Distinguished
Photographer's Award WIPI is in the process of putting together a list of 100 women photographers to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Twenty-five photographers from Distinguished, Established, Emerging and Debutante categories. .WIPI is visiting “living photographer” websites of WIPI members and careers of notable photographers. The
goal is to expand upon our Distinguished Photographers award for our Anniversary
and celebrate a larger body of women working in the photographic arts.
WIPI is looking for women who have been "consistently working" and "making
their living from photography" through a client base, fine
art or teaching. This does not include an occasional art sale over a period
of years. We are looking for dedicated working photographers. Those who are
either self-taught or have completed their education and have an
"accomplished work history" during the time
periods in the groups listed below. Nominations are for "LIVING" photographer/s, who have maintained a career as a WORKING photographer for the number of years noted. In your e-mail subject line, PLEASE NOTE the name with a GROUP TITLE, Distinguished, Established, Emerging or Debutante and also add the same info into the body your e-mail along with a LINK to the photographer info if you have one. DISTINGUISHED PHOTOGRAPHERS - 25 years+ - (careers starting prior to 1981) Notable photographers who have accomplished or displayed a strong presence in the world of photography. Photographer must have accomplished making their living from photography for at least 25 years or more listed credentials pertaining to exhibition, client base, educational, public exhibition history, awards/grants/sponsorships, established client list history lecture or seminar credits published SOLO feature/s in international photo / art credited publication and/or book publication website visibility, personal or recognized representation. Has contributed to the field of women in their work through photography and public outreach. (time frame does not include childhood camera experiments, this relates to PROfessional WORKING photographers) ************************************ ESTABLISHED PHOTOGRAPHERS - 15 to 25 years, (careers starting approx. 1981 - 1991) Established working photographers, who have accomplished or displayed a strong presence in the world of photography. Photographer must have accomplished making their living from photography for at least 15-25 years or more with visible credentials pertaining to exhibition, client base, educational, public exhibition history, awards/grants/sponsorships, established client list history lecture or seminar credits published SOLO feature/s in international photo / art credited publication and/or book publication website visibility, personal or recognized representation. Has contributed to the field of women in their work through photography and public outreach. (time frame does not include childhood camera experiments, this relates to PROfessional WORKING photographers) ************************************* E
MERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS 5 to 15 years (careers starting approx.
1991 - 2001) Emerging photographer who have accomplished or displayed a strong
presence in the world of photography. Photographer must have accomplished making
their living from photography for at least 5-15 years or more with visible credentials
pertaining to exhibition, client base, educational, public exhibition history,
awards/grants/sponsorships, established client list history lecture or seminar
credits published SOLO feature/s in international photo / art credited publication
and/or book publication website visibility, personal or recognized representation.
Has contributed to the field of women in their work through photography and public
outreach. (time frame does not include childhood camera experiments, this relates
to PROfessional WORKING photographers) DEBUTANTE
PHOTOGRAPHERS - 1 to 5 years,
(approx. 2001- 2007) New talent, exhibition/publication preferred. Photographer
must have accomplished making a living as a working photographer, photography
teacher. exhibition history, minimum 5 group shows or combination solo and/or
group, and/or history of award/grants, magazine publication, website visibility,
recognized representation. Has Contributed to the field of women in their work
through photography and public outreach. ************************************* We
are looking for website/internet presence including biographies and résumés
that have "dates" of exhibitions, publishing and accomplishment.
The Women In Photography International Distinguished Photographer's Award
was established to give recognition to an artist who has contributed significantly
to the world of photography.
************************************** Archives WIPI
Past Distinguished Photographers Awardees: 100 Women Photographers, announcement, late Dec. 2007, early 2008
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