Bell Collective A Collective Of Women Redefining The Way We See Travel Photography
PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF BELL COLLECTIVE WRITTEN BY: FILIPA ARAÚJO
T he Bell Collective comprises female (-identifying) photographers and creators. Founded by photographer Alina Rudya, this collective uses visual storytelling to redefine the woman traveler and challenge how we see female travel photography. They work on multiple projects and have collaborated with big names like Nikon and Mercedes-Benz. As an open collective, they work with women from all over the world, with different visions and backgrounds, who share a common goal: showcasing a variety of powerful perspectives on the world. Last year, the Bell Collective co-organized the Female Photo Days event in Berlin, Germany. This is an open invitation to female and non-binary photographers to empower creative female voices and create a space for emerging talent in the industry. In 2019, they also released a book named “Bell Collective,” where we are invited to follow the path of 14 amazing women as they share life through their lens and allow us a sneak peek into their worlds. From big busy cities, between endless hot deserts and snowy white mountains, from intrepid road trips and wandering off the beaten path, we get to explore different corners of the world, with some powerful insights into travel and photography along the way. Inspired by the iconic Gertrude Bell, a famous British adventurer, archaeologist, travel writer, political officer, and a collective role model of the photographers, this book reminds us that we come from a legacy of powerful women pioneers who helped pave the way for our paths in an often male-dominated world.
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