Our Team

Matt Anderson

Matt is the Lead Instructor and General Director at Viewfinder Mastery. He teaches our popular Accelerator program and develops fun new lessons for our monthly member’s challenge. Matt has been a photography educator since 2009 and considers himself very lucky for being able to combine his passions for teaching and photography into a unique and creative career.

Matt’s photography journey started while studying journalism. He began photographing for daily newspapers and wire services in the USA in his early twenties. His early press experience gave him a broad base of skill and a cool head under pressure, which he's very grateful for today. Matt feels equally at home shooting wildlife in the African bush, landscapes in the Arctic Circle, or C-level executives on his local portrait jobs. Simply said – he loves it all!

When he’s not busy producing Viewfinder content, Matt can be found biking, hiking, or exploring in the outdoors – with some kind of camera in hand.

Juleah Claar

Juleah's (Leah) love of photography began in high school with a photography class in which she learned to develop her own film and make prints in the darkroom. Moving to Europe re-ignited her interest in the craft, and these days street photography and cultural events are her favourite photographic muse. 

Leah holds a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and a Master of Business in Project Management. She worked for 10 years in the corporate world before starting a family and always knew she wanted to pursue an artistic avenue. In 2019, she completed Viewfinder’s Advanced Photography Study which helped her return to her creative roots.

Leah isn’t good at sitting still, and spends her weekends hiking, photographing cultural events, or taking the train into the city to continue her passion for street photography. Several Swiss tourism sites have featured her photography online, and her work can also be found in several Zurich area galleries as well.

Jesse Cunningham

Jesse plays an important supportive role at Viewfinder Mastery by regularly contributing his thoughtful creative insights on our monthly member’s feedback sessions.

Jesse has completed a photography certificate program in Advanced Digital Imaging and has a diverse outdoor and travel resume. His interest in photography came from a desire to capture the beauty of the natural world and to document his outdoor adventures and travels.

Jesse has worked as a professional photographer since 2009 and is experienced in genres ranging from wedding and event photography, to real estate and product photos, portraiture and commercial work, outdoor sports photography and fine art landscape work as well. Jesse is also a passionate and thoughtful educator who enjoys mentoring students and sharing his knowledge.

Victor Marcos

Victor joined the Viewfinder Mastery team in 2020 as our leaDesigner & Layout Editor for Through the Viewfinder, our quarterly photography e-magazine. Victor’s 20+ years of experience in creating book and magazine designs, for both print and digital publishing clients, makes him a valuable contributor on the editorial team. He constantly comes up with innovative solutions on a wide range of design projects at Viewfinder Mastery.

When Victor is not in front of the computer, he enjoys spending time with his family and their beloved dog. He’s also an avid musician who enjoys composing his own music, playing his guitar and jamming with his friends whenever he gets the chance.

Ara Baldonado

Ara joined the Viewfinder Mastery team in 2024, helping edit video content for our membership lessons and the Viewfinder Mastery YouTube channel. 

Ara is a storyteller at heart and is passionate about the art of photography and filmmaking. She sees herself as a storyteller who tries to inspire and connect with audiences on a deeper level. She believes that both photography and filmmaking share a common thread — capturing the meaning of life while creating something timeless.