Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with director + photographer Lee Morton on Thursday, April 18th at 12pm EST. Lee will share details on a career that has taken him around the world creating still and motion campaigns for major brands. He’ll discuss his approach to these projects and marketing, and how he’s built his team.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Lee:
An Enneagram 7, #GirlDad with his High School Sweetheart. 19 Addys later and over 15 years of visual storytelling as a designer, filmmaker, director and photographer - Lee Morton pursues visually driven advertising with heart and authenticity. Adventure is the love language. Shark diving, gazing between tectonic plates, Colorado river dips, Dune racing. Traveling often in pursuit of active lifestyle storytelling woven with adventure and polished with culture.

www.morton.works

Join APA | DC for our monthly happy hour on Wednesday, April 17th 6PM - 8:30PM at Kingfisher in Washington, DC. This happy hour is 21+ and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA | DC members are encouraged to attend!

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.

Beverage menu can be found here.
Free popcorn on site, outside food welcomed.

Kingfisher is located in the Logan Circle neighborhood at 1414 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. It is accessible by Metro (14 minute walk to U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo station, yellow & green lines and 18 minute walk to Dupont Circle station, red line), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, April 6 12pm-2pm EST. This on-going monthly series is a great way to learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions you may have.

This is open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be inside in the courtyard with an APA sign.

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

The National Portrait Gallery is located in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of NW DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA|DC for our March photo happy hour that follows the In-Person Portfolio Reviews on Thursday, March 21st  6PM - 8PM at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, DC. This happy hour is all ages and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be gathered upstairs so look for the sign when you arrive.
Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.

Food & Beverage menu can be found here.
Happy hour specials can be found here.

Shaw's Tavern is located in the Shaw neighborhood of NW DC at 520 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is accessible by Metro (5 minute walk to Shaw-Howard Univ station, yellow & green lines), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

We are thrilled to announce a private tour of the Dorothea Lange: Seeing People exhibition at National Gallery of Art on Thursday, March 14th at 2pm.  This private event is for DC members of APA.

Meet us in front of the exhibit in the West Building on the Ground Floor.
This private tour is with the exhibition curator Philip Brookman and begins promptly at 2pm.

Refreshments to follow the tour!
Registration required and membership will be confirmed.
Limited capacity.

About the exhibition:
During her long, prolific, and groundbreaking career, the American photographer Dorothea Lange made some of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century. Dorothea Lange: Seeing People reframes Lange’s work through the lens of portraiture, highlighting her unique ability to discover and reveal the character and resilience of those she photographed.

Featuring some 100 photographs, the exhibition addresses her innovative approaches to picturing people, emphasizing her work on social issues including economic disparity, migration, poverty, and racism.

Flyer photograph caption & credit: Dorothea Lange, Children of the Weill public school shown in a flag pledge ceremony, San Francisco, California , April 1942, printed c. 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser, 2016.191.17

National Gallery of Art is located on the National Mall in at 6th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565. The exhibition is located in the West Building on the Ground Floor. Enter or exit from Constitution Avenue, 4th Street, or 7th Street. The Madison Drive entrance is currently closed.

It is accessible by Metro, bike, and car. Parking garages nearby and street parking available close by. 

• 5 min walk to Yellow-Green lines: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter

• 13 min walk to Blue-Orange-Silver lines: Federal Triangle & Smithsonian 

• 17 min walk to Red line: Judiciary Square

By registering for this event, you are indicating that you have chosen to voluntarily participate in an activity offered through American Photographic Artists DC Chapter and are voluntarily agreeing to the following: https://www.apadc.com/liability-information

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with residential & commercial architecture Anice Hoachlander on Thursday, March 7th at 12pm ET.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Anice:
For over thirty years, Anice Hoachlander’s architectural photography has been recognized for its success in bringing to life some of the region’s most eminent residential and commercial structures. Her work has helped clients achieve recognition from more than 450 regional and national design awards. Backed by knowledge of and passion for architecture and design, Anice’s work balances art and composition, utilizing technical expertise to elevate creative impact.

Published images can be found in a variety of print and digital magazines, including ArchitectureDC, ArchDaily, Architectural Record, Architizer, Atomic Ranch, Bethesda Magazine, Custom Home, Residential Architect, Home & Design, Interior Design, LUXE, Southern Homes and Washingtonian.

Communicating architecture through a two-dimensional medium is what keeps Anice captivated with the architectural photography process. She approaches each assignment differently, allowing the site, design, and materials of a building dictate how the images are created. Sheconsiders her photographs successful if the viewer experiences a communication of subject and place in a way that transcends the photographic medium itself.

