Screenshot from Foundation, a top market destination for landscape photographers to sell their NFTs
I analysed 50 Top Landscape Photographers with accounts on the NFT auction platform, Foundation, between the dates of the 5th to 9th July (2021), to answer the following question:
How much do landscape photographers earn from selling NFTs?
Specifically, I used public data to compile:
- My list of 50 Top landscape Photographers selling NFTs on Foundation, ranked in order of ETH sales between the snapshot dates (5th – 9th July 2021) to get a feeling for the range of earnings
- Public details about the photographers, including Foundation account, country, short bio, and social media links to provide further context and follow-up for interested parties
- Stats like the max, min, and average ETH sales of the 50 photographers combined
- A list of the collectors who bought NFTs from them
[DISCLOSURE: I hold BTC, ETH and XTZ in varying quantities. This article does NOT provide any investment advice.]
As an aside:
This is not a “What’s an NFT guide?”.
If you want to get up the curve on NFTs, please read this first or check the section on NFTs on my resources page.
I’m going to start with a summary of findings for those in a hurry and then follow up with the full list of photographers right after.
Excited?
Okay, let’s dive in!
NOTES – Please read:
- Everything on this page is as of writing meaning a snapshot of data between the dates of the 5th to the 9th July 2021
- An average ETH/USD conversion rate of $2k was used for calculating ETH earnings in USD for easy comparisons and doesn’t account for gas or platform fees
- All data used is from public sources and scraped from the photographer’s own Foundation and social media accounts
- Some photographers have sold their NFTs privately to collectors, these sales cannot be accounted for in this research
- Some great photographers do not list on Foundation, they are not counted here
- By the time you are reading this the data will very likely have changed, so please bear that in mind
- I make no guarantee that this list is in any way complete, meaning this is my “50 Top”, not “The Top 50” (whatever that would mean?)
- The ranking does not infer the 1st ranked photographer is any better than the 50th, just that they have sold more NFTs by ETH value on Foundation – there are many great photographers who have minted on Foundation but not yet sold or sold very little to date for various reasons
- I will endeavour to keep the data updated on a quarterly basis, the next update being w/c 1st October 2021 (unless otherwise decided)
- If you would like to get future updates, please consider joining my mailing list
- Please contact me if you would like to propose an update or edit, message me on Twitter/Instagram, or leave a comment at the end
- My full research methodology can be read here
A Summary Of My Most Interesting Findings Are As Follows:
Please consider the notes above when reading these findings.
Creators Findings
- Total ETH earnings per photographer from NFTs in the list, by Foundation account, ranged from between551 ETH (approx. $51.1k) to 2.370 ETH (approx. $4.7k) during the data collection period (5th – 9th July, 2021)
This graph shows the range of earnings by landscape photographers in the 50 Top List from 25.551 ETH to 2.370 ETH, with average earnings of 7.802 ETH.
- The average total NFT sales per photographer on the list was 7.802 ETH (approx. $15.6k) during the period
- The highest price paid for a single NFT was 8 ETH as sold by John Kopf (although John has recently smashed this! But was outside the snapshot period)
- The total value of NFTs sold by all 50 photographers on the list was 390 ETH (approx. $780k) during the period
- Photographers from 10 countries feature in the research with the USA having the highest representation at 60%, Spain (8%) coming second, and Canada and New Zealand joint third (on 6%).
Landscape photographers from 10 different countries feature in the 50 Top NFT sales research
Collectors Findings
- Currently, there appear to be a limited number of landscape photography collectors, as compared to other niches like memes, collectables, or 3D art NFTs, where individual items can sell for dozens, even hundreds of ETH at a time
- During my studies, I found one hyper-patron in the landscape photography niche, Vince aka @caktux, who is involved in collecting from a staggering 46 of the 50 accounts (92%) surveyed on the list
Vince aka @caktux is by far the largest collector and patron of landscape photography NFTs from my 50 Top List
- Other notable collectors in the space are norcal_guy (@norcal_guy) involved in 8% of all accounts on the list
- There are some other big NFT collectors like Jesse Powell (@jespow) but their involvement in collecting specifically, landscape photography NFTs, has so far been limited to a few pieces (2% of accounts on the list)
- A small number of photographers are buying other photographers NFTs
- For further information, collectors of each photographer are included in the list.
