That's why past years have seen so few female photographers earn nearly as much recognition as their male counterparts, save for pioneers like Annie Leibovitz, Ellen von Unwerth, Petra Collins and Collier Schorr. But things are changing, thanks in part to the democratization of social media as well as the #MeToo movement, which has seen allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, and misconduct against photographers like,. Finally women are being given the chance to explore and develop the female gaze on a broader scale. Can no longer ignore. As London-based duo says below: “Without women, the world has no future.” The same goes for fashion. 'Brands and publications should be hiring talented photographers from all over the world regardless of their gender, race, age, or religion. To us, it is clear that women should be included in this group.
Yu is a London-based, street style fashion photographer capturing fashion’s top names in candid, lifestyle photos. With intense clarity and amazing color contrasts, Yu is a very talented fashion photographer and you can find him at nearly all fashion week events.
There needs to be equality. Empowering women is essential for productivity, love, art, and growth. Without women, the world has no future. This may seem obvious, but it sadly needs to repeated again and again. Having more female strength, energy, and instincts onboard will definitely help brands and magazines to push onwards and upwards into a brighter future!
We’ve chosen this image of Lady Gaga from the Joanne World Tour; we love working with Gaga because she embodies the true meaning of individuality and never excludes or judges anyone.' 'Photographers are supposed to create an environment for playing pretend. Humiliation and intimidation are shortcuts. I don’t need to do that. I feel like if you are insisting that this is the only way you can make a sexy photo, then maybe you just aren’t good enough?
What is a sexy photo? Should we only cater to one set of tastes? Sexy can be funny, sexy can scare you, the absence of sexiness can turn you on, sexy can be touchable, and sexy can be someone you are dying to touch. This is all achievable in a safe space if you are a truly creative photographer of any gender, of any sexual identity. I think we need more female photographers because people are repeating themselves. Frankly, I’m bored with it.
Turn me on fuckers, and do it without any prisoners.' 'I actually get really annoyed with the entire concept of the 'female gaze.' It often feels like a way for brands to use me to check off their HR boxes, and I don't appreciate that at all. I also find it to be such a disservice to women photographers because it was meant to take women outside of a box, but it just ended up putting them in another. There is this idea that women only shoot pastel colors, glitter, fruits as vaginas, period art, naked everything, and anything derivative of Petra Collins (I love her work, and this is by no means an attack on her.
I'm just stating the obvious). It's annoying because that is not the kind of work I am attracted to, but brands will still ask you to change everything about the way you shoot so you fit this aesthetic in order to come across as woke. There are so many ways to be a woman and experience womanhood, and for that reason, we need to have space for these images to exist and conversations to happen so we can become better at understanding each other as human beings.' 'Women in a biological and physical sense may have or are able to go through certain things that men will never experience — pregnancies, abortions, miscarriages, periods, lactations, and all the mental bearings that come with them.
We embody a perspective that is more three-dimensional, affecting how we view the world through our eyes. The photograph of a woman in lingerie or nude taken by a fellow woman will translate differently than that by a man — not to mention the process of the shoot itself will certainly feel different. In the fast-paced fashion world, we still want to be able to also portray true narratives and emotions — to access that, you need a safe space.
With more women in the industry, we'd have more safe spaces, more truths, and more perspective.' “The inclusion of female photographers of all ethnicities should be widely accepted — not as a public pat on the back, not as an apologetic gesture, not as a way to ‘sell feminism.' Female photographers have been busy making images despite a lack of exposure and recognition. We’ve been busy perfecting our craft and perspective with a solitary, quiet passion that's reflected in every image.
We’ve had to work a little bit harder to get to where we are. Every moment of recognition and illumination is considerably overdue.”. 'Fashion is usually group work. The best projects I've worked on were diverse and inclusive, where everyone could bring their full authentic self to the creation. I feel like women are much more daring, loud, and assertive than before; we are becoming fearless, which is a great quality for creating imagery, and being a storyteller. Women in fashion have the opportunity to shout out to the world that gender-specific is expired and they'll reveal a new 'woman,' free of all conventions and stereotypes.'
'Unlike ever before, we are inundated with thousands of images a day, so there is an appetite for new kinds of imagery. There has been a gigantic shift in the consciousness of the power of a woman, as both global citizens and as consumers in the market. I think female customers want a more realistic and intuitive picture of the clothes they are buying on different kinds of models. Our so-called 'feminine ideal' is changing, with customers gravitating towards more diverse bodies and away from the antiquated dream girl. While there are many talented male photographers out there making fantastic images, I think female photographers can honestly capture the strength and sensitivity of women with a kind of ease that just makes sense right now.'
'Hiring more women is a simple task considering the amount of talented female artists out there ready to change the advertising landscape to make it healthier and more inspirational. The issue is not the lack of choice or talent; it is the people who make these choices. We need more women in charge of hiring talent, giving greater chances for the female gaze to establish itself in a man’s world. This will automatically translate into a healthier and more inclusive media landscape for young girls and women to grow up and evolve with.
'I like to be considered a 'photographer,' not a 'female photographer;' people don’t make the distinction between 'male photographers.' Not all women and female photographers see the same and produce the same type of images — thank God!
— and being singled out as a 'female photographer' is annoying; I think all of us feel the same. Society is changing, and it has changed so much since I first started. There are so many very talented female photographers today with so many points of view. I think it’s wonderful. The more, the better.”. 'As a female photographer, while generalizing, I feel that we woman have a more nurturing and encompassing view of the world. A female’s gaze is normally softer and more enveloping and not as objectifying.
It can grant access to places where a male sometimes would not be allowed, it has the potential to show a deeper degree of intimacy with the subject, and it has its unique feminine strength. These should be enough qualifications for brands and publications to hire more women who come equipped with these qualities. The change needs to happen now.' 'I hope that one day, work will be based on pure talent and creativity, not gender. I think it’s important for brands and publications to not be afraid to use female photographers simply because they are women, and to work with who they think is best for the job based on their work. I know that’s an idyllic way to think, but I don't want my success to ever come at the expense of someone else's.
I have always felt empowered by women and inspired by women; I think a woman's point of view and eye for detail is unparalleled!' 'It's important for women — every type of woman — to be hired everywhere, for exactly the same reason I think it's important for our lens to be used equally if not more in the industry.
The majority of what we've been exposed to and conditioned by has been led by men; one could say that since the beginning of time they've tried to force us to just be 'great muses and great observers.' It's important for us to be able to show and speak for ourselves, to provide a greater spectrum of examples and representation for growing generations of people.'
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