Alan Kesselhaut (1939-2024), founder of Princeton Photo Workshop, was a respected photographer and a beloved teacher and mentor. He instructed educational, business and corporate groups from Berlin, Germany to local companies, clubs and educational institutions, and mentored young people across the globe. Alan came to digital photography with a degree in graphic arts, composition and design and as the former owner of a graphic arts company. "Alan was one of the most influential mentors I've had in my life. He was a fantastic teacher. One of my favorite things about him was how he encouraged me to find my inner artist. He gave me the tools to find what I wanted to express and taught me what I needed to grow into that. The lessons that he taught me stick with me to this day” –20-year-old photography student https://www.instagram.com/princetonphotoworkshop/ https://www.facebook.com/princetonphotoworkshop/
Rich Sherman is a professional photographer whose work captures the peace and tranquility of nature through clean, uncluttered composition and the use of space and light to depict the opportunities that nature offers. His images often feature water elements and he is best known for his sailing images and “Boats at Rest” portfolio. Richard is a Navy veteran whose photography business operates a certified Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). He is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association, the American Schooner Association, the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, and was named one of the “Best of the Best” Emerging Fine Art Photographers by BWGallerist. In 2024, Rich completed Never Home: Remembering The Military Heroes Who Never Returned. www.RichardShermanPhotography.com
Canadian photographer Don Komarechka is known internationally for his macro and snowflake photography, Photo Geek Weekly podcast, and as the author of the books "Sky Crystals: Unraveling the Mysteries of Snowflakes" and "Macro Photography: The Universe at our Feet". Don uses photography as a way to explore the world around him, pushing up against the technical limitations of modern camera equipment and the physical limitations of light itself. The Royal Canadian Mint featured Don's images on two coins. He produced documentary title sequences for BBC and Discovery channels and documentary work with CBC and National Geographic. https://www.instagram.com/donkomphoto/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/donkomphoto/ https://www.donkom.ca/
Thomas Hedges is a freelance photographer, videographer and writer. With an undergraduate degree in English and a Master’s in French History from Columbia University, Paris, Thomas’ unconventional and rewarding experiences have ranged from leading hiking, canoeing, whitewater kayaking and sailing trips focused on sustainability to teaching inmates in a maximum security prison. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Salon, The Nation and CBS. He cooks and runs to relax and loves exploring new perspectives. thomashedges.org
Argentinian photographer, educator and and documentary filmmaker Ossian Lindholm is dedicated to capturing, preserving, conserving, sharing and sustaining the landscape, nature and culture of Argentina in its most pristine state. He has published five books, 14 calendars, hosted a popular weekly nature TV documentary and teaches photography classes throughout the year, as well as leading groups of photographers and naturalists on photographic journeys throughout his native Argentina. https://ossianlindholm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ossian.lindholm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9KC9qilWJo
Josh Weiss is a video editor with more than 15 years of experience in the New York City advertising market. He counts some of America’s most iconic brands as clients, including Gillette, Home Depot, American Express, Dunkin’ Donuts, Google and Campbells and has developed an online training site for Premiere Pro and After Effects. Josh is also a street and travel photographer, and co-host of the YouTube channel The Camera Project. Josh brings his sense of composition and a film-noir aesthetic to street photography, with an emphasis on high-contrast black-and-white images. He seeks to evoke emotion from every frame--to not only give a sense of time and place, but mood as well. https://joshweissphoto.com/ https://www.youtube.com/thecameraproject https://www.joshweissvideo.com/
Steve Brazill is a Southern California-based music photographer, host of the Behind the Shot podcast, emcee, voice actor, and on-air personality at 96.7 KCAL FM. Combining his love of photography and music, he captures those defining moments that happen during a live performance, on stage or behind-the-scenes. He is also the house photographer for various venues and promoters. https://stevebrazill.com/ behindtheshot.tv instagram.com/stevebrazill/
Bill Psolka is a professional architectural and portrait photographer with over 25 years of experience. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Cooper Union in New York and a Master’s degree in Photography from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Bill began his career photographing people, developing a deep appreciation for the art of lighting—particularly in portraiture, where he often incorporates vintage portrait lighting techniques to create timeless, expressive images. His passion for lighting also led him to explore architectural and interior photography, where he brings a strong sense of form, composition, and visual storytelling. Since 2009, Bill has been an adjunct instructor at Middlesex College where he teaches courses such as “Commercial Photography”, “Studio Photography” along with other basic and advanced classes. He emphasizes both technical precision and creative development, and brings a core philosophy into the classroom: that with thoughtful control of lighting, any subject—human or structural—can be illuminated in a way that reveals its unique beauty. His clients have included MetLife, the American Cancer Society, consumer and trade publications, as well as builders, architects, and other commercial and private clients. https://www.chasingbeautyphoto.com/index https://psolka-photo.com/
With over 25 years of experience in photography, Sophie Elbrick specializes in family portraiture and events, capturing moments that reflect true personalities. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from families and children to professionals and artists, producing lasting imagery that has been featured in publications like The Irish Times. She has also created abstract and landscape images that have been used as album covers for the prestigious Nonesuch record company. In her 20s, Sophie worked as a project manager at the National Geographic Society, alongside a number of famous photographers. In addition to her own photography, Sophie is passionate about teaching photography to high school students at a Princeton private school and freelancing for Princeton University Events as one of their photographers. Sophie has a passion for pushing the limits of her craft and experimenting with new techniques and encourages her students to do the same. https://www.sophieelbrick.com/
