Kraige Block BioKraige Block is the Gallery Director of Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery.

Marianne Campbell BioMarianne Campbell is a photography agent with offices in San Francisco and New York City. Her company has recently worked with h clients such as Oakley, Audi, duPont, Starbucks, Pfizer, RAM Trucks, Phillips 66, Clorox, SAP, Asics, Verizon, Method, Purina and Target.Reviewer Preference: Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Suzanne Darmory BioSuzanne has 25 years of international, award-winning experience creating groundbreaking integrated advertising and marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients at world-class agencies. Suzanne is President and Founder of The AGNCY, a boutique advertising agency that leverages strategy, data, and analytics to create best-in-class brand experiences with award-winning creative executions. She spent most of her career at advertising agencies in New York (Arnold, Deutsch, Grey, JWT, Moxie, mcgarrybowen, Ogilvy, R/GA, Zeta) and in London (Bates UK, Euro RSCG, Imagination, Ogilvy & Mather). 

Suzanne has won over 100 Advertising Awards, her work has been featured in: AdAge, Adweek, Brandweek, CBS, CNN, Communication Arts, engadget, Forbes, Good Morning America, Mashable, MTV, NBC, New York Times, Today Show, and PR Newswire.

Erin Lackey BioErin is a Creative Director at Jugular where she specializes in digital advertising programs. Jugular, founded in 2006, has become one of the premiere New York-based agencies that combines traditional communications with a strong digital focus. Jugular’s current clients range from food to wine & spirits to travel. Before Jugular, Erin began her advertising and communications career at McCann Erickson in their digital group where she developed projects for Kohl's, Mastercard and a promotional program for McCann itself. Reviewer Preference: Strong interest in food & beverage photography - and open to seeing motion

Maya Robinson BioMaya Robinson is the Senior Photo Editor for New York Magazine. Reviewer Preference: Interested in studio and environmental portraiture and photojournalism.

Kenneth Zane BioKen Zane brings over 25 years of industry experience to his position of Freelance Art/Photo Producer. He started out as a freelance fashion photographer in New York and is best known for his role as a Senior Art Producer at Digitas in Philadephia/NYC and Leo Burnett in Chicago, supporting clients like Coca-Cola, GM, McDonald’s, Miller-Coors, P&G, Pfizer, 3M, Amex, Olay, Eli Lilly, Nestle, Firestone, Phillip Morris, Brooks, Pantene, Intel, E.J. Gallo and Kellogg’s, to name just a few. He left Leo Burnett in 2017 to work on the client-side as a Senior Photo Producer at Gap Inc./OLD NAVY in San Francisco. Currently, he is a freelance producer and photography consultant.

Kraige Block BioKraige Block is the Gallery Director of Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery.

Katie Buntsma BioKatie Buntsma is an art producer at Team One advertising agency for the past 3 years. Before that she was a graphic designer with Patina Restaurant Group. She graduated from with honors The Art Center College of Design. At Team One she works with clients including Lexus, 2K video games, EA video games, Ritz-Carlton, Dacor, Me & The Bees, PIMCO and more. In her free time, she collaborates with her friends on Poni, a creative crafting/events company.

Marianne Campbell BioMarianne Campbell is a photography agent with offices in San Francisco and New York City. Her company has recently worked with h clients such as Oakley, Audi, duPont, Starbucks, Pfizer, RAM Trucks, Phillips 66, Clorox, SAP, Asics, Verizon, Method, Purina and Target.Reviewer Preference: Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Anna Dickson BioAnna is currently Visual lead for the Content and Community team at Google, focusing mainly on food and travel photography. Prior to Google, Anna was Photo Director at Huffington Post and Deputy Photography at The Wall Street Journal. She also worked on several print publications, including Rolling Stone and Popular Photography. Reviewer Preference: Food and Travel photography. Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Erin Lackey BioErin is a Creative Director at Jugular where she specializes in digital advertising programs. Jugular, founded in 2006, has become one of the premiere New York-based agencies that combines traditional communications with a strong digital focus. Jugular’s current clients range from food to wine & spirits to travel. Before Jugular, Erin began her advertising and communications career at McCann Erickson in their digital group where she developed projects for Kohl's, Mastercard and a promotional program for McCann itself. Reviewer Preference: Strong interest in food & beverage photography - and open to seeing motion

