Professional Women Photographers
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Professional Women Photographers (PWP) is a non-profit organization
based in New York City
, with over 200 members. PWP was founded in 1975 by Dannielle Hayes, with photographer Dianora Niccolini
as its first president. The group’s mission historically has been the encouragement and advancement of women photographers.
PWP's mission is "the advancement of women photographers through the creation of a dynamic and supportive environment while promoting public interest in photography."
PWP holds monthly meetings in Manhattan featuring a short curtain raiser by a member, then a presentation by a guest photographer. PWP also holds annual exhibitions of its members work, and various workshops for members. It has an Annual Student Awards program for city high school students.
Non-profit organization
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based in New York City
New York City
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, with over 200 members. PWP was founded in 1975 by Dannielle Hayes, with photographer Dianora Niccolini
Dianora Niccolini
Dianora Niccolini is a fine art photographer who is widely considered to be one of the female pioneers in the photography of the male nude...
as its first president. The group’s mission historically has been the encouragement and advancement of women photographers.
PWP's mission is "the advancement of women photographers through the creation of a dynamic and supportive environment while promoting public interest in photography."
PWP holds monthly meetings in Manhattan featuring a short curtain raiser by a member, then a presentation by a guest photographer. PWP also holds annual exhibitions of its members work, and various workshops for members. It has an Annual Student Awards program for city high school students.