Bea Oyster is a NYC-based art director, creative strategist, and image-maker from Honolulu.

She creates campaigns and visual experiences across brands and media while drawing on a hands-on background in photography, production, and youth-focused storytelling.

Formerly the sole visuals editor at Teen Vogue (2023 – 2025), Bea contributed visual direction for select covers and viral features, including the KATSEYE cover (May 2025), and shaped campaigns that sparked fan-driven engagement and commissioned emerging talent, establishing herself as a trusted voice on Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) trends and creator culture.

She has also worked as a freelance photographer since high school, collaborating with clients including TIME, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Bon Appétit, and Teen Vogue.

Bea earned her B.A. in Art History from Smith College.

★ Say hello! ★
bea@beaoyster.com

Full CV available upon request.

Select Editorial Clients + Talent

The New York Times, Teen Vogue, KATSEYE, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, TIME, The Guardian, Bon Appétit, Polyester Zine, ENHYPEN, Corey Fogelmanis, Coi Leray, Avantika, Jenny Han

Interviews

Creative Lives in Progress (2026)

Mentorship + Industry Involvement

Mentor, CondéFuture x Education Alliance
Panelist (Photography), 2025 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
Guest Critic & Speaker, Baxter St at the Camera Club of New York
Portfolio Reviewer, SPD and SOW
Member, Diversify Photo

Info

Bea Oyster

❶ Photography ❷ Art Direction + Production ❸ Visual Editing ➍ Digital Illustration

❶ Photography ❷ Art Direction + Production ❸ Visual Editing ➍ Digital Illustration