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Dean began his photographic career in 1986 photographing babies in K-mart department stores. Trained as a large format photographer Dean has specialized in photographing architecture and interior design exclusively since 1992. A member of ASMP and APA Dean advocates, and practices a policy of lifelong professional development to remain abreast of the advances in photographic technologies.

Joe bounced between Northern California and South Florida since the age of 5. He became interested in photography and design through the work of Art Brewer, David Carson, Man Ray, and Tibor Kalman. During summer vacations, Joe began documenting white water culture on the American River in the Sierra Nevada. San Francisco became home in 1991 where he began photographing for advertising, editorial, and catalog clients. Joe and his wife enjoy raising their creative little girl by the ocean. Joe is an alumnus of ÌìÓ鴫ý PHOTO.

An avid technologist in the world of commercial advertising and production, Jason specializes in Creative Ops System Architecture & Workflows, Content Management, Digital Asset Management, Rights Management, and Production Systems Support. Currently, Jason works as the Digital Asset Systems Manager for With over 15 years in marketing & advertising strategy, Jason made the jump to technology in commercial production environments over three years ago. A former student of ÌìÓ鴫ý, Jason received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of San Francisco.

An image maker at heart, educator by nature, and business manager by trade, Liam Clickenger wears many hats and draws from a deep trough of experiences from throughout the photo industry. His photographic work typically includes cultural and environmental themes, charged with personal perspective and social commentary. Through his work with diverse student and community populations, Liam is deeply connected to pursuits of equitable access, and strives to practice radical inclusion. Liam was most recently co-owner of Capitol Art studios and Executive Director of APA San Francisco, as well as a founding member of the APA Diversity Committee. He currently teaches several classes at CCSF including Phase One/Capture One, Business Practices of Photography.

Samantha Cooper is a Producer, Editor, and Photographer based in Oakland, CA. Originally from Los Angeles, she attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where she received her BA in Film and Video. She has taught multiple photography courses at the Harvey Milk Photo Center and has worked at Airbnb and Instagram as a Photo + Video Curator. She is currently the Senior Photo Editor, Platforms at WIRED. Samantha is also a ÌìÓ鴫ý PHOT alumn.

Luis Costadone was born in Argentina, raised in Australia and currently resides in Northern California. Majored in Graphic Arts and fell in LOVE with photography. By combining both these disciplines he is able to provide the best of both worlds to his clients. From commercial to portraiture, and fashion to architectural, Luis has gained experience in both natural outdoor settings as well as the complexity of studio lighting techniques.

Romeo Durscher is the manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Romeo has established himself as one of the top aerial panorama photographers in the world, traveling to various locations and capturing some of the most stunning and inspiring views from above. Romeo founded as a place created to share tips, tricks, and reviews of various UAVs and gadgets used for aerial videography and photography. Romeo’s work has been published in various magazines, books, newspapers, and galleries across the globe. His latest adventure was flying DJI drones and broadcasting live on ABC Good Morning America from inside the world's largest cave in Vietnam. Romeo speaks at conferences about the possibilities and advantages of unmanned aerial vehicles for industry, commercial and private use. His concerns are safe integration into airspace, respecting one’s privacy and smart operation of this technology. His work can be followed on Twitter at @RomeoCH and on Instagram at .

Rory is an English photographer who made his way to San Francisco in 1988. Since then he's been a commercial photographer with an emphasis on corporate portraiture. His real obsession is his personal work, mainly quite landscapes photographed on his beloved large format cameras.

Nicole Frugé is the Director of Visuals for the San Francisco Chronicle, where she leads one of the most diverse metro photo staffs in the nation. Frugé was named the Jim Gordon Photo Editor of the Year in 2019, Photo Editor of the Year in 2018 and 2024 and the Chronicle's photo editors were twice named the Picture Editing Team of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism contest in 2014 and 2017. Before photo editing, she spent ten years working as a staff photographer for newspapers in Texas and Florida. She covered the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, as well as long term documentary stories on social issues and the environment for the San Antonio Express-News.

Ann M. Jastrab is the Executive Director at the Center for Photographic Art (CPA) in Carmel, California.  CPA strives to advance photography through education, exhibition and publication. These regional traditions—including mastery of craft, the concept of mentorship, and dedication to the photographic arts—evolved out of CPA's predecessor, the renowned Friends of Photography established in 1967 by iconic artists Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock and Cole Weston. While respecting these West Coast traditions, CPA is also at the vanguard of the future of photographic imagery. Before coming onboard at CPA, Ann was the gallery manager at Scott Nichols Gallery in San Francisco where she incorporated contemporary artists with the living legends photography.

Ann also worked as the gallery director at RayKo Photo Center in San Francisco for 10 years until their closure in 2017. Ann has curated many shows in the Bay Area while simultaneously jurying, curating, and organizing numerous exhibitions for other national and international venues outside of San Francisco. She has reviewed portfolios for a multitude of organizations including the Seoul International Photography Festival in Korea, Fotofest, Photolucida, GuatePhoto, PhotoNola, Review Santa Fe, Medium, Palm Springs Photo Festival, Filter, PhotoAlliance, and Lishui International Photography Festival in China as well as being a juror for Critical Mass. While being a champion of artists, she created a thriving artist-in-residence program at RayKo where recent residents Meghann Riepenhoff, Carlos Javier Ortiz, Kathya Maria Landeros, and McNair Evans all received Guggenheim Fellowships.

