Photographer Sujata Setia is the Gold winner of the AOP Open Award 2021-2022 with her powerful series of images 'Changing The Conversation' "I was burnt in a house fire at the age of 18 months.... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

Long exposure, multiple image of corps de ballet dancers during a performance by Cape Town City ballet © Kim Stevens/shotbywomen

Elegant woman relaxing in forest near herd of sheep © Corinna Kern/shotbywomen

Tony Blair at lunch with French bankers © Emma Freeman Portraits/shotbywomen

Daughter 2 @ 22 © Emma Freeman Portraits/shotbywomen

wild sea swimming, Superman, Bob © Emma Freeman Portraits/shotbywomen

Water Nymphs © Emma Freeman Portraits/shotbywomen

Harpist Eveline Gregoire-Rousseau of The Barr Brothers Band at the Pickathon Woods stage © Teresa Meier/shotbywomen

Pamela, 81-years-old, with her cat Twix. © Chiara Luxardo/shotbywomen

Model Kimberley Holladay, holds her chihuahua as she poses bare chested. © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

A woman sweeping in a Venice Gallery. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

I Just Slipped, older woman showing bruised face following domestic violence. This series of images are staged with special affects make-up. © Fanny Beckman/shotbywomen

Participants watch the boat burn at the end of the ceremony.~~The triennial Donggang King Boat Ceremony, a week-long event, features a vessel built for Wang Ye, a tutelary deity, parade through the to... © Annabelle Chih/shotbywomen

Broadway lights are reflected on wet umbrellas carried by pedestrians on a rainy New York City night. © Linda Wride/shotbywomen

The face of motorbike rider in hidden behind a uniquely decorated helmet. © Linda Wride/shotbywomen

Two naked women walk with their Dachshunds on ~ Bournemouth nudist beach, Dorset. UK~~This photo has won several awards - the most recent being Female in Focus run by BJP © Vicki Couchman/shotbywomen

Young monk puts contribution in donations box in a rock hewn church, Lalibela © Linda Wride/shotbywomen

American rock band Greta Van Fleet played three sold out shows at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London in November 2018. I photographed them on the second night. Lead singer Josh Kiszka has an amazing st... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Black woman University lecturer © Allie Crewe/shotbywomen

Black woman blonde hair at a Mental health hospital © Allie Crewe/shotbywomen

Kids having fun near the beach during a summer heatwave in East Frisia, Germany © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Cosmetics swatch still life on black background. Lipstick swatch and cut off stick. © Ella Sophie/shotbywomen

Traffic light on red set against backdrop of facade painted in a pattern of black and white stripes, echoing the kit of The Magpies, Newcastle United football club, OP Art, exterior, painted wall © Linda Wride/shotbywomen

Horse Guards Parade, London, UK. 14th September 2022. His Majesty, King Charles III and HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal follow the procession taking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from Bucking... © Amanda Rose/shotbywomen

The profile of a pregnant woman wearing black fitted clothing, cradling her hands beneath the bump. © Lucy Ray/shotbywomen

Sepia tone portrait of a woman inspired by fashion icon of the 1950's and 1960's Audrey Hepburn's appearance in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. This image is model released. © Tracy Collyer/shotbywomen

A female yoga instructor stands on one leg and demonstrates a yoga position with praying hands clasped in front of her, while taking a class outside in a park in Prague, Czech Republic on 12 May 2022.... © Rebeka Karda/shotbywomen

A bride and groom holding an umbrella and a floral bouquet, use a zebra crossing to navigate a busy road, as they head to their wedding reception on a rainy day in Prague, Czech Republic on 07 June 20... © Rebeka Karda/shotbywomen

Pauline Black of The Selecter photographed during the 40th WOMAD (World of Music arts and Dance) held at Charlton Park , Malmesbury on Thursday 28 July 2022 . Credit: Julie Edwards / shotbywomen © Julie Edwards/shotbywomen

The Rolling Stones finished their Sixty Tour across Europe with a sold out show at Berlin's Waldbühne on Wednesday, 3 August 2022. The beautiful outdoor theatre seats more than 22, 000 people. A R... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Black and white bird beak mask in shadow © Viviana Delidaki/shotbywomen

Detail of wooden chess pieces on a chess board. © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Four generations: A young child sits on the lap of her Mother while she is breastfeeding her other child. The Grandmother and Great Grandmother stand close behind observing with love. From the ser... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

Creative portrait of a woman with dark hair looking into the camera with her head resting on the hand with white shirt collar covering half of her face. © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Creative portrait of a woman looking up, wearing a white shirt lying on her back, arm up and resting behind her head. © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Dancers perform Black Victorians during Birmingham International Dance Festival on June 26, 2022 in Centenary Square in Birmingham, England. Black Victorians was created by Artistic Director and Cho... © Katja Ogrin/shotbywomen

Looking down Wall St. Closed off to most other than press and 1st responders. A soldier in camo and protective mask stands guard as a press photographer walks through. September 11, 2001, NYC. Four... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Portrait of a man in a studio © Fanny Beckman/shotbywomen

