WHAT WE SEE: WOMEN & NONBINARY PERSPECTIVES THROUGH THE LENS

Open your eyes to a new world view with 100 photographs from women and nonbinary visual storytellers.

85% of the world’s photojournalists are men. That means that an overwhelming percentage of our visual historical record has been seen through men’s eyes. To counter this serious ethical problem, Women Photograph flips that bias on its head to show what and how women and nonbinary photojournalists see.

From documenting major events such as 9/11 to capturing serially misrepresented communities, this book presents a revisionist contemporary history: pore over 50 years of history in 100 photographs. Each image is accompanied by 200 words from the photographer about the experience and the subject, offering fresh insights and a much-needed perspective.

Until we have balanced, representative reporting, the camera cannot offer a mirror to our global society. To get the full picture, we need a diverse set of people behind the lens. This book offers a first step.

Relearn how to see with this evergreen catalogue that elevates the voices of women and nonbinary visual storytellers.

“These images forge a crucial modern history: one where such perspectives that have historically been ignored – behind the lens and in front of it – are illuminated with care and respect.” — Kat Chow

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover of our first book, What We See! This gorgeous, 224-page volume from White Lion Publishing features images from 100 women and nonbinary photographers and a foreword by journalist and author Kat Chow. The book is available for pre-order now at the links below, and will release on March 7, 2023!

FEATURING: Rhiannon Adam, Lynsey Addario, Luján Agusti, Yumna Al-Arashi, Maha Al-Asaker, Sara Aliaga Ticona, Tasneem Alsultan, Ana Maria Arévalo Gosen, Gabriella N. Báez, Tracy Barbutes, Endia Beal, Nina Berman, Gabriela Bhaskar, Delphine Blast, Kendrick Brinson, Paula Bronstein, Koral Carballo, Verónica G. Cárdenas, Laurel Chor, Xyza Cruz Bacani, Angélica Dass, Cristina de Middel, Meghan Dhaliwal, Luisa Dörr, Jess T. Dugan, Yen Duong, Rena Effendi, Kholood Eid, Rehab Eldalil, Yagazie Emezi, Citlali Fabián, Malin Fezehai, Annie Flanagan, Lola Flash, Terra Fondriest, Mariceu Erthal García, Mojgan Ghanbari, Golden, Carol Guzy, Tanya Habjouqa, Nada Harib, Noriko Hayashi, Kiana Hayeri, Susannah Ireland, Tailyr Irvine, JEB (Joan E. Biren), Lynn Johnson, Mary Kang, Natalie Keyssar, Gulshan Khan, Saumya Khandelwal, Isadora Kosofsky, Koyoltzintli, Erika Larsen, Gillian Laub, Nyimas Laula, Olivia Locher, Rania Matar, Maddie McGarvey, Susan Meiselas, Clara Mokri, Bethany Mollenkof, Haley Morris-Cafiero, Rosem Morton, Nicola Muirhead, Natalie Naccache, Sarah Pabst, Oksana Parafeniuk, Laurence Philomène, Tara Pixley, Suzanne Plunkett, Charmaine Poh, Rozette Rago, Miora Rajaonary, Hannah Reyes Morales, Cara Romero, Raphaela Rosella, Sumy Sadurni, Haruka Sakaguchi, Charlotte Schmitz, Camille Seaman, Smita Sharma, Sim Chi Yin, Michaela Skovranova, Kali Spitzer, Daro Sulakauri, Anastasia Taylor-Lind, Nicole Tung, Irina Unruh, Alicia Vera, Danielle Villasana, Ami Vitale, Asmaa Waguih, Sarah Waiswa, Deborah Willis, Arin Yoon, Hannah Yoon, Etinosa Yvonne, Patience Zalanga, Adriana Zehbrauskas

◆ What We See Book Launch in London ◆
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Centre for British Photography
Join us for a glass of wine and pick up a copy of What We See at the new Centre for British Photography — our publisher Quarto will be on hand with specially discounted copies to celebrate the launch!

◆ What We See Panel in London ◆
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Frontline Club
This panel discussion between curators Daniella Zalcman and Sara Ickow and contributors Citlali Fabián, Susannah Ireland, and Suzanne Plunkett will offer a sneak peek of the book and a deeper dive into each contributor’s image. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets are available for purchase here.

◆ What We See Panel in NYC ◆
Saturday, March 11, 2023
1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
International Center of Photography
Sara Ickow, Exhibitions & Special Projects for Women Photograph and Senior Manager of Exhibitions and Collections at ICP, will lead a conversation with Women Photograph founder Daniella Zalcman and photographers Nina Berman and Kholood Eid centered on the new publication as well as the importance of representation resources within the field. Note: This event is free with museum admission, the bookstore and signing are accessible without an ICP ticket.

◆ What We See Book Signing in NYC ◆
Saturday, March 11, 2023
2:15 PM — 3:15 PM
International Center of Photography (Bookstore)
Join us in the International Center of Photography’s bookstore for a book signing with curators Daniella Zalcman, Sara Ickow, and book contributors Nina Berman, Kholood Eid, Lola Flash, Hannah Yoon, Susan Meiselas, Rosem Morton, and more!

◆ What We See Happy Hour in NYC ◆
Saturday, March 11, 2023
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Somm Time
Join us at Somm Time to celebrate! We’ll host a happy hour (cash bar) for What We See contributors, local Women Photograph members, and any other fans of our new book to celebrate and hang out. Make sure to stop by the ICP Bookstore around the corner first to pick up your copy!

◆ What We See Exhibition at Photoville in NYC ◆
June 3 - 18, 2023
Photoville

◆ What We See Talk in Atlanta ◆
Saturday, June 24, 2023
3:00 PM
For Keeps Books
Join Women Photograph’s Piera Moore and What We See contributor Kendrick Brinson for a conversation and book signing at For Keeps Books!

◆ What We See Talk in Mexico City ◆
Thursday, June 29, 2023
7:00 PM
Centro de la Imagen
Join What We See contributors Alicia Vera, Koral Corballo, Mariceu Erthal, and Verónica G. Cárdenas at the Centro de la Imagen for a conversation led by Greta Rico, followed by a book signing!

◆ What We See Talk in San Francisco ◆
Thursday, July 20, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SF Camerawork
Join What We See curator Daniella Zalcman and contributors Tara Pixley, Rozette Rago, and Tracy Barbutes for a conversation with SF Camerawork Executive Director Aay Preston-Myint, followed by a book signing!