Research
After googling photography within unionism, many of the results tend to be around weddings or family photos, after reviewing further I have come across different types of unions. For example a page where there is a union of aviation photographers, where they all pile there images together.
The History Of Union
When googling the history of union I am shown historic moments of political unions. For example the sustained trade union, organized among American workers, which began in 1794 with the establishment of the first trade union.
The word “union“ comes from the Latin ūniō, meaning “oneness” or “a single whole.” It is derived from ūnus, meaning “one.”
Therefor the history of the word union would be things joining together as a whole, but in more modern terms is seen within politics and economics, such as a labour union or getting married.
Some Photographers Who Specialise In Labour Union Photography
Lewis Hine (1874–1940): An investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, Hine captured compelling images of child labor in the United States between 1908 and 1924, significantly contributing to social reform efforts.
“Lewis Wickes Hine (September 26, 1874 – November 3, 1940) was an American sociologist and muckraker photographer. His photographs that were taken during times such as the Progressive Era and the Great Depression, which captured the result of young children working in harsh conditions, played a role in bringing about the passage of the first child labor laws in the United States.”
John Kouns (1929–2019): Kouns documented the United Farm Workers movement and the Civil Rights Movement, capturing significant events such as the Delano grape strike and the farm workers’ march from Delano to Sacramento in 1966.
“John Kouns (September 21, 1929 – January 5, 2019) was a photographer and social justice activist who played an important role in documenting the United Farm Workers movement and the Civil Rights Movement.”
Some Photographers Who Specialise In Wedding/Relationship Union Photography
Britta Marie Photography.
“Hey there! I’m Britta. I’m a wedding, elopement, family and brand photographer based in Jersey, Channel Islands and frequenting my hometown of Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Capturing connection between people is what makes my heart beat hardest. I document the moments that make timeless memories and beautifully tell a story. I don’t just show up with a camera and shoot, because I want to be more than that for you – I want your photos to be more than just photos to you. Let’s create something meaningful together.”
Sophie Darwin Photography.
“I’m Sophie. Photographer, mum and one half of The Darwins. We all live on Jersey and share our house with Bella, our rather grumpy, but oh so lovable, cat.
I take pictures of people having the very best times. Dancing your heart out on your wedding day, splashing through the waves with your family, exploring in the woods or getting muddy in the garden. Wherever you and your favourites are all together – and being completely and utterly your wonderful selves – then I’ll be there, camera in hand, ready to capture the magic… your magic.”
Some Photographers Who Specialise In Political or National Union Photography
Christina Broom (1862–1939).
Recognized as the UK’s first female press photographer, Broom extensively documented the suffrage movement in the early 20th century. Her work includes images of suffragettes preparing banners for rallies and capturing significant events organized by the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU).
Workers Film and Photo League (1930s).
An organization of filmmakers, photographers, writers, and projectionists in the 1930s United States, dedicated to using visual media for social change. They documented labor strikes, hunger marches, and other worker-related events, producing newsreels and photographs that highlighted the struggles of the working class.
