Ron Beinner BioRon Beinner is a long time photography editor, producer and creative collaborator. He spent over two decades with Vanity Fair magazine and currently works on a variety of visual projects in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

Crista Dix BioCrista Dix (She/Her/Hers) is the Executive Director at the Griffin Museum of Photography, assuming that role in January of 2022 after two years as the Associate Director. Before coming to the Griffin Museum in 2020 she spent fifteen years operating her own photography gallery, wall space creative, closing it in 2020 to make the move to New England and the Griffin. Having a career spanning many paths she has a background rooted in science, business and creative art. This well rounded experience provides a solid background for supporting the Griffin’s mission to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual, emotional and social impact of photographic art. Her gallery, wall space, supported emerging and mid-career artists with exhibitions, talks, events and art fairs around the country. As an internationally known gallery, Crista worked with clients all over the world and represented national and international artists. Dix has written essays about photography, introducing creative artists work to a broader community.Reviewer Preferences: Crista is open to seeing the work of emerging fine art photographers as well as motion video.

Celine Grouard BioCeline Grouard is a New York-based photo editor where since 2013 she handles art direction and production of photo shoots for Fast Company magazine, as well as contributing to the Fast Company website. Her work for Fast Company has spanned a wide range of assignments—from assigning still life, portraitures, and conceptual photographs to handling event photography, and more. Prior to working at Fast Company she lived in the Bay Area and was a photo editor for Wired magazine. She has a keen eye for the medium and loves to have productive critiques that inspire artists.

Peter Halpert BioPeter Hay Halpert is a private art dealer and curator, currently based in Vail, Colorado, following 30 years in NYC. As an art dealer he has specialized for 30 years in contemporary artists working with photography. Notably, he represented Ryan McGinley - the youngest artist ever to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum. The Metropolitan Museum, MoMA, ICP, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, the Getty, the MFA, Boston, SF MoMA, the MFA, Houston, the Centre Canadien d’Architecture, the Tate, and the Victoria & Albert Museum all collect work by the gallery’s artists. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Peter is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Carol Henry BioCarol Henry, formerly the gallery director at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California, curated an exhibition of 100 years of female photographers at The Center for Photographic Art and Florida Museum of Photography. She is founder of FotoSagá, women’s photography mentor program and is a charter member of Women In Photography International. With a passion for building community through photography, she is especially interested in non-traditional approaches to the medium and the work of female photographers.

Hitomi Iwasaki BioHitomi Iwasaki is Head of Exhibitions and Curator at the Queens Museum, and has been a member of the Museum’s curatorial staff since 1996. She has worked on landmark exhibitions and has organized a number of group exhibitions and solo projects of emerging and mid-career artists Her most recent publications include Patty Chang: The Wandering Lake (2018; Queens Museum and Dancing Fox Press/New York) and The Panorama Handbook: Thoughts and Visions On and Around the Panorama of the City of New York (2018, Queens Museum).Reviewer Preference Hitomi is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Maggie Kennedy BioMaggie Kennedy is the photography and visuals director at Garden & Gun magazine. Since the premiere issue in 2007, she has helped shape the visual identity of the G&G brand. Her work has been recognized with two National Magazine Awards in General Excellence by the American Society of Magazine Editors, American Photography and Photo District News. She has also served as a judge and captain in The Society of Publication Designer’s Annual Design Competitions and received Gold and Silver medals from SPD.REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Maggie is open to seeing the work of emerging photographers

Emilia Mickevicius BioEmilia Mickevicius is the Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography at the Phoenix Art Museum and Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona. In 2019 she received her Ph.D. from Brown University. Prior to beginning her current role, she worked in the Photography department at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, where she contributed to numerous exhibitions including "Sea Change: Photographs from the Collection" and "Kinship: Photography and Connection." Emmy has also held positions at the RISD Museum and Art Institute of Chicago. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Emilia is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Susan Baraz BioSusan Baraz helped found and is Co-Chair of the prestigious Lucie Awards, Head of Judging for the renowned photo competition, “The International Photo Awards” (IPA). For 20 years, Susan was the Director of Photography for AtEdge, a high end, invitation only, commercial publication and marketing program. Susan is a photography curator and consultant in both commercial and fine art photography and enjoys helping to present photographers best images to get assignment work, as well as helping outstanding work get seen by gallery owners.