Scott Nichols BioScott Nichols is the Director of The Scott Nichols Gallery located in downtown San Francisco. The gallery shows a combination of established, up and coming and contemporary photographers. Nichols, a Southern California native, has been a private dealer since 1980. He is considered one of the experts on Group f/64 and Brett Weston. The gallery opened in 1992 and houses one of the largest private collections of Brett Weston photographs as well as an extensive inventory of photographs by classic California photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Ruth Bernhard, Wynn Bullock, and William Garnett.

Marta Hallett BioMarta Hallett Is the President & CEO of Glitterati, Inc. a New York-based publisher of fine photography books. Before founding Glitterati, she was the Director of Rizzoli Publishing in the US.

Ann Jastrab BioAnn M. Jastrab is currently the gallery director at RayKo Photo Center located in the SOMA arts district in San Francisco near SFMOMA and the Yerba Buena Arts Center. RayKo is a comprehensive photographic facility with studio and galleries that has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. RayKo Gallery serves to advance public appreciation of photography and create opportunities for regional, national and international artists to create and present their work. RayKo Gallery offers over 1600 square feet of exhibition space and presents eight to ten exhibitions yearly with many nationally recognized artists; there is also a section of the gallery called The Marketplace that is reserved for Bay Area artists and displays a wide variety of photographic work. RayKo also has a thriving artist-in-residence program. Ann has curated many exhibitions for RayKo as well as juried exhibitions for the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Artspan, SFAI, the Center for Fine Art Photography, and other national and international venues outside of San Francisco. Ann is always looking for new artists for the gallery, both for solo shows and group shows. She is most interested in seeing documentary projects, fine art photography, alternative processes/historical process work, and also work made with traditional film cameras as well as plastic and pinhole cameras. Ann is not interested in seeing work that is obviously digitally manipulated. Ann can offer exhibition as well as resident artist possibilities.

Chelsea Kyle BioChelsea Kyle is currently a photo editor at Conde Nast working for the Food Innovation Group including Epicurious.com and Bon Appétit. She has a background in Advertising, Architecture, and Editorial photography as well as professional photo retouching. Reviewer Preference: Interested in food, travel and lifestyle. Open to seeing motion video.

Sarah Laird BioSarah Laird is the founder and principal at Sarah Laird + Good Company, a photographers agency representing top creative talent in fashion, lifestyle, beauty, portraiture, still life and motion. Over 20 years strong, and with offices in New York and London, Sarah has a roster of photographers, motion directors, creative & art directors, illustrators, set designers, glam artists and stylists known for it's international perspective and limitless energy, passion and dedication. Sarah’s exceptional and knowledgeable perspective and client-relations style make her a go-to resource for advertising agencies, retailers, brands and publications from around the world. Reviewer Preference: Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Frank Meo BioFounder of thephotocloser.com, Frank advises and consulates with photographers from around the globe. His services include estimating and negotiating of behalf of photographers to ad agencies. For 25 years, Frank has represented photographers that include Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalists in securing highly valued commercial assignments. He has worked on hundreds of company photo libraries and campaigns for clients such as American Express, Acura Motor Sports, US Coast Guard Xerox, ESPN, Citi, Nike and others.

Anthony Bannon BioDr. Anthony Bannon is a writer and a consultant in photography. His four books last year will add to his select listing of 41 publications in 5 languages held by nearly 1,000 libraries. Bannon's meetings with PSPF photographers during the past 10 years have resulted in catalogs, artist residencies, exhibitions and collection placements. When he stepped down as director of Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo, the director of the NYState Museum praised him as "among the most enlightened, prolific and important museum directors in the nation." Prior to his appointment at the Burchfield Penney, he served as the longest running Director and now Emeritus Director at George Eastman Museum in Rochester. Reviewer Preference: He is eager to see work with any style, including motion pictures.

