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Hasselblad Heroine 2022

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8th, Hasselblad once again highlights a select group of diverse female photographers in its fourth year of Hasselblad Heroines. Since the series launch in 2019, females from across the globe have been recognized for their creativity and dedication to the craft. 

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Hasselblad Heroine: Annie Sprat

Capturing the feeling of nature.
“Photography communities are an integral part to the craft – when a budding photographer wants to make a living out of their passion, it’s often the advice of others that helps them carve out their space in a competitive and often cut-throat business.”

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2022 Hasselblad Heroines Revealed

This year’s talent consists of eight remarkable women with a wide range of genres, including travel, architecture, nature, product, food & beverage, wedding, conceptual fine art, and portrait photography. These dedicated visual artists have created imagery across multiple continents, that have been featured in galleries, billboards, print, and online platforms.

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She didn't pick up a camera until 38 – now she's been honored by Hasselblad

Annie Spratt is living proof that you don’t need to be a full-fledged professional photographer with a lifetime of experience to be recognized for amazing imagery. This year, she was selected as one of 8 women to be included in the Hasselblad Heroine’s series – and she only picked up the camera at the age of 38.