Sydney A. Foster

Creative Director + Image Maker, SAF Studios

Sydney A. Foster (b. 1994, Montgomery, AL; lives and works in Atlanta, GA) is a United States Air Force veteran, dedicated arts activist, visionary image maker, and accomplished director. Her creative journey is deeply rooted in her upbringing in Tuskegee, Alabama, infusing her work with the rich heritage and cultural legacy of the region. Her artistic endeavors are deeply grounded in Southern traditions and the global diaspora, where she collaborates with individuals whose stories amplify the voices of often marginalized and overlooked communities. Sydney is currently the inaugural Cultural Worker in Residence in Affordable Housing for Atlanta Regional Commission.

Sydney also became part of the first cohort of the Georgia Advocacy Youth Fellowship through the LGBTQ+ Institute at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which provides education and the cultivation of advocates, 18 - 30 years of age, across the state.

Sydney’s Select Clients include but are not limited to: Dior, Service Now, Partners In Health, Equal Justice Initiative, The Wellness Coalition, Nike, Footlocker, Hyatt Hotels, Southern Poverty Law Center, The Washington Post, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.