Karen Beard BioA 20-year photo industry professional, current Photo Art Director at Callisto Media, previously at Image Source and Blend Images, and founder of Shestock. Reviewer Preference: Interested in seeing food and still life photographers

Ellee Bokharachi BioEllee Bokharachi is Associate Director & Art Critic at Tilt Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also an independent curator, educator, and exhibition reviewer. Bokharachi holds a Masters of Art in Art History from Arizona State University. Bokharachi is the board member of Contemporary Forum at Phoenix Art Museum as well as Scottsdale Galleries Association to develop artistic and educational programs. She works one-on-one with artists to help them with their portfolios and consult them on how to develop their ideas and how to approach galleries to show their artwork. Bokharachi has been invited to speak at several educational institutions and has received research, travel, special talent, and exhibition funds. Bokharachi has been named as one of the shapers of future by The Huffington Post in March 2017.

Angelika Hala Bio Angelika Hala has been the New York photo editor and producer for the stern Magazine group for some 20 years, and commissions, researches and licenses photography for a wide range of features from documentary, sports, science and news to portrait and fashion, working with established photographers as well as developing talent. She participated in multiple portfolio reviews across the United States and internationally, and was juror for The Fence/Photoville and ZEKE Awards; and mentor at the Eddie Adams Workshops.

Suzee Barrabee BioSuzee is a freelance art producer. She spent the majority of her career at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. There, she worked on every major brand that passed through the agency doors – Polaroid, Adobe, Elizabeth Arden Fragrances, Nike, NBA, Saturn, Comcast, Princess Cruise Line and Chevrolet – to name a few. She is now a freelance Art and Print Producer and has been fortunate to work at Facebook, Salesforce, Heat, Gyro, Camp + King, BSSP and GS&P.

Suzanne Darmory BioSuzanne has 25 years of international, award-winning experience creating groundbreaking integrated advertising and marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 clients at world-class agencies. Suzanne is President and Founder of The AGNCY, a boutique advertising agency that leverages strategy, data, and analytics to create best-in-class brand experiences with award-winning creative executions. She spent most of her career at advertising agencies in New York (Arnold, Deutsch, Grey, JWT, Moxie, mcgarrybowen, Ogilvy, R/GA, Zeta) and in London (Bates UK, Euro RSCG, Imagination, Ogilvy & Mather). 

Suzanne has won over 100 Advertising Awards, her work has been featured in: AdAge, Adweek, Brandweek, CBS, CNN, Communication Arts, engadget, Forbes, Good Morning America, Mashable, MTV, NBC, New York Times, Today Show, and PR Newswire.

Skye Houghton BioSkye Houghton started her career in Sydney Australia where she learned the ropes representing and producing for advertising photographers directly. 4 years later she switched sides to work as an art buyer for Saatchi Australia, before moving her life to SaatchiLA in late 2015.

Robert Morton BioRobert Morton has worked in the world of book publishing for more than four decades for such publishers as Bantam, Time Life and over 25 years at Harry Abrams as Director of Special Projects. Currently, Morton works as an editor, agent, and consultant for photographers and artists seeking publication in books. In addition to helping to prepare presentations for consideration by publishers (selecting and sequencing photographs, deciding upon forms of presenting work, discussing desired formats and printing methods), Morton works with the artist and publisher to find and enlist authors for introductions and other texts. Reviewer Preference:Robert is interested mostly in seeing subject-based work of all kinds, especially book-worthy ideas, rather than abstract images or work of purely personal expression.

Susan Nalband BioSusan Nalband is the Director of 555 Gallery in Boston, specializing in bringing the work of a growing number of emerging and established fine art photographers to collectors and buyers in Boston and internationally. In 2017, to develop a better focus for 555 Gallery, it became an exclusively online entity with a robust buying area and a relationship with Artsy.net. Today 555 Gallery is dedicated to bringing artists and collectors together through its attractive and user friendly website, art fair participation, and intimate solo exhibitions personalized for the artists, their clients and gallery clients. Consultation on developing artist’s books is offered.

