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Photography Portfolio Review


Photographers! Join us for the 4th Annual SPD Photography Portfolio Review. Virtually share your portfolio with top Photo Directors & Visual Creatives from an assortment of publications and brands who are looking for new talent. They want to see your work! 

Many thanks to Photography Portfolio Review Co-Chairs Lauren Brown, Senior Visual Editor, Glamour and Allure, and Natalie Gialluca, Visuals Director + Producer, for organizing. Special thanks to Davian-Lynn Hopkins for designing the promo.

SPD sets the standard for editorial excellence. This is your opportunity to put your best portfolio forward and talk to industry leaders online. During your review, you will be able to virtually screen-share your portfolio when you talk one-on-one. SPD does not need your portfolio beforehand. Reviewers include: ELLE, ESPN, Facebook, Fast Company, Getty Images, GQ, InStyle, New York Magazine, People, Refinery29, Shape, Texas Monthly, Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and many more

Tuesday, October 19th, Wednesday, October 20th, and Thursday, October 28th
9:00AM - 1:20PM ET | 2:30PM-6:50PM ET
All times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone (New York City, where SPD HQ is located).
(Zoom Meeting details will be provided a day before the event)
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Monday, October 11th at 5PM ET—whichever comes first.
No refunds.

This year’s virtual Photography Portfolio Review will take place over three days on Zoom from 9:00AM-6:50PM ET starting on Tuesday, October 19th. The second date of the event is Wednesday, October 20th, and the final day is the following week on Thursday, October 28th.

Each day, there will be a Morning and Afternoon session with a unique group of reviewers. Reviews are purchased by the individual day in batches of 3, 6, or 9 reviews. The maximum amount of reviews a photographer can do in a day is 18. If your reviewer preferences include reviewers from both the Morning and Afternoon sessions, please make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the day you booked.

Spots are limited. No refunds.

If you’re a Professional or Corporate SPD member, you get 50% off! Login to get your discount code here!
If you’re not a current member, join now as a Professional or Corporate member and receive the 50% discount.

  • 3 reviews, 20 minutes each = $200

  • 6 reviews, 20 minutes each = $300

  • 9 reviews, 20 minutes each = $400

If you are interested in sponsoring a BIPOC Photographer for a Portfolio Review, please reach out to us at mail@spd.org.

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Reviewer Schedule

Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. No refunds.

 

 

Tuesday, October 19th / 9:00AM-1:20PM ET

Jennifer Aborn: Senior Visuals Editor, Pitchfork / Condé Nast

Valerie Chiang: Photo Editor, Inc. Magazine

Michele Hung: Director, Styling Division, Apostrophe Reps

Rebecca Karamehmedovic: Partner / Creative Director, Sway NY

Maggie Kennedy: Photography and Visuals Director, Garden & Gun magazine

Daisy Korpics: Associate Photo Editor, Fast Company

Michael Kramer: Photo Producer, Ralph Lauren

Ed Levine: Creative Director, Psychology Today Magazine

Goran Macura: Photo Director, V Magazine

Mary Clancey Pace: Exec Producer and Owner, Hen's Tooth Productions LLC

Vivette Porges: Artist Relations Manager, The Licensing Project

Deb Rosen: Director of Creative Production, Billie Inc

Allyson Torrsi: Deputy Director of Photography, People

Paula Trotto: Photo Project Manager, Environmental Defense Fund / edf.org

Tracey Woods: Director of Photography, The Luupe / Freelance Creative Producer

Tuesday, October 19th / 2:30PM-6:50PM ET

Marcy Ayres: Photo Editor, The Wall Street Journal

David Barreda: Senior Photography Resident, National Geographic 

Michele Brea: Photo Editor, Essence

Evan Campisi: Senior Creative Director, Macy's

Halie Chavez: Associate Photo Editor, Inc. Magazine

Jose Fernandez: Design Director, Cosmopolitan magazine / Hearst

Krystal Grow: Assignment Specialist, Getty Images

Heather Hale: Senior Art Director, Metaleap Creative

Lauryn Hill: Photo Editor, WIRED

Gregg Lhotsky: Global Managing Director, B&A

Hannah McCaughey: Design + Photography Director, Outside Magazine

Jason Potterton: Senior Photo Editor, ESPN

Noah Rabinowitz: Founder / Creative Director, Good Friends

John Toolan: Photo Editor/Producer/Researcher, Freelance

Erin Yamagata: Photo Editor, Refinery29


Wednesday, October 20th / 9:00AM-1:20PM ET

Katelyn Baker: Art Director, ELLE

Walker Brockington: Agent / Producer, Sarah Laird Inc.

