Born in New Zealand, a Canadian citizen, and a resident of California, Kharen is a director and photographer widely recognized for her entertainment- and music-advertising photography. “Positive female energy has been a powerful influence in my professional life: grounding, inspiring, and deeply collaborative,” she says. “The women I’ve worked with, especially in my ongoing collaboration with Sarah McLachlan, have brought out new levels of creativity and purpose, and the drive for a new view on each project.”