Suzee Barrabee BioSuzee is a freelance art producer. She spent the majority of her career at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. There, she worked on every major brand that passed through the agency doors – Polaroid, Adobe, Elizabeth Arden Fragrances, Nike, NBA, Saturn, Comcast, Princess Cruise Line and Chevrolet – to name a few. She is now a freelance Art and Print Producer and has been fortunate to work at Facebook, Salesforce, Heat, Gyro, Camp + King, BSSP and GS&P.

Paris Chong BioParis Chong is Manager and Curator of the Leica Gallery Los Angeles. Opened in 2013, The Leica Gallery Los Angeles was created to celebrate Leica photography. The Gallery provides unparalleled access to a rotation of curated exhibits, with imagery captured by classic and contemporary Leica photographers. Chong has over seventeen years of experience in curating, managing, and promoting fine art galleries and has represented galleries and artists in events such as: Photo LA, Photo SF, Paris Photo, Paris Photo LA and The Palm Springs Photo Festival as well as representing Leica Gallery Los Angeles at Art Basel Miami and Photo Paris, France. She has curated photography exhibitions for myriad artists from Bruce Gilden to Ralph Gibson, Melanie Pullen to Lenny Kravitz. Chong serves as guest curator for the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers).

Sonja Gill BioSonja Gill is a freelance photo editor for Us Weekly Magazine. Sonja produces photography for the magazine including fashion, beauty, portraits, still life and food shoots. Prior to this position, she was an associate photo editor at Rolling Stone for several years. Reviewer PreferenceSonja is interested in seeing editorial, lifestyle, food, still life photographers. .

Erin Lackey BioErin is a Creative Director at Jugular where she specializes in digital advertising programs. Jugular, founded in 2006, has become one of the premiere New York-based agencies that combines traditional communications with a strong digital focus. Jugular’s current clients range from food to wine & spirits to travel. Before Jugular, Erin began her advertising and communications career at McCann Erickson in their digital group where she developed projects for Kohl's, Mastercard and a promotional program for McCann itself. Reviewer Preference: Strong interest in food & beverage photography - and open to seeing motion

Robert Morton BioRobert Morton has worked in the world of book publishing for more than four decades for such publishers as Bantam, Time Life and over 25 years at Harry Abrams as Director of Special Projects. Currently, Morton works as an editor, agent, and consultant for photographers and artists seeking publication in books. In addition to helping to prepare presentations for consideration by publishers (selecting and sequencing photographs, deciding upon forms of presenting work, discussing desired formats and printing methods), Morton works with the artist and publisher to find and enlist authors for introductions and other texts. Reviewer Preference:Robert is interested mostly in seeing subject-based work of all kinds, especially book-worthy ideas, rather than abstract images or work of purely personal expression.

Chris Pichler BioChris Pichler founded Nazraeli Press in 1988, and has published some 500 books on the fine and applied arts to date, with an emphasis on contemporary photography. The press currently publishes 20 to 30 books each year. The books are distributed throughout the world. In 2007, Pichler received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, California. In 2011, he was awarded the International Award from the Photographic Society of Japan. In 2014, Stanford University Art & Architecture Library acquired the complete archives of Nazraeli Press.

Dana Salvo BioDana Salvo is the owner of Clark Gallery. Clark Gallery exhibits contemporary art in all media by emerging, mid-career and established artists from the Northeast and nationally.

Pat Bates BioPat Bates is the owner and founder of Pat Bates & Associates: a New York-based artist representative agency with a laser focus on the interiors and lifestyle sectors. The agency is known for its forward thinking, curated roster of internationally-based stylists, photographers and directors whose work is commissioned by retailers, advertisers, brands, and other media outlets in the US and worldwide. The agency as a whole seeks to bring a deep understanding of the differing viewpoints and facets of “how we live,” offering clients a sophisticated and worldly aesthetic delivered with care and attention.

