Since the beginning it has been our groups mission to educate, uplift and empower women in our industry. During the last 3 years we have learned new things, created amazing art and cultivated new friendships. Helping each other grow and develop as artists and professionals. We have continued to consistently do that!! Let’s continue to elevate the standards of professionalism and knowledge in our industry and empower women. We can be extremely proud of what we have accomplished and created. We can achieve our goals and make our dreams come true together! That’s what makes this organization special!
Thank you all!! Let’s keep going!
Our mission is to cultivate a safe space for women in the arts by promoting creativity, collaboration, and professionalism in the photography industry.
"Miss Mandy DeVine" is a freelance model from Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. For a decade, modeling has been a huge passion of hers. Along the way earning 4 magazine covers, roles in short films, game shows, a commercial, an ABC morning show, featured on advertisements and in over 200 publications worldwide. Amanda has made it her mission to cont
"Miss Mandy DeVine" is a freelance model from Kailua Kona, Hawai’i. For a decade, modeling has been a huge passion of hers. Along the way earning 4 magazine covers, roles in short films, game shows, a commercial, an ABC morning show, featured on advertisements and in over 200 publications worldwide. Amanda has made it her mission to continuously and mindfully bring ladies in the industry together to empower, support and collaborate with each other. Her goal is to elevate ladies at the top of our industry, raise level professionalism and improve the diversity of the content put out. In the past few years she has been actively mentoring and coaching other women in the industry as well. After moving to Arizona in 2017, Amanda started Women Networking in Photography as a dream of hers which she has cultivated into a reality. Now the organization has 15 chapters of our women’s group internationally with amazing ladies in the photography industry around the globe.
Joy Leonard Ludwig is a founding member of our women’s organization and an admin of the Atlanta and San Francisco chapters. She is a lifelong photographer and an award winning filmmaker originally from Washington state. Joy says, “Photography chose me. It knew we needed to be best friends. Through it I could express the constant dialogue
Joy Leonard Ludwig is a founding member of our women’s organization and an admin of the Atlanta and San Francisco chapters. She is a lifelong photographer and an award winning filmmaker originally from Washington state. Joy says, “Photography chose me. It knew we needed to be best friends. Through it I could express the constant dialogue of storyline that hums through my head. Between more classic portraiture or narrative based cinematic stills, it always circles back to the person(s) and character...
...The focus of my work has always been people. I love people. Studying, learning, gently prying back the façade of their humanness has always been innately important to me.”
Carissa is a Phoenix native and a founding member of our women’s organization. As a military veteran spouse and a mother of two boys she always gives love, a positive outlook and support to those around her. She is an advocate for the wellness, health and beauty industry. Carissa provides massage therapy and skin care services as well as
Carissa is a Phoenix native and a founding member of our women’s organization. As a military veteran spouse and a mother of two boys she always gives love, a positive outlook and support to those around her. She is an advocate for the wellness, health and beauty industry. Carissa provides massage therapy and skin care services as well as lash and make up artistry to her clients. While she has been in the industry for over 10 years, Carissa focuses on the beauty within. She says “I am passionate about helping support women becoming their best version and most beautiful selves.”
Kate is a Phoenix based veteran artist photographer that supports women, diversity, and causes that are focused on free choice, having a voice in society and respect. Kate has been published in magazines and exhibits her work through gallery representation & non profit events. She is retired from the military & a long business career an
Kate is a Phoenix based veteran artist photographer that supports women, diversity, and causes that are focused on free choice, having a voice in society and respect. Kate has been published in magazines and exhibits her work through gallery representation & non profit events. She is retired from the military & a long business career and now dedicates her time and energy to nurturing her family and doing the greater good through art.
Danielle is a lifestyle photographer that portrays the emotions of life. Born and raised in Arizona and as a mother to a child with different needs, she was left analyzing and questioning human behaviors. Due to societal influence, people focus on their faults. As a photographer, she wanted to show people the beauty within themselves and
Danielle is a lifestyle photographer that portrays the emotions of life. Born and raised in Arizona and as a mother to a child with different needs, she was left analyzing and questioning human behaviors. Due to societal influence, people focus on their faults. As a photographer, she wanted to show people the beauty within themselves and the everyday. Our group’s mission offered her an amazing platform in which she was able to share her own personal mission in life.
A native of Oregon, she has lived in Arizona for over 13 years. Keake is a mother of two that began modeling at the age of 36. Keake is passionate about uplifting women. She has walked in countless runway shows, as well as being a coordinator of numerous events. Keake has shot with amazing photographers from around the world and has been
A native of Oregon, she has lived in Arizona for over 13 years. Keake is a mother of two that began modeling at the age of 36. Keake is passionate about uplifting women. She has walked in countless runway shows, as well as being a coordinator of numerous events. Keake has shot with amazing photographers from around the world and has been published and featured in several magazines. She is the winner of Best Commercial model and Best Runway model of the women’s organization in 2020!
Dacotah is a Native American artist in Tempe AZ. Although she works in a myriad of mediums, she is primarily a portrait photographer. She moved from North Dakota about 3 years ago & connected with amazing creatives and she supports so much with our group. She adores getting weird and creative with her photography. Portraiture is her favorite genre.