Anice is also active in the design and photography communities. She is an affiliate member of the American Institute of Architects and supports the National Building Museum. Currently, she serves on the steering committee for the Capital Area Custom Residential Architect’s Network (CRAN) and is an active member of both APA and ASMP. Also recognized as an informative and entertaining speaker, Anice has produced numerous photography seminars for national AIA conventions and local workshops at the District Architecture Center.

Portfolios:
studiohdp.com
anicehoachlanderfineart.com

APA | DC members are welcome to join us for a members-only mixer hosted by Hanad Ali at Creative Hands Studio on Saturday, March 2nd 2-4pm. This studio is located in the historic 52 O Street Studios building. Come mix and mingle with fellow photographers, talk shop, and check out this unique studio space!

Light refreshments & snacks will be provided.
Registration is required and APA | DC membership will be verified.

52 O St NW
Unit 208
Washington, DC 20001

About Hanad Ali: Hanad Ali is a DC based commercial and editorial photographer. His cheat code is that he's had a 20 year career in advertising that informs how he makes images that move viewers and tell a story. His client list includes Lululemon, Fast Company, and AARP.

52 O Street Studios is located in the historic Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., about a ten minute walk from both the the Yellow line Metro via the Mount Vernon Square/Convention Center Station and the Red line Metro via the NoMA Gallaudet U Station. Street parking can be found on O St, N St, or on Hanover Place located behind the building; parking is 2 hour limited.

By registering for this event, you are indicating that you have chosen to voluntarily participate in an activity offered through American Photographic Artists DC Chapter and are voluntarily agreeing to the following: https://www.apadc.com/liability-information.

Join APA | DC for a photo book meet up this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, February 17th 12pm-2pm EST. This month we suggest guests bring their favorite photo books to share with the group! This on-going monthly series is a great way to learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions.

This is open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be inside in the courtyard with an APA sign.

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

The National Portrait Gallery is located in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of NW DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with portraiture photographer Noah Willman on Tuesday, February 13th at 12pm ET. Noah plans to share a personal project about blind hockey - documenting clubs throughout the East Coast, a three-day Team USA vs. Team Canada tournament in Toronto, and the players' lives outside the sport. All of the players are legally blind, and besides minor differences (like using a metal puck filled with ball bearings that can be tracked by sound or making the net one foot smaller to accommodate the fully blind goalies), they play hockey that can be hard to distinguish from the sighted version of the sport.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Noah:
Noah Willman is a photographer based in Washington, DC specializing in portraiture. His work often involves photographing athletes, politicians, and business leaders for editorial and commercial clients including Fortune Magazine, Runner’s World, and Discovery. After moving to DC from his hometown of Madison, WI in 2015 he started his first long-term personal project on the Washington Cricket League, which was later featured by Washingtonian. Throughout the years, Noah has used personal projects as a platform to create the work he is excited about, without the influence of a client. These projects have often directly led to editorial features and commissions.

noahwillman.com
@noahwillman

Join APA | DC for our monthly happy hour on Thursday, February 8th 6PM - 8:30PM at Franklin Hall in Washington, DC. This happy hour is all ages and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

Meet us inside!
Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.

Food & Beverage menu can be found here.
Happy hour specials can be found here.

Franklin Hall is located in the U Street Corridor of NW DC at 1348 Florida Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009. It is accessible by Metro (8 minute walk to U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo station, yellow & green lines), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Back by popular demand, APA|DC Presents The Winning Bid 2024.

SOLD OUT!

OVERVIEW:

This multi-day workshop is intended for mid-career professional commercial photographers who want to learn how to approach –and win– higher value photography and video projects from nationally recognized companies. Participants will select and bid on a fictional commercial photography assignment. Their estimates and treatments will be reviewed by a team of professional industry creatives who will offer feedback and insights and determine who has earned the winning bid.

This workshop has two main phases:

• In Phase One, selected photographers will choose from one of three projects to bid on, all of which are based on real assignments awarded by clients from across the country. Once they have selected an assignment, photographers will receive a project brief via email. After reviewing the brief they are allowed to ask one round of questions, via email, to the “art buyer”. They must then prepare an estimate, and a treatment for consideration. Each bid will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team of working producers, art buyers and creative industry professionals.
  

