1st Annual APA Members Short Video Contest

The American Photographic Artists present:

The 1st Annual APA Members Short Video Contest!

Over $15k in cash and great gear up for grabs!!!

For years, APA members have been known for telling great stories, one frame at a time. This has worked well for most of us and led to very successful, rewarding careers.
But time and technology have [...]

Direct to Video ... Or Not - Creative Collision video series on The Lab by Agency Access

With more and more clients looking for video products, more and more photographers are dabbling with motion work … and some are doing more than just dabbling.  But what are creatives really looking for – great photographers who might make a nice transition to video, or up-and-coming videographers who already know motion? In this special [...]

Free Certificates of Insurance with APA Insurance Services

Equipment rental houses often request a “Certificate of Insurance” before allowing a photographer to rent equipment or space. This certificate provides proof that adequate insurance exists and lists the rental house as an additional insured on the customer’s general liability policy. Most traveling or off-site photographers know the importance of these certificates all [...]

The New APA FORUMS - Where the Photo Community Gathers

 

Our Forums represent a prime proactive example of all four of our core organizational values: Activism, Education, Inspiration and Community. These free online Forums, which started before the turn of the century, have steadily developed into an essential, valuable resource for professional photographers. Collectively, they are a community, which provide up to date education, important [...]

APA Activism - An Opinion of last months Protect Intellectual Property Act and Stop Online Piracy Act debate

by Stephen Best

Last month the whole world seemed to be crazed by the huge media blitz on the proposed legislation by the U.S. Senate and House.  The Senate had the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the House had the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA).  APA supported those proposed bills for the simple reason they [...]

SearchAPA - How It Works For You - January and February 2012

As an APA member, our find a photographer tool, SearchAPA, is marketed to the top creatives in the world.  Each month APA sends a promotion to art directors and art buyers.  January’s selected image was a beautiful image of a cold, winter scene by Etienne Frossard.  February’s image brings us back to the warmth of [...]

The APA Awards 2011 Photo Competition Book - Now Available

The APA Awards 2011 Photo Competition Book is now available thanks to our gracious sponsorship of BLURB.  Take a look at a preview and order your copy of the book HERE!

2011 Best of Show Winner – Saverio Truglia

 

APA makes it easier to attend the Palm Springs Photo Festival