Last month I wrote that APA National President Theresa Raffetto, APA VP and Advocacy Chairman Michael Grecco and myself were making a trip to Washington, DC to meet with people on Capital Hill to reintroduce APA as American Photographic Artists and to express our views on copyright issues. Let me say that it was a [...]
One of the cornerstones of APA is the effort put into ADVOCACY for our members and all photographers. This month of July 2010 will see a return to Washington D.C. for the association to reacquaint ourselves to the U.S. Copyright Office staff and to meet with new persons on the staff’s of the Judiciary Committees [...]
“It’s a new day. It’s a new dawn.”
We hear that phrase often in our lives. APA is experiencing an identity change that will make us stronger and more vital to photographers. APA remains strong for our traditional values and American Photographic Artists also rejuvenates a growing membership. APA’s new name has brought these words from [...]
Since the last insideAPA eNewsletter went out last month there have been some very news worthy events that APA members and our photo community have been made aware of. There was a recent court decision on Corbis compilation copyright filings and the impact that may have for photographers that have let Corbis file copyright for [...]
Spring is finally arriving. It appeared that we were going to go from winter to summer without a spring but finally some moderate days to enjoy the spring flowers and witness new growth. It’s also an opportunity for APA to experience new growth. Between April 1 and July 31 APA is offering even a better [...]
I’m frequently asked, “What’s the best thing about APA.” The first response is always “its members” but never far behind that is “our benefits.” APA isn’t the largest professional photographic association but because of our high caliber of members, and our mission of Successful Advertising Photographers, we are able to receive some tremendous benefits from [...]
It seems that winter wants to go out with a bang in most parts of the country. With unusually heavy snow throughout most of the country and even having snow in the south to the rains on the west coast have made this winter one we want to be over. Not to worry but spring [...]
Wow! It’s 2010 and the start of a new decade. 2009 was an exciting time for APA with growth in membership even during a time of economic crises. APA continues to face challenges just as our members do but we will continue to move forward and offer a place for members to improve their business. [...]
2009 has been an exciting time for APA and me personally. Since beginning the position as APA National’s CEO I have met really great people where ever I have traveled. Whether it was to the local Atlanta chapter events or to chapters requiring long distance travel. Everyone has been welcoming and gracious. We have been [...]
There is so much photographic talent in this organization I’m truly impressed. How do I know this? The APA Awards 2009 APA National Photo Competition. It has been my pleasure to be coordinating the contest submissions since September 1st. The caliber of the submissions is incredible and APA should be proud of the member representation [...]