Lyn Horst Photo Editor and Researcher

I pride myself on the ability to marry the appropriate photographer and crew to a good story. I love to communicate a mood, an emotion, a memory, through imagery, assigned or sourced. My editing work has appeared in many national magazines and books. I can also navigate with experience the ever-changing world of photo rights for both editorial and corporate brands.

In my spare time, I can be found traveling, hiking, and skiing.

WORK

FREELANCE PHOTO EDITOR, PRODUCER, RESEARCHER
March 2020–Present
Clients include Conde Nast Bon Appetit and Epicurious. Wine Enthusiast, and Outside Magazine/Digital Marketing

DIGITAL PHOTO EDITOR and CUSTOM CONTENT PHOTO EDITOR, AFAR Media, San Francisco, CA and NY, NY
March 2017–October 2020
Sourcing all photography for AFAR.com from stock, original AFAR magazine photography, and courtesy sources to align
with the AFAR aesthetic. Research and Edit all photography for AFAR Custom Content to include travel guides, articles and
digital ads for Chase Sapphire, Holland America, United Airlines, Explore Charleston, and Marriott Hotels. Photos sourced
from stock, extensive research through social media, and direct contact to businesses around the world.
AFAR.com saw the most year-over- year growth in June, 2020 out of any audited magazine. (link)
AFAR.com, using Google Analytics, has seen a 47% increase in average monthly uniques, year over year.
AFAR newsletter, “Daily Wander”, grew 19% open rate in 2020 above industry average. Photos were shown to have driven
this traffic.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR, People Magazine, Time Inc. NY, NY
January 2004-May 2014
Senior level position responsible for the oversight of all food, and lifestyle franchises. And, collaborated on the News and
Human Interest team covering breaking news, politics, and real people stories.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Organic Living Group, Rodale Inc., Emmaus, PA & NY, NY
April 1999-Nov 2003

ORGANIC GARDENING Oversaw the photography on a redesign of Organic Gardening magazine by bringing in a mix of
new talent and established talent in the gardening and lifestyle genre.