EVENTS
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with Caroline Gutman
Join APA|DC on Tuesday, November 19th at 12pm EST on Zoom for 30 Minutes with photographer, producer, and director Caroline Gutman!
About Caroline:
Caroline Gutman is an American photographer and producer based in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, PA. Her work focuses on political movements, environmental and economic inequality, and the creative economy, connecting the past to the present. Caroline’s photography appears in The New York Times, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, The Washington Post, The Guardian, ProPublica, Politico Magazine, and NPR, and she has worked with brands including PepsiCo, Liquid I.V., Peloton, Apple and British Airways. Caroline has received grants from The Pulitzer Center, the U.S. Department of State and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and her work has been exhibited at Photoville in New York. Previously, Caroline was a Fulbright Fellow in China where she documented indigenous women artisans and their indigo textile traditions. She also leads visual storytelling workshops for various international organizations and speaks fluent Mandarin and conversational French and German.
https://www.carolinegutman.com/
@carolinegutman
APA | DC - 2024 Holiday Party!
We are excited to celebrate APA | DC at our 2024 Holiday Party on Thursday, December 5th at 6pm! This private event is 21+ and for DC members of APA only plus one guest, with registration.
DC memberships of APA will be verified and registration is required for ALL participants in attendance.
*Enjoy food and beverage on us with live music!
If you're interested in becoming a DC chapter member of APA, plese read about our memeberships here: https://apanational.org/join
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.
APA | DC - January Coffee Break
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, January 11th 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 cafe 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.
APA | DC Happy Hour - January 16th!
Join APA | DC for our monthly happy hour on Thursday, January 16th 6-8pm at Ivy & Coney 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 and food menu can be found here.
Ivy & Coney is located in the Shaw neighborhood of NW DC at 1537 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is accessible by Metro (5 minute walk to Shaw-Howard U - Green line), by bike, and by car. Street parking is available throughout neighborhood.
APA | DC - November Coffee Break
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, November 2nd 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 cafe 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.
APA | DC: MEMBERS ONLY - Group Trip to Glenstone!
Join APA | DC for our annual members only field trip to Glenstone Saturday, October 19th at 10am. "Glenstone is a place that seamlessly integrates art, architecture, and nature into a serene and contemplative environment."
12100 Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
Registration opens October 1st and APA membership will be confirmed.
Space is limited!
Registration is limited and only open to APA Members (plus one guest)! APA Members must register themselves and their guest. Unregistered APA Members and/or guests will be turned away.
Registered guests will meet with APA board members at 10am Saturday, October 19th at the Arrival Hall where we will hand out museum maps and set a time to reconvene at the cafe later in the afternoon. Guests of APA will then walk through the property and exhibitions on a self-guided tour.
Registration will be canceled immediately if non-APA members register for the event. If you are interested in becoming an APA member, please read about our memberships here.
Please Note:
Guests of APA are required to secure their own transportation to Glenstone.
Tickets are for one-person only and cannot be shared with anyone.
You will receive an email from APA with more information as the event date nears.
Visitors should be prepared to spend considerable time on foot, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Picnicking is not permitted at Glenstone.
The sound sculpture, FOREST (for a thousand years…), 2012 by Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller contains loud passages including sounds of explosions and recordings from historical battle reenactments which may be heard throughout the site.
ABOUT GLENSTONE:
Glenstone, a museum of modern and contemporary art, is integrated into nearly 300 acres of gently rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland in Montgomery County, Maryland, less than 15 miles from the heart of Washington, DC. Established by the not-for-profit Glenstone Foundation, the museum opened in 2006 and provides a contemplative, intimate setting for experiencing iconic works of art and architecture within a natural environment.
To learn more about the current exhibitions on view, visit: glenstone.org
APA | DC Happy Hour - October 8th!
Join APA|DC for our happy hour on Tuesday, October 8th 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.
APA | DC - Photo Book & Zine Meet Up!
