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To celebrate International Women’s Day, female photographers from around the world took advantage of the advanced camera systems that different versions of the Apple iPhone 12 have to offer, to reflect on the theme of gender and how being a woman in this day and age influences their work.
The collection of photographs puts the spotlight on inspiring women with infinite talent, promotes the importance of sisterhood no matter where you are in the world, and encourages self-reflection at a time when it’s so easy to be influenced by the noises and happenings of the real world that we’re living in.
After going through hundreds of photographs, we’ve narrowed down our favourites and these are the works of three female photographers that stood out.
Celia D. Luna (USA)
“Being a woman in 2021 means making it a priority to not only embrace my qualities but also share them with the world. Only then can we inspire each other.”
To celebrate International Women’s Day, female photographers from around the world took advantage of the advanced camera systems that different versions of the Apple iPhone 12 have to offer, to reflect on the theme of gender and how being a woman in this day and age influences their work.
The collection of photographs puts the spotlight on inspiring women with infinite talent, promotes the importance of sisterhood no matter where you are in the world, and encourages self-reflection at a time when it’s so easy to be influenced by the noises and happenings of the real world that we’re living in.
After going through hundreds of photographs, we’ve narrowed down our favourites and these are the works of three female photographers that stood out.
Celia D. Luna (USA)
“Being a woman in 2021 means making it a priority to not only embrace my qualities but also share them with the world. Only then can we inspire each other.”
About Celia: Inspired by a culturally-rich childhood immersed in the Andean folklore and traditions of rural Peru, Miami-based Celia D. Luna is a fashion and portrait photographer who brings diverse cultures and powerful women to life through her colourful and narrative approach.
About her series: “I wanted to showcase [the beauty and strength of] sisterhood and portray women as being as magnificent as Mother Earth, as I’ve realised that most women become more aware about what the future holds when they carry a baby. In wanting the best for their baby, that’s when their concern about taking care of Mother Earth intensifies. Taking care of something that big can only happen in union and when helping one another out.”
About capturing the images on the iPhone 12: “Without having to adjust anything, the iPhone 12 was able to capture the natural vibrant colours of the scene and all the beautiful details, from the sand to the texture of the fabrics, water and the models’ hair. Coupled with just a touch of light editing, my photos are warm and a bit punchy.”
Check out more of her whimsical photographs here.
Marina Spironetti (Italy)
“I dream of a world where we will finally be able to be ‘individuals’, regardless of our gender. Where we will be free to choose what we want to be, regardless of ‘labels’ and stereotypes.”
About Maria: Originally working as a UK correspondent for the Italian picture agency Eidon Press, Milan-born Marina Spironetti launched her photography career in 2004 and is now freelancing for a variety of magazines and newspapers.
About her series: “Isolation played a very important part in the birth of this work. 8th March 2020 was the last day before the general lockdown [in Italy] and I wanted to reflect on how much has changed in these 12 months; for me, a woman photographer and for the women who participated in this project, all ‘citizens of the world’ who were accustomed to travel and discovery. This series focuses on this feeling of being “suspended” in limbo, but also on the beauty that still remains, which can turn the ordinary into extraordinary, regardless of all difficulties. I hope these images will inspire optimism in those who see them.”
About capturing the images on the iPhone 12 Pro Max: “As a woman photographer, I’ve always felt the need to be as empathetic as possible with whoever I have in front of the camera and to always try to create mutual trust before a photoshoot. For this project, I decided to photograph women who I know very well – I think the intensity of some of the images is due to the relationship that we have; the fact that we are at ease with one another and therefore can be 100% spontaneous, both in front of the camera and behind it.”
“As a reporter, I especially loved the Ultra Wide camera which allowed me to capture the full scene and the full movement of my subjects, many of whom are dancers. Most of my photos were edited using Apple ProRAW which enables much greater editing flexibility and the ability to enhance certain details within my photo.”
Check out more of her stunning work here.
Vanessa Wong (Hong Kong)
“When equipped with strong beliefs and personal commitment, any man or woman can achieve his/her dreams.”
About Vanessa: The Hong Kong-based photographer specialises in black and white night photography using the iPhone as well as sports photography. She also gravitates towards capturing Hong Kong’s dynamic nature at night.
About her series: “My work departs from typical femininity, which often uses colours to communicate warmth, moods and emotions. Instead, I move beyond gender to become a creature of the night, in a culture where nocturnal solitude is not a norm. I buck the norm by relying on minimal light to tell a story, thus allowing elements of the image to be swallowed up in darkness.”
About capturing the images on the iPhone 12 mini: “Night mode has been a powerful tool in enabling me to explore my style in much darker environments with the iPhone. I love playing with shadows and light which is of course the heart of black and white photography. I hope people who see my work can use their creativity and imagination to compose their very own unique interpretations – to use black and white as a way to recreate their own story with their own ‘colour’.”
Check out more of her cool B&W photography here.
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