Emerging Pro Judges

John Paul Caponigro
John Paul Caponigro is an internationally renowned fine artist. A contributing editor and columnist for Digital Photo Pro, Apple.com and The Huffington Post, he’s the author of Adobe Photoshop Master Class and the DVD series R/Evolution. A highly sought-after lecturer, he teaches workshops around the globe. Visit his website at www.johnpaulcaponigro.com.

Todd Glaser
Todd Glaser is a former pro bodyboarder who’s rapidly making a name for himself in surf photography. The San Diego-based photographer went to work for Surfer magazine shortly after graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography, and has already racked up three cover shots. His work also has been seen everywhere from The Los Angeles Times to T-shirts at the Vans store and the sides of the Quicksilver tour bus. Visit his website at www.tglaser.com.

Douglas Kirkland
Douglas Kirkland has been one of the leading fashion and beauty photographers in the world for more than 50 years. He has photographed silver-screen legends like Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne and Angelina Jolie. He has worked on the sets of more than 100 motion pictures, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Titanic and Moulin Rouge. His award-winning fine-art photography is exhibited all over the world, and he has published several books. Visit his website at www.douglaskirkland.com.

Stephen Mayes
Stephen Mayes is currently managing director of VII Photo Agency. Mayes has worked with photography, art and journalism for 25 years, and he has chaired photography competitions, curated photographic exhibitions and developed creative strategies for major commercial agencies. Mayes is known for his writing and broadcasting on the ethics and realities of photographic practice. Visit www.viiphoto.com.

Angela Marklew
Angela Marklew is a Canadian scientist-turned-photographer based out of Venice Beach, Calif., and specializes in photographing people. She has had work exhibited in Ottawa, Québec, Louisville, San Diego and Los Angeles, and her clients include ELLE Decor, Signature LA Direct magazine, Ëphoe Couture and more. Visit her website at fstopinertia.com.

Amanda Quintenz
Amanda Quintenz is a graduate of the newly formed MFA program at Brooks Institute of Photography. She continues to create fine-art images, teach photography and write regular contributions to Digital Photo Pro. Visit her website at www.amandaquintenz.com.

Christopher Robinson
Christopher Robinson is the Photography Group Editorial Director for Werner Publishing Corporation and the editor of Digital Photo Pro and Outdoor Photographer. He has more than 15 years of experience in publishing.

Dan Saelinger
Dan Saelinger holds an MFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design and teaches at the School of Visual Arts when he’s not shooting commercially. His diverse portfolio includes everything from editorial
assignments to fine-art landscapes, and he has worked with clients like Nike, Lowe’s, Men’s Journal, Dodge and more. Visit his website at www.dansaelinger.com.

Dean Zulich
Dean Zulich is a commercial photographer focusing on fashion and advertising photography. Most famous for his success as the runner-up on the VH1 reality television show The Shot, his work has appeared in Marie Claire, The New York Times, Digital Photo Pro and more. A finalist in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Emerging Pro contests, Zulich also was recently inducted into the Art Institute Alumni Hall Of Fame. Visit his website at www.deanzulich.com.