• Phase Two consists of a Zoom meeting with all participating photographers and group of panelists led by executive producer Carleen Martin. The panel will share the feedback from the reviewers, as well as their own impressions and observations. The participants will see how the bids stack up against each other, and also learn the details of the actual winning bid. We’ll gain an insight as to how clients parse and perceive our treatments – what worked and what didn’t, beyond the final price tag. We’ll look at the questions that were submitted and perhaps find a few that went unasked. The panel will select a winning bid for each assignment based on the reviewers’ feedback, and we’ll learn what put those bids over the top in the panel’s eyes. We will conclude the event with some Q&A.
  

Following the workshop, each photographer will receive a document combining all of the feedback from the panel and the review team on their individual treatment.

WHO IS THIS FOR:

This premium workshop is open to PROFESSIONAL and LEADER level APA members and is designed for those mid-career and established commercial/advertising photographers already shooting, or aiming to shoot, projects in the low to mid-five figure price range. Assignments will be people oriented lifestyle shoots, so all applicants should already have appropriate images in their portfolios. All attendees are required to produce a treatment & bid by January 30th. APA memberships and level will be confirmed.

*Previous participants of this workshop are ineligible to apply*

All participants must apply and be accepted before enrolling in the workshop. Applicants will be notified within 48 hours after submission, if they have been accepted into the workshop.

Limited to 20 participants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Upgrading your membership/joining APA does not guarantee acceptance into this workshop.

SCHEDULE:

01/02 Applications open for APA|DC chapter members at 9 am ET
*Professional & Leader levels only*

01/05 Applications open for APA members from other chapters at 9 am ET
*Professional & Leader levels only*

01/20 Applications close
*Final applications notified by January 22nd*

01/23 Phase One - Attendees receive info on one of three assignments available for bidding via   email. After selecting one assignment, project briefs will be emailed to attendees.

01/30 All finished, polished treatments/bids must be emailed to “art buyer” by close of business.

02/06 Phase Two - Workshop begins promptly at 9:30 am EST ~ 2 hours long

COST:

$80 for APA DC members (Professional & Leader levels only)
$100 for APA members of other chapters (Professional & Leader levels only) 

ABOUT THE PANELISTS:

“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” -Mary Oliver

Photography at its core is about observing and interpreting the outside world while yoga encourages us to look inward. Through this inner exploration, artists can open up new channels of seeing themselves, their work and how their work fits in the world at large.

Join APA | DC board member, photographer and certified yoga teacher, Hannele Lahti, for an afternoon absorbed in the teachings and practice of yoga as it relates to photography and making art on Saturday, February 3rd 1-4pm. The program will be designed to awaken your creative center, move with intention and find clarity for the year ahead through a grounding Hatha flow*, balancing breath practice, focused meditation, journal prompts and an open, inclusive (and fully optional) discussion.

This event is part of APA | DC’s Quarterly Focus on Wellness program.

At Yolk, a photo & video creative studio located just outside DC. On-site parking available.
5600 Tuxedo Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20781

$25 for APA Members - on sale Jan 1st
$40 for General Public - on sale Jan 5th
$5 for College Students - must register with .edu email address
Must be 18 years or older to attend.

Bring your ID, mat (if you have one), journal, pen, water bottle. Additional yoga mats, blocks and props will be generously donated by Beloved Yoga Sanctuary of Reston, Virginia.

Water and light snacks provided.
*This is an all-levels practice, no yoga experience necessary.

1pm - arrive / check-in
1:15pm - Hatha yoga practice and guided meditation
2:30pm - Break / Journaling time
3:00pm - Open discussion (optional)
3:30pm - Breath work, body scan and final takeaways

By registering for this workshop, you are indicating that you have chosen to voluntarily participate in an activity offered through American Photographic Artists DC Chapter and are voluntarily agreeing to the following: https://www.apadc.com/liability-information

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with architecture, digitech, and drone operator Matt Dandy on Tuesday, January 23rd at 12pm ET. Matt will share a variety of work experiences as an assistant, digitech, drone op, photographer, and what he’s learned along the way.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Matt: I am a photographer based out of Alexandria, VA specializing in architectural and interior design photography.

I’m a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, and my work mixes traditional fine art photography techniques with contemporary capabilities in lighting and retouching. My photographic style is a combination of thoughtful composition and accentuating lighting to create striking yet natural photographs. I am as comfortable behind a large format film camera as I am flying drones, whether working in the darkroom or in Photoshop.

Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, January 20th 12pm-2pm EST. This on-going monthly series is a great way to learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions you may have.

This is open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be inside in the courtyard with an APA sign.

