COLLECTING
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Welcome to our page dedicated to collecting fine art photography, where you'll find a wealth of information encompassing both contemporary and traditional photography. This serves as a starting point for your exploration into the world of photographic art. While it may not provide all the answers, it will certainly set you on the right path as an online resource.

Below, you'll discover our list of resources including some of the most esteemed photography galleries and dealers specializing in fine art photography. Additionally, further down the page, you'll encounter articles, museums dedicated to photography, recommended books, and other valuable resources pertinent to collecting fine art photography.

Fine art photography transcends the mere act of capturing images; it encapsulates the artistic essence of the photographer. The camera acts as a conduit for the artist's vision, with experience and meticulous attention to detail setting fine art photography apart from the ordinary. It's the deliberate artistic intent that elevates these works to the realm of fine art.

With a rich history spanning spanning nearly 200 years, photography has evolved to become an important medium of expression in todays artworld. The appreciation for the art of photography has soared to unprecedented heights, presenting unmatched opportunities for individuals to embark on their journey of collecting photographic works.

Here, you'll find valuable resources to help you start or grow your collection, along with galleries specializing in photography where you can explore and discover new artists. Think of this guide as a starting point for your journey into the world of collecting fine art photography.

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GALLERIES SPECIALIZING IN FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries.

Afterimage Gallery - Richardson, TX
A Gallery for Fine Photography - New Orleans, LA
Andrew Smith Gallery - Tucson, AZ
Atelier VGI - New York, NY
Benrubi Gallery - New York, NY
Bruce Silverstein - New York, NY
Catherine Couturier Gallery - Houston, TX
Deborah Bell Photographs - New York, NY
Duncan Miller Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
Edwynn Houk Gallery - New York, NY
Etherton Gallery - Tucson, AZ
Fahey/Klein Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
Fraenkel Gallery - San Francisco, CA
Galerie XII - Santa Monica, CA and Paris, France
Gitterman Gallery - New York, NY
Higher Pictures - Brooklyn, NY
Holden Luntz Gallery - Palm Beach, FL
Howard Greenberg Gallery - New York, NY
Jackson Fine Arts - Atlanta, GA
Keith de Lellis - New York, NY
Kicken Berlin - Berlin, Germany
Laurence Millery Gallery - New York, NY
L. Parker Stephenson - New York, NY
Marshall Gallery - Santa Monica, CA
Moxie's Daughter - San Francisco, CA
Miyako Yoshinage - New York, NY
Nailya Alexander Gallery - New York, NY
Paul Kopeikin Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
Peter Fetterman Gallery - Santa Monica, CA
PDNB Gallery - Dallas, TX
Pictura Gallery - Bloomington, IN
Robert Klein Gallery - Boston, MA
Robert Koch Gallery - San Francisco, CA
Robert Mann Gallery - New York, NY
Robert Tat Gallery - San Francisco, CA
Scheinbaum & Russek - Santa Fe, NM
Scott Nichols Gallery - Sonoma, CA
Sikkema Malloy Jenkins & Co. - New York, NY
The Gallery at Soho Grand - New York, NY
Sous Les Etoiles Gallery - New York
Staley-Wise Gallery - New York, NY
Stephen Daiter Gallery - Chicago, IL
Weston Gallery - Carmel, CA
Yancey Richardson - New York, NY

 

The Photography Show presented by AIPAD
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avene New York, NY 10065

April 23 - 27, 2025

This important photography art fair brings together galleries specializing in fine art photography from across the U.S. and around the world. The exhibitors are all members of the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers known as AIPAD, recognized as the world's leading galleries of fine art photography. One of the world's most highly-anticipated annual art fairs, The Photography Show presented by AIPAD, now in its 42nd edition, is the longest-running and foremost exhibition dedicated to the photographic medium. The tightly focused fair will feature a tantalizing array of fresh-to-market and museum-quality work including cutting-edge contemporary, modern, and exemplary 19th-century photographs.

ART FAIR WEBSITE
https://www.aipad.com/show

 

ARTICLES ABOUT COLLECTING FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Care and Handling of Fine Art Photography
The Ins and Outs of Photography Appraisals by Catherine Novak
Preserving and Protecting Photography


MUSEUMS SPECIALIZING IN FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
California Museum of Photography - Riverside, CA
Center for Creative Photography - Tucson, AZ
George Eastman Museum - Rochester, NY
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts - Tampa, FL
Griffin Museum of Photography - Winchester, MA
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum - St. Louis, MO
Museum of Contemporary Photography - Chicago, IL
Museum of Photographic Art -San Diego, CA
Southeast Museum of Photography - Daytona Beach, FL


NON-PROFIT PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANIZATIONS
Aperture Foundation - New York
Atlanta Center for Photography - Atlanta
Humble Arts Foundation - Several locations
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art - Los Angeles
MPLS Photo Center - Minneapolis
PhotoAlliance - San Francisco
Photographic Resource Center at Boston University - Boston
The Walther Collection - New York & Germany


BOOKS ABOUT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
For the most recent books check with a local bookstores or one of the ART BOOKSTORES around the country. POWELL'S BOOKS in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be used as a resource for research and discovering art books.


MAGAZINES ABOUT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Aperture Magazine
Black & White Magazine
LensWork
Silvershotz
The Eye of Photography


ART RESOURCES ABOUT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
American Museum of Photography (Virtual)
Association of International Photography Art Dealers
Glossary of Photography Terms
Timeline of photography technology
I Photo Central
photograph
International Photography Hall of Fame (online only)
photofocus
Preserving and Protecting Photography


BLOGS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
AIPAD Exposure
Chase Jarvis
Conscientious
David duChemin

 

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