Her international roster of established and emerging photographers, directors, tastemakers and stylists are laser focused on the home, lifestyle and food sectors and bring a deep, holistic understanding of the differing facets of “how we live,” creating imagery with a forward-thinking and sophisticated point-of-view. The agency has recently expanded their international footprint into the UK.

She oversees marketing and career development for professional commercial artists by collaborating on promotional strategies, creating stand-out portfolio materials and strengthening artist-client relationships. Big Leo provides a holistic approach to artist management and offers full service production support to its roster of artists.

Mary is also the Co-Founder of Focus On Women, an organization built to elevate and empower female-identifying creative professionals in the commercial photography industry. By creating a comprehensive directory of female creatives and empowering them with valuable resources and access, we aim to help expand their communities by offering educational, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

In addition to representation and management, VS+Company includes a printing and post-production division offering retouching for commercial projects, and museum-quality printing for exhibition and editions. Since 2012, Vanessa has overseen the printing and production of the large format William Eggleston pigment prints, a process that was established by VS+Company in collaboration with the Eggleston Artistic Trust.

25 years later, from her offices in San Francisco and New York, she is representing photographers and directors, producing and recording a podcast and weekly webinar, writing a blog for the industry as well as hosting a website for freelance art producers and a photography directory called Create in Place. As someone who believes that there is nothing more important in our industry than sharing knowledge, she is continuously looking for ways to help foster community, and be of service to help move the industry and the individuals within it, ahead.

Worldwide travel lent itself to building the foundation and inspiration to start an agency, with the focus to develop, manage and nurture photographers, directors, and stylists. With an acute eye for raw talent, Print & Contact launched the careers of numerous artists such as Bibi Cornejo Borthwick, Tiffany Nicholson and Suzanne Saroff. With a diverse, but tactically curated roster, currently featuring 15 artists; Dean is deeply entrenched in both fostering as well as discovering talent that is relevant to the current cultural and client specific zeitgeist.

Work-life balance is paramount to the ethos of Print & Contact. Dean is the proud father to three children, Kelsey, Rio, and Enzo. To combat the intensity of production, Dean is an active competitor and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Though he had tremendous success in front of the camera, his real interest always laid behind it. Armed with a passion for photography, strong business acumen, knack for negotiation and talent recognition as well as intimate exposure to the leaders in the fashion and advertising industries, Walter set his sights on making his own impact in the business of images, brand identity and marketing.

He began WSM in 1995 which has since become a premier creative management company representing internationally acclaimed photographers, fashion, hair, make-up, prop stylists and mixed media artists. Under Walter Schupfer's direction and hands-on leadership he has founded offices in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Milan.

In addition to his professional life Walter is the proud father of 5 children, all of whom like to play a game they call "Something you don't know about me" as a way to continue to grow closer. This game becomes increasingly more difficult the longer you play because if anyone participating already knows what you said, you're out. In other words, winning demands self reflection, growth, creativity and honesty, the motto by which Walter lives. Here are just a few things Walter has revealed to help you know him better too:

I was the first person in my family to ever come to America.

Whenever I'm in an elevator with people I'm amazed at how in all the thousands of years of human history, we ended up together.

I had to grow into my name.

I always read “About the Author” first.

I think I might be the luckiest man in the whole world.

Fast forward to today and Exposure NY’s roster includes a diverse group of photographers, set designers, hairstylists, makeup artists, fashion stylists, and nail technicians with a team of agents and in-house producers who provide an exceptional level of attention to both the artists and their clients. This unique approach to management has allowed her talent’s careers to flourish, as well as allowing Stacy and Exposure NY to keep long-standing relationships with their clients. The focus is always on growth, both in the way she cultivates her talent and builds her client relationships. Whether a large, big-budget project, or a smaller, more intimate venture, the agency prides itself on keeping an innovative, detail-oriented, and friendly atmosphere for its clients.

He serves on the Board of Directors of NYC SALT. NYC Salt’s mission is to engage, inspire, and empower youth from underserved communities to reach their full potential and develop a sense of agency, belonging, and integrated identity through the lens of a camera. Speaking engagements include Photo Expo, APA, and various schools and universities.  Gregg often participates on panels and has been quoted in various publications including, PDN and Communication Arts.

Shortly after graduating, she moved to Chicago, assisted photographers, managed studios, and graduated into line production. These roles formed an astute understanding of the complexities of each person’s contribution to a photographic or video-based assignment. Now, she works with top creators in the business, embracing a 360-degree understanding of creative execution and camera work while overseeing production phases and the realization of her client’s projects. She is sought after nationally as a business and creative coach to creators, with the goal of raising the bar in the industry.

After a fulfilling five-year stint, Jonny seized an opportunity to expand the footprint of a commercially focused artist management agency in New York City. This venture allowed him to further diversify his expertise. It was during this period in the commercial sector that Jonny was introduced to Giant Artists and its impressive roster of award-winning artists. Initially based in New York City, Jonny later relocated to Los Angeles, where he has continued his collaboration with Giant Artists. In his role, he has played a pivotal part in developing the agency's roster of photographers, directors, and creators, contributing to its ongoing success.

Laura has had the great fortune of working with incredible artists who inspire her daily and is particularly proud of the longevity and breadth of relationships she has established globally. It is the constant creative collaboration with her artists, clients, and the many other talented people who support each creative project, as well as the need to always be curious, strategic, empathetic, and enterprising in her approach to challenges, creating new opportunities/partnerships in this constantly evolving business of commercial image making, that keeps each day AMAZING!

Stephanie’s unwavering belief in the power of storytelling and visual problem solving has helped shape the careers of countless artists, while also raising awareness about the value and impact of illustration across various creative industries. Her dedication is matched by her genuine enthusiasm for connecting talented artists with great opportunities, fostering growth, and ensuring that her agency's illustrators have the platform and support they need to thrive.