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Why Join APA?

American Photographic Artists (APA) offers inspiration, education and advocacy. Our membership structure gives every photographer an affordable way to belong to a community of like-minded professionals.

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Leaders

San Francisco

Mel Lindstrom

Mel Lindstrom is an award-winning commercial advertising photographer with more than 20 years experience creat...

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Events

APA New York: Building a Body of Work with Stephen Frailey

Tue 06 Jun, 2023
7:00pm–9:00pm
Soho Photo Gallery
15 White Street New York, NY 10013

In-Person at Soho Photo Gallery

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News

Business Insurance for Photographers

Tue 24th Jan, 2017

Business Insurance for Photographers

APA Insurance Services (AIS) offers excellent equipment, liability and rental co...

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Events

APA Study Hall Presents Mastering Fine Art Printing

Thu 08 Jun – Thu 08 Jun, 2023
3:30 PM Pacific
5:30 PM Central
6:30 PM Eastern

Learn file preparation techniques, colorspace options, color management settings, proper paper selection and creating custom profiles (better than generic?).

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Think Tank Introduces EDC Tech Pouches

Tue 09th May, 2023 /

Think Tank Introduces EDC Tech Pouches

Organize all your accessories in one place

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2023 APA Sourcebook

Wed 03rd May, 2023 / Member Benefit

2023 APA Sourcebook

American musician David Pajo photographed by Daniel Bergeron was selected as this years cover image. Check it ...

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Benefits

Pro Media ID Card

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...

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Announcing the APA Connected Community

Thu 15th Dec, 2022 / Member Benefit

Announcing the APA Connected Community

New private, online community exclusively for APA members at: apa.connectedcommunity.org

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Advocacy

Jeff Sedlik Testifies in AI Hearing on APA’s Behalf

House holds hearing to examine the intersection of generative AI and copyright law

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