Sarah Laird BioSarah Laird is the founder and principal at Sarah Laird + Good Company, a photographers agency representing top creative talent in fashion, lifestyle, beauty, portraiture, still life and motion. Over 20 years strong, and with offices in New York and London, Sarah has a roster of photographers, motion directors, creative & art directors, illustrators, set designers, glam artists and stylists known for it's international perspective and limitless energy, passion and dedication. Sarah’s exceptional and knowledgeable perspective and client-relations style make her a go-to resource for advertising agencies, retailers, brands and publications from around the world. Reviewer Preference: Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Karen Beard BioA 20-year photo industry professional, current Photo Art Director at Callisto Media, previously at Image Source and Blend Images, and founder of Shestock. Reviewer Preference: Interested in seeing food and still life photographers

Marta Hallett BioMarta Hallett Is the President & CEO of Glitterati, Inc. a New York-based publisher of fine photography books. Before founding Glitterati, she was the Director of Rizzoli Publishing in the US.

Chris Pichler BioChris Pichler founded Nazraeli Press in 1988, and has published some 500 books on the fine and applied arts to date, with an emphasis on contemporary photography. The press currently publishes 20 to 30 books each year. The books are distributed throughout the world. In 2007, Pichler received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, California. In 2011, he was awarded the International Award from the Photographic Society of Japan. In 2014, Stanford University Art & Architecture Library acquired the complete archives of Nazraeli Press.

Gabriel Sanchez BioGabriel H. Sanchez the Photo Essay Editor at BuzzFeed and BuzzFeed News. He holds an undergraduate degree in photo-communications and a graduate degree in photography from Parsons The New School for Design. In his spare time, he's a contributing writer on photography for Artforum.com, Aperture.com, and Artslant.com, as well as a NYC-based curator of fine art.

Susan White BioSusan White was the Director of Photography at Vanity Fair Magazine for many years and is now a private consultant for photographers.

Ron Beinner BioRon Beinner is a creative photography producer, editor and collaborator. He produced environmental portraits on location for Vanity Fair magazine for over two decades. He has produced special photography and video projects for Netflix and is currently on contract with Apple.

Katie Buntsma BioKatie Buntsma is an art producer at Team One advertising agency for the past 3 years. Before that she was a graphic designer with Patina Restaurant Group. She graduated from with honors The Art Center College of Design. At Team One she works with clients including Lexus, 2K video games, EA video games, Ritz-Carlton, Dacor, Me & The Bees, PIMCO and more. In her free time, she collaborates with her friends on Poni, a creative crafting/events company.

Anna Dickson BioAnna is currently Visual lead for the Content and Community team at Google, focusing mainly on food and travel photography. Prior to Google, Anna was Photo Director at Huffington Post and Deputy Photography at The Wall Street Journal. She also worked on several print publications, including Rolling Stone and Popular Photography. Reviewer Preference: Food and Travel photography. Open to seeing motion samples in addition to still photography.

Barbara Griffin BioBarbara Griffin is an independent Creative Director, Producer and Photo Editor. She was recently named President Emerita after 8 years of leadership at Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP), a non-profit arts organization which produces the largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the U.S. Formerly, senior vice president of Image Management for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Barbara was responsible for all photography created globally for Turner's entertainment, animation and news networks. An educator and frequent speaker on professional photography, she’s a member of the International Center of Photography, APA, ASMP and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Skye Houghton BioSkye Houghton started her career in Sydney Australia where she learned the ropes representing and producing for advertising photographers directly. 4 years later she switched sides to work as an art buyer for Saatchi Australia, before moving her life to SaatchiLA in late 2015.

