Abby Sadin Schnair

(she/her)

Abby Sadin Schnair is an architectural photographer with over 40 years of experience. Her photography has been published in Architect magazine, Architectural Digest and Architectural Record. She has had showings of her work at various galleries and museums. 

Following her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Abby co-founded the first women-owned professional architectural photography studio in Chicago. For 16 years she photographed architecture and interiors for a national and international clientele. In 1994, Abby relocated to San Francisco, where she consulted for the design community in digital imaging. Abby transitioned from her consulting practice in 2005 to focus on her photography and community involvement in the Arts. 

Abby was appointed to the San Francisco Arts Commission in 2013, serving on the Visual Arts and Civic Design Review committees. Abby had served on the board of A.C.T. for 15 years until 2022,  and is past chair of the A.C.T. MFA Conservatory board. She currently serves as a Trustee of California College of the Arts (CCA) as well as part of the SF Advocacy for the National Museum of Women Artists.