Gallery: Powerful Images From Female Photographers at the Women's March
<a href="http://www.merylmeisler.com/">Meryl Meisler</a>01Meisler-womensMarchDC-0851-1.jpg
"I felt as if I were mourning after the results of this election. As a woman, feminist, lesbian, granddaughter of immigrants, Jew, educator, artist, citizen and progressive person who truly believes in the importance of striving for equal rights, opportunity and social justice for all, my heart literally ached. As soon as word came about a women’s march on Washington, I was determined to go, no matter what. My wife Patricia and I went on one of the buses charted by Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue. My photos document the events I witnessed and provided me with a way to share this moment with others. As the marchers chanted 'This is what Democracy looks like,' taking a stand for women’s rights—human rights—I tried to capture that energy, wit, and humor to fight for what’s right. We will overcome!" — Meryl Meisler, Washington, DC
<a href="http://gabrielaherman.com/">Gabriela Herman</a>02gherman-1.jpg
“As soon as this march was announced, I made plans to be there. It was important as a woman, as a photographer, but also, as a new mother. I wanted to tell my seven-month-old daughter, who I brought with me, that she was there for this historic event.” — Gabriela Herman, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.maggieshannon.net/">Maggie Shannon</a>03MaggieShannonWomensMarchDC05.jpg
“The women’s march was a beautiful experience: the hats, signs and sheer number of people in attendance made for a powerful statement. After the election, I felt a darkness–as I know a lot of people did–a combination of fear and a lack of hope. Women are still fighting, and as a female photographer, you know the statistics are against you. But witnessing the masses of people on the streets was inspiring and an honor to document: as a photographer, as a woman, and as a citizen.” — Maggie Shannon, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.rachelbujalski.com/">Rachel Bujalski</a>04Rachel-Bujaski.jpg
"'This Land is Your Land’ poured out of a young woman’s powerful voice as she played her guitar on top of a car, singing to the marching crowd below her. I stood there, snapping photos and suddenly found myself singing along. It was then I realized the power of the march was the community of us all being together; not just in Los Angeles but in every major city all over the world. I understood the real meaning to this historic American song. As a young female photographer walking side by side with the singers, dancers, chanters, mothers, fathers, and sisters—all complete strangers—we came together through our diversities with an unspoken feeling of support. I realized all women, no matter our age or background, can have each other’s backs if we choose to." — Rachel Bujalski, Los Angeles, California
<a href="http://yaelmalka.com/">Yael Malka</a>05YaelMalka-01-21-2017-TheOutline-WomensMarchDCDSC00059-wksp.jpg
"It felt special to not just be a part of the march, but to also get the chance to listen to what women were feeling and why they came out. I do think there were some issues like Black Lives Matter, that weren’t represented as much, which is a little frustrating. At the end of the day though, the sheer amount of people gave off an incredible energy. That was the message—look at us, we're here and we're not leaving. We exist and we're standing in front of you until you see. That was the most important thing for me to come away with in these pictures. I wanted the women to feel and look defiant, strong, and hopeful." — Yael Malka on assignment for [’The Outline’](https://theoutline.com), Washington DC
<a href="http://www.amylombard.com/">Amy Lombard</a>06women-march-J5A5800.jpg
“It was magical to see so many women together in solidarity screaming, crying and cheering. I wasn't aggressively photographing the way I would have normally. My first priority was as a woman. I wanted to experience and soak in what was happening around me, and be a photographer second. My favorite image was this one of an older woman in a pink pussy hat. The look in her eyes is piercing, a combination of hurt and determination that resonated with me and clearly millions of women around the world.” — Amy Lombard, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.amy-powell.com/">Amy Lynn Powell</a>07Lynn-Powell-01.jpg
“I was most interested in all the mothers with kids at the march. I thought it was especially brave of them to face large crowds with small children where restrooms were scarce. Their commitment to the cause of the march was evident, but I also saw many small children at the inauguration. It got me thinking about the many ways we teach and influence kids. What I saw was a significant amount of hope on differing sides, and a lot more men sent on assignment to cover the events than women.” — Amy Lynn Powell, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.sashativetsky.com/">Sasha Tivetsky</a>08Sasha-Tivetsky-WomensMarchDC.jpg
“As a female photographer I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else in the world. I started walking towards the meeting point where there was a current of women marching; I was happily swept up into it. I felt proud, I felt overwhelmed, I felt joyous and frustrated with current politics. I tried not to cry into my camera too much.” — Sasha Tivetsky, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.hollyandres.com/">Holly Andres</a>09170121-Womens-March-PDX-75-1.jpg
“It was so inspiring to see a continuum of generations at the women's march. I was particularly moved to see so many elderly women - many pushed in wheelchairs by their daughters or granddaughters. One woman said she marched 50 years ago during the women's liberation movement, and was there again to fight the same battle for generations to come. I think this image reminds us that the fight for equality is ongoing and always met with resistance. But that if our intentions are purposeful, history will be on our side.” — Holly Andres, Portland, Oregon
<a href="http://www.flotowarner.com/">Cassandra Warner</a>10cassandra-01.jpeg
“I stopped in my tracks when I looked over and saw this scene. All of these people marching together in solidarity, flowing like a river of pink past the Washington Monument was just so powerful. The fact that the monument is a giant phallic symbol in a sea of women was not lost on me either. There was a sense of jubilation in the air that contrasted the winter trees and anticipation of what the next four years holds for all of us.” — Cassandra Warner, who marched with her seven-year-old daughter Luella, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.gillianlaub.com/">Gillian Laub</a>11Laub-WomensMarch-1-of-5.jpg
“Seeing so many mothers and daughters at the march was especially moving for me. I wished my mother had marched with me. She attended the Liberty Inauguration Ball the previous night. This photo of a mother and her young daughter gives me hope. The Women’s March in DC felt like the best of humanity coming together. It shows how a crisis can really bring out extraordinary love, solidarity, power, and creativity. Watching this happen all over the world felt so comforting in this scary moment in time.” — Gillian Laub, Washington, DC
<a href="http://www.petracollins.com/">Petra Collins</a>12image1-1.jpg
“In this image, one of my good friends Kalena is holding up her handmade sign. It was towards the middle of the march and the love and compassion of everyone around us was strong. I actually didn't take many images. This was an event I really wanted to participate in and give my full energy towards, so I decided to put down my camera at times and be present.” — Petra Collins, New York, New York
<a href="https://www.amyharrity.com/">Amy Harrity</a>13Amy-Harrity-01.jpg
"For me, the weight of the march came the next day when I realized the sheer numbers of people across the world who participated. I kept returning to a poem by Nayyirah Waheed, which goes: 'All the women. in me. are tired.' As I scrolled through the NYTimes on Sunday showing countries on every continent, the collective voice of women has never been louder." — Amy Harrity, San Francisco, California
<a href="http://www.amandahakan.com/">Amanda Hakan</a>14AHakanFINALS-2017-01-21-WomensMarchOnWashington-821.jpg
“This protest was about women’s rights, but it was also about defending everything the new administration is exploiting their power to erase/repeal/control ,including the environment. These signs are hanging from gates left up from the previous day’s inauguration along the National Mall. We’re fighting for a lot these days. And we can’t stop fighting. Being a female photographer participating in the march was extremely meaningful, inspiring and challenging. I am grateful to have been surrounded by so many passionate people standing together to defend all that needs defending.” — Amanda Hakan, Washington, DC
