23 Influential Women Photographers from the Last Decade
Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
Since the advent of photography, there have been countless incredible women who have helped shape its history, from Diane Arbus to Dorothea Lange to Vivian Meier. In fact, it was British photographer Anna Atkins who published the world’s first photobook in 1843.
But what about the women making history today? Check out our lineup of today's most influential women photographers below, from photojournalists to fashion, street and wildlife photographers.
If you'd like to show your appreciation for one of the inspirational women in your own life, whether it's your mum, sister, wife or friend, a personalised Bob Books photo book is a wonderful way to commemorate some of the moments you've shared.

Street Photographers
Photojournalists
Wildlife and Conservation Photographers
Documentary Photographers
Portrait Photographers
Conceptual Photography
Fashion Photographers
Landscape Photographers
Street Photographers

1. Dimpy Bhalotia
Dimpy Bhalotia is an Indian fine art street photographer known for her black and white images of urban life throughout India, but also London where she is now based. One defining feature of her work is that all her photographs are shot on iPhone, using angles and perspectives.
Bhalotia has won numerous awards globally, including the IPPAWARDS Grand Prize Winner and the British Journal of Photography Female in Focus Award. Her work has also been featured by BBC News, The Guardian and GQ Magazine, among others.
2. Xyza Cruz Bacani
Xyza Cruz Bacani is a Fillipina street and documentary photographer best known for her candid black and white photographs taken on the streets of Hong Kong. Her interests lie in exploring the intersection of labour migration and human rights, and raising awareness of underreported stories. Read More…