Ron Beinner BioRon Beinner is a long time photography editor, producer and creative collaborator. He spent over two decades with Vanity Fair magazine and currently works on a variety of visual projects in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

Alexandra de Toth BioAlexandra “Alex” de Toth is a Brooklyn based Photo Editor with 20+ years of photo production and editing experience. She has been the Director of Photography at Wine Spectator since 2006 working with photographers all over the world to produce elegant and wine specific content highlighting the different regions. Prior to Wine Spectator, she worked at Ladies’ Home Journal and TV Guide. Alex loves the creative process of working with photographers to hone their voice and vision to each story.

Simone Friend BioFounders Simone Friend and Beth Johnson came together over 25 years ago with a simple idea: an agency that would treat artists and clients alike with respect, sincerity, and enthusiasm. Today, Friend & Johnson is that agency, remaining one of the most highly regarded creative representatives nationwide. With longstanding artist and client relationships across advertising, design, and editorial categories, they pride themselves on their collaborative approach and making certain your job is done right, on time, and on budget. Friend+Johnson is certified as a women's business enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Simon is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Shawn Gill BioExperienced Creative Director with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Graphics, User Experience, Logo Design, Integrated Marketing, and Advertising. Shawn as created modern stories, images and concepts for clients that include Behr, Bosch, Epson, Kelley Blue Book, Mazda, Siemens, Samsung, Universal Studios, Westinghouse, Zodiac Aerospace and many others. REVIEWER PREFERENCE: Shawn is open to reviewing emerging photographers and motion video

Elizabeth Avedon BioElizabeth Avedon is an independent curator, and photography book and exhibition designer. She has a rich history collaborating with museums, publishing houses, advertising agencies, galleries and artists, and is a sought after consultant for established and emerging photographers; editing, sequencing, and advising towards their exhibition, book, and portfolio projects.

Neil Binkley BioNeil Binkley is Founder of The Personal Photography Project, an archive for art producers, photo editors, and other creatives to source talent for assignments, or to license images. He’s always open to seeing new photographer's personal projects to share with ad agencies, magazines and brands. Prior to this, he co-founded the photography agency Wonderful Machine — raising its membership from a single photographer to over 500 photographers across the world. His previous career was in advertising and filmmaking.REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Neil is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Coco Conroy BioCoco Conroy is the Director of Jackson Fine Art, a gallery in Atlanta, GA specializing in 20th-century and contemporary photography. She has been with the gallery since 2014, and advises Atlanta clients and focuses on local collaborations. An active participant in the arts in Atlanta and beyond, she has sat on the advisory committee of Atlanta Celebrates Photography since 2016 and joined the Art Papers Board of Directors in 2023. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Coco is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Peter Halpert BioPeter Hay Halpert is a private art dealer and curator, currently based in Vail, Colorado, following 30 years in NYC. As an art dealer he has specialized for 30 years in contemporary artists working with photography. Notably, he represented Ryan McGinley - the youngest artist ever to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum. The Metropolitan Museum, MoMA, ICP, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, the Getty, the MFA, Boston, SF MoMA, the MFA, Houston, the Centre Canadien d’Architecture, the Tate, and the Victoria & Albert Museum all collect work by the gallery’s artists. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Peter is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Marie Monteleone BioMarie A. Monteleone is the Enterprise Assignment Photo Editor for Bloomberg News, producing visuals for multimedia global stories. Previously, Monteleone held the roles as the North American Deputy Photo Editor and Latin America Assignment Photo Editor, overseeing photo and video news assignments. While at Bloomberg News, she led the expansion and diversification of the roster of freelance photographers in North, South and Central America. Prior to Bloomberg, she worked for ABC News, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The New York Post, and W Magazine. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Marie is open to seeing the work of emerging photographers

