Photo Editors Series: Brand Storytelling with Bridget Harris

June 26, 2025
12:00–13:15PM EST

 

The Photo Editors Series is a series of conversations with well-known photo editors about how they view the media today, the role of visuals in reporting, the work they like to see, and advice for photographers on how best to connect with publishers.

The series, hosted by David Campbell and Ilvy Njiokiktjien, combines an overview of the contemporary media landscape with practical tips. The editors speak as individuals rather than representatives of their organizations, and the event is interactive and offers good opportunities for audience questions.

In this fifteenth episode, we speak with Bridget Harris, Director of Photography Creative at Airbnb, about developing a consistent, inclusive visual style that is recognized worldwide.

Bridget Harris has over 20 years of experience as a creative leader, photo editor, and producer, working with publications and brands such as TIME Magazine, Vogue, The New York Times, Burberry, and Coca-Cola.

In this conversation hosted by David Campbell, we discuss what measures define a brand, exploring the importance of high-quality imagery and ethical approaches to identity creation through representation and inclusion.

Participants

Director of Photography Creative at Airbnb, Bridget has shaped the company’s global photographic vision since 2014, helping to establish photography as a defining element of Airbnb’s brand and product identity.
David is an educator with a uniquely varied history of research, writing, strategy, and management within academia, government, and non-profit organizations. Since 2021, David has been working with The VII Foundation, where he is the Director of Education, responsible for the foundation’s education programs, online and hybrid events, and Dispatches: The VII Foundation Blog.
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is an independent photographer and multimedia journalist based in the Netherlands. She has worked in many parts of the world, focusing on Africa. As a news and documentary photographer, she covers current affairs and contemporary social issues.