Nancy's photos from San Miguel de Allende Mexico are vibrant, exciting, full of the color of life. And she's leading a workshop there next spring. She also does workshops through Photography with Heart, which also is a major theme in her articles on Radiant Vista
Nancy's website, with links to her workshops, autographed copies of her book, Photography and The Creative Life, and recipes.
The schedules for 2008 photography workshops are on the web now. A number of interesting women photographers are leading groups out into the field. Kathy's photos are gorgeous, and she's offering workshops through several organizations next year.
Kathy's website, with links to her workshops. Sadly, no blog.
The subjects of Joan Myer's photos of Antarctica in Lenswork 71 are just what I'd want to photograph - the human juxtaposed against that expanse of the natural. I'm looking forward to spending some time on Joan's website with her "Women of a Certain Age" and the Santiago pictures. Sadly, no blog.
I'd like to meet photographer Diana Kirkland too. I was introduced to her work via Lenswork. She's been photographing for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, which has given her unique access to some stuff. I especially liked the industrial portfolio, and the mood in her image of a fern covered forest floor in the landscapes section.
Website: Diana Kirkland
I really enjoyed reading this first-person account by Martha Casanave about her transition from studio nudes and portraits to outdoor photography with a pinhole camera. And I can definitely identify with the "slovenliness" she describes in the process. Martha has a website where you can see more of her work. Especially check out the flaming letters, very cool.
Here's a primer on pinhole photography from Photo.net.
Since I posted about (generally) being the only female photographer in the pre-dawn pack in the national parks, I have run across some admirable work of other women shooters. So I'm starting a new section of this blog, my own personal fanzine for all the girls out there.
Elizabeth Carmel
The April 2007 issue of Outdoor Photographer had a feature on Elizabeth Carmel and her work in the eastern Sierras. Gorgeous landscapes, the kind you get by hauling heavy gear through the dark in bear country, only to get skunked by the wind, a contrail, sudden cloudburst, so you go again. And again.
She's been recognized by Hasselblad with one of their annual Masters Awards, "in recognition of her beautiful imagery and technical expertise.
I'll be looking for her book, Brilliant Waters: Portraits of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and the High Sierra. In the meantime, you can check out her website and her blog.
Desert View Watchtower (1932) - Mary Colter, Architect
[Updated 2007.10.15 - I've been collecting links to great women photographers - gathered in my Women in the Field archive to share. Email me with suggestions to grow this list.]
I couldn't help but notice during my 17 days on the road what a low proportion of "serious" outdoor photographers that I met in the national parks were female. Let's define "serious" pretty loosely: using an SLR type camera and a tripod. I can remember meeting only two, both shooting with their husbands and using his cast-off gear.