A costumed portrait of three carnivalers taken in front of the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square. They are wearing the Volta full face iconic venetian masks, decorated in differing golden designs whilst... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Portrait against the green wall, woman beautifully dressed up in a green & blue feathered headdress & black patterned tunic for the monthly colour walk in April. Inspired by Sue Kreitzmann, the first... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Natural light portrait of a lady wearing a beautiful green & blue feathered headdress & black patterned tunic, taken at the Colourwalk in Old Spitalfields Market. Inspired by Sue Kreitzmann, the fir... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

In Saint Mark's Square as part of the Venice Carnival celebration the lady is dressed in spotted half mask & cloak, carrying a stuffed toy dalmation, her outfit based on the Disney character from the... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Female sergeant of the Irish Guard photographed in London © Sara Porter/shotbywomen

Female sergeant of the Irish Guard photographed in London © Sara Porter/shotbywomen

Female sergeant of the Irish Guard photographed in London © Sara Porter/shotbywomen

deer skull sitting on a book on a wood background © Tracy Collyer/shotbywomen

A black and white image of a damaged top hat on a wooden background © Tracy Collyer/shotbywomen

British Singer/Songwriter Barns Courtney performing at the Vibration at Tempelhof Sounds Festival, in Berlin on 11 June 2022. Credit: Svenja Block / shotbywomen © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Chess pieces and throne placed on a glass chessboard to represent a court all on a black background. © Nancy Conley Pinkerton/shotbywomen

Horses of the Guards on the Mall during the Platinum Jubilee Trooping of the Colour, 2022 Credit : Wendy Tuffin /shotbywomen © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

London, UK. 1st June 2022. Biscuits in shape of the Queen are prepared for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee weekend starting tomorrow. © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 1st June 2022. Biscuits in shape of the Queen are prepared for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee weekend starting tomorrow. © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 1st June 2022. Biscuits in shape of the Queen are prepared for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee weekend starting tomorrow. © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 1st June 2022. Biscuits in shape of the Queen are prepared for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee weekend starting tomorrow. © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 1st June 2022. Biscuits in shape of the Queen are prepared for her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee weekend starting tomorrow. © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

Flamboyant South African alternative rock duo SoapGirls (Camille & Noemie Debray) backstage in their dressing room getting ready for their Berlin show at Heimathafen Neukölln, 14 May 2022. © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

"I've never been photographed like this before- with all of my scars, I mean." Catrin said to me. It left us both thinking of what is the limit on scars? How much can we see? Are we all becoming a par... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

Mother Mute Swan with her cygnets tucked in safely at Horn Pond in Woburn, Massachusetts © Mirena Chavdarova/shotbywomen

The Great Wall in China, converted to B&W in post-production © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

Mother Mute Swan with her cygnets all on board except one at Horn Pond in Woburn, Massachusetts © Mirena Chavdarova/shotbywomen

A portrait of a woman behind a shower screen, hands in a prayer position © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

A portrait of a woman behind a shower screen, head & shoulders © Tracy Smith/shotbywomen

Photographer Sujata Setia is the Gold winner of the AOP Open Award 2021-2022 with her powerful series of images 'Changing The Conversation' "I was burnt in a house fire at the age of 18 months.... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

"Hi, my name is Hattie. I was born with a congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma. This meant I required multiple operations as a baby leaving me with an enlarged black eye. Over the last few year... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

"Hi, my name is Hattie. I was born with a congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma. This meant I required multiple operations as a baby leaving me with an enlarged black eye. Over the last few year... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

"Hi, my name is Hattie. I was born with a congenital cataract and congenital glaucoma. This meant I required multiple operations as a baby leaving me with an enlarged black eye. Over the last few year... © Sujata Setia/shotbywomen

Yungblud performing at Kentish Town Forum, London 10th August 2021. © Hannah Broughton/shotbywomen

Two activists are holding a big banner at the city council's facade with yellow and blue smoke bombs, during a demonstration against the fossil organized by XR, in Rotterdam, on May 19th, 2022. With t... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A woman is dressed as a Black Rebel (represent birds covered in black oil), during a demonstration against the fossil organized by XR, in Rotterdam, on May 19th, 2022. With this demonstration, the cli... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

The Queen and Prince Philip in an open top car at Hyde Park Festival, London. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

Older male athlete working out with weights doing bicep curls © Madeleine Winston/shotbywomen

Female fitness model showing 6 pack and bicepsworking out with weights doing bicep curls © Madeleine Winston/shotbywomen

WWII British veterans are on their way to the Liberation parade held in Wageningen, The Netherlands, on May 5th, 2022. Wageningen, also known as the 'City of Liberation', is especially connected to th... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Black and white photograph of a female dancer taken in a studio. Single long exposure with multiple flashes. © Katja Ogrin/shotbywomen

Black and white photograph of a female dancer with a black sheer material taken in a studio. © Katja Ogrin/shotbywomen