A vivid showcase of work by more than thirty of the world's leading contemporary female
documentary photographers. The photographic industry - its exhibitions galleries
publications and auctions - employs thousands of women but champions mostly men. To begin to
redress the balance here is a timely presentation of the work of over 30 female photographers
working today. This book is predominantly a celebration of some of the most inquisitive
intelligent and daring photography being created now. The stories the photographers tell are
the most pressing social political and personal issues seen through the female lens.
Firecracker established in 2011 by Fiona Rogers is a platform dedicated to supporting female
photographers worldwide by showcasing their work. Building upon Firecracker's foundations this
book brings together photography that encompasses an eclectic variety of styles techniques and
locations from Alma Haser's futuristic series of portraits that use origami to create 3D
sculptures within the frame to Laura El-Tantawy's filmic and intensely personal series on
political protest in Cairo. There is a recurring theme throughout the book that serves to unite
these extraordinary women and their work: the exploration of marginalized individuals and
under-discussed subjects seen by fresh eyes. Fiona Rogers and Max Houghton offer insightful
and expert authorship and curation. In their respective well-established roles in the industry
they understand influence and advocate for contemporary documentary photography today.
