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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

Washington, DC

Shawn Hubbard

Impactful images are made in the moment, or meticulously planned to look like they were. From the split second...

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Events

APA NY: Gallery Basics with Brian Paul Clamp

Tue 05 Dec, 2023
7:00pm–
Soho Photo Gallery
15 White Street
Tribeca, New York City 10013

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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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Events

APA | DC: 30 Minutes with Johnny Shryrock

Tue 05 Dec – Tue 05 Dec, 2023
9 am Pacific, 11 am Central, 12 pm Eastern

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2024 Sourcebook Submissions Open

Thu 28th Sep, 2023 /

2024 Sourcebook Submissions Open

We are now accepting submissions for our 2024 Sourcebook. APA members at the Leader or Professional level this...

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Howard Schatz’s PAIRS

Wed 27th Sep, 2023 /

Howard Schatz’s PAIRS

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Events

Snap Creatively: The Pro Photographer’s Smartphone Revolution

Wed 06 Dec, 2023
7:00pm–8:30pm
Soho Photo Gallery
15 White Street
New York, NY 10013

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Benefits

Hire An APA Pro

Our member portfolio search is a great way to market your work directly to agency creatives, art buyers, photo producers, and corporate direct clients. This ben...

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Awards

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Category Winners!

Wed 16th Aug, 2023

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Categor...

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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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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 Series Winners!

Mon 14th Aug, 2023

Announcing the 2023 APA Awards Series ...

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Announcing the APA Connected Community

Thu 15th Dec, 2022 / Member Benefit

Announcing the APA Connected Community

New private, online community exclusively for APA members at: apa.connectedcommunity.org

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Diversity and Inclusion

Thu 18th Feb, 2021 / Insight

Diversity and Inclusion

Photographer Martine Séverin leads our working group on developing and implementing diversity and inclusion i...

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