photos by Liz Kuball
Photographer Liz Kuball sent over a new post from her blog that really resonates with me. it's about women photographers helping each other in the industry; be it with edit advice, application tips, or just good old moral support. Liz is someone I've been lucky enough to connect with since starting this blog, and I have to say, the lady bloggers and photographers have been pretty kind and welcoming to me in this sphere. Liz mentions the kindness she has received from Jen Loeber, Cara Phillips and Amy Elkins, and I've certainly received the same from Amy Stein and of course all the ladies here at PS. In Fact, Ashley Macknica and I fervently went over edits together for the APE contest, not unlike the way Liz describes here:
Liz has developed some badges (see below) to put on your website to indicate you can be approached without reproach. I think it's a lovely idea. Check it out.
As an aside, I know there has been much talk about the gallerina article in the Times, and Liz mentions it in her post, too. It's funny, because one of the people I chat about photography with all day long is Marla Caplan, who was featured in the piece:
"I'm one of the 1,313 people who submitted two photos to APE's Flickr group. My background with editorial photography pretty much consists of admiring the photographs in my favorite magazines, but I'd really love to push myself in new directions, including editorial, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity. So I narrowed my images to ten and then I was lost. I knew I wanted to submit one portrait and one landscape or architectural shot, but I couldn't figure out how to pair them up in a way that would make sense. In my head, they were different projects so how would it work to include one of my portraits with one of my In Store photos?
Jennifer Loeber to the rescue. Jennifer is a photo editor besides being a great photographer, and I ran the ten photos by her and asked her what she thought. In a few minutes, she came up with three pairings of images that looked like they belonged together. This weekend, I'm pulling together my book. With what Jennifer showed me, I'm in a much better place."
Liz has developed some badges (see below) to put on your website to indicate you can be approached without reproach. I think it's a lovely idea. Check it out.
As an aside, I know there has been much talk about the gallerina article in the Times, and Liz mentions it in her post, too. It's funny, because one of the people I chat about photography with all day long is Marla Caplan, who was featured in the piece:
Maybe Marla needs a blog, just to dish on the latest Yancey goss. 'Cause there's lots. Take back the night, Caplan.
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Thanks for the shout-out, Rachel!
I neglected to mention the myriad other women I've contacted with questions, including Jennifer Boomer, Lane Collins, Susana Raab, Amy Stein, and Zoe Strauss. I can't say enough good things about these ladies.
And I should add that I've asked questions of plenty of amazing men, too, and they've all been equally generous.
Thanks for posting this!
Oh hell yeah, R, I'm totally with you on this one. I myself also just started blogging a few weeks ago, and have been so pleased to find so many female photobloggers to read up on...
Can't we just be dramatic and refer to it reposting the banner as a call for solidarity?
And while we're on the topic, any idea what's going on with the PhotoBetty site?
That shit is gettin' stale! Somebody needs to update, because it was a great idea!
I read this and cant help but feel it feels quite belittling – 'y'know, like women can take/edit photos too'. I know it's know meant that way and that intentions are all in the right place but it nevertheless feels a bit 'twee'.
George, i know what you mean, but 'twee' certainly wasn't the intention here. i (for one) think there's a ton of alpha male energy in the industry, and it's nice to cut down a bit on the intimidation factor. not only can women take/edit photos too, but nearly every photo dept I've ever worked in was run by women. so that's certainly not my sentiment. but i DO think it's nice to have a support group.
*here is the disclaimer where i say i like dudes too and dudes can also be nice and helpful.