Honoring Women In Photography- Part 1

Honoring Women In Photography- Part 1
By Michele Sons
Ever since I started my formal education in photography, I have had a tremendous respect for women photographers.  Men dominated the field in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s but that has changed drastically since then.  With the advent of the digital camera, photography became a lot easier for anyone with a desire to take good pictures. Many women began to document the growth of their families and friends.  Soon enough they were shooting images for their friends and eventually starting businesses of their own.  Women now dominate the wedding portrait field. Women also bring a new vision to photography.  We see more and more women venturing out being part of our workshops and while doing so capturing some really incredible images.
I wanted to share a bit about some of the women that have been part of Luminous-Landscape over the last few years.  I find their vision and photography motivating and refreshing.  In Part 2 of this segment we prese...