About Us

Jennifer Loomis

Founder

Jennifer Loomis (MA, Certified Photo Manager, Mylio Photos Certified Consultant) is a seasoned consultant and entrepreneur with deep expertise in visual storytelling, digital asset management, and photographic preservation. She began her career as a photojournalist after earning her Master’s degree in 1997, later pioneering maternity photography with timeless black-and-white portraits. Over the past 30 years, she has photographed more than 5,000 individuals and families, including celebrities, professional athletes, and high-profile clients.

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, The Los Angeles Times, The Seattle Times, and on national television including CBS Morning News and Entertainment Tonight.

As her photography business grew, Jennifer developed a sophisticated system for naming, organizing, archiving, and preserving her vast archive of professional and personal images—totaling in the millions. In 2018, she launched Signature Photo Organizing (SPO), applying her systems and storytelling expertise to help families and individuals preserve their memories and gain control over their digital photo libraries.

Today, Jennifer also consults with law firms, universities, and businesses to develop custom strategies for managing visual and digital assets. In an era where digital media is core to branding, operations, and communication, she helps organizations implement scalable systems for organizing, backing up, and accessing visual content across departments and teams.

Jennifer currently serves on the Advisory Board of The Photo Managers, the largest global organization of professional photo organizers, where she contributes thought leadership and advocates for higher industry standards.

Whether working with families, institutions, or corporations, Jennifer brings a strategic and human-centered approach to organizing the visual stories that matter most.

Sarah Maglaras

Senior Digital Manager

Sarah Maglaras (Mylio Photos Certified Consultant) is a digital media consultant and visual strategist specializing in photo organization, digital asset management, and creative systems for artists, professionals, and organizations. A graduate of the University of Washington, Sarah earned her degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts in 2018 with a focus on photography, videography, art history, and experimental digital media.

She launched her own creative business the same year, producing still and moving images for artists, musicians, and professionals. In 2019, Sarah joined Jennifer Loomis as a digital photo consultant and quickly became a key member of the team.

Now serving as Studio Manager and Senior Digital Manager for Signature Photo Organizing and Jennifer Loomis Photography, Sarah leads large-scale photo organizing projects, curates complex photo libraries, builds custom websites, and supports professional editing and archiving workflows. She has a keen ability to streamline and transform massive volumes of visual data into intuitive, accessible systems tailored to each client.

As a Mylio Photos Certified Consultant, Sarah earned the highest score in the certification program, reflecting her depth of knowledge in photo management and software integration. She continues to work closely with Jennifer to evolve Signature Photo Organizing’s consulting services for both individuals and businesses, offering strategic support for those struggling with digital overload, scattered image archives, or a lack of effective systems.

With a unique blend of technical precision, creative insight, and client-centered service, Sarah helps people and organizations take control of their digital photo collections and preserve what matters most.

Aileen Smith

Photo Archivist

Aileen began her career at the Puget Sound Business Journal as a college intern and quickly rose to a leadership role, joining the management team just two years later. After her time at the Business Journal, Aileen launched her own photography business, excelling in portraiture and expanding her expertise to include legal documentation, real estate, construction, and product photography. Her keen attention to detail and adaptability have made her an exceptional photographer and a versatile creative professional.

Aileen joined the Signature Photo Organizing team in 2024 and is our expert in analog media. She seamlessly integrates her skills in marketing, operations, finance, photography, and archiving to help our clients digitize and preserve their priceless family memories.

Edison

Head of Security

Edison is a 10-year-old flat coat retriever mix who was found wandering downtown Astoria Oregon as a puppy. He had a wild adolescence and has finally settled down. He loves going to the beach with Jennifer when she does her cold plunge. His life time passions are chasing after small furry things that flee and eating food on the floor. He protects the office and the gazzilions of dollars of equipment we have to help our clients digitize and organize.

Oni

Business Advisor

Oni is a 3-year-old cat who acts as one of SPO’s lead business advisors. Oni’s passions are eating treats and sleeping during the day on Sarah’s lap. He only wakes up when he is asked to weigh in on an important business decision. In his free time he enjoys basking in the sun, modeling for Sarah’s photography, and watching the birds.