Conclusion
- To date, most landscape photographers are quite rightly sticking to the tried and tested methods of re-packaging and re-monetizing of their existing back catalogues rather than reimagining the NFT space as a new place to create original artwork
- It will be interesting to see how the new medium of NFTs influences what it means to be a ‘landscape photographer’ and how they respond to the financial incentive to create specifically for NFT-first collectors
- Collecting landscape photography NFTs is dominated by very few patrons currently meaning the resale market is thin – the market could benefit from additional collectors entering the niche which would boost both initial auction valuations and add some much-needed resale liquidity
- Not every ‘top’ photographer has decided to sell NFTs – some may be holding back to see how the NFT space evolves in terms of auction platforms, prices and other factors
- The average account value of 802 ETH (approx. $15.6k) is not representative of all landscape photographers who list on Foundation, only those in my ‘50 Top’ list
- There are several great photographers who have not sold an NFT on Foundation to date for likely all different reasons
- Most NFT sales of those on the list have occurred recently, the majority from March 2021 onwards.
And now… here’s the list:
Data collected between 5th – 9th July 2021
Ordered by public ETH SALES, data scraped from Foundation
1. BEN STRAUSS
SALES RANK #1 (congratulations)
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@Strauss
NFT Sales (ETH): 25.551 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $51,102 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@phillips_photo
Bio:
Ben Strauss is a Landscape Photographer/Digital Artist based out of Colorado. His unique, hyper-realistic processing style comes from the desire to convey experiences of the 3D world thru a 2D format.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/benstraussphoto
https://www.instagram.com/benstraussphotography/
2. RAVI VORA
SALES RANK #2
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@ravivora
NFT Sales (ETH): 20.205 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $40,410 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@artoninternet
https://foundation.app/0x0d4DDeA3849C54E16C85cB4354943dC876e05552
https://foundation.app/@_DeFi_
https://foundation.app/0xE536ECA92b17C3886EB8aEe0dF348eFE9F040dE7
Bio:
Director. Photographer. Artist. NFT collector.
Social Media links:
3. TREY RATCLIFF
SALES RANK #3
Country: USA/New Zealand
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@treyratcliff
NFT Sales (ETH): 19.680 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $39,360 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@whatsanft
https://foundation.app/@mattscollection
https://foundation.app/@baronreznik
Bio:
Trey Ratcliff is an artist on a somewhat quixotic mission to help spread consciousness and mindfulness to the world through photography and creativity.
Running the #1 travel photography blog in the world, StuckInCustoms.com has taken him to all seven continents over the past decade.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/TreyRatcliff
https://www.instagram.com/treyratcliff/
4. NEIL BURNELL
SALES RANK #4=
Country: UK
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@neiljburnell
NFT Sales (ETH): 18.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $36,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@norcal_guy
Bio:
Multi Award Winning Fine Art Photographer and creator of ‘Mystical’, an ongoing series of atmospheric woodland photography from the ancient Wistman’s Wood. Represented by Taylor Jones & Son Gallery..
