Behind The Scenes

28 AOP f22 members share their behind the scenes images alongside their finished shot.

This International Womens’ Day we’re encouraging any and all female photographers to share their own behind the scenes images using the hashtag #AOPf22_behindthescenes

“If women don’t make that 50/50 then the people taking decisions about our communities are never going to be reflective of the needs”. Jo Cox

In a world where we are constantly bombarded by photographic imagery, if the majority of those images are created by men, then we are all looking at life through a male gaze. Therefore, decisions about what and how we wear, consume, drive, holiday etc., will predominantly be made from a male perspective.

An exhibition shot by women photographers also shows in parallel each of the photographers in action behind the lens. See it, be it. By increasing the visibility of women photographers they hope to inspire and encourage the next generation of female image makers rise up and help achieve that magic 50/50.

This year’s IWD theme is #inspireinclusion

Key themes:

• Why do we need a women’s group?
• Women photographers are still in the minority within the industry and minority groups always find strength in grouping together.
• It is important to encourage more women to enter the industry, and for us to create a supportive and safe space for them to grow their photographic practice

AOP f22 Working Group

Chair: Tabatha Fireman | Accredited Photographer

Karen Yeomans | Accredited Photographer and Nicola Tree | Accredited Photographer (f22 project co-ordinators)

Chantel King | AOP Board Member and Accredited Photographer , Eleanor Church | Accredited Photographer and Sujata Setia | Accredited Photographer (Instagram / pr / marketing co-ordinators)

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