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.

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.

It is no surprise that Laura has spent her 30 + year professional career, currently as the owner of the artist agency Beauty & Photo, specializing in the spaces of sports, fashion, entertainment, and culture. She works with some of the most highly sought-after photographers and directors across various categories and creative disciplines, championing and connecting them with top-tier brands, advertising/media agencies, and designers equally passionate about creating stunning work. 

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.

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.

As a production executive, Dean seamlessly applied his knowledge of the idiosyncrasies within the world of fashion to produce events for clients including but not limited to APC, Dior, Dior Homme, and Longchamp.

While his career progressed, Dean incorporated global photo and video shoot productions into his repertoire. 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.

With a deep understanding of both creative and production processes, Emily excels at guiding artists, shaping campaigns, and bringing complex projects to life. Creative collaboration is at the heart of everything she does. Organized, and cool under pressure, she’s known for getting things done without the drama.

Erica discovered a passion for photography at 14 when she took a high school elective class. Mesmerized by the magic of the darkroom and the slice of life that photography revealed, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree with First Honors in Photography from Exeter School of Art and Design, in Exeter, England. 

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.

His journey took a significant turn when he joined the esteemed Magnum Photos agency, where he had the privilege of working alongside some of the world's most revered photographers, delving into the historic archives of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa, Elliott Erwitt and Eve Arnold among many others. During this tenure, Jonny engaged in projects with a wide range of clients including editorial outlets, NGOs, brands, agencies, and large-scale publishing endeavors involving groups of photographers and individual monographs.

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.

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.

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.

She earned a degree in Commercial Photography in Cincinnati, Ohio—an early step that introduced her to the power of visual storytelling. But it wasn’t long before she realized her true calling wasn’t behind the camera—it was behind the scenes.

After starting her career as a freelance assistant, she made the pivotal move to New York City in 2007, where she immersed herself in the fast-paced world of production. Over the next several years, Tara built a network of trusted collaborators and deep industry knowledge, managing productions from pre-pro to wrap with an intuitive sense of how to balance creative needs, client expectations, and logistical demands.

In 2011 she launched Get It Productions which was founded on a simple principle: get it done, and get it done right. Since then, Get It Productions has become a go-to resource for agencies, brands, and directors who need a producer who can deliver seamless execution with a personal touch.