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

The National Portrait Gallery is located in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of NW DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA | DC for our first happy hour of the year on Tuesday, January 9th 6PM - 8PM at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, DC. This happy hour is all ages and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be gathered inside at the hightop tables near the bar!
Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.

Food & Beverage menu can be found here.
Happy hour specials can be found here.

Shaw's Tavern is located in the Shaw neighborhood of NW DC at 520 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is accessible by Metro (5 minute walk to Shaw-Howard Univ station, yellow & green lines), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. 

We are excited to celebrate the APA | DC Chapter at our 2023 Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 13th at 6pm! This private event is 21+ and for APA | DC members only plus one guest, with registration.

APA | DC membership will be verified and registration is required for ALL participants in attendance.

Enjoy food and beverage on us with live music!

St. Vincent Wine located in the Park View neighborhood of NW DC at 3212 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010. It is accessible by Metro (via the subway and bus lines), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with portrait & headshot photographer Johnny Shryock on Tuesday, December 5th at 12pm EST. Johnny will discuss how he got into photography, how he carefully crafted his career, and his perspectives on the headshot industry and where it's headed now.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Johnny: Johnny Shryock is a commercial, corporate, and brand narrative photographer and director based in the Washington, DC area. His photography helps brands share their story through authentic workplace scenes and creative portraits. He regularly produces image library shoots for clients and is known for capturing a wide variety of scenes in a tight time frame, especially on combined motion+stills projects. Johnny’s vision on set is to create an environment where people can be themselves while they look and feel great in front of the camera. On select projects, Johnny collaborates with his wife Brittany Diliberto to direct and photograph distinct scenes. Brittany and Johnny live in Arlington, VA and enjoy spending time with their young daughter, Avery James.

Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, November 18th 12pm-2pm EST. This on-going monthly series is a great way to learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions you may have.

This is open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be inside in the courtyard with an APA sign.

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

The National Portrait Gallery is located in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of NW DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Dust off your hiking shoes and pack your bag for a hiking adventure to Great Falls Park with APA DC! This will be the first event in our new quarterly Focus on Wellness series.

We'll meet at the Great Falls Visitor's Center in Virginia at 9am and hike a moderately challenging 4.6 mile loop. The trail will take us along the Potomac River, through the neighboring forest and of course, a trip to the park’s famed waterfalls.

Make sure to wear layers, choose a good pair of hiking shoes or sneakers and pack your camera, snacks and water.

Please note:

• This hike is open to anyone over the age of 18 in the DC photographic community. For this inaugural hike, please leave your dogs at home.

• There is a fee to enter the park which will be your responsibility. Learn more and pre-pay here.

• The Visitor’s Center is closed for construction, but there are bathrooms and a vending machine.

• Portions of this park are wheelchair accessible, but not the entire hike.

All guests must register prior to the hike. If you plan to bring a guest, please make sure they register themselves.

By registering for this group hike, you are indicating that you have chosen to voluntarily participate in an outdoor activity offered through American Photographic Artists DC Chapter and are voluntarily agreeing to the following: https://apadc.squarespace.com/liability-information

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with portrait photographer & author Kristin Rutkowski on Thursday, November 9th at 12pm EST. Kristin will share about the development of my Her Helm portrait project, including the publication of the fine art book and the special exhibit in a renowned maritime museum.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Kristin: Kristin Rutkowski offers boutique portrait sessions that put her clients at ease and result in memorable images. For those seeking timeless and beautifully crafted portraits, she creates personalized experiences to bring out their best. She serves clients for their professional headshot, senior portrait, family moments, pet photography, and individual session needs around the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas.

Rutkowski is the founder and photographer of Her Helm (www.herhelm.com), a portrait project celebrating women boat captains. Drawing from her appreciation of maritime culture and a desire to challenge gender stereotypes, Rutkowski embarked on a photographic journey to celebrate the women who have taken the helm in traditionally male-dominated roles. Through her lens, Rutkowski skillfully captures the strength, determination, and grace of these women who navigate the waters with expertise and passion. In doing so, she uplifts all women making their way in the maritime world.

Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, October 28th 12pm-2pm EST. This month we suggest guests bring their favorite photo books to share with the group! This on-going monthly series is a great way to learn more about APA and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions.

This is open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be inside in the courtyard with an APA sign.

Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

The National Portrait Gallery is located in the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood of NW DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA|DC for our October Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 17th from 5PM - 8PM at The Dew Drop Inn in Washington, DC. This happy hour is 21+ and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

Meet us outside at the picnic tables.