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/neiljburnell/
5. JOHN KNOPF
SALES RANK #4=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@johnknopf
NFT Sales (ETH): 18.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $36,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Emmy Nominated Landscape Photographer | Planetary Wanderer | Believer in Sustainability | Amateur NFT Collector | Ultra Hodler.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/JohnKnopfPhotos
https://www.instagram.com/johnknopfphotos/
6. MICHAEL SIDOFSKY
SALES RANK #6
Country: Canada
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@mindzeye
NFT Sales (ETH): 17.600 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $35,200 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@mmeyers76
Bio:
Travel Photographer based in Toronto.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/therealmindzeye
https://Instagram.com/Mindz.eye
7. JERAD ARMIJO
SALES RANK #7=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@away_i_flew
NFT Sales (ETH): 16.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $32,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Landscape photog who uses chromesthesia, minimalism, and surrealism to express my life’s journey.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/away_i_flew
8. ZACH DOEHLER
SALES RANK #7=
Country: Canada
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@calibreus
NFT Sales (ETH): 16.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $32,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Landscape photographer & digital artist from Canada.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/Calibreus_
https://www.instagram.com/calibreus
9. KILLIAN MOORE
SALES RANK #9
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@killianmoore
NFT Sales (ETH): 13.140 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $26,280 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Killian is an NYC-based Cityscape, Landscape & Aerial photographer that dabbles in Astrophotography & Digital Art.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/killianmoore_
https://www.instagram.com/killianmoore/
10. ADRIEN MAUDUIT
SALES RANK #10
Country: Norway
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@nightlightsfilms
NFT Sales (ETH): 12.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $25,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Professional cinematographer & photographer, MSc., science engineer, aurora guide, author. Science education & communication. Specialise in astrophotography, timelapse, aurora, space & life science.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/NightLights_AM
https://www.instagram.com/nightlightsfilms/
11. PAIGE TINGEY
SALES RANK #11
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@paige_tingey_
NFT Sales (ETH): 12.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $24,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
I’m a landscape photographer inspired by my love of nature and the outdoors. From taking pictures of bees and flowers on my parent’s farm as a kid to now travelling and hiking around the world.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/paige_tingey_
https://www.instagram.com/paige_tingey/
12. JOAQUIN MARCO
SALES RANK #12
Country: Basque Country
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@jokinmarc
NFT Sales (ETH): 11.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $23,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Landscape photographer from Basque Country, inspired by fantasy films and books. Featured by BBC, The Guardian, National Geographic and finalist in the landscape category of Sony World Photo Awards.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/jokinmarc/
13. MICHELLE MOREE
SALES RANK #13
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@MEESH
NFT Sales (ETH): 9.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $19,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Meesh has a divergent interpretation of the remote, obscure & other-worldy like landscapes she travels to; she has a unique, brilliantly colourful ethereal style that expresses her love for colour.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/meeshuno/
14. JAN ERIK WAIDER
SALES RANK #14
Country: Germany
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@northlandscapes
NFT Sales (ETH): 9.250 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $18,500 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@Zndrson
https://foundation.app/@r64x (https://foundation.app/@r64x_com)
Bio:
Visual Artist & Fine Art Photographer.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/northlandscapes/
15. TRACEY LEE
SALES RANK #15
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@tracylee
NFT Sales (ETH): 8.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $16,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Astrophotographer, former MMA Photographer, collector, passionately creative, Icanologist (I CAN do anything!) Living la vida loca in Las Vegas or out of a suitcase on the road!
