Jury : 2027 Edition

Anne Farar

Senior Photography Manager at National Geographic Magazine (USA)

Anne Farar

Anne Farrar is the Senior Photography Manager at National Geographic Magazine, where she leads visual storytelling across print, digital, and social platforms. Working closely with the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Channel, and Disney, she oversees the development and commissioning of photography that advances National Geographic's mission to explore the planet, protect its natural and cultural heritage, and inspire audiences through compelling visual storytelling.  

Throughout her career, Anne has collaborated with hundreds of photographers, filmmakers, writers, and explorers to produce internationally recognized journalism. Her work has been honored by organizations such as SPD, World Press Photo, POYi, Communication Arts, and ASME to name a few.  

A respected leader in the global photography community, Anne regularly serves as a juror for international photography and journalism competitions, speaks at conferences and industry events around the world, and guest lectures at universities and professional workshops. Through these engagements, she shares her expertise in visual journalism, editorial leadership, and the power of photography to deepen understanding of our world while helping to inspire and foster the next generation of visual storytellers.