The goal of this project is to present the strength, grit and character of women in today's labor unions. These portraits are made in a controlled environment, and are meant to present the passion, skill and commitment that drive these women to become the best at what they do. All of the images are rendered on film, a process underpinned by the same commitment to quality that these women show every day on jobsites throughout San Diego and beyond.

Lily • IBEW Local 569

Shenay • IBEW Local 569

Tanya • SMART Local 206

Detail • Tanya • SMART Local 206

Detail • Demetria • SMART Local 206

Kimberley • IUPAT Local 1399

Naomi • Iron Workers Local 229

Annet • SMART Local 206

April • IBEW Local 569

Terralyn • IBEW Local 569

Jennifer • Iron Workers Local 229

Detail • Jennifer • Iron Workers Local 229

Brianda • Iron Workers Local 229

Dalilah • IBEW Local 569

Detail • Vanessa • SMART Local 206

TJ • SMART Local 206

Emily • IBEW Local 569

Ethan-Lee • Iron Workers Local 229

Gaylene • IBEW Local 569

Maria • IBEW Local 569

Becky • IBEW Local 569

Mariko • Iron Workers Local 229

Sammy • Iron Workers Local 229

Detail • Sammy • Iron Workers Local 229