About The Collective
“Celebrating the art of photography and the community that creates it.”
Our Mission
At The Photographer’s Eye, we believe that photography changes lives.
It connects us, challenges us, and expands the ways we see the world. Our organization was created to champion photography as art, as personal expression, and as a universal visual language.
Education is at the heart of what we do.
Our nonprofit mission is to cultivate the next generation of photographers by offering:
• Scholarships for high school and college students
• Free classes for kids, seniors, and at-risk community members
We are committed to building a welcoming space for everyone—whether you make photographs or simply love them. Guided by our passion for the medium, we work to inspire, educate, and lead, partnering with those who share a belief in the power and possibility of the photographic arts.
Our Story
“Founded out of a shared passion for visual storytelling, photography education, and continual learning, The Photographer’s Eye began as a small circle of artists, educators and students gathering to share their work. What started as an intimate creative community has since grown into a vibrant collective and a dedicated gallery, darkroom and event space on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido, California.”
Meet the artists who bring our vision to life →
Our Leadership
Gallery Director
Donna Cosentino
In a life dedicated to photography since 1971, Donna Cosentino has been a news photographer, museum docent, curator, educator, and leader in the photographic community. After thirty years of teaching photography, Donna retired and opened The Photographer’s Eye in Escondido, a gallery whose mission is to enlighten and educate the community on the history and art of photography through exhibitions and classes.
More about the DirectorOfficers
Stephen Mark Davis
President
Retired Marine Corps veteran. Active in veteran and community organizations, dedicated to serving others.
Judith Preston
Vice President
Supports the mission and growth of The Photographer's Eye Collective as Vice President.
Deb Hellman
Secretary
Photographer and founding member. Active volunteer at community events and supporter of the gallery.
Priscilla Monger
Treasurer
Treasurer with Accounting and Business degrees. Award-winning photographer.
Board Members
Suda House
Board Member
Photographer and educator dedicated to supporting the photographic arts community.
WebsiteOperations Staff
Brandy J Sebastian
Digital Operations Coordinator
Multi-faceted photographer and artist exhibited across the Western region. Supports daily digital operations, managing website content and exhibition graphics.
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David Marsh
Director of Digital Strategy
Developer of the gallery’s digital systems and visual identity. His work bridges technical design and creative problem-solving to support the gallery’s mission.
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Anabel Malacara
Darkroom Technician
Yesenia Garcia
Darkroom Technician
