In this tribute to contemporary photography, authors Gerard Rancinan and Caroline Gaudriault present twenty-five portraits of the most important practitioners of the photographic medium today. A renowned photographer himself, Rancinan travelled the world to capture each subject in the surroundings of their choice and, in parallel, journalist Gaudriault interviewed them about their work and the legacy they will leave to the world. Subjects include world-renowned artists such as Elliott Erwitt, Annie Leibovitz, David Lachapelle, Nan Goldin, Martin Parr, Pierre et Gilles, Peter Lindbergh, Oliviero Toscani, Eikoh Hosoe, Sebastiao Salgado and Reza. Accompanying each portrait by Rancinan are images taken and chosen by the photographers themselves, selected to represent their work and illustrate their interview. As a result, "The Photographer showcases examples of the very best contemporary work, including portraiture, photojournalism, nudes, paparazzi, fine art and fashion.