Join APA | DC for a Photo Book & Zine Meet Up at SOMEWHERE on Sunday, October 6th 12pm - 2pm. Hosted by DC Chapter Director and Photo Editor Katie Dance.
We suggest guests bring a photo book or zine to share with the group. Grab a cup of coffee and meet your neighbors!
All ages and all are welcome! APA | DC members are encouraged to attend. Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.
This event will be held at SOMEWHERE's flagship location in the Navy Yard neighborhood of SE DC. It is accessible by Metro, by bike, and by car. Street parking, parking lots, and garages are available around the neighborhood.
APA | DC Presents: A Yoga Class for Photographers & Creatives
Join APA-DC board member, photographer and certified yoga teacher, Hannele Lahti, for an all-levels, 1-hour yoga class designed for photographers and creatives. We will focus on building strength, stamina and flexibility to help us navigate the physical and mental challenges we face on the job.
Bring your mat and water bottle. We will provide additional mats and props.
This event is part of APA | DC’s Quarterly Focus on Wellness program.
Sunday Sept 29 - 10:30 - 11:30am
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up. Class will begin at 10:30am.
Union 206 Studios | Studio A
822 South Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
$10 APA Members / $20 Non-Members
Water and light snacks provided.
*This is an all-levels practice, no yoga experience necessary.
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
APA | DC: FALL BBQ & PICNIC - MEMBERS ONLY & THEIR FAMILIES
Join APA | DC for our Members Only Summer BBQ & Picnic Saturday, September 14th 11am - 2pm! We will have food, music, games, and will be gathering in Hains Point in Washington, D.C.
This summer gathering is for members only & their families and is an excellent way to meet your APA | DC board and chapter members!
Members must register themselves and their family members so we can estimate how much food we need. We ask members to bring a side or a dessert, if possible.
We will confirm membership status upon registering and then follow up with location details and a sign up form for food and drinks!
This location is accessible, pets are allowed, and there's on-site parking.
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with Chantal Evans
Join APA|DC on Wednesday, September 11th at 12pm EST on Zoom for 30 Minutes with photographer and APA National Awards Best of Show Winner Chantal Evans!
About Chantal:
Chantal Evans also know as Telly, is a self taught Afro-Latina commercial photographer and set designer based in the DMV. She is the Best of Show winner of the 2024 APA Awards. Photographing for over a decade, she specializes in editorials that display her unique style as an artist. Her inspiration comes from diverse beauty, culture, fashion, color theory, shapes, and life itself. Telly is truly passionate about her craft and has incorporated a new skillset of set designing within her work. She continues to persevere and grow as an artist, taking her work to next levels.
https://www.tellys.vision
@tellysvision__
APA | DC Happy Hour - LGBTQIAP+ Grantee Celebration!
Join APA|DC for our August Happy Hour to celebrate our LGBTQIAP+ Grantee Recipient on Thursday, August 22nd from 6PM - 8PM at St. Vincent Wine in Washington, DC. This happy hour is 21+ and open to the larger photography and creative community. APA|DC members are encouraged to attend!
Rain or Shine. Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us!
Food & Beverage menu can be found here.
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.
APA | DC - Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits - Private Exhibition Tour!
We are thrilled to announce a private tour of the Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits from the Corcoran Collection exhibition at National Gallery of Art on Tuesday, August 20th at 2pm. This private event is for DC members of APA only.
Meet us in front of the exhibit in the West Building on the Ground Floor - Gallery G22.
This private tour is with the exhibition curator Sarah Greenough and begins promptly at 2pm.
Registration is required and membership will be confirmed.
Registration opens on August 1st.
Limited capacity.
About the exhibition:
Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits looks at a celebrated American photographer and how he forged a new mode of portraiture after World War II. Parks blended a documentary photographer’s desire to place his subjects where they lived and worked with a studio photographer’s attention to dress, character, and expression. In doing so, he believed he could create portraits of individuals that addressed their cultural significance. He applied this approach to such American icons as boxer Muhammad Ali and conductor Leonard Bernstein, as well as to a Harlem gang leader and to a Detroit couple, revealing the humanity and cultural dignity of each person.
