Sara is living out her dream as Director of the Atlanta School of Photography, providing photographic education to the amazing Atlanta community.
Sara received her first digital camera from her grandfather when she was twelve years old.
Sara received her BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a minor in Film and Television.
She is an animal lover, food lover, and traveler.
In addition to teaching and assignment work, Sara is a contracted videographer and photographer at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Brody Young is a portrait and commercial photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia, with over six years of experience capturing bold, authentic moments through soft, natural light. His work spans both studio and on location environments, with extensive experience photographing theatre productions throughout the Atlanta area, including production, rehearsal, promotional, and behind-the-scenes photography through Breathe Images.
Brody also specializes in professional headshots, creating polished images that still feel natural and personal. Alongside photography, he works as a cinematographer, having shot over 10 short films and provided behind-the-scenes photography for more than 30 productions.
Don Orkoskey specializes in headshots and corporate photography. He’s also a passionate wildlife photographer and leads a free monthly nature photography meetup. From long before he can remember Don had a camera in hand, from his mom’s Polaroid 600 to his Pentax K1000 he bought for a high school photography class. He opened WDO Photography in 2007 after working for and learning from a number of Pittsburgh’s most talented photographers. He began teaching photography around the same time, hosting classes at Phipps Conservatory, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and at many more great venues in and beyond Pittsburgh. Today, Don is exploring wild spaces in and around Atlanta looking for wildlife to photograph and he leads a free monthly nature photography meetup.
Jay’s creative path started behind the camera, where he developed a keen eye for everything from intimate portraits to sprawling commercial real estate and product photography. That same passion and attention to detail led him to the world of film.
Now based in Atlanta, Jay has carved out a successful film career in post-production. His dedication and skill were recognized in June 2025 when he became the V.P. of Post-Production at Swirl Films, where he also plays a key role in Creative Operations (CCO) and Distribution.
A true innovator, Jay’s influence extends to the very tools of his trade; he helped train Adobe Firefly and Photoshop’s “Generative Fill” feature in 2020-2021. His unique artistic vision was also celebrated by Adobe in 2025, which named him an “Emerging Artist” for his work under the name Jaybatchofcookies.
Larry is a nature photographer, environmentalist, exhibitor, and along with his wife Julie, co-author of the recently published book, Wildflowers of Stone Mountain. His work has been featured in Sierra, Wilderness, and Wild Mountain Times, and is currently exhibiting at Stone Mountain Park at the new Environmental Education Center.
Larry specializes and teaches to both film and digital photographers alike in subjects ranging from wildflower and macro photography to water and nature photography. He leads his own field workshops to both local and national destinations.
When he is not taking pictures of the great outdoors, Larry is busy protecting it for other photographers. He is the founder and CEO of Friends of Georgia, a conservation organization for environmental protection.
Ask any body who has worked with, or even met William Twitty and they’ll tell you he’s a charmer. Fun to work with, and always doing what needs to be done to get the best shot, and make everyone feel comfortable.
William’s career in photography spans from 2010 when he graduated school with a degree in Commercial Photography to present day as a full time photographer. He’s captured events with a flare, portraits that speak exactly to the heart of the subject, and restaurant food that you can almost taste through the screen!
His work has been featured in publications such as: Southern Seasons Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest as well as the dining and catering menus for Georgia Tech! You could also find his works published in Atlanta Magazine, and in the book “Tony Conway: Legendary Events“.