Born in Perth on 20th January 1805, Jessie Mann (1805-1867) is regarded as the first Scottish woman photographer.
PlanetHeroines19th January 2025
Seven pioneering women in photography to celebrate in January - from Dorothy Wilding and Evelyn Hofer, to Lucia Moholy and Yva.
Katherine Riley31st December 2024
Born 21st November 1808. Amelia Elizabeth Guppy was a pioneering photographer often remembered for her adventurous spirit and passion for studying orchids.
Becky Handley9th November 2024
Gerda Taro (1910-1937) first woman war photographers, and the first to die in the line of work.
Becky Handley30th July 2024
Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of June - from Marion Post Wolcott to Florence Henri.
Katherine Riley1st June 2024
Here are seven pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of May - from Zofia Rydet to Inge Morath.
Katherine Riley2nd May 2024
Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of April - from Francesca Woodman to Helen Gee.
Katherine Riley2nd April 2024
Here are five pioneering women in photography to celebrate in the month of March - from Jane Bown CBE to Běla Kolářová.
Katherine Riley4th March 2024
Lora Webb Nichols was an American photographer, best known for amassing a collection of 24,000 negatives of the town Encampment, Wyoming.
PlanetHeroines21st February 2024
