I've just read a blog post on PetaPixel by Emma Howells decrying the disrespect women photographers are subject to. It's worth a read, and in fact should be required reading for photographers.
I think any male photographer who pooh poohs such posts is in denial and part of the problem. I've been around for a long time in this business, and I've had conversations with women photographers who confirm the disregard and even disdain they've experienced, both from fellow male photographers and clients. Geez, I have to recognize and battle my own biases at times. And this carries beyond the photography field. Women have to battle disrepsect, bad manners and blatant sexism every day. Don't believe it? Ask your wife, girlfriend, daughters, mother: any woman who will give you an honest and frank answer.
Again, it starts with all men acknowledging their own biases. It's not a woman problem. It's a man problem.
I think any male photographer who pooh poohs such posts is in denial and part of the problem. I've been around for a long time in this business, and I've had conversations with women photographers who confirm the disregard and even disdain they've experienced, both from fellow male photographers and clients. Geez, I have to recognize and battle my own biases at times. And this carries beyond the photography field. Women have to battle disrepsect, bad manners and blatant sexism every day. Don't believe it? Ask your wife, girlfriend, daughters, mother: any woman who will give you an honest and frank answer.
Again, it starts with all men acknowledging their own biases. It's not a woman problem. It's a man problem.
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