about us
we're stronger together
Women in Photography UK came from the realisation that there is a need for a free support network for women already established in, or embarking on, a career in photography. For the purposes of WIP, we include videography and cinematography under the broader photography umbrella.
Our objectives are simple:
• Advocate for greater parity within the industry.
• Provide peer-to-peer support and mentoring. We’re stronger together.
• Nurture young talent through accessible educational resources.
• Connect companies, brands and institutions with talented women in photography.
• Promote the work and talent within our network through events, publications and speaking opportunities.
Yes, it is a mammoth project, but we think we deserve it, and it is about time we make it happen.
And since we have to start somewhere, phase one is about connecting UK-based photographers through our Instagram @womeninphotographyuk and LinkedIn accounts, starting conversations and growing a genuine sense of community.
Please follow, join the group and get in touch. We're building this together.
stats we want to change
In the uk, between the years 2000 and 2015
7% of cinematographers were women.
furthermore, the same research identified that
0.3% of cinematographers were women of colour
in europe between 2018-2022
women cinematograPhers represented 11% of the workforce
In August 2024, according to the British Journal of Photography
women earned 30% less than their male counterparts
The same survey highlighted that
55% of the
women experienced gender discrimination
over the past five yearsonly
34% of major photography award winners have been women
* Check our page Research and Resources for more information on the studies and research where these numbers have come from.