ABOUT US

Shlomit Levy Bard emigrated to Los Angeles from Israel at a young age, carrying a deep connection to her homeland. After graduating magna cum laude in Political Science from UCLA, she began her photography career as a photojournalist, and worked for organizations including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and the Associated Press. During that time, she earned multiple awards from the National Press Photographers Association and Women in Photojournalism. Her work has been shown in numerous juried exhibits and collected privately. 

Capturing images that reflect the authentic complexity of her subjects, she is known for her intuitive approach. Shlomit brings warmth and empathy to her craft, creating images that transcend the physical form to reveal a profound sense of presence and connection. Her artistic practice has grown to include a diverse range of commissioned work for hundreds of families and individuals globally, through Studio SLB Photography. 

Anushka Hauerstock is a producer, director, and program leader whose work sits at the intersection of Jewish communal life, humanitarian aid, media, and mindfulness. She began her career in international development with Brit Olam, leading initiatives in Israel and East Africa, and went on to hold senior program roles with the Jerusalem Municipality and Wilshire Boulevard Temple, shaping educational, cultural, and community-based programming.

Her work spans the U.S., Israel, India, and East Africa and includes producing and advising for global companies such as SodaStream, SolarEdge, Cisco, KPMG, and Intel, as well as humanitarian organizations including Direct Relief. As a photojournalist, her work has appeared in NBC and The Washington Post, and she most recently served as chief interviewer for actor Ed O’Neill’s memoir. Anushka teaches meditation and mindfulness at InsightLA and holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Tel Aviv University, with training in journalism, film, and mindfulness facilitation through UCLA Medical School and InsightLA.