WWW: Fashion and feminism have often gone hand-in-hand, and this year especially so. What's still the biggest area in need of improvement?

ADC: Fashion has certainly embraced feminism in theory this year, but I think what’s missing is that now they need to embrace feminism in practice. Hire female photographers and executives - we still need to see a true power shift and more women in business leadership roles.

WWW: In It's Messy, you speak a lot about learning to accept and appreciate your own body. Knowing what you know now, what are some of things you now practice to celebrate your body?

ADC: Over the years, I’ve begun to appreciate my body. I wear things that are comfortable—that’s what makes me feel good and most powerful. I also take care of my body and don’t eat things that slow me down. I meditate. It’s not about the way that I look anymore, it’s really about the way that I feel.

WWW: What's one of the most unexpected or surprising things you've personally learned about photography from the young and emerging talent featured in #GirlGaze?

ADC: I knew that there was talent out there, but I’ve been blown away by the level of talent from these young girls. Many of them are just teenagers. It’s incredible to see the level that they’re at now and know that this is only the beginning for them and that their talent will continue to grow immensely.

WWW: Amidst your book launches, you also debuted GirlGaze magazine this year. Why was now the right 

ADC: We are always looking for new ways to communicate with our audience and meet them where they’re at. It felt like a natural progression to move to a webzine since our audience is so digital. It’s been an exciting way to continue to build our community, while showcasing the unbelievable talent that we have in our network.

WWW: The term millennial has been at the forefront of conversations around pop culture and fashion for a while now, but what have you learned about Gen Z? What's most exciting about way this next generation will change how we think about style, feminism, social media, and more?

ADC: Gen Z is perhaps the most exciting generation - they’re passionate, creative, and strongly believe that they can make a difference. Their perspective is unique because they’re the first generation that has only known a digital world. Gen Z will challenge everything when it comes to style, feminism, social media and more - I’m excited to see how they will hopefully build a more equal society.

WWW: And finally, what do you think are three qualities that will be most beneficial for the next generation of fashion photographers?

ADC: Curiosity and the desire to never stop learning, trusting in their own creativity, and the willpower to push the needle forward and topple taboos.

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