Ann Jastrab BioAnn M. Jastrab is currently the gallery director at RayKo Photo Center located in the SOMA arts district in San Francisco near SFMOMA and the Yerba Buena Arts Center. RayKo is a comprehensive photographic facility with studio and galleries that has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. RayKo Gallery serves to advance public appreciation of photography and create opportunities for regional, national and international artists to create and present their work. RayKo Gallery offers over 1600 square feet of exhibition space and presents eight to ten exhibitions yearly with many nationally recognized artists; there is also a section of the gallery called The Marketplace that is reserved for Bay Area artists and displays a wide variety of photographic work. RayKo also has a thriving artist-in-residence program. Ann has curated many exhibitions for RayKo as well as juried exhibitions for the San Francisco Arts Commission, the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Artspan, SFAI, the Center for Fine Art Photography, and other national and international venues outside of San Francisco. Ann is always looking for new artists for the gallery, both for solo shows and group shows. She is most interested in seeing documentary projects, fine art photography, alternative processes/historical process work, and also work made with traditional film cameras as well as plastic and pinhole cameras. Ann is not interested in seeing work that is obviously digitally manipulated. Ann can offer exhibition as well as resident artist possibilities.

Chelsea Kyle BioChelsea Kyle is currently a photo editor at Conde Nast working for the Food Innovation Group including Epicurious.com and Bon Appétit. She has a background in Advertising, Architecture, and Editorial photography as well as professional photo retouching. Reviewer Preference: Interested in food, travel and lifestyle. Open to seeing motion video.

Scott Nichols BioScott Nichols is the Director of The Scott Nichols Gallery located in downtown San Francisco. The gallery shows a combination of established, up and coming and contemporary photographers. Nichols, a Southern California native, has been a private dealer since 1980. He is considered one of the experts on Group f/64 and Brett Weston. The gallery opened in 1992 and houses one of the largest private collections of Brett Weston photographs as well as an extensive inventory of photographs by classic California photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange, Imogen Cunningham, Ruth Bernhard, Wynn Bullock, and William Garnett.

Barbara Griffin BioBarbara Griffin is an independent Creative Director, Producer and Photo Editor. She was recently named President Emerita after 8 years of leadership at Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP), a non-profit arts organization which produces the largest annual community-oriented photo festival in the U.S. Formerly, senior vice president of Image Management for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Barbara was responsible for all photography created globally for Turner's entertainment, animation and news networks. An educator and frequent speaker on professional photography, she’s a member of the International Center of Photography, APA, ASMP and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

Skye Houghton BioSkye Houghton started her career in Sydney Australia where she learned the ropes representing and producing for advertising photographers directly. 4 years later she switched sides to work as an art buyer for Saatchi Australia, before moving her life to SaatchiLA in late 2015.

Maria Lokke BioMaria Lokke is a Senior Photo Editor at WIRED. Previously, she has worked as a photo editor for The New Yorker and MSNBC. She currently lives in San Francisco. Reviewer Preference: Maria is open to view motion video, but is primarily interested in still photography.

Susan Nalband BioSusan Nalband is the Director of 555 Gallery in Boston, specializing in bringing the work of a growing number of emerging and established fine art photographers to collectors and buyers in Boston and internationally. In 2017, to develop a better focus for 555 Gallery, it became an exclusively online entity with a robust buying area and a relationship with Artsy.net. Today 555 Gallery is dedicated to bringing artists and collectors together through its attractive and user friendly website, art fair participation, and intimate solo exhibitions personalized for the artists, their clients and gallery clients. Consultation on developing artist’s books is offered.

Chris Pichler BioChris Pichler founded Nazraeli Press in 1988, and has published some 500 books on the fine and applied arts to date, with an emphasis on contemporary photography. The press currently publishes 20 to 30 books each year. The books are distributed throughout the world. In 2007, Pichler received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for Photographic Arts in Carmel, California. In 2011, he was awarded the International Award from the Photographic Society of Japan. In 2014, Stanford University Art & Architecture Library acquired the complete archives of Nazraeli Press.