This exhibition, drawn primarily from the Corcoran Collection, presents some 25 portraits Parks made between 1941 and 1970. Explore Parks's innovations in portraiture through some of his best-known photographs. Learn how his portraits speak to larger stories of the civil rights movement, the African American experience, and American culture.
Flyer photograph caption & credit: Gordon Parks, Husband and Wife, Sunday Morning, Detroit, Michigan (Bert Collins and Pauline Terry), 1950, printed later, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection), 2016.117.150
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 - Gallery G22. 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
APA | DC - AUGUST Coffee Break
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, August 17th 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 near the cafe 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.
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with OTHELLO BANACI
Join APA|DC on Thursday, August 15th at 12pm EST on Zoom for 30 Minutes with Filmmaker & Photographer Othello Banaci!
About Othello:
Othello Banaci is a Liberian-American filmmaker and photographer based in Washington, DC. Known for his composition, clean aesthetic, and passion for human rights, he creates space for people to share their stories with compassion and grace. Recent credits include the Emmy-winning HBO documentary 38 at the Garden, the Paramount+ documentary Lynching Postcards ‘Token of a Great Day” and the Yale & Slavery Research Project. Most importantly, he is grateful for the blessings and connections with the PEOPLE behind all the brands and to God for his grace.
othellobanaci.com
@othellobanaci
APA | DC Photo Happy Hour!
Join APA | DC for our monthly happy hour on Wednesday, July 17th 6PM - 8PM at metrobar 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!
Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.
Beverage menu can be found here.
Food truck schedule here.
metrobar is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of NE DC at 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. It is accessible by Metro (5 minute walk to Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood - red line), by bike, and by car. Garage parking is available.
APA | DC Presents: Registering Your Copyright
Join APA|DC on Tuesday, July 16th at 12pm EST on Zoom for Registering Your Copyright with photographer Steve Buchanan. Steve will briefly introduce what copyright is, who owns it, and why it's necessary to register your copyright. Then Steve will guide guests through a step-by-step introduction on how to register your copyright. A short Q&A to follow the walkthrough.
About Steve:
Steve’s been interested in photography since he was 14. While working at 7-Eleven stocking shelves, he spotted the label on the back of a roll of Kodak film which read, “Take this film to your Kodak processor or develop it yourself using Kodak chemistry.” Immediately he thought, “You mean you can do that?” And he was hooked. In the years since, he’s photographed everything from mummies to machine guns. He’s shot in lots of places he’s fond of, a few he’d like to forget (the blast freezer comes to mind), and all the while finding new ways to capture the beauty of the world.
Steve lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore with his family and a scruffy Jack Russell.
APA | DC - JuLY Coffee Break
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, July 13th 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 cafe 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.
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with Connie Tsang
Join APA|DC on Tuesday, June 25th at 12pm EST on Zoom for 30 Minutes with Hair and Makeup Artist Connie Tsang! Connie will discuss how a HMUA can work along with other members of your team so that the whole is great than the sum of its parts, and bust some myths about HMU along the way. She'll be open to discussion and Q&As to help us walk away with concrete tips we can all use.
About Connie:
Connie Tsang is a DC-based hair and makeup artist (HMUA) with 16 years of experience in commercial photo and video productions She specializes in using makeup and hair styling to help tell a story on camera. Her work has appeared in Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and ELLE. Her clients include AARP, Apple, Amazon, Capital One, Neiman Marcus, NPR, PBS, and the Ritz-Carlton.
Before becoming an HMUA, Ms. Tsang was a portrait artist. She discovered the magic of makeup by chance after running out of pigments for the cheek. She then instinctively grabbed a blush compact from the drawer and used the enclosed brush to buff the peachy powder onto the paper. The result was so realistic that she decided to try it on real people!
Over the years, Ms. Tsang has worked with brands big and small and people from all walks of life. Working long hours in the portrait studio gave her meticulous eyes. Later, working on set of national live TV made her hands nimble.
