reply
  2. juliette says:
    6 years ago

    What a great feature!!! More please โ€“ we want to see our girls in all facets of fashion. Can we get one on plus size stylists next?

    Reply

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