: Early 20th-century sexologists used photographs as scientific evidence , but proto-trans activists also used these images in their own publications to define themselves. Key Academic Resources

: Publishes research on trans women's body self-image and health.

Research in this field often examines how images are used for self-empowerment and how they combat historical stereotypes.

: Hosts papers on the positive aspects of transgender identity and digital "girl" culture.

: Using photo diaries is an established therapeutic method for exploring and documenting gender expression.

: Historically, medical photography was used to dehumanize and categorize trans bodies in clinical settings.