Besides being a curator, Ann Jastrab, MFA, is a fine art photographer, master darkroom printer, and teacher as well.

Robyn Kessler is a ÌìÓ鴫ý alumnus specializing in photographing dogs and weddings. She says "I feel that this is what I was meant to do, for nothing is quite so thrilling as knowing that I preserved a moment of great meaning to somebody. As I enter people's homes and they let me into their lives for an afternoon, sharing the stories and history of their furry companion, I am continually reminded that I have one of the greatest jobs in the world. It is such a treat to be able to catch these glimpses of devotion and friendship, each one unique, each one the cause of so much happiness in someone's life."

Nader Khouriis a recognized food & lifestyle photographer & director who will breathe a sigh of relief into your brand. His past life as a photojournalist taught him to approach his work with a sense of authenticity and he comes to every project with a great attitude and 110%. He shoots in his San Francisco studio or on location.

Orange Photography is a full-service agency providing photography for both organizations and individuals. Over the years we've acquired a reputation for being a large studio, but we're actually a close-knit team of experienced professionals providing cutting edge photo and video services. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to understand our client's visions and needs. Our client service team will inform you of all creative options available and will always recommend the most inclusive package for any budget.

Rocky McCorkle is an internationally exhibited photographer who lives in San Francisco. McCorkle received his BFA in Photography from The Ohio State University and his MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. He has shown extensively throughout the United States and abroad including Boston, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Toronto, and Busan, Korea. In 2012, McCorkle’s You & Me On A Sunny Day was selected as the Analog Winner for EXPOSURE 2011 International Photography Award. McCorkle’s work from this series is in the permanent collection at the Berkeley Art Museum (BAM/PFA) and the Tweed Museum of Art.

Margo, a native of Southern California, earned her Master's Degree in Photography at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before returning to the diverse and delicious lifestyle of Los Angeles. Her lifestyle work has a strong central theme of emboldening women of all ages, from nurturing self-confidence in young teenage girls to celebrating the authenticity and vitality of older women. She loves highlighting imperfections as superpowers, bringing dance movement and fluidity into her posing, and incorporating clean design in her compositions. In response to the challenges presented by the pandemic, Margo initiated Girls Photo Club, an online educational platform to empower teenage girls through photography. Her commitment to nurturing authenticity underscores her passion for both her craft and her community.

Born in prague (before prague was cool) / makes darkroom in mother’s pantry / gets grounded / photographs neighbor’s dog (relentlessly) / family flees czechoslovakia / becomes german / college in heidelberg / studies mathematics / realizes photography can be sexier than math / assists / shoots naked girls / forgets math ever existed / shoots jumbo jets / over assisting / becomes american / wins men's ncaa soccer championship / starves / parties / works ass off / strange year-long motorcycle trip to the tip of south america and back / opens studio in san francisco / shoots first apple imac / shoots porcupines / shoots fashion / shoots still life / advertising / editorial / first to embrace digital post / wins awards / opens 2nd studio in paris / befriends art directors (especially those that like shooting in paris) / kicks their ass in tennis / makes clients laugh / makes great work / the phone keeps ringing / hello?

Matt Osborne is a ÌìÓ鴫ý Photography Department alumni and runs Glass Key Photo - a small retail business specializing in film, vintage cameras and photography supplies.

Caroline Schiff has worked in the photo industry for 25 years, and is sought out for her creative and art direction of photography for clients in the US, Europe and Asia.
In 2018, she founded the collective Virgo Rising, a network of photo industry veterans. The agency specializes in the end-to-end creation of photography for the fashion, lifestyle and beauty industries.
Caroline also acts as a consultant to emerging and established photographers to help craft their portfolios, personal work and marketing.

Nicolò Sertorio (1968, Princeton NJ USA) is an internationally exhibited artist with over 15 years of experience in visual storytelling. Sertorio works in fine art photography, mixed media, collaboration, and conceptual art. His photos directly respond to the surrounding environment by emphasizing aesthetics and everyday experiences. His works tell a story about the effects of the interaction between self and others. His series are notable for their conceptual nature and the grand humanistic themes in his approach. Nicolò Sertorio currently lives and works in Oakland (CA), USA. His work is represented by Scott Nichols gallery and San Francisco MOMA artist gallery.

Lisa Wiseman is an advertising and editorial portrait photographer. Lisa received her BA in sociology from the University of California Berkeley graduating Magna Cum Laude and her BFA in photography from The Academy of Art University. She is the recipient of numerous distinctions including PDN’s 30. She lives in San Francisco and travels regularly for both assignments and personal work. Some of her clients include Ogilvy & Mather, Pentagram, Eleven, Newsweek, Comcast, Pfizer, BBDO, Wells Fargo, AAA, Wired and Yoga Journal. Her work may be viewed at .

Sue Yerou is a New York native who started her career at Avon in the ‘90s. It was in the fast-paced world of advertising, where she mastered her retouching skills in the newly digital world of photography. Her work in advertising took her all the way to Sydney where she continued to develop her professional eye from a new perspective surrounded by global style trends. Sue has settled in San Francisco and joined the ranks of Gap, Inc. as lead retoucher.