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Learn how photographer Scott Van Osdol used pro bono work to build a successful photography business and how to leverage this concept to enhance your business.
Building a sustainable business is challenging. A popular tool for accessing our creativity are "reviews." Reviews can also be applied to our business goals.
Natasha Egan has curated 47 images from 42 photographers for our one-night exhibition on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Fulton Street Collective.
Chicago-based art producer
Zoom webinar with Senior Production Consultant at Leo Burnett
featuring Christian Rodriguez, Lindsay Siu, Sean Alonzo Harris, Teresa Meir
Get the info from the people on the inside. We're turning the show over to "you" to help uncover insights that will help build your photography business.
APA Chicago's annual contest, Artist's Perspective, is now open for submissions
Explore ways to turn those big aspirations into actionable steps
Professional photographer, Dave Rentauskas leads our Photo Assistant Basic Training. Attend and learn the skills needed to launch a successful assisting career.
What's the most business task next to developing your portfolio? Building your prospect list. Without new potential clients your business is going nowhere.
The Dodd Camera team will demonstrate all the latest gear that you can deploy to help you achieve your creative vision. Join us in-person or virutally.
Part 1 of 3, April 6 - April 14 | Elements of Storytelling; Preproduction, Storyboard, Audio
Six presentations covering marketing, treatments, estimating and knowing your worth, asking an art producer questions, and pitching to a prospect.
We're having a good ole' fashion in-person get-together in the outdoor patio at Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream. We can't wait to reconnect with the community.
Wellness is an essential aspect of being an artist and freelancer. This workshop teaches self-care strategies to help maintain balance.
Event Postponed until September 13
Food and beverage photographer Huge Galdones will share his unconventional path into photography and share COVID-19 pivots and ideas on how to stay inspired.
Photographer/social justice artist Tonika Lewis Johnson will present her major works including Folded Map Project and Inequity for Sale.
Learn how photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. self-published a photo book by covering 35 demonstrations and community events that shaped the Chicago summer of 2020.
Digital Tradeshow for the Creative Community
APA Chicago has assembled the brightest stars in the agent and consultant community to virtually review photographer portfolios.
Learn new ways to tell your story with motion. This workshop includes over 90-minutes of individual mentoring and a final critique of your finished concept.
APA Chicago has assembled prominent art producers and creatives from the buying community to review photographer portfolios via Zoom.
The APA Member Pro Media Photo ID Card is specifically designed to help expedite quick check-in service at airports, as well as to facilitate the pro media disc...