International Photographic Council
Peace Through Photography, the Universal Language
Justin Black
Justin Black is an American photographer, educator, and conservation advocate whose work explores the expressive power of light, atmosphere, and wild landscapes. He is the co-founder of Visionary Wild, an international photography workshop and expedition company that mentors photographers through immersive experiences in extraordinary natural environments around the world. Early in his career, Black worked closely with renowned photographers Galen and Barbara Rowell at Mountain Light Photography, where he served as General Manager and Curator, helping steward one of the most influential archives in adventure and landscape photography. He later served as Executive Director of the International League of Conservation Photographers, advancing the use of photography as a powerful tool for conservation, environmental, and humanitarian storytelling, achieving real-world conservation outcomes internationally. Black’s fine art prints have been exhibited through Mountain Light Gallery and various other galleries and institutions in the U.S. and abroad, and since 2021 he has been a member of the global ambassador program for Fujifilm as one of the company’s official Fujifilm X-Photographers.
Nancy Borowick
Nancy Borowick is an internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher and speaker, bringing her personal stories to universities, hospitals, oncology units and community groups globally. Nancy is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a graduate of the International Center of Photography. She has told the intimate stories of people and places from every corner of the globe winning her major accolades and awards, such as World Press Photo, Pictures of the Year International and most recently the Humanitarian Award from the organization Women That Soar for her photography and recent monograph, The Family Imprint. Over the last decade, Nancy has narrowed the focus of her work, telling stories of health, struggle and personal relationships, using compassion, humility and trust as tools to connect with and explore the lives of her subjects. Her work has been featured in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, National Geographic, NPR, Time Magazine, CNN, Bloomberg, Stern Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. Originally from New York, Nancy resides on the island of St. John in the USVI with her husband, two sons, and island dog Einstein.
Jabin Botsford
Jabin Botsford is a Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and visual storyteller documenting power, politics, and the defining moments of contemporary America. For eleven years (2015–2026), he served as a staff photographer for The Washington Post, where his work chronicled elections, politics, breaking news, disasters, sports, and in-depth feature stories, both nationally and internationally. Since 2014, he has extensively documented U.S. presidential campaigns and administrations, especially that of Donald Trump. Botsford was a key member of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize–winning team, recognized in the “Breaking News Reporting” category for coverage of the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. He was specifically cited for his first-person video footage, captured using Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and still photography from the scene as well as his reporting contributions. His work has also contributed to several of The Washington Post’s major award-winning projects, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for coverage of the January 6 U.S. Capitol attack. His creativity and commitment to excellence has earned him international recognition, including honors from World Press Photo, Pictures of the Year International, NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism. He has been named White House News Photographers Association Photographer of the Year three times. Originally from Florida, Botsford studied photojournalism and sociology at Western Kentucky University and now lives in Washington, DC.
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Douglas Dubler III
Douglas Dubler III is a fashion and beauty photographer whose early training in Fine and Liberal Arts at Boston University — alongside mentors Ansel Adams and Isamu Noguchi — shaped his articulate sense of form, color, and composition. Beginning his photographic career in the late 1960s in California and the Virgin Islands, he transitioned to studio work in the early ’70s before moving to Los Angeles in 1976 to specialize in fashion and beauty, later relocating to New York in 1982 to pursue European editorial markets and major cosmetic accounts. His celebrity editorial clients have included Jane Fonda, Brooke Shields, Sharon Stone, and others, while his commercial roster spans Max Factor, Revlon, Clairol, Avon, and LVMH, earning him recognition from Communication Arts, the Art Directors Club, and the Clio Awards. For the past two decades he has worked as a creative director/photographer, and his fine art digital prints are represented by Mertens Fine Art in Montecito and Throckmorton Fine Art in New York City; he also teaches at the School of Visual Arts, the International Center of Photography, and other institutions, and is widely regarded as one of the industry’s leading color management and fine art digital printmaking experts.
Ben Shirk
Ben Shirk is an internationally award-winning photographer known for his bold, cinematic portraiture and powerful visual storytelling. Raised in a log cabin in rural Iowa, his early years of quiet exploration and imagination continue to shape his distinctive creative style.
Specializing in athletes, high school seniors, and individuals with unique passions, Ben has built one of the most recognized senior portrait studios in the United States, attracting clients from across the country. His work has earned numerous national, and international photography honors and has been featured on The Today Show, ESPN, USA Today, NBC Nightly News, CBS News and More. Through his Game Changers Templates platform, Ben empowers creatives worldwide with tools and resources that elevate their work and creative impact.
Driven by a passion for storytelling and innovation, Ben continues to inspire audiences through imagery that pushes the boundaries of modern portrait photography.
Tal Shpantzer
Brooklyn based, award winning photographer, Tal Shpantzer works across genres of fine Art, portrait, documentary, and fashion photography. Her work has been exhibited and collected nationally and internationally throughout her career spanning several continents. Tal’s work can be found published in W Magazine – A portrait of artist Kiki Smith, in HBO’s True Detective, PhotoVogue.it, The Upside feature film, luxury hotels & private art collections worldwide. Tal is the recipient of an APA – American Photographic Artists award, 1st place – Best In Show award, an APA award for Documentary/Street photography, a Soros Center for Contemporary Art Grant for her Limbus Diary series, and the Morrison Vanderlip Media Award. Most recently Tal explores Identity, memory and our connection to nature in her ongoing Botanical series Petal Portraits. Tal established Talfoto, a notecard, stationery & gift company that has had great success in distributing her work through an extensive retail network to Botanical Gardens, Museum shops & boutiques to offer accessible art photography to a wide audience. Originally from Israel, Tal studied Photography/Media Art at MCAD (Honors), spent years studying & shooting in Tel-Aviv, Prague & Europe and now lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Jarrett Esaw
Jarrett Esaw is a photographer, born and raised in New York City. His work is rooted in street photography while naturally extending across a range of photographic genres. Printing is an integral aspect of his practice. As an avid printer, he works using silver gelatin, alternative photographic processes, and inkjet printing, maintaining an intentional, hands-on approach from image-making through final print. In addition to his personal practice, Esaw is an educator. He teaches alternative printing processes at multiple organizations and schools throughout New York City. His teaching emphasizes technical understanding, and the development of an individual voice. Through education and mentorship, he is committed to supporting photographers and encouraging thoughtful, process-oriented approaches to the medium.
