B&H Presents Women of Influence: A Spotlight on Women Photographers and Cinematographers

An inspirational look at the talent, drive, and perseverance that forged some remarkable photographic and filmmaking careers


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - March 08, 2017) - B&H is proud to announce Women of Influence, a collaborative passion project created by the Online Video Production Team at B&H and noted TV journalist Mia McCormick. This ten-part series of short documentary videos takes an inspirational look at the talent, drive, and perseverance fueling the remarkable careers of leading women in photography and filmmaking today.

The video production team produces educational content for B&H tutorials, first looks at new gear, Event Space lectures and special events, and short documentaries regularly for the Prospective series. With Women of Influence, they break new ground in telling personal stories about key creative influencers, unified by a powerful message.

"Our video team got behind this project, heart and soul," says Kelly Mena, Director of the series and Executive Producer of the B&H video production team. "We're big believers in perseverance, integrity, and creativity. Our hope is that others will reach further and dig deeper when applying their skills in photography and filmmaking."

From photojournalism to cinematography, Women of Influence investigates how each subject has built her career, overcome challenges, and developed a signature style, creating a path for herself and her passions. Hosted by McCormick, the artists featured include: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/12786/women-of-influence.html

  • Conservation photographer, writer, and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier

  • Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Barbara Davidson

  • Noted educator and Photoshop Diva Katrin Eismann

  • Getty Images Sport photographer Elsa Garrison

  • Documentary cinematographer, director, and educator Kirsten Johnson

  • Acclaimed portrait photographer and businesswoman Sandy Puc

  • Travel photographer and social influencer Vivienne Gucwa

  • Cinematographer Eve Cohen

  • Fine art conceptual portraitist Brooke Shaden

  • Feature film and TV cinematographer Polly Morgan

Each subject is interviewed in a studio setting, for engaging discussions intercut with memorable visuals from each woman's career. Conversation topics cover inspiration, artistic approach, memorable shoots, challenging moments, the specific demands of being a woman in a competitive media workplace, and advice for aspiring young women seeking to enter these fields.

"It was important to us to find women who are passionate about their work and earnest about their experiences in photography and film," says McCormick. "What is so exciting about this series is its sincerity; these women let us peek behind the curtain with stories of real challenges, personal struggles and triumphs."

Women of Influence premieres on March 8, International Women's Day, with a new video launching weekly. All ten videos will be housed on a dedicated landing page, highlighting series sponsors Canon and Sony. Video segments will also be disseminated through social media and marketing campaigns, with a goal to educate and inspire. Most important, this series serves as a platform for spotlighting the multi-faceted contributions of women to the visual industries on a wider scope.

B&H Photo Video is an authorized Sony and Canon dealer, with the most up-to-date Sony and Canon product information, product pricing and promotional offers.

About B&H Photo Video

As the world's largest source of photography, video, audio, and the latest trending technologies, including drones, virtual reality, and 3D Printers, B&H Photo Video is known worldwide for its attentive, knowledgeable sales force, excellent customer service, and fast, reliable shipping. Visitors to the website can access a variety of enlightening articles and educational videos. B&H has been satisfying customers worldwide for over 40 years.

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Customers making purchases on the B&H website can now make a split payment with multiple credit cards, a useful feature for those with limited credit on their individual cards. Previously, this method of payment was only available to customers when purchasing by phone or in store.

Many items can now be ordered online and picked up at our NYC Superstore. Add any qualifying items to your shopping cart and select STORE PICKUP. You will then have an opportunity to indicate who will be making the pickup, if it is someone other than yourself. You'll receive an email (up to 45 minutes) after completing your order, indicating that your order is ready for pickup at the B&H SuperStore.

The B and H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational photographic content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists, as well as from photography industry experts. You can even view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost photographers, and interviews with some of photography's most dynamic characters. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to these videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals.

When you're in Manhattan, take a tour of the B&H Photo SuperStore, located at 420 Ninth Avenue. The expo continues all year round in the camera kiosks at B&H. Featuring the newest cameras, the kiosks are manned by manufacturer representatives, who are there to guide you and demonstrate the latest photographic technology. With hundreds of products on display, the B&H Photo Camera Store is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest photography gear.

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Contact Information:

Henry Posner
B&H Photo Video
212-615-8820
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/

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