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/tracyleephotos/
https://www.instagram.com/tracyleephotos/
16. KALEB JOHNSTON
SALES RANK #16
Country: New Zealand
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@Kaleb
NFT Sales (ETH): 7.700 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $15,400 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/0x26c1e466CE41070585d6876dC17B7bD9295C41d5
https://foundation.app/@dicey_apple
https://foundation.app/@the_alchemist
https://foundation.app/@BlockchainJames
https://foundation.app/@anirudh
Bio:
Kaleb is a 20-year-old photographer & 3D artist from Nelson, New Zealand.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/KalebJohnstonNZ
https://www.instagram.com/kalebjohnstonnz/
17. ERIC RUBENS
SALES RANK #17=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@erubes1
NFT Sales (ETH): 7.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $15,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@norcal_guy
Bio:
Southern California based photographer. I love vibrant colours and the infectious energy they carry. I hope my work inspires you to see the beauty in our planet and make the most of each day.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/erubes1/
18. JOHN WINGFIELD
SALES RANK #17=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@johnwingfield
NFT Sales (ETH): 7.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $15,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/0xCDFDb5dd29CBa38496b9154b9df4F3346Ac886e5
Bio:
My name’s John, I’m a photographer and filmmaker from Alaska. My intention as an artist is to craft images that tell a story, contain emotion, and inspire you to appreciate the natural world.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/johncwingfield
https://www.instagram.com/johnwingfield/
19. JOHN WEATHERBY
SALES RANK #19
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@whereisweatherby
NFT Sales (ETH): 7.330 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $14,660 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@norcal_guy
Bio:
NFT Artist • Photographer • Entrepreneur • Vanlifer Creator of The Pro Panel editing plugin for Photoshop.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/whereisweatherb/
https://www.instagram.com/whereisweatherby/
20. PAUL WILSON
SALES RANK #20
Country: New Zealand
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@PaulWilsonImages
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.750 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $13,500 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Astrophotographer from New Zealand, also timelapse and landscapes. Constantly pushing the creative boundaries, under the stars taking shots with new projects underway.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/paulwilsonimage
https://www.instagram.com/paul_wilson_images/
21. ERIC JON DE LEON
SALES RANK #21=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@ericjon23
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $13,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Aerial Drone King from Los Angeles, California. Also shoots Landscape and Urban.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/ericjon23/
22. ALYN WALLACE
SALES RANK #21=
Country: UK
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@alynwallace
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $13,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Alyn Wallace is an award-winning landscape astrophotographer from Wales, UK, on a quest to inspire as many people as he can to fall in love with the night sky.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/alynwallace
https://www.instagram.com/alynwallace
23. GABRIELLA MORTON
SALES RANK #23=
Country: New Zealand
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@gabriellamorton
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $12,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Bridging the gap between art and science to create a stronger narrative around sustainability.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/gabriellamort
https://www.instagram.com/gabriellamorton/
24. RYAN NEWBURN
SALES RANK #23=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@thestrawhatbackpacker
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $12,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
I’m a glacier photographer and guide living in Iceland. Photographing and telling the story of ice and fire through my work is my ultimate passion. For they have an epic story to tell about our earth.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/SHBackpacker
https://www.instagram.com/thestrawhatbackpacker/
25. STEVE K
SALES RANK #23=
Country: Australia
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@vastdepthphotography
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $12,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
I’m a landscape photographer from Australia. Astro, Storm, Landscapes.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/vastdepthphotography/
26. VAUGHN WEILAND
SALES RANK #23=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@vwmeadows
NFT Sales (ETH): 6.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $12,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Outdoor Adventure & Lifestyle Photographer.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/vwmeadows/
https://www.instagram.com/vaughnweiland/
27. ALEXIS HINKLEY
SALES RANK #27
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@Wanderlex
NFT Sales (ETH): 5.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $11,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Alexis is a photographer and full-time critical care nurse who splits her time between the hospital and the outdoors. All purchases are accompanied by a signed metal print.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/wanderrlex/
28. FABIO ANTENORE
SALES RANK #28
