January 2010 - APA is very pleased to announce exciting new partnerships with the following companies who offer outstanding services and valuable benefits to help our members succeed.
Dripbook provides powerful, easy-to-use, fresh promotional tools for creative professionals. Creatives, like photographers, get to promote your work and Clients get to see it and find you. APA members receive a perpetual 20% discount on Pro and Premium accounts on Dripbook. MORE
Photocrew the online community and directory for the photo industry. A place for people, companies and services in our business to be seen and get found. Check out the power of industry communication. MORE
Resource Magazine - a quarterly publication dedicated to the sub-culture of the photo production industry. It explores all facets of the business, from the mundane to the illustrious, through interviews, photographs, and articles. MORE
October 15, 2009 - APA members have been clients and friends of Selina Maitreya for nearly 30 years. Now it's time for ALL APA members to have an opportunity to have Selina
inspire and help them Thrive in their business.
The View From Here is a self-study course in a 9-hour 12 chapter series of MP3 recordings that brings Selina's years of experience in a format that you can listen to at your convenience and speed. Learn how to: Define what success looks like to you, develop your own unique vision, edit and paginate your print books and web sites, combine social networking and traditional marketing tools for success. Selina shares all of her wisdom and knowledge with you as she covers all the steps to take to bring sales back to your business. The View From Here will provide you with hours of instruction; bring you new information and inspiration in order to help you to build a business that will THRIVE!
APA and Selina have partnered to bring APA members this valuable tool ($199.00 retail) for ONLY $99.00. APA is the only photography association able to make this offer. Another way that APA membership pays For Itself by keeping money in your pocket. More
Advertising Photographers of America (APA) Grants $25,000 to PLUS Coalition
Contribution Supports the Non-profit PLUS Registry to Aid Entire Photo Community
Atlanta, GA October 13, 2009-The Advertising Photographers of America, (APA) today announces the contribution of $25,000 to the PLUS Coalition to aid in the completion of the PLUS Registry, a key component of the Picture Licensing Universal System (PLUS). When operational, the Registry will link images to their rights holders and will provide instant access to rights information for any image. Today's contribution to the non-profit PLUS Coalition is part of APA's overall plan to support the success of not only APA members, but of all photographers. More
August 14, 2009 - Introducing New APA Insurance Services - APA Insurance Services provides insurance protection specifically designed for professional photographers. Long-term, solid relationships with top national carriers have enabled APA members to access specialty programs for photographers written through The Hartford, CNA and Firemans Fund. APA Insurance Services offers Business Owners Packages, Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) and General Liability policies with optional coverages available including but not limited to, Photo Equipment and/or Rental Equipment. Other Business Insurance offerings include: Commercial Auto, Umbrella, Employment Practices Liability and Workers Compensation. APA Insurance Services also make available ONLY to APA members discounted Personal Auto and Homeowners insurance written through Travelers Insurance. More
2009 APA National Photo Competition:
Winners Have Been Announced!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Advertising Photographers of America, 26 years and counting!
Since 1982, APA has worked to improve the environment for advertising photographers and clear the pathways for professional success. Promoting a spirit of mutual cooperation, sharing, and support, APA offers outstanding benefits and educational programs, while providing essential tools and resources to help members excel in business and achieve their creative goals. Recognized for its broad industry reach, APA works to champion your rights and those of your fellow professional photographers and image makers worldwide. Join us!!
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APA National Introduces New Leadership, 2009 Board of Directors
New York, NY, January 13, 2009 – The Advertising Photographers of America (APA) is pleased to introduce our new National Board of Directors. The leadership changes that were voted on in the October 2008 Annual Meeting have become effective as of January 1, 2009.
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APA’s Position on the Orphan Works Act of 2008
From the onset, APA has been actively engaged in the effort to help solve the orphan works dilemma. We made public our support for the crafting of an amendment that would permit use of verified, i.e. true, orphaned works for certain uses, by way of procedures that are clearly defined in the statute or regulations, while retaining remedies for use by copyright owners in the event of abuse.
APA, in seeking to represent the best interests of its members, takes the position that the legislation offered in both bills -- S.2913 and H.R.5889 -- does not achieve the goal as we believe was originally intended, and instead provides a distinct road map for the infringement of contemporary works by living artists worldwide. If left unchanged, this legislation has the potential to destroy the businesses and livelihoods of thousands of photographers, other visual artists, as well as the collateral small businesses that serve the industry, and are dependent on, creators.
APA is asking its members and all concerned individuals to take action by writing your members of Congress to voice your concerns. PLEASE go to this resource page on Orphan Works for sample letters (scroll down for the photographers’ letters) and the ability to automatically contact your specific members of Congress. Great thanks to the Illustrators’ Partnership for making this site available.
APA ON ORPHAN WORKS 2008
April 24, 2008 - Orphan Works Bills were introduced in both the House and Senate. May 7, 2008 - House Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property mark up of HR5889. May 15, 2008 - Senate Juduciary Committee mark up of S2913.
HOUSE VERSION Orphan Works Bill-2008 SENATE VERSION Orphan Works Bill- 2008
APA POSITION PAPER ON ORPHAN WORKS 2006 "The Orphan Works Dilemma: Challenges Recommendations" (submitted to Congress 2006)
APA develops important California Sales Tax Decision Tree/Flow Chart, which is now available to all photographers. More
