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APA's 2024 Annual Sourcebook is now available for download. Retro decor cover images by San Francisco-based photographer Elysa Weitala.
APA Nominees Anna and Jordan Rathkopf
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American musician David Pajo photographed by Daniel Bergeron was selected as this years cover image. Check it out for yourself by downloading the complete PDF.
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A backpack designed for versatility and durability
Writing tips on how to create a compelling biography
APA welcomes the National Executive Board for 2023
New benefits from NANUK and Crucial Crew
APA Members Max Hirshfeld and Andy Anderson spearhead Ukraine relief efforts through photography
Daniel Aros-Aguilar (he/she/them) named LGBTQIAP+ photography grant recipient
APA LA Members Only. Applications accepted starting August 15th, 2022 for enrollment in the Winter/Spring 2023 session
Thousands of dollars of prizes for the winners of this year's contest
This year's impressive Sourcebook is now available (as a PDF)
The LGBTQIA+ Survey
APA is pleased to announce our 2022 National Board of Directors
Photo book commemorating the 1970s NYC disco scene
Listen to the first season of Scope
APA LA and DC Name New Chapter Directors
Photographers donate images to support For Gaza campaign
The Lucie Foundation and Minor Matters Announce The Lucie Witness Program and Inaugural Book
Jazz Legends at Soho Photo Gallery
Covid Diaries at Foley Gallery
Q&A Series with Andrea Stern and Guests
A monthly conversation focus on diversity & inclusion
Todd Baxter's Project Astoria Print Creative Awards Winner West Coast 2021
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Interview with DC photojournalist Stephen Voss
Connecting Creatives
APA stands in solidarity in the fight against systemic racism and injustice
Client Contracts
Photographer Martine Séverin leads our working group on developing and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Saturday, In The Park, Palm Beach Outpost
Educational and Inspirational Webinars
What makes an "Archive" photographer?
How photographers overcame 2020’s unique difficulties and what new strategies they're bringing into 2021
Available Now. Photographer, Dana Hursey, and Producer, Rebecca Schatten, Arpen Productions 2 hour webinar
Attorney Stephen Doniger and photographer Jeff Sedlik discuss
RECAP: Having a plan B (C&D) for your next photo shoot during the pandemic
APA mourns the passing of Stephen Best
Photo industry pro brings his talent to APA Atlanta.
Come back and view all the APA events you missed!
This Diversity Committee is charged with clearing a path to success for underrepresented groups
Payroll administration is a necessary albeit tedious part of the job.
APA welcomes our newest board member.
Stewart shares a behind-the-scenes video showing the precautions his crew took to shoot safely indoors.
Go behind-the-scenes with Natalie Faye’s campaign for Samsung’s first outdoor TV.
Sean talks about the safety measures he and his crew took to make sure everyone on set felt comfortable during the shoot.
By calling on the help from the creative community, the photographer was able to launch the #1Dollar1Love campaign in 5 weeks.
APA Statement, Path Forward, Resources
The 2020 edition of APA's Sourcebook is available for download right now. The work is incredibly strong and we are inspired by the creativity of our community.
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The sale of limited edition prints help support photo assistants
Links to Resources From Financial to Inspirational
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Getting through this together
New photography book
Fahey/Klein Gallery
Including 100 shown at the exhibition plus 100 more!
Final deadline Feb 4
Publishes his first book, Volume 3, Opening and Talk at Fahey Klein Gallery Dec. 2019
Announcing the winners of the 2019 Untitled Photography Exhibition
Day for Night book launch and exhibitions in NY and LA
APA Member Rafael, Headshots Photographer is based in Downtown Los Angeles
Max Hirshfeld delves deep into the visual memory of the Holocaust in his book Sweet Noise: Love in Wartime
Continuing this month with the newest tradition for the chapter.
Coming this Fall to Austin, Vancouver, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Miami
Mike Morgan and Chris Langford have been elected to the positions of Chapter Chair and Vice Chair.
A camera holster for your super telephoto zoom lenses
Find out more about our team of acclaimed judges for the APA 2019 Awards.
His photo of President Obama graced the cover of the APA Awards book
The 2019 APA Sourcebooks shipped to ad agencies, editorial publications, design firms, and select companies around the US
Photographs by APA members Bruce Byers and Jessica de Vreeze
Expand your gear capacity with the Stash Master 13L travel cube
APA Assistants: the sooner you complete your Assistant Profile the sooner you're more likely to get more work.
Available to order, now by Leader, Pro and Associate members
Liz Miller-Gershfeld, VP, Executive Art Producer at Energy BBDO has selected 65 images from 45 photographers for our 2019 exhibition.
Now is the time to set your location, add images, tag your specialties
APA welcomes our newest VP
View the impressive top 200 photographs selected by the judges
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