Digital Photographer - UK (2020-05)

IoncemetthegreatwildlifephotographerSueFloodonsafari.

Shewasnotmyguidebutwasnonethelessverykindandfullof

advice.IloveCatEdwardes’sworkandhaverecentlycomeacross

NishaPurushothaman,whohasanamazingcatalogueofphotos

anddoessomuchtofurtherwildlifeconservation.Itravelledin

MongoliawithLauraCrawfordWilliams,whoseworkIalsoadmire.

IthinkIaminspiredmostbypeoplewhoarenotonlygreat

photographersbutthosewhoareusingtheirphotographytotry

andhaveapositiveimpactontheplanet.

Making a difference

ThefemaleproswhoinspireCarontodayuse

photographytohaveapositiveimpact

Website:caronsteelephotography.com

@caronsteelephotography

Left

TheHitchhiker

Forwildlifeshooting,Caron

triestogetthingsfromthe

animal’sperspective–“to

blendinandnotalterbehaviour”

Abovetop

CircleofLife

Caronfindsthatlookingat

otherpeople’sworkcanbe

veryinstructiveandinspiring,

feedingbackintoherownwork

Above

AgainsttheCrowd

Caronbelivesthatwomen

inphotographycanhelp

one-anotherthrough

supportandcooperation

SEE

CARON

AT TPS

Caron’s talk will be

on Saturday 14 March,

Behind the Lens

Stage, 4pm

field – but I have not found it a hindrance.
Sometimes I’m underestimated, but that can
work to my advantage if I’m not considered
a threat. The phrase ‘strong women in
photography’ immediately brings to mind the
words supportive, skilled and creative.
I recently joined SheClicks, a female-only
online photography group, which I have
found immensely helpful and supportive. The
standard of work I see there is incredibly high,
and even when I don’t have time to contribute
I still look and find it inspiring. I couldn’t quite
believe all the positive feedback I got, and
it has certainly boosted my confidence and
given me a belief in my work. Plus I have learnt
a great deal from the other members sharing
their thoughts and ideas. I think that is our
strong point – women talk, ask questions and
share ideas. That way we all learn and benefit.

All images © Caron Steele

FEMALE FORCES