MODE: The World’s Photography Festival

Sari Rowe brings more than 20 years of integrated production experience across leading agencies and creative studios in the U.S., including Ogilvy New York, TBWA\Chiat\Day, RPA, and VSA Partners Chicago, where she led the production department before transitioning into an Executive Producer role. She later developed and led the animation division at We Are Snyder before returning to the pharmaceutical sector, producing for Omnicom. With a strong background in multimedia production, Sari has built lasting industry relationships and deep expertise across photography, illustration, animation, live action, AI, Web3 technologies and experiential activations. Above all, Sari is passionate about discovering and championing emerging artists, as well as her love for her family and the beach, with a book, in a chair :)

Timothy Archibald has long believed that photography and the arts are a lifelong journey—a path shaped by continuous exploration and a personal connection to the medium. Introduced to photography as a teenager through the guidance of a strong mentor, Timothy has carried that spirit of mentorship throughout both his commercial and artistic careers, striving to build communities that nurture creative growth. As a working commercial photographer, his work has been featured in Communication Arts Photography Annual, American Photography Annual, Popular Photography, and Photo District News. His commercial client list includes major brands such as Facebook, McDonald’s, American Express, Netflix, and Botox Therapeutics. Beyond his commercial practice, Timothy’s personal projects have led to lectures and exhibitions at institutions ranging from SFMOMA and Emory University to the Museum of Sex in New York City. His work is also included in the permanent collection of Le Musée Français de la Photographie in Bièvres, France. Timothy’s current project is a work of narrative fiction titled The AI Camera Club. He is the Director of the School of Photography at The Academy of Art University.

Tony Bynum is a Montana-based conservation photographer and an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Grand Ronde. With a Master’s degree in Resource Management and extensive experience as an environmental scientist and resource manager—including work with the Yakama Nation and the EPA—Bynum uniquely blends tribal values, scientific expertise, and policy knowledge in his photography. His work focuses on conservation, wildlife, public lands, and environmental stewardship, creating powerful narratives that go beyond aesthetics to highlight ecological and cultural significance. Since 2006, Bynum has been commissioned to create images on six continents. His wildlife photographs have appeared on over 300 magazine and book covers. He is regularly commissioned by publications and platforms such as The Washington Post, Terre Sauvage, The Weather Channel, NPR, Montana Quarterly, and many more. He has also contributed to award-winning films, including National Parks Adventure (2016), The Last Keeper (2024), and The Real Yellowstone (2025). His conservation photography work has also been featured by the New York Times and Der Spiegel. As a past president of the Professional Outdoor Media Association and a passionate advocate for conservation, Bynum’s philosophy, “Don't just love something, do something for it,” encapsulates his dedication to protecting nature, public lands, natural resources, and cultures around the world.