In Sight: This photographer who documented professional pioneers was a pioneer herself

See the stunning images that won Nikon Small World's microscope photography contest; These incredible abstract photos feature something found in every house; Before and after: Areas damaged by Hurricane Matthew; ‘The Birth of a Nation’ set photographer shares scenes from the making of the movie; In case you missed it: Heartbreaking photos show what it’s like living in a walled city of a brothel; The brilliant photos of the first American female war photographer killed in action;   A curated view of your world in photographs   This photographer who documented professional pioneers was a pioneer herself Charlotte Brooks was the first and only long-term female photographer to work full time on the staff at LOOK magazine, where she turned out over 450 assignments during her 20-year tenure. By Chloe Coleman  •  Read more » See the stunning images that won Nikon Small World's microscope photography contest Nikon Small World announces the winners of it's microscope photography contest. By Dee Swann  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   These incredible abstract photos feature something found in every house A mundane symbol of domesticity — laundry hung out to dry on clotheslines around the world — is transformed in these photos. By May-Ying Lam  •  Read more »   Before and after: Areas damaged by Hurricane Matthew Aerial imagery shows a stark contrast in the landscapes of hurricane-afflicted areas. By May-Ying Lam  •  Read more »   ‘The Birth of a Nation’ set photographer shares scenes from the making of the movie Washington Post photographer Jahi Chikwendiu shares his experience working as a set photographer on the film, "The Birth of a Nation." By Jahi Chikwendiu and Chloe Coleman  •  Read more » In Case You Missed It Heartbreaking photos show what it’s like living in a walled city of a brothel Photographer Sandra Hoyn visits the 200-year-old Kandapara brothel in Bangladesh. By Sandra Hoyn and Kenneth Dickerman  •  Read more »   The brilliant photos of the first American female war photographer killed in action Dickey Chapelle, one of the first female war photographers, risked her life to capture history on world stages from Iwo Jima to the Vietnam War.  By May-Ying Lam  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Travel A weekly tipsheet for those who love to get away. Sign Up »         Share In Sight:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for In Sight. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071