International Women's Day 2024
It’s International Women’s Day and we are celebrating pioneering female photographers who have influenced the industry and those who we will have the pleasure of working with at this year’s Spring shoot!
We have worked alongside some fantastic female photographers over the last few years. Recently we had a seminar with Helen Bartlett, a family photographer based in London. As well as a fashion photography seminar with Jade Keshia Gordon.
We are very excited to introduce three more female photographers who will be speaking at our Spring Shoot this year!
Dani Connor
Dani's photography career kickstarted with some adorable baby squirrels, and four years on they remain her main subject. Dani shares her tips for capturing a variety of shots and capturing the perfect shot. Dani will also share her strategy for applying her squirrel skills to any species, including. golden eagles in Northern Sweden.
Dani is an online content creator and wildlife photographer. She shares her journey Photographing wildlife through Youtube videos and her mission is to connect and engage people with the natural world. At age 14, Dani won the Marwell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. "They gave me a camera, but I knew what I wanted, so I sold it and bought a Canon EOS 550D," she recalls.
Dani is a Canon Ambassador and will be hosting a seminar at our Spring Shoot called: From Squirrels to Eagles: how to get the perfect shot
Website - https://www.daniconnorwild.com/
Emily Renier
Emily is a wedding and family documentary photographer based in the South-East of the UK. She picked up her first Fujifilm camera in 2018 and has since dedicated her full attention to capturing the heartfelt moments of couples and families.
Emily's authentic style is rooted in capturing candid moments, but she also values flexibility, drawing inspiration from numerous photographic genres and the individuality of her clients. While her camera preserves these fleeting moments, Emily's perspective is emotional and personal, bridging the space between her lens and her subjects artistically and empathetically.
While the excitement of wedding photography continues to ignite Emily's passion, documenting family life over time is as profoundly rewarding for her: she's honored to have been commissioned for year-long family projects, resulting in, what she believes, is her strongest work.
Emily is an Official Fujifilm Ambassador and shoots on a variety of cameras such as the X-T5, X-H2S, X-T3 and X100V.
Website - https://emilysmomentsphotography.com/
Roxy Furman
Roxy is a freelance filmmaker and photographer specialising in content centered around animals, the natural world, and extraordinary individuals dedicated to transforming our planet for the better. Roxy has a First-Class honors degree in BSc Zoology (INT), which included a study abroad year in Australia. To further hone her skills, she pursued an MA in Wildlife Filmmaking at UWE, a prestigious program conducted in partnership with the BBC Natural History Unit.
With her expertise as a self-shooting producer, she collaborates with renowned brands such as Nikon, Lenovo, Jack Wolfskin, MINI, Adobe Video, and Rolex, to create compelling short-form digital content. Roxy is a Nikon creator, and her current camera of choice is the Nikon Z9.
Website - https://www.roxythezoologist.com/
We also want to feature some of the female pioneers and legends of photography. Here are three of our all time favourites:
Annie Leibovitz
Leibovitz gained fame as the chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine during the 1970s. During this time, she captured iconic images of musicians and celebrities, including the famous photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken just hours before Lennon's tragic death in 1980. She later worked for Vanity Fair and Vogue, producing distinctive and imaginative portraits of celebrities and fashion icons.
She has received numerous awards, including being named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. Her work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the most influential photographers of her generation.
Images - https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/annie-leibovitz-photo-gallery/19/
Diane Arbus
Arbus began her photography career in the 1940s, focusing on commercial work with her husband, Allan Arbus. She later pursued her own unique style of documentary and portrait photography.
Arbus is renowned for her distinctive and often controversial style, capturing marginalized and unconventional subjects, such as dwarfs, giants, transvestites, and people with disabilities. Diane Arbus's work has had a lasting impact on photography, challenging traditional notions of beauty and normalcy. Her photographs continue to be exhibited globally, and she is considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.
Images - https://www.moca.org/artist/diane-arbus
Vivian Maier
Vivian Maier was a nanny by profession, but her passion for photography became evident through her extensive collection of street photographs taken in Chicago and New York City.
Her work was only recognised after her death when a Chicago historian, John Maloof, discovered and purchased a box of her negatives at an auction in 2007.
Vivian was a self-taught photographer who never publicly exhibited her work during her lifetime. Her ability to capture candid moments on the streets showcased a unique and perceptive photographic eye. Her story has sparked interest in the world of street photography.
Images - https://www.vivianmaier.com/
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Posted by Graham Fry
8th March 2024
