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VEER is a visuals-centric hybrid zine that features the work and perspectives of women and nonbinary lens-based workers of color. Launched in Jan. 2023, the online version of the zine publishes new content quarterly through a series of verticals highlighting visual work by Authority Collective Community, alongside features on media industry and social issues. Each year, VEER publishes its fourth issue as a print coffee table book that is circulated to photo editors, art directors, curators, and other industry insiders to spotlight the work of women/nonbinary visual media makers of color.

"To VEER is to change course suddenly and that is what Authority Collective has been doing for the last five years; pushing visual media industries to change course rapidly and with intention."

As photographers, we have a moral obligation to listen to and understand a story first before trying to tell it. But are we considering how our perspectives or personal experiences may affect our approach to telling the story?

We’ve partnered with Photoshelter to bring you The Photographer’s Guide to Inclusive Photography, a collection of first-hand accounts, insights and learned lessons from industry leaders Tara Pixley, Laylah Amatullah Barrayn,Hannah Reyes Morales,Tailyr Irvine, Danielle Villasana , Mengwen Cao and Jovelle Tamayo.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Definitions and historical context for issues related to photographing race, gender, the Global South and more

• Ideas for how to engage more generously with communities that are not your own

• A list of helpful resources and questions photographers should ask themselves before their next project

Download your free copy of The Photographer’s Guide to Inclusive Photography today.

The Lit List is committed to recognizing and awarding the outstanding work of photographers who are womxn, femmes, trans, non-binary people of color, and otherwise marginalized artists.