While the makeup brush is no magic wand, she aims to create magical moments for the photographers and DPs she works with by bringing out the best of those in her chair.
makeuphairdc.com
@makeuphairdc
APA | DC - June Coffee Break
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, June 15th 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.
APA | DC - LGBTQIAP+ Photography Grant
Applications open June 1st!
APA | DC is pleased to present the annual LGBTQIAP+ Photography Grant for emerging and established photographers who self-identify as LGBTQIAP+. This grant seeks to provide a much-needed financial contribution to photographers struggling to secure funding to complete their projects.
Our goal is to celebrate the LGBTQIAP+ experience through photography. We hope to champion storytellers and bring visibility to the LGBTQIAP+ community’s national platform and cultivate a safe space for funding, recognition, and representation in our professional photographic community. The APA | DC LGBTQIAP+ Photography Grant is open to photographers residing within the United States and its territories and can support new or in-progress projects. It will be awarded based on the strength of visual portfolios and submitted artist statements.
Submissions for documentary, narrative, experimental, or episodic projects representing LGBTQIAP+ people and their communities are encouraged. This grant is intended to support camera-based photography projects, and not those produced solely through the use of AI.
We encourage applications by people of color, transgender people, intersex people, asexual people, non-binary people, disabled people, women, and other underrepresented people and communities within the queer (or LGBTQIAP+) community.
APA | DC Presents: 30 minutes with Farrah Skeiky
Join APA | DC as we spend 30 Minutes with photographer, creative director and art framer Farrah Skeiky on Wednesday, May 22nd at 12pm EST.
This virtual event is free to all APA Members, Future APA Members and Students.
About Farrah:
Farrah Skeiky is an Arab American photographer, creative director, and art framer based in Washington, DC. Her work celebrates those who make and do in their element, subcultures and underrepresented communities, and finding moments of closeness and connection in new places. As a proud self-taught photographer, she has spent over twelve years working with musicians, chefs, small business owners, community leaders, and fellow artists. In 2020, she self-published a photo book called Present Tense: DC Punk and DIY Right Now. Her clients and commissions include Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Essence, DC Public Library, Smithsonian, Fender Guitars, Spotify, Food & Wine, Resy, and more. She is a member of Women Photograph, Diversify Photo, To The Front, and Women Photojournalists of Washington.
https://farrahskeiky.com/
www.instagram.com/reallyfarrah
APA | DC Photo Happy Hour!
Join APA | DC for our monthly happy hour on Tuesday, May 14th 6PM - 8PM at Midlands Beer Garden 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!
Registration isn't necessary, but we would love to know if you plan on joining us.
Food & beverage menu can be found here.
The Midlands Beer Garden is located in the Park View neighborhood of NW DC at 3333 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.
APA | DC Coffee Break - Photo Book Meet Up!
Join APA | DC for a casual gathering this month at The National Portrait Gallery Kogod Courtyard on Saturday, May 11th 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.
APA | DC Spring Hike - Rock Creek Park
Dust off your hiking shoes and pack your bag for a hiking adventure to Rock Creek Park with APA DC! This will be the spring gathering for our quarterly Focus on Wellness series.
We'll meet at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium at 10am and hike a moderately challenging 5.6 mile loop. The trail will take us along the creek and through the neighboring forest. For more info on the trail, click here.
Make sure to wear layers, choose a good pair of hiking shoes and pack your camera, snacks/lunch and water. Plan to be out on the trail for about 2.5-3 hours.
Please note:
This hike is open to anyone over the age of 18 in the DC photographic community.
There are bathrooms in the Nature Center, but not along the trail.
This hike is not wheelchair accessible.
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
APA | DC Presents: Photo Assistant Workshop
Sponsored by DC Camera and At Yolk Studios
Join APA | DC on Saturday, April 20th for our annual Photo Assistant Workshop 9:30am - 3:00pm at Yolk Studios. We will walk you through everything you need to know as a photographer's assistant, from grip and lighting, to set safety, to being a digital tech, and everything in between!