Rain or Shine - there is indoor space if needed. Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

Food & Beverage menu can be found here.

The Dew Drop Inn is located in between the Edgewood and Brookland neighborhoods of NE DC at 2801 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017. It is accessible by Metro (11 min walk to Brookland-CUA red line or a 9 min walk to Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood red line), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.

Join APA | DC for our first photo walk on Saturday, October 14th, hosted by Hanad Ali! This is a great opportunity to connect with local photographers. This photo walk is all ages and open to the public. Rain or shine!

Meet us at Blue Bottle Coffee in the Union Market District at 9am. We plan to wander around the NoMA neighborhood and will follow easily accessible paths ending our event on the roof at Union Market around noon. Guests are welcome to stay and grab food or drinks after the photo walk wraps.

Please note:

• There are no camera restrictions!

• If you do not want to be photographed, please let us know when you arrive.

• If able, please share one photograph you captured from the event with APA | DC so we can share on social media.

• In the instance of inclement weather, we will remain indoors with coffee and chat.

Blue Bottle Coffee is located in the Union Market District bordering the NoMa and Eckington neighborhoods. It is accessible by Metro (7 min walk to NoMa-Gallaudet U red line), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood and there is a parking lot in front of Union Market and a garage behind the Blue Bottle building.

About Hanad Ali: Hanad Ali is a DC based commercial and editorial photographer. His cheat code is that he's had a 20 year career in advertising that informs how he makes images that move viewers and tell a story. His client list includes Lululemon, Fast Company, and AARP.

By attending this photo walk, you are indicating that you have chosen to voluntarily participate in an outdoor activity offered through American Photographic Artists DC Chapter and are voluntarily agreeing to the following: https://apadc.squarespace.com/liability-information

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with commercial photographer, director, and producer Tamera Darden on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12pm (ET). Tamera will discuss her career path from photographer to producer and creator of The Photo CEO newsletter.

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Tamera:

With 10 years of experience in merchandising, product development and visual merchandising Tamera lends her artistic and intentional eye for her photography clients. She creates captivating and click-worthy images that inspires customers to instantly “add-to-cart.”

A content creation & Flat Lay OG, her work has resulted in sold out launches, reorders and cult like status for several brands including Lion Pose (now sold in Sephora), Base Butter and Celeste Sol Jewelry (now sold in Walmart). She understands the importance of capturing her clients’ audience attention and that shines through in her work.

Her editorial and creative eye has helped her clients secure press features in Domino, The Washington Post, WWD, The Atlantic, Byrdie Beauty, Essence Magazine, Walmart and Sephora to name a few.

As a Black woman she understands that while trauma is a part of her ancestral heritage, it doesn’t need to be the catalyst of her work. She believes in capturing beauty, serenity and the dopeness of everyday living.

Seeing a gap in the content creation market, Tamera launched KIN Productions, a content production agency for beauty and lifestyle brands in 2016. KIN Productions has been able to serve 100 clients and has generated half a million dollars in booked clients since 2016. Passionate about pay equity, she makes sure 80% or more of the production crews for KIN’s projects are women.

She is passionate about pay equity and sharing knowledge to empower other Black women photographers to advocate for themselves in pay negotiations. When she is not capturing dope shit, she is offering education & advice on The Photo CEO Substack, a weekly newsletter sharing the good, the bad and the ugh of running a photography business. She is also currently writing her first book, The Photo CEO that spotlights her journey in becoming a photographer and content producer in a male dominated industry.

Tamera is from New York City and currently resides in Washington, D.C.

APA | DC is excited to present "In Conversation with Hollis Bennett" on Tuesday, September 26th at 7pm ET! This virtual event is free for APA Members and $20 for the general public.

Hollis will share how he has built up his photography business to garner a dream client list and become a resource of production services and multiple revenue streams. We'll hear how he builds his stills and motion productions, leveraging the unique tools and skills he has acquired to become one of the most sought-after directors and DPs in the business for some of the world's largest brands.

About Hollis:

Originally from East Tennessee, I've lived all over the country from the biggest metropolises to the smallest remote communities and everywhere in-between. I've made Nashville my home for almost 20 years now where I live with my wife, my son and my dog Jolene. She’s the best.

Before becoming a photographer, and for a good while after, I have made a living doing a diverse many things. I've been a commercial fisherman, worked in construction, did some logging, ran a charter boat, bartended, made my own liquor (legally and other) and many many other things. All of this has influenced how I view the world and thus how I frame up a shot. I shoot real people doing real things out on location in the big big world. I stay curious and always make sure I can find connection with the people I'm working with.

