APA LA Spotlight on Entertainment Photography 2026

Spotlight on Entertainment Photography

Join APA LA for an insider's view into the world of Entertainment Photography!

This event will feature two informative and lively 90-minute panels. The first will highlight prominent photographers working in editorial, TV and film key art, gallery, and unit still photography. The second panel will bring together top photo producers, creative directors, and marketing and advertising executives from media outlets, major studios, networks, and streaming services.

In between the panels, there will be an opportunity to socialize during an hour-long informal lunch for everyone.

The panels will cover topics including the inner workings of entertainment advertising, publicity, marketing, and editorial, the current state of the industry, the recent changes and where our field is headed next. 

The event will be held at Smashbox Studios - known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors.

GUEST PANELISTS (so far)

Photographers

Erik Carter

Pamela Littky

Vijat M

Michelle Watt 

Lynsey Weatherspoon

Moderator: Art Streiber

Creatives

Juliet Garret - SR VP Integrated Design & Branding, NBCUniversal

Chrissy Quesada - VP Global Still Photography, Sony Pictures

Allison Wild - Photo Director, Entertainment Weekly

Moderator: Erin Kalkauski - Photography Producer, Apple TV

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Come grow, learn, network and get inspired!

Sunday, September 27th

10am - 5pm (PT)

Smashbox Studios | 8549 Higuera St. | Culver City CA 90232

NOTE: LIMITED PARKING. WE SUGGEST USING A RIDE SHARE SERVICE.