Jeff Galinovsky’s passion for photography began in high school when he first picked up a Minolta Maxxum 7000, one of the earliest autofocus SLR cameras. Over the years, Jeff has played in the photography space honing his skill and growing as a photographer. In 2015, Jeff took his passion to the next level, embarking on a 12-day photography tour in Scotland, which inspired him to officially launch Jeff Galinovsky Photography in early 2017 (specializing in high-volume sports, senior and family portraits, corporate branding, and event photography). Since then, his business has flourished, becoming a recognized name in the greater Sacramento area for dynamic sports senior sessions and premier high school and club sports composites. Known for his unique creativity, Jeff delivers striking, high-quality imagery that resonates with both athletes and families.
Jeff recently earned his Certified Professional Photographer (CPP), Master of Photography (M.Photog) degree from PPA (2024), and his Photographic Craftsman degree from PPA (2025), demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the industry. He also serves as President of the Professional Photographers of Sacramento Valley for the past four+ years and currently chairs the PPA Nominating Committee until March of 2026 after which he will join the PPA Board as a Director.
With a background in electrical engineering (B.S., University of Toledo) and an MBA from UC Davis, Jeff blends his business acumen and technical expertise with a keen artistic eye. In addition to photography, he has a passion for education. He spent over 10 years as a Senior Faculty member at the Keller Graduate School of Management, teaching MBA courses, and dedicated 31+ years at Intel Corporation in leadership roles across engineering, marketing, and sales enablement.
Recently, Jeff retired from his corporate career (2024) to focus full-time on expanding his photography business. He now also teaches photography and photography business courses at local community colleges, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring photographers. Additionally, Jeff is a Lead Instructor at McKay Photography Academy where he helps instruct on photo tours around the globe.
Outside of photography, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife of 31+ years, Lisa—who often assists at photo sessions—his two talented daughters, and his energetic Golden Retrievers, Murphy and Darla