So what can be done to address the imbalance? Shining a spotlight on the talents of female photographers seems key – and luckily, a number of art institutions have already started championing their work.

Last year, the Tate held a two-day conference called Fast Forward: Women in Photography, celebrating females in photography. The Imperial War Museum are currently running a popular exhibition looking at the importance of female war photographer, Lee Miller's work, Lee Miller: A Woman's War.

And Jade has solid advice for any woman looking to enter the photography industry. The digital landscape means it can be harder to get your voice hard, but social media can be a hugely viable marketing tool.

“Keep your exposure going and reach out to people. Never underestimate the value of face-to-face meetings,” says Jade, who herself used the early days of social media to network and promote her work.

With current followings of over 152,000 people on Twitter, 180,000 on Instagram and over half a million fans on Facebook, she is a prime example of a woman who uses digital to advance her career.

Why are women so underrepresented in photography?