The big question Why is nature photography so male-dominated?

Suzi Eszterhas says: “There’s no single smoking gun. Historically, men have been able to have the jobs that involved more travel. Having children can be part of it, but with Girls Who Click [see page 16], we have three women who are mothers. I love having them on-board, as it shows that it’s possible to work as a photographer and have children.

“The marketing of camera gear has historically always been towards men. There weren’t female role models, and that becomes self-perpetuating.

“It’s also a highly competitive field, and studies show that women tend to be less competitive than men. At photography conferences, there are a ton of women. But when you get to the professional arena, it’s almost all male.

“There’s also the historical sexism and self-perpetuating macho attitude. In the United States, you get a lot of ‘old boys’ clubs’ with the huge lenses. You walk up to a line of guys in camouflage with their big lenses in Yellowstone as a woman and it’s incredibly intimidating, especially when they show you a sexist attitude or are very patronising.”