Alice Sachs Zimet BioAlice Sachs Zimet is a collector, educator, and advisor who began collecting photography in 1985. Her collection of roughly 300 images includes 20th Century masters up through the present. Alice is Chair, Photography Collections Committee, Harvard Art Museums; board member, Magnum Foundation; and a member of ICP’s Acquisitions Committee. She teaches classes for collectors and photographers about the "Photography Marketplace" at schools, museums and festivals across the United States. She also consults with collectors on acquisitions and with photographers on how to get their work out into the marketplace. Alice was Director, Worldwide Cultural Affairs, The Chase Manhattan Bank for over two decades and now is President, Arts + Business Partners, a consulting boutique that specializes in corporate sponsorship. Reviewer Preference: As a collector, please do not pitch. As a marketing professional, interested in your communication tools.

Laura Sackett BioLaura Sackett is Creative Director and partner in LensCulture, one of the leading online destinations committed to discovering and promoting the best in the contemporary photography. Laura has lead all aspects of design including brand, website, print, communications, festival screenings and print exhibitions. Besides leading the creative direction for LensCulture, she also co-curates the online galleries.

Pat Bates BioPat Bates is the owner and founder of Pat Bates & Associates: a New York-based artist representative agency with a laser focus on the interiors and lifestyle sectors. The agency is known for its forward thinking, curated roster of internationally-based stylists, photographers and directors whose work is commissioned by retailers, advertisers, brands, and other media outlets in the US and worldwide. The agency as a whole seeks to bring a deep understanding of the differing viewpoints and facets of “how we live,” offering clients a sophisticated and worldly aesthetic delivered with care and attention.

Jane Brown BioJane Brown has worked in book publishing for 30 years; she’s played a role in the publishing and marketing of hundreds of books. Since 2002 she’s been Sales Director for the New York based publisher and distributor D.A.P. (Distributed Art Publishers). She edited the photography book, Both Sides of Sunset: Photographing Los Angeles (Metropolis Books, 2015) and co-edited Looking at Los Angeles (Metropolis Books, 2006). Prior to D.A.P. Jane has worked for Harry N. Abrams, and the consortium: Harvard University Press, MIT Press, and Yale University Press.

Jessica Manning BioJessica Manning is a Senior Art Producer at DigitasLBi. She has been working in the Advertising Industry for 12 years. She is an experienced producer working with photographers, agencies, artists and clients direct. Always seeking artists who are exceptional story tellers, embrace new media and have an eye for gorgeous, thought provoking visuals.

Elise McHugh Bio Elise McHugh is the humanities acquisition editor at the University of New Mexico Press. Her acquisition fields include photography, photography criticism, and photography history, as well as fiction, poetry, memoir, literary and popular culture studies/criticism, art, and architecture. Her experience in publishing includes ten years at UNM Press and eight years at West End Press, as well as literary and scholarly journals. The University of New Mexico Press publishes several books of art, architecture, and photography each year. Elise and the Press are interested in both fine art portrait and landscape photography and social documentary photography, particularly work that focuses on the U.S. West and the U.S.-Mexico Border.

Kenneth Zane BioKen Zane brings over 25 years of industry experience to his position of Freelance Art/Photo Producer. He started out as a freelance fashion photographer in New York and is best known for his role as a Senior Art Producer at Digitas in Philadephia/NYC and Leo Burnett in Chicago, supporting clients like Coca-Cola, GM, McDonald’s, Miller-Coors, P&G, Pfizer, 3M, Amex, Olay, Eli Lilly, Nestle, Firestone, Phillip Morris, Brooks, Pantene, Intel, E.J. Gallo and Kellogg’s, to name just a few. He left Leo Burnett in 2017 to work on the client-side as a Senior Photo Producer at Gap Inc./OLD NAVY in San Francisco. Currently, he is a freelance producer and photography consultant.

Gabriel Sanchez BioGabriel H. Sanchez the Photo Essay Editor at BuzzFeed and BuzzFeed News. He holds an undergraduate degree in photo-communications and a graduate degree in photography from Parsons The New School for Design. In his spare time, he's a contributing writer on photography for Artforum.com, Aperture.com, and Artslant.com, as well as a NYC-based curator of fine art.