388: Empowering Women Photographers Through the Outdoor Photo Alliance

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne is joined by guests Shanda Akin, Martha Montiel, and Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero to discuss their experiences as female landscape photographers and the formation of the Outdoor Photo Alliance. They explore the significance of community and support among women in outdoor photography, shared challenges of feeling isolated in a male-dominated field, and the benefits of in-person conferences for building meaningful connections. The conversation also highlights the upcoming women's nature photography conference in Estes Park, Colorado, emphasizing its unique opportunities for capturing winter landscapes and wildlife. The Alliance offers scholarships for young women to attend, aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of female photographers.

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

• The episode we did with Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero


• Use the code 'FSTOP100' for $100 off the conference


• Support the podcast on Patreon or PayPal

Photographers Mentioned on the Show

Here is a list of photographers mentioned on the show with links to our podcast episodes with them or their website if we have not featured them yet.

• Charlotte Gibb


• Franka Gabler


• Jen Walton


• Brie Stockwell


• Beth Young


• Sarah Marino


• Suzanne Mathia


• Sherri Mabe


• Michelle Sons


• Dawn Wilson