I started in the stills world as a PA and worked my way up the ranks. I worked in editorial before moving to commercial and am glad for what both of those disciplines have done to shape my work. About a decade ago I decided to teach myself motion, so back to the bottom of the call sheet I went and worked my way up to Director and DP. I love what motion allows me to do both creatively but also practically and how it allows me to solve problems for my client. A lot of people told me I should stay in my lane and just stick to stills, so in classic form I did the opposite of that. Lots of awards, campaigns and a few Emmys later, I feel like I've finally found a nice balance between stills and motion and I combine them on set to great effect.

Outside of shooting, I'm a lifelong rugby player and if I'm not on set you can find me coaching, playing or touring with my travel team. If you ever see me out on a rugby trip, come say hi and plan to write off about 4 hours of your night…

hollisbennett.com

Join APA|DC for our September Happy Hour on Thursday, September 21st from 5PM - 8PM at Calico in Washington, DC. This happy hour is 21+ and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!

We’ll be outside on the patio enjoying our drinks and food! 

Rain or Shine - there is indoor space if needed. Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!

Food & Beverage menu can be found here.
Happy hour specials can be found here.

Calico is located in the Mt Vernon Square neighborhood of NW DC at 50 Blagden Alley, NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is accessible by Metro (4 minute walk to Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center, yellow & green lines), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. 
 

* Please note - you must walk down the alley to access Calico.

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with portrait photographer Kirth Bobb on Tuesday, September 12th at 12pm (ET). Kirth will discuss his personal journey with photography and learning how to trust the process while making work or as Kirth says, "letting it happen."

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Kirth:

Kirth Bobb is an award-winning photographer and FujiFilm X Photographer whose work illustrates the synchrony of life and spans several genres of photography, including commercial, editorial, street, and fine art photography.

Kirth's Afro-Guyanese upbringing heavily influences his work. The diverse, bright, and vivid colors and cultural landscapes of Guyana shapes his photography.

Growing up, Kirth's grandmother always told him, "There's an art to everything," and ever since he's worked, to display the joys, sorrows, beauty, and humor that form the tapestry of everyday life.

His photography inspires a broadening of perspectives about places and communities one may be unfamiliar with and encourages an appreciation for everyday life's subtle, familiar, and mundane aspects.

Kirth's photographs have been featured in several internationally recognizable publications, including The New York Times and The Washington Post. His commercial client lists include Uber, Deloitte, and The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).

APA | DC and Prop Up Shop are excited to announce their very first collaborative photography business & brunch event! This Baltimore event is open to emerging photographers, both APA & non-APA members, who are looking to specialize in food, beverage, product, lifestyle and/or portraiture shoots.

Our upcoming event will be a 'business of photography forum' lead by established, DC-based photographers and APA members, Laura Chase de Formigny & Mike Morgan. The main topics for this forum will be on building quotes, creating contracts, navigating licensing, and avoiding common pitfalls in securing and/or being paid by clients.

-Bagels, light brunch snacks, coffee and drinks will be provided.
-This event is limited to 20 participants and tickets will be verified at the door.
-APA members may register 48 hours prior to the general public.

APA members: $5
General Public: $35

About Prop Up Shop:
Prop Up Shop is prop & surface rental house and studio space geared for still life, tabletop and medium sized projects. Their collection consists of hundreds of tabletop, decorative objects, photo shoot surfaces, backdrops & seamlesses. It includes a mix of modern, rustic, vintage, handmade ceramic & artisanal wares. The Prop Up Shop studio is located in a former textile mill in the Hampden/Woodberry neighborhood.

Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with editorial photographer & creative director Tina Leu on Monday, August 14th at 12pm (ET).

This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.

About Tina:

Tina Leu is the photographer and creative director of Tina Leu Fotos. Founded in 2016, after experiencing a corporate layoff, she invested in herself by pursuing her creative passion in photography. Producing beautiful memories for new moms-to-be and those who want to see a new side of themselves; forming lasting friendships with small business clients; and helping women show their strength in her coveted “Skin Series” campaign – Tina has helped individuals of all journeys and all strengths share their lives through her statement imagery. She develops connections with her subjects and captures their triumphs over their personal struggles. Her mission is to provide an experience that embodies a feeling, reveals raw emotion, and instills confidence by shedding insecurities

www.tinaleu.com

@tinaleufotos