Honorary Professional Photographer Biographies
Beth Young
Residing in Sacramento, California, Beth is a practicing architect and prolific nature photographer passionate about capturing uplifting images that endeavor to communicate the therapeutic effects of photography, both for the photographer and the observer. By employing a palette of bright colors and warm light on the landscape, Beth’s uplifting imagery seeks to conjure feelings of hope, healing, and renewal with an emphasis on wellness and the human experience.
Beth’s photography is shown in group and solo gallery exhibitions, and is featured in hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and healthcare facilities across the country. Through her print sales, she commits a percentage of profits to cancer causes that directly benefit patients within her community.
Kirsten Belloni
Kirsten Belloni is a fine art photographer based in Eagle River, Alaska, specializing in portraiture, cultural storytelling, and long-term documentary projects. With a background in education and international outreach, her work explores human connection, culture, and the persevering strength found within individuals and communities.
Kirsten holds a BA in Education from Alaska Pacific University and an MFA in Photography from the Academy of Art University. A Review Santa Fe alumna, her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally.
Drawing on her background in education, Kirsten has taught photography to students of all ages and remains passionate about nurturing emerging Creatives. She and her husband co-founded Love for Cambodia in 2020, a nonprofit supporting Cambodian communities through education and the arts, work that continues to shape her artistic vision.
Sara Kushner
Sara Kushner is an environmental self-portrait photographer, bookbinder, and anti-diet dietitian based in Seattle, Washington. Through her imagery, which is characterized by vibrant colors and whimsical natural locations, she invites the viewer into a gentler, more playful and curious relationship with the body and the act of being seen. Sara leads self-portrait photography workshops for creative individuals who want to feel more at ease both behind and in front of the camera. Her photography has been exhibited nationwide.
Sara is drawn to bookbinding as a complementary practice and finds joy in exploring ways to integrate it with her photographic work. She creates everything from miniature books and rebinds to full-sized journals, embracing the meditative nature of the process as a unique outlet for creative expression.
In her dietetic practice, Sara is the founder of Zesty Nutrition, where she supports individuals in developing a more accepting and sustainable relationship with food and body. These values are deeply reflected in her creative work, where themes of self-acceptance and compassion are central.