VISTA, CA, May 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stacey Foster has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Foster has established herself as a noteworthy professional in the photographic industry, marked by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to education and outreach. Since 2025, she has served as the Director of Marketing for the Photographic Society of America, an organization with nearly 6,000 members in the U.S. and representation from 80 countries. In this capacity, Ms. Foster produces the Projector, a quarterly magazine for camera clubs and councils, and manages advertising and design work for events to encourage members to utilize their benefits. She is instrumental in building relationships with vendors and associations both nationally and internationally, securing partnerships that transcend borders.

Among a range of responsibilities, Ms. Foster is tasked with hosting monthly and bimonthly webinars on diverse topics, recording these sessions for the society's library and assisting with web content development. She is also dedicated to growing student membership by launching initiatives, such as offering two years of free membership to students, and actively seeking feedback from members about their educational interests. Since joining the society, Ms. Foster has reached out to over 285 fairs across more than 40 states, sponsoring ribbons, awarding certificates for best of show, and providing one-year free memberships to foster appreciation for photography within families and communities. Her teaching encompasses a variety of photographic styles, including light painting, automotive, travel, portrait photography and landscape photography. She notably leads classes on ultraviolet photography, enabling participants to capture images beyond the visible spectrum.

From 2001 to 2025, Ms. Foster was a district sales representative at Canon USA, Canon Inc., where she achieved significant milestones. She sold $24 million worth of Canon cameras, lenses, printers and exceeded her sales quota by over 5,000%. Ms. Foster's inventive approach led to the creation of engaging products and educational experiences, particularly Canon Captures Catalina, an Annual weekend photography event in Avalon. The event featured five workshops per day, offering photographers the opportunity to attend events of their choosing. Camera stores from Los Angeles to San Diego participated in marketing and staffing this event for over 500 photographers each day. To encourage more women photographers, Ms.Foster has helped over 1500 Junior Girl Scouts earn their Digital Photography Badge in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Colorado.

Before being recruited to join Canon, Ms. Foster worked as an account executive at Eastman Kodak Company from 1998 to 2001. In this role, she introduced digital Kodak cameras to a variety of industries; television/motion picture, military, police, industrial, sports, and educational. She also introduced new film technologies to prominent magazines like Outdoor Photographer and American Photographer. She enjoyed working directly with Universities and Colleges in her multi-state territory to grow Kodak's sales. Ms. Foster's technical expertise allowed her to bridge traditional film processes with emerging digital trends.

Ms. Foster's early career included serving as an advertising and marketing manager at Pro Photo Supply from 1992 to 1998. There, she honed her skills in graphic arts design while managing advertising campaigns and marketing strategies that supported the growth of the business. Shortly after graduating with her undergraduate degree, Ms. Foster gained experience in broadcast media as a grip and assistant camera person at KGW in Portland, Oregon.

Integral to her professional achievements, Ms. Foster has held a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications with a minor in photo technology from Pacific University since 1987. Years later, she completed a master's degree in advertising from the University of California, Irvine, in 2005. Additionally, she completed coursework in graphic design at Northwest College of Art + Design.

Ms. Foster has pursued ongoing professional development through several certifications from LinkedIn, including Facebook marketing and advertising, understanding the impact of deepfake videos and professional networking. She also garnered a marketing certificate from the University of California, Irvine.

Throughout her career, Ms. Foster has been an active member of industry organizations, including the American Society of Media Photographers Inc., which has provided valuable opportunities for networking and professional growth. Her civic engagement includes volunteering her time photographing dogs and cats to help them get adopted, teaching photography skills, photographing families who have lost their pictures due to fire, and supporting efforts with Salt River Horses. Earlier, from 2015 to 2021, Ms. Foster served as troop leader for the Girl Scouts of America San Diego, where she encouraged young women to pursue photography through merit badge programs.

Ms. Foster's accomplishments have been recognized through multiple awards, including recognition as the first female recipient of the President's Award from Canon Inc. in 2000. She also received several outstanding sales performance awards.

Looking ahead, Ms. Foster hopes to see membership within the Photographic Society of America double while inspiring more young people to engage with photography so that clubs and councils will thrive into the future. She is also excited about creating original art that reflects her vision, experimenting with innovative techniques such as ultraviolet light, and ultimately sharing these discoveries through teaching to ensure that others can also find joy in photography.

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