Kandace Gittleman is an experienced designer and photographer possessing both the creative and technical skills to create beautiful landscape and portrait photography. She began early on film, developing 35 mm negatives and darkroom printing, and progressed into digital artistry staying current on the latest equipment, software and trends. Kandace is proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Apple iPhoto. She is also the founder of a successful interior design firm and resides in Sullivan County. Kandace is very excited to be part of the Educational and Creative team at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. 

Marika Robak was born in Harris, N.Y., and received her M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. She investigates the "man-alerted landscape" and candid imagery characteristics of street and documentary photography. Marika has enjoyed teaching aspiring artists of all ages for 9 years and hopes to never stop. She is currently a photography instructor at PhotoUno Photography School in N.Y., N.Y. and a Digital Studio Arts Instructor at One River School of Art & Design in Millburn, N.J. Marika recently co-taught a 6-week series for adults in digital photography at Bethel Woods. She is excited to continue her teaching artistry in Museum Education and Creative Programs with this workshop and beyond.