APA LA Women in Photography 2026: Expanding Vision

APA Los Angeles invites you to join us as we support and celebrate women in the photography industry at our fifth Women In Photography Event. 

The event will comprise of two informative and lively 60 minute panels, the first will include top photographers in their specialties and the second will feature preeminent creative directors, marketing/advertising executives, photo producers, art directors and art producers across various fields 

In between the panels, there will be an opportunity to socialize during an informal lunch.

Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win special prizes provided by our sponsors. 

The discussions will cover the evolution of content creation and how photographers are adapting to changing client needs, the creative process, how AI is affecting the industry, the wins and challenges creative women continue to face on set and in the work environment.

The purpose is to inform, inspire and connect photographers and top creatives in their field from the advertising and editorial industry..

The event will be held at Dust Studios LA.  Located in the heart of West Hollywood, Dust features five state-of-the-art cyc studios, an equipment cage stocked with the latest innovations in lighting and location, and production services.

* THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE TO WOMEN EVENT – EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

GUEST PANELISTS TO INCLUDE:  

Photographer Panel: 

• Chloe Aftel
• Brittany Bravo
• Angella Choe
• Lauren Crew
• Emily Shur

Agency Panel:

• Angana Barathur – Executive Director, Conscious Minds Studios
• Siri Berting – Art Director, United Airlines
• Erin Kalkauski – Photography Producer, Apple TV+
• Laura Kramer - Creative Director, OPI
• Candice Lawler - Owner, Alchemy Artists Management

Come grow, learn, network and get inspired!

Don't be afraid to come by yourself, we will introduce you to someone! 

April 25, 2026
11 am – 4:00 pm (PT)

*Doors open at 10 am

TICKETS
APA Members $40
General Admission $60
Students $30

Purchase on Eventbrite.    Please note this event is almost sold out

Dust Studios
920 N Formosa Ave
LA, CA 90046

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

EVENTS SPONSORS: Adobe, Agency Access, Capture One, Dust Studios, Evoto, Pro Photo, Reel Storage, Samy's Camera, Sony, Think Tank,