Kari Young is 39 year old photographer, food stylist, and art director in Portland, Oregon. She is a single mom and long time restaurant "industry" kid. Her background is in hospitality and her passion is food, drink, and design. As an art director she manages, represents and promotes local restaurants and food personalities in the Portland area and is the director of visual content on social media. She also is the resident photographer and stylist for her team and their clients. Her freelance photography and food styling has been seen in national video campaigns, magazines, and she has worked with restaurants and brands both in the United States and outside of the states.