"I think one of our great strengths, as women, is our sometimes slightly more emotional side," says Michele Grenier on why female photographers gravitate towards more sentimental and moving photographs.
We've featured some amazing personal projects from many photographers over the last few years. For Women's History Month, we've rounded up 10 really unique ones that we've showcased in recent times.
"If a photographer says that they can separate their emotion from the work they do, they're not being honest," says photojournalist Cheriss May about the connection between ourselves and the images we make.
Exposing your camera correctly can be challenging enough when you're on dry land. Imagine trying to get a perfect while submerged many feet underwater. And at times, with various sea creatures circling you curiously.
The price of film stock has been steadily rising for the last few years now. That hasn't put a dent in the creative work of these ten female photographers. Click on each link to learn more about why they chose film over digital in this Women's History Month roundup.
"To be honest, I don't know why but for me, it was important to bring my camera," says photographer Greta Rico in an interview with the Phoblographer referencing her Surrogate Mother photo project -- which started the day of her cousin's funeral.
"I have found that the most difficult photographs to make are of people who are experiencing an emotional crisis," says photographer Mary F Calvert to The Phoblographer in an interview. "My goal is to make these pictures with integrity on my part while keeping their dignity intact.
"It was a great honor to document their accomplishments," says photojournalist Andrea DiCanzo about her time spent with the Afghan Robotics girls team that visited the USA. What was initially meant to be a photo story spanning just a few days turned into an extraordinary three-week assignment capturing emotions and achievements.
"It was a great honor to document their accomplishments," says photojournalist Andrea DiCenzo about her time spent with the Afghan Robotics girls team that visited the USA. What was initially meant to be a photo story spanning just a few days turned into an extraordinary three-week assignment capturing emotions and achievements.
"I'm most productive when I simply show up and allow the light and landscape to guide me," says US-based hobbyist photographer Tara Workman about the secret to locating landscape gems for her cameras.
Of course, the title of the article will raise a few eyebrows. I mean, is there really "a greatest" female street photographer? In my opinion, there is. And while 2021 makes it constantly harder to separate the genders, can't we have a little bit of fun? So, yes.