Mary Virginia Swanson BioMary Virginia Swanson is an author, educator and mentor who helps artists find the strengths in their work, identify appreciative audiences and present their work in an informed, professional manner.  Her seminars and lectures on marketing opportunities have proven to aid photographers in moving their careers to the next level.  During her career she has worked in the fine art, documentary, photojournalism and licensing arenas. Swanson co-authored with Darius Himes the acclaimed Publish Your Photography Book: Revised & Updated (2014). Her current book project is Finding Your Audience: An Introduction to Marketing Your Photographs

Coco Conroy BioCoco Conroy is the Director of Jackson Fine Art, a gallery in Atlanta, GA specializing in 20th-century and contemporary photography. She has been with the gallery since 2014, and advises Atlanta clients and focuses on local collaborations. An active participant in the arts in Atlanta and beyond, she has sat on the advisory committee of Atlanta Celebrates Photography since 2016 and joined the Art Papers Board of Directors in 2023. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Coco is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Peter Halpert BioPeter Hay Halpert is a private art dealer and curator, currently based in Vail, Colorado, following 30 years in NYC. As an art dealer he has specialized for 30 years in contemporary artists working with photography. Notably, he represented Ryan McGinley - the youngest artist ever to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum. The Metropolitan Museum, MoMA, ICP, the Whitney, the Guggenheim, the Getty, the MFA, Boston, SF MoMA, the MFA, Houston, the Centre Canadien d’Architecture, the Tate, and the Victoria & Albert Museum all collect work by the gallery’s artists. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Peter is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

Pamela Jean Tinnen BioPamela Jean Tinnen is a curator and art dealer based in New York with 15+ years experience in public exhibitions, corporate collections and the commercial art market. For over a decade, she has held the position of Lead Curator at NYU’s Art in Public Places, Kimmel Windows, where she creates exhibitions that engage a wide range of scholarly discourse. In 2023, Pamela founded High Priestess Project, a gallery-at-large participating in major art fairs and pop-ups. HPP’s program focuses on emerging to mid-career artists with exceptional talent and upmarket commercial appeal. Her artistic, academic and curatorial interests most often engage analog photography, noir-aesthetics, dark-tourism, and the semiotics of visual-culture.

Laura Sackett BioLaura Sackett is the creative director and co-founder of LensCulture, one of the leading sites committed to discovering and promoting the best in the contemporary photography. She leads all aspects of design including strategy, brand, website, print, communications, screenings and exhibitions. Besides leading the creative direction for LensCulture, she also designs and co-curates LensCulture exhibitions and the online galleries. REVIEWER PREFERENCE: Laura is open to see the work of emerging photographers

Jose Fernandez BioCreative Director/Art: A conceptual thinker with agency and in-house experience, I have created integrated solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Clients: IBM, Prudential Financial, UBS Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch, American Express, HSBC, Bank of America, Capital One, Resurrection University College of Allied Health and Nursing, U.S. Department of State, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Kraft Foods and others. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Jose is open to seeing motion video as well as the work of emerging photographers

irene opezzo Bio Irene Opezzo is the Photo Director at Robb Report. She has been employed at several publications in the US and Italy, such as Vice News, Vogue Italia, and the national daily newspaper La Stampa. She's been producing photo shoots and commissioning experienced and emerging photographers for more than ten years, pursuing innovative ways to approach visual storytelling. She is currently based in Los Angeles. REVIEWER PREFERENCES: Irene is open to see the work of emerging photographers

Carolyn Potts BioCarolyn Potts, creative consultant, works with photographers worldwide refocusing their marketing so that it’s as professional and compelling as their imagery. She's created 10,000+ photo portfolio edits/presentations and provides portfolio edits, marketing strategies, and business systems that help photographers land the projects they want and need. Her results-focused photography consulting practice is based on her 35+ year career as a successful photo rep; Her portfolio edits and marketing plans have garnered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of photo assignments from ad agencies, design firms, corporations, and publishers across the globe. Reviewer Preferences: Carolyn is interested in seeing both commercial and fine art work as well as motion and multimedia samples in addition to still photography