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Why Join APA?

American Photographic Artists (APA) offers inspiration, education and advocacy. Our membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals.

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Leaders

San Francisco

Stan Musilek

irreverence, shenanigans, innovation and style at no extra charge / born in prague (before prague was cool) /...

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Events

APA DC: In Conversation with Hollis Bennett

Tue 26 Sep – Tue 26 Sep, 2023
4pm PDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT

Online event

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News

Business Insurance for Photographers

Tue 24th Jan, 2017

Business Insurance for Photographers

APA Insurance Services (AIS) offers excellent equipment, liability and rental co...

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APA LA Bridge Program Open for Submissions

Mon 18th Sep, 2023 / Los Angeles

APA LA Bridge Program Open for Submissions

Submissions now open for the October 21, 2023 portfolio reviews

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Events

Street Stories; A Talk with Harvey Stein

Wed 27 Sep – Wed 27 Sep, 2023
4pm PDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT

Free online event

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Awards

Untitled 2023: Call for Entries

Fri 18th Aug, 2023 / San Diego

Untitled 2023: Call for Entries

APA San Diego is now accepting entries for their annual contest Untitled 2023 - Photographic Exhibition. Open ...

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Inspiration

APA LA’s Off the Clock 2023 Best of Show Winner: Patrick Tregenza

Fri 18th Aug, 2023

APA LA’s Off the Clock 2023 Best...

Interview by Polly Gaillard

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Events

APA DC: 30 Minutes with Tamera Darden

Tue 03 Oct – Tue 03 Oct, 2023
9am PDT, 11am CDT, 12pm EDT

Free online event

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Benefits

PhotoShelter

APA members save 20% off any of annual plans

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Awards

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Category Winners!

Wed 16th Aug, 2023 /

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Category Winners!

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Advocacy

Jeff Sedlik Testifies in AI Hearing on APA’s Behalf

House holds hearing to examine the intersection of generative AI and copyright law

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Awards

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards AI Winners!

Tue 15th Aug, 2023

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards AI Winn...

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Awards

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Series Winners!

Mon 14th Aug, 2023

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Series ...

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Awards

2023 APA NY Contest - Call for Entries

Tue 08th Aug, 2023 / New York

2023 APA NY Contest - Call for Entries

Extended Deadline September 20th!

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News

2023 APA Sourcebook

Wed 03rd May, 2023 / Member Benefit

2023 APA Sourcebook

American musician David Pajo photographed by Daniel Bergeron was selected as this years cover image. Check it ...

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