Women in photography: the gendered lens
With the proliferation of smart phones, cameras are everywhere. But rather than snapping a selfie or a photo of food, students in this Women in Photography class are using their cameras as a tool to question the role of gender and identify in their own lives.
Under the direction of photographer Cynthia O’Dell, the A. Reid Winsey professor of art and art history, students were asked to create photographs as an act of empowerment, depicting themselves in any way they chose.

Caleigh Cramer ’22, referencing Dada, an art movement that dates to World War I.

Sasha Taxter ’22, referencing Frances Benjamin Johnston, a photojournalist who worked in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.

Holly Acree ’20, referencing Anna Atkins, a 19th-century English botanist and photographer.

Kobby Van Dyck ’20, referencing Frances Benjamin Johnston.

Jordyn Blakey ’22, referencing Anna Atkins.

Rachel Oosterhoff ’22, referencing the Tate galleries in Great Britain.

Alyssa Luarde ’22, referencing photographer Anne Brigman.

Tilly Marlatt ’19 referencing Julia Margaret Cameron, a 19th-century photographer of celebrities.

Abi Smith ’21, referencing Julia Margaret Cameron.

Abby Morrison ’22, referencing Hannah Hoch, a German Dada artist.

Minkyo Park ’21, referencing Anna Atkins.

Kathleen Banek ’21, referencing woman empowerment.

Autum Cavender ’22, referencing Anne Brigman.

Cami Henry ’22, referencing Julia Margaret Cameron.
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