Country: Switzerland
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@antenorefabio
NFT Sales (ETH): 5.200 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $10,400 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@NFTcollector11
Bio:
Inventor of Hyperreal Landscape Photography -Ambassador for Sigma, Nisi Global, Leofoto, Lowepro.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/AntenoreFabio
https://www.instagram.com/antenorefabio/
29. JUSTIN WIRTALLA
SALES RANK #29=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@jwirtalla
NFT Sales (ETH): 5.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $10,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
NFTartist | Photographer and Digital Artist. Inspired by nature, sharing it through my eyes. Full-time overland traveller.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/jwirtalla/
30. IVAN K. MARAS
SALES RANK #29=
Country: Italy
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@ikm
NFT Sales (ETH): 5.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $10,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Inspired by Earth & the cosmic unknown, Maras’ work explores ethereal worlds of intimate melancholic poetry, drawn to the eternal battle of darkness & light.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/IvanKMaras
https://www.instagram.com/ivankmaras/
31. ENRICO FOSSATI
SALES RANK #29=
Country: Italy
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@enricofossati
NFT Sales (ETH): 5.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $10,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@marcobottigelli
Bio:
Landscape Photographer and Image Maker from Italy. Award-Winning Photographer. Certified by Leica.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/efossati79
https://www.instagram.com/enrico.fossati/
32. KRISTOPHER SHINN
SALES RANK #32
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@kristophershinn
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $9,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@norcal_guy
https://foundation.app/0x09527E337F3cCCc1bd688037A66B8516B319E31D
https://foundation.app/@chevypop
Bio:
Born & Raised in the Bay Area // Currently in Seattle. Travel photographer // PNW 🌲
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/kristophershinn
https://www.instagram.com/kristophershinn/
33. CASARA MOON
SALES RANK #33=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@casaramoon
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $8,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Photographer, solo traveller, weekend adventurer, coffee and sunrise enthusiast 🌙 Always chasing that golden light.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/casaramoon/
https://www.instagram.com/casaramoon/
34. EMILIE HOFFERBER
SALES RANK #33=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@emilie
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $8,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Emilie is a film and digital photographer based out of a 2009 Subaru Outback. She recently left her day job to spend her life on a permanent camping trip exploring the marvels of the American West.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/moosechildd/
https://www.instagram.com/emilie.hofferber/
35. ROBERT DOWNIE
SALES RANK #33=
Country: Australia
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@intrepidphotos
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $8,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Photography from six continents over two decades. Robert has been published by high quality publication houses including National Geographic and Lonely Planet.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/intrepid_p
https://www.instagram.com/intrepidphotos/
36. JEN GRAND
SALES RANK #33=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@JenGrand
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $8,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Seattle | NYC ✨ Landscape photographer. Weather aficionado. 🌬⛈⚡️🌈🌪 The mountains are always calling 🏔🥾NFTs 🤘
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/jen_grand/
37. FIN MATSON
SALES RANK #33=
Country: Germany
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@finmatson
NFT Sales (ETH): 4.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $8,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Colourblind Travel Photographer & Digital Artist from Germany.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/finmatson/
38. BEN SKAAR
SALES RANK #38=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@skaar
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $7,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@jacobriglin
Bio:
Ben Skaar is a 17-year-old digital creative and photographer based in Massachusetts. He strives to convey emotion and awe through every one of his images.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/benskaarphoto
https://www.instagram.com/benskaar/
39. DAVID DE LA IGLESIA
SALES RANK #38=
Country: Spain
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@divcreativo
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $7,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@NFTcollector11
Bio:
Photographer based in Bilbao. Working for National Geographic, Iberdrola and the Basque Government. Chasing storms since 2016.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/DIVCreativo
https://www.instagram.com/divcreativo/
40. BRYAN MINEAR
SALES RANK #40
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@bryanminear
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.300 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,600 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
https://foundation.app/@mindzeye
Bio:
Official Fujifilm X-Photographer · Atmospheric landscapes / Dad, Star Wars, Pizza, & NFTs.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/bryanminear
https://www.instagram.com/bryanminear/
41. MATT SCOBEL
SALES RANK #41=
Country: Canada
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@scobel
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@norcal_guy
Bio:
Photographer / Videographer from the Canadian Rockies.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/MattScobel
https://www.instagram.com/mattscobel/
42. MICHAEL MEYERS
SALES RANK #41=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@mmeyers76
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Award-winning internationally recognized content creator and photographer based out of Chicago.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/mmeyers76/
43. ANDREW WILLE
SALES RANK #41=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@AndrewOptics
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Andrew is a Los Angeles based photographer and storyteller best known for his unique utilization of light within his urban and landscape photography. With each photo, he hopes to inspire others.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/AndrewOptics
https://www.instagram.com/andrewoptics/
44. TYLER LEKKI
SALES RANK #41=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@Tylekki
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Through my explorations, I try to capture the endless beauty this Planet provides. Patience truly rewards us with magical moments. I hope my images can uplift and inspire.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/tylekki/
45. VICTORIA AND TERRENCE
SALES RANK #41=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@followmeaway
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Terrence (Photographer) and Victoria (Model) approach photography using natural light to create ethereal images that are reminiscent of fairy tales in their world-famous photo series Follow Me Away.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/Followmeaway
https://www.instagram.com/followmeaway/
46. PILAR HM
SALES RANK #41=
Country: Spain
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@pilarhm
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
I’m a landscape lover and I try to share not just pictures, I love to share feelings and make people travel to magic places (and moments) through my photography.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/pilar_hm89/
47. JUSTIN SNEAD
SALES RANK #41=
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@TheDreadlockTraveler
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Travelling Healthcare Worker |Storm Chaser | 2021 Storm Chasing Season is currently ongoing.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/DreadlockTvlr
https://www.instagram.com/thedreadlocktraveler/
48. DAVID NAVIA
SALES RANK #41=
Country: Spain
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@davidnavia
NFT Sales (ETH): 3.000 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $6,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
Landscape photographer based in Asturias.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/davidlgnavia
https://www.instagram.com/davidnavia/
49. ALEJANDRO GARCIA BERNARDO
SALES RANK #49
Country: Spain
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@Tailfox24
NFT Sales (ETH): 2.500 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $5,000 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@caktux
Bio:
I began to combine my love of the mountains with photography. I begin to see the world around me through a lens, always trying to find the perfect photo that is always to come.
Social Media links:
https://www.instagram.com/tailfox24/
50. RICHARD BERNABE
SALES RANK #50
Country: USA
Foundation Account: https://foundation.app/@bernabephoto
NFT Sales (ETH): 2.370 ETH
NFT Sales (USD): $4,740 (approximately)
Collectors:
https://foundation.app/@jespow
https://foundation.app/@netzrot3
https://foundation.app/@hypnopizza
https://foundation.app/@PapaBearded
Bio:
Richard Bernabe is an internationally renowned nature, wildlife, and travel photographer as well as a widely-published author from the United States.
Social Media links:
https://twitter.com/bernabephoto
https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/
BIG THANKS AND CONCLUSION
First, I’d like to thank all the photographers that made my list. Although the process of manually collating and checking the data has been tedious at times, it has also been helped enormously by having your incredible photographs to enjoy along the way!
Second, NFTs are at the cutting edge of art, finance, technology and culture, and an increasing number of photographers are able to make a meaningful income from them.
Although NFTs have little track record to date, in my opinion, I believe we are at the dawn of a new medium for art as the human race moves inevitably towards increasing digitisation.
And finally, you may be wondering how I drew up the list of the ‘50 Top Landscape Photographers’ for this article, if so:
Here’s a link to my research methods.
Disclaimer
As stated at the beginning, this article discusses MY List of 50 Top Landscape Photographers Selling NFTs on Foundation.
It does not try to be comprehensive, on the contrary, it is proposed as the beginning of an investigation intended to become collaborative: so do not hesitate to complete or correct this information with your comments!
On that note …
Now it’s your turn:
What’s your #1 takeaway from this NFT study?
Or, maybe you have a question about the results?
Or, would like to nominate yourself or someone for the list?
Either way, I’d like to hear from you!
So go ahead and leave a comment below, I’ll reply to each one.
About the Author
Daren Cox is a landscape photographer, blogger, and digital business coach based in Cornwall, UK. You can find more of his work on his website and connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. This article was also published here and shared with permission.