Women Photographers

Since it first became an art form nearly two hundred years ago, women have been an instrumental part of the photography world, pushing the boundaries and defying social conventions with each click of their cameras’ shutters. Women Photographers shines a spotlight on these genre-defining pioneers, profiling the work and stories of sixty female photographers who, though they may come from different eras, backgrounds, cultures and artistic sensibilities, have each made important contributions to the art of photography with their unique perspective and voice. A vast range of subjects, styles and techniques are showcased within this book’s pages, from Julia Margaret Cameron’s haunting, moody portraits; to Dorothea Lange’s world-changing documentary photographs; to Lisette Model’s scenes from everyday life; to Newsha Tayakolian’s powerful, politically-charged snapshots; to Nan Goldin’s highly personal images; to Grete Stern’s dreamy, modern photomontages; to Ellen von Unwerth’s fashion shoot