The data is in for Women Photograph's analysis on the first half of 2023 of A1 lead photo bylines by gender. The good news? Numbers are tracking higher than last year across all publications. The bad news? Change is incremental at best. We have dramatically farther to go.

Part of being a professional is helping other people. It's up to everyone who has experience to educate and lift up those coming up behind them. Years in the game don't matter; kindness and generosity are far more essential.

.Papa V Perpetua Re-Imperatour at Jiffy Lube Live with Amon Amarth 🤘 📸: Meredith W

I'm creating a database of music photographers. The goal is to create a resource for photo editors and music industry pros looking to hire photographers, but also for networking and referrals for jobs among music photographers. forms.gle/1mG7nAatEzhpx8…

One of the reasons we advocate for pay transparency are statistics like this via Amplify Her Voice. Transparency about rates, salary and licensing fees empowers all of us to advocate for our worth — both individually and collectively.

💕 BLACK STAR at The Fillmore Silver Spring 💕 📸 Meredith W

Columbia, thank you 🖤 📸 Meredith W

This is a relevant conversation for all music photographers. $2k for a month long tour is about $12/hour — and that's before taxes.

Hey y'all! I need a favor. I only have just under 2 days left to get to 25 copies sold or the book will NOT be printed at all. This project means so much to me and is different connected to my childhood and my mother. I am asking if you can RT this so the right ppl can see it 🙏🏾

💗🪩 Solid Pink Disco with DJ Trixie Mattel™ SOLD OUT at The Fillmore Silver Spring!! 📸 Meredith W

Exciting moments in time are always good moments to remind people to register to vote - and HeadCount | Register To Vote is a terrific resource here. Not registered, do so now. Not sure, check: headcount.org

In honor of the Met Gala, we're looking back at some of our favorite outfits from the Capital One Arena stage! 📸 Craig Hunter Ross / Derek Baker / Meredith W /Alyssa Howell/Mike Ware/Sneakshot Photography

So excited to see PBS has received an impressive 37 News and Documentary Award nominations! 🎉 Congratulations to all the talented individuals and teams behind these outstanding projects. #PBS #News #DocumentaryAwards sprou.tt/1BTIXIA6R2c

No words for how excited I am for Ken Burn's next film, The American Revolution! Here's a first look, and keep an eye out for the premiere this November #AmericanRevolutionPBS sprou.tt/1oPFa5EOMpU

We’ve heard so many of you ask how you can help PBS and your local station. Visit ProtectMyPublicMedia.org and take a stand for PBS. sprou.tt/1SDJoPi4Rk3

There are no wrong answers, only happy little seats!

Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds. "Hummingbirds of Hollywood" premieres Wednesday May 7th at 8/7c on Nature | PBS! sprou.tt/1bKmKxPed1B

Watch Caissie Levy and the cast of Next to Normal perform "Just Another Day" from the filmed version of the London production, coming soon to PBS! sprou.tt/10lwuKyL4fn

FREAKS TO THE FRONT‼️Amyl and the Sniffers SOLD OUT in Silver Spring!!!!! 📸 Meredith W