Recommended for anyone who is curious to see what is used on commercial sets, anyone looking to start assisting, or anyone looking to brush up on their skills.
This event has a limited capacity of 30. Registration is required and this workshop is expected to sell out.
Location: At Yolk Studios - 5600 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781
Pricing
$25 for APA members - Registration begins Monday, April 8th.
$75 for non members - Registration begins Wednesday, April 10th.
Timeline:
9:30am - Arrival for participants (Coffee provided)
10am - 12pm - Hands-on training on how to use grip and lighting equipment. 20 min intro, 40 minutes going over grip (Stands, Rigging, Different pieces of equipment), 1 hour going over lighting (Stobes, Packs, Modifiers, etc).
12pm -1:00pm - Lunch (provided by APA)
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Breakout groups (assisting, digital tech, big set photography, run-and-gun small sets)
3:00pm - 3:30pm - Q&A session
3:30pm WRAP
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with Lee Morton
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
APA | DC Photo Happy Hour - April 17th!
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.
APA | DC Coffee Break - April 2024!
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.
APA | DC Happy Hour - March 21st!
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.
APA | DC: Portfolio Reviews
APA | DC IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2024 PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH AT 7PM EST!
Our first two days of virtual reviews will be hosted on Zoom, and the third day will be hosted in-person at Shaw’s Tavern in Washington DC! Our sponsor, Aperturent, will be available to answer your questions and show off their most popular gear during our in-person reviews.
DATES:
Virtual Reviews on Zoom: March 19th & 20th, 2-5pm & 6-9pm EST
In-Person Reviews at Shaw’s Tavern: March 21st, 3-6pm EST
520 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
*Followed by a happy hour*
Each review will be 20 minutes, with a 10 minute break afterwards. (i.e. start times will be 4:00; 4:30; 5:00; 5:30, etc.).
APA | DC member tickets are available on Friday, March 8th at 9am EST.
All APA member tickets are available on Saturday, March 9th at 9am EST.
Tickets are available to the general public on Monday, March 11th at 9am EST.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
APA member pricing $75/single review, $175/3 reviews, $300/6 reviews
Non-member pricing $150/single review, $350/3 reviews, $500/6 reviews
APA memberships will be verified.
When purchasing your reviews, please list your top choices along with a second alternate choice for each reviewer. We will do our best to match you with your selections, but ultimately reviews will be assigned in the order they are received.
Virtual Reviewers
Michael Wichita | Director of Photography, AARP - SOLD OUT
Dan Adler | Executive Creative Director, D*MNGOOD - SOLD OUT
Nick Galac | Deputy Photo Editor, ESPN
Jason Potterton | Senior Photo Editor, ESPN
Bowen Fernie | Visuals Editor, GQ Magazine - SOLD OUT
Matteo Mobilio | Visuals Director, Highsnobiety
Carolyn Potts | Creative Consultant, Independent
Brandon Choe | Photo Editor, Independent
Eric Hards | Senior Creative Director, Lockheed Martin Space
Tracey Woods | Director of Photography, The Luupe - SOLD OUT
Susan Pleiman | Global Compliance Manager, Digital Asset Operations, Marriott
David Y. Lee | Senior Program Officer - Storytelling, National Geographic
Lori Epstein | Photo Manager, National Geographic Kids Books - SOLD OUT
Jacob Moscovitch | Photo Editor, New York Magazine - SOLD OUT
Laura O'Neill | Photo Editor, The New York Times - SOLD OUT
Allyson Torrisi | Digital Photo Editor, The New York Times - SOLD OUT
Emily Bogle | Senior Visual Editors, NPR
Rich Crowder | Photo Editor, Storytelling Dept, Patagonia - SOLD OUT
Christine Walsh | Creative Director, South James
Angelika Hala | Photo Editor + Producer, Stern NY - SOLD OUT
Kaya Berne | Photo Editor, