The foundation's Advisory Council is made up of 8 of the worlds leading travel and humanitarian photographers and industry professionals.
Their role is to judge and select the winners of the Foundation's photo competitions, to help evangelise the foundations's work with potential sponsors and NGOs, to provide mentoring capabilities in association with the IGVP and to help the Foundation form its strategy for following years. Membership is by invitation only.
 | David duChemin is a Vancouver based international assignment and humanitarian photographer as well as the best-selling author of Within The Frame, The Journey of Photographic Vision and VisionMongers, Making a Life and a Living in Photography. David's focus on helping photographers understand the "why" rather than the "how" of photography and to focus on their own vision has rapidly made him in demand as both a teacher, speaker, author and photographer. David is also a key member of the International Guild of Visual Peacemakers and is available for assignments worldwide. |  | Gavin Gough is a Bangkok based freelance travel, stock and assignment photographer. Gavin's clients include National Geographic, American Express, Sony, Tommy Hilfiger, 3M and many more. His images have been featured in publications and advertising campaigns worldwide. Gavin is the co-founder of the Bangkok Photo School as well as the leader of a series of highly sought after workshops. Gavin is also a key member of the International Guild of Visual Peacemakers and is available for assignments worldwide. |
 | Matt Brandon is a Penang based humanitarian and travel photographer, who collaborates with NGOs to tell their stories and to train their field staff to do the same. Well known as a photographer and international workshop instructor, Matt's images have been used by clients such as Partner Aid International, NeighborWorks, the BBC, Honda Motor Corporation, and Bombadier Transport Corporation. His photographic pursuits have taken him to India, Indonesia, Thailand, Maldives, Philippines and Malaysia. Matt is also a key member of the International Guild of Visual Peacemakers and is available for assignments worldwide. |  | Jeffrey Chapman is a New York based freelance cultural, humanitarian and world photographer with extensive international experience, particularly in Asia and Europe. He is interested in the human experience, strives to nurture cultural appreciation, and is dedicated to visually communicating stories of hope and dignity of those without voices loud enough to tell their own stories. He works primarily for humanitarian NGOs and leads photo workshops around the world. Jeffrey is also a key member of the International Guild of Visual Peacemakers and is available for assignments worldwide. |
 | Karl Grobl is one of the world's most respected and experienced Humanitarian photographers. Specializing in the photographic documentation of relief efforts and development work of NGOs worldwide, Karl has shot for more than 80 different NGOs in over 50 countries. His photographs reveal the human side of issues faced by people across the globe,offering viewers intimate glimpses into the lives of ordinary people in places few will ever visit. Karl's images provide an opportunity for viewers to better understand the personal struggles and triumphs of people living in difficult and often dire circumstances. "My goal is to create high-impact, evocative images which not only inform, but also stir a viewer's emotions, images that cause reflection upon and empathy with another human being's struggle. When successful, my photos reveal a common humanity, allowing viewers to see a bit of themselves in other human beings, half a world away." |  | Edoardo Agresti is a Florence, Italy based travel and wedding photographer who also runs Studio Crea, an internationally acclaimed photo-reportage travel and wedding company and Polaris Publishing company. In recent years his success at wedding photography has allowed him to devote more time to travel, teaching and other projects including been mentored by Steve McCurry. Edoardo is a Partner of the Nikon Professional Services and one of the organizers and teachers of the Nikon School of Travel. In 2007 his book 'AFRIASIA' was published showing his portfolio of 7 years of traveling around Africa and Asia. In 2008 he was elected "Photographer of the year" by National Wedding Photographers Association. |
 | Mario Mattei is the President, Creative Director, & Co-Founder of the International Guild of Visual Peacemakers and although a native of the US, he now resides in Turkey with his wife and young family. Educated in Multimedia, Mario began professional life as a web designer. On the side, he published poetry, wrote fiction, invested in real estate, & recorded an EP with his rock band. His love for photography & backpacking culminated in a six month stint living & working in Kashmir, India. There he co-founded Miltsar poetry club among graduates of the University of Kashmir. Mario is passionate about restoring hope; peacemaking; justice; Jesus; visual arts; & the written & spoken word. He is drawn to storytelling & it’s power to create meaning, to document, entertain, guide, and to connect humanity. |
