American Photographic Artists National
Tue 29th Apr, 2025
APA Awards 2025 - we are now accepting entries in our National photography contest - here are the details:
The submission deadline is June 26, Midnight PDT.
Not an APA member? Now is a great time to join and earn a nice discount on every image you submit to our annual competition.
Do not enter a series on the APA website (our site charges per image) To enter a series, you will need to create an account on the Picter website, then enter APA Awards SERIES
Regarding AI - It’s important to see and discuss where the future of AI is taking art and how photographers are using the new tools. AI-generated images cannot be submitted in the 14 photography categories. However, we have created a space for AI in SERIES. All SERIES include an area for a statement. In the statement, explain how you created the AI SERIES. We want to see how you develop a personal style in a SERIES using AI. Please note - AI imagery will not be eligible for consideration for Best of Show
Matt believes good design is good business and that creativity makes problem solving fun and effective. Matt has over 25 years of experience in Commerce Marketing, Retail Design, Promotions, Brand Activation and Experiential Event Marketing. Matt has led creative teams for numerous clients that include McDonald, Dunkin, Pernod-Ricard, Coca-Cola, Molson Coors, Diageo, Mondelez, United Airlines, Walmart, and Samsung. Matt created the global retail design system for McDonalds and helped the brand reverse years of negative food-quality perceptions, and his work on clients like Molson Coors, Dunkin, and Coca-Cola have won numerous industry awards.
Karley is a Senior Producer based in Los Angeles. I currently work at Apple where I oversee production across multiple lines of business. Before joining Apple I worked at various advertising agencies producing global campaigns across a variety of mediums. My experience spans photo, digital, and motion production, illustration, animation, design, research, licensing, client relations, project management, account management, and post-production.
Marjorie began her professional career as a portrait and sports photographer in NYC. She made the pivot into advertising as a producer where she currently manages video productions for various brands at The Martin Agency.
Nikita is a Brooklyn-based art director, photographer, set designer, and multidisciplinary artist. Her work is rooted in creating striking visuals and meaningful narratives that uplift communities, celebrate culture, and honor the human experience in harmony with the natural world.
Scott is an award-winning multidisciplinary creative with nearly two decades of experience specializing in high-science brands, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, med tech, and health networks. With a strong foundation in health and wellness, it’s no surprise he spends his free time staying active—whether getting lost in nature or working out at the gym. To keep his creativity flowing, Scott draws inspiration from art galleries and enjoys discovering new places and cultures through travel.
Juliana is currently an agency producer, based in Los Angeles, leading campaigns for Aquaphor, Maruchan, Fujitsu, and Apple and Eve. Originally from Brazil, she came to the US to pursue her BA at USC - Cinematic Arts, and has since established 15+ years experience producing films, shows, music videos, branded content and commercials.
Bio coming soon.
Lizzy brings over a decade of experience in commercial advertising to the panel, honed through her work as a producer in photography, illustration, and broadcast commercials. With a photography degree as her foundation, she is currently a Producer at GALE, following a significant tenure at BBDO NYC.
Odalis is a Baltimore-based Producer. She enjoys telling stories that go deeper than the surface and exploring characters who are often silenced. She combines her experience in commercial production with her passion for documentary film production to facilitate safe, honest, and impactful spaces. Currently, she is a Senior Producer/Executive Producer at Accenture, and in her free time produces documentaries.
Sharon moved to New York City from Buffalo right after university to kickstart her career as a stockbroker on Wall Street. However, after a few years, she discovered her true passion for photography and film, prompting a shift into art production for luxury and celebrity photographers. As the media landscape evolved, Sharon expanded her expertise to motion content production and now specializes in 360 activations. With experience across healthcare, tech, CPG, and luxury, she works with both agencies and direct-to-brand productions to create dynamic and engaging visual content.
Nicole is the Head of Creative and Brand Strategy at City National Bank. Prior to her move to LA in 2016, she was in creative for many years at Target headquarters in Minneapolis, where she learned from some of the best in the biz about brand consistency and design discipline. A creative enthusiast, she loves everything about the process - from collaboration to business results. On the weekends Nicole changes from heels to Nikes as she and her husband cheer for their son in all his sports.
"Sharon Romang is a creative leader focused on insight-driven, performance-minded storytelling across digital platforms. She is currently VP of Creative at Front Row, where she leads the Marketplace Partnerships team and develops full-funnel creative for CPG, Beauty, and Wellness brands on Amazon and Walmart.
Originally from Buenos Aires and based in NYC, Sharon has built and led creative teams at marketing agencies, studios, and publications including New York Magazine, United Virtualities, Headlight, and Smartly.io. Her experience spans advertising, creative services, and digital marketing, with a focus on systems that connect brand and performance.
Brandon will be the sole judge of the AI submissions category. Brandon currently works on a research team in the field of Computational Photography at Google, pushing the capabilities of AI, machine learning, and traditional photography. Brandon has had an active role in developing the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel 8, which was awarded the title of “Best Smart Phone” at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards.
Diego can often be found cycling around Southern California, perfecting my pour-over or on my skateboard. When I'm not doing that, I'm usually shooting for work and pleasure. My background is in commercial and corporate photography and I've worked with clients spanning from non-profits to fortune 500's. Currently I'm the Global Content Studio Manager at ASICS Corporation. Our team oversees all global photography and video used for e-commerce and campaigns.
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