Delaney McQuown is a fine artist and commercial photographer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She received her B.F.A with a focus in photography from the University of Cincinnati's School of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning [DAAP]. 

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Her personal works explore the female experience and investigate the camera's impact on self-perception. In 2024, she received the Claire Aho Award for Women Photographers and achieved finalist recognition in the World Food Photography Awards. Her work has been featured by the London Mall Galleries, Production Paradise Spotlight Awards, Daily Mail UK, The Guardian, and displayed in the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.. 

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McQuown is currently working on a long-term photo project titled Swimsuit Season, which invites women-identifying individuals to be photographed in their favorite swimsuits. The swimsuit becomes a symbol of vulnerability, self-acceptance, and quiet defiance. In the spirit of solidarity and shared vulnerability, McQuown wears her swimsuit too, turning each session into a celebration of presence, self-expression, and the courage to take up space unapologetically. 

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Contact: delaneymcquown@gmail.com