MISSION STATEMENT

APA is a non-profit trade organization built by photographers for photographers. Offering business tools and creative inspiration, it helps photographers run a smarter, more creative, and profitable business. Through its local chapters, APA offers a sense of community, inspiration and networking to reinforce the local photographic market. APA helps to keep our profession strong, advocating on behalf of all members to keep the photo industry dynamic, influential and robust.

APA | Washington D.C. is the chapter that covers the Mid-Atlantic region. With a local board comprised of industry leaders, we strive to positively impact the local industry for all photographers of all genres, providing inspiration, education, and social opportunities.