Michael Bucher: Deputy Director of Photography, The Wall Street Journal

Alix Campbell: Chief Visual Content Director, Hearst Magazines (ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Town & Country, Men’s Health, Oprah Daily, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Country Living, Veranda, Delish, Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day)

Nick Galac: Senior Photo Editor, ESPN

Susan Getzendanner: Photo Director, Dwell

Celine Grouard: Photo Editor, Fast Company

Annika Howe: Executive Producer + Creative Development, HOWEHAUS Productions + Creative Development

Dennis Huynh: Design Director, Medium

Brenda Milis: Principal of Visual Trends, Adobe / Adobe Stock

Ben Rollins: Photographer, Ben Rollins Photography

Allison Schaller: Visuals Editor, Vanity Fair

Antonina Smith: Sr Manager Custom Solutions, Getty Images

Stu Taylor: Associate Partner, Pentagram

Wednesday, October 20th / 2:30PM-6:50PM ET

Ash Barhamand: Visual Media Director, The Hollywood Reporter

Rachel Barker: Deputy Photo Director, HGTV Magazine

Marc Davila: Design Director, House Beautiful

Linda Denahan: Photo Director, Domino / Saveur

Alex Gitman: Photo Editor, Variety Magazine / Penske Media Corporation

Cybele Grandjean: VP Product Design, Content Experience, Hearst; Partner, Area of Practice; Part-Time Faculty, Parsons

Sean Hintz: Deputy Photo Editor, ESPN

Toby Kaufmann: Creative Director, Facebook 

Rosey Lakos: Director of Photography, Godfrey Dadich Partners

Taylor Le: Design Director, LA Times

Victoria Millner: Art Director, Texas Monthly

Renee Rhyner: Artist Agent, Renee Rhyner & Company LLC

Maya Robinson: Senior Photo Editor, New York Magazine

Michelle Stark: Photo Director, Entertainment Weekly

Hanna Varady: Freelance Art Director, Oprah Quarterly / Hearst


Thursday, October 28th / 9:00AM-1:20PM ET

Jessica Bryan: Senior Editor, People Magazine

Nancy Campbell & Trevett McCandliss: Creative Directors, McCandliss and Campbell

Ivana Cruz: Senior Designer, W Magazine

Tova Diamond: Art Director, Tova Diamond Art Direction & Design

Noelle Flores Théard: Senior Digital Photo Editor, The New Yorker

Susanna Hayward: Deputy Art Director, New York Magazine

Rosaliz Jimenez: Creative Consultant, Freelance 

Rebecca Kimmons: Photo Director, Rachael Ray In Season and Reveal magazines, Meredith Corp.

Ryan Mesina: Photo Director, Martha Stewart Living

Mona Miri: Photo Editor, Boston Magazine

Emily Morgan: Agent, DSREPS 

Toni Paciello Loggia: Photo Director, Shape Magazine / Sweet July Magazine 

Pia Peterson: Photo Editor, BuzzFeed News

Stephanie Tran: Senior Visuals Editor, GQ

Caroline Yi: Freelance Producer, Caroline Yi Productions

Thursday, October 28th / 2:30PM-6:50PM ET

Anna Alexander: Director of Photography, WIRED

Nicholas Burdekin: Visuals Director, Vogue

Samantha Cooper: Senior Photo Editor, WIRED / Condé Nast

Sarina Finkelstein: Director of Photography, Barron's

Lucy Fox: Photo Director, InStyle Magazine

Darrick Harris: Visuals Director, Town & Country Magazine

Zara Katz: Photo Editor, Freelance / Co-Creator, @everydayincarceration

Scott M. Lacey: Deputy Visual Director, Women's Health + Men's Health / Hearst Magazines

Jennifer Madara: Creative Director, Better Homes & Gardens

Kat Malott: Photo Editor, The Wall Street Journal

Moya McAllister: Photo Editor, Psychology Today

Jenn McManus: Executive Director, 360 Design, Estee Lauder Companies / CLINIQUE

Lizzy Oppenheimer: Deputy Photo & Bookings Director, InStyle Magazine

Sarah-Jane Owen: Marketing Director, Bell Helmets and Blackburn Design

Valeria Suasnavas: Photo Editor, The Wall Street Journal - Off Duty

Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. No refunds.


THE FINE PRINT:
Space is limited so RSVP today! Your reviewer preferences are just that; in other words, they are not guaranteed. Reviewers are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and are subject to change. The earlier you RSVP, the better chance you have of getting your top choice. No refunds.

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Later Event: November 12
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