The camera frames history from the photographer’s perspective – which is why it’s important for diversity both in front of the lens and behind it. I was taking a deep dive through photo archives for women’s history when I realized many of the images that make me pause didn’t just have women in front of the lens but women framing the shot.
As a photographer, I believe that understanding what is in front of my lens is essential to creating the best possible photographs. Recognizing women in photography isn’t just about representation in an art genre; it’s about giving women the power to shape the way women’s history is told.
