Legends: 12 Women in Photojournalism provides a panoramic view of how women have contributed to the evolution of photojournalism by looking at the careers of 12 influential female photojournalists who strongly influenced the very nature of photojournalism.

Moreover, these 12 women represent a diverse spectrum of personalities, photographic skills, and life strategies. Their experiences reflect the changes in photographic and print technologies that have driven both photojournalism as well as a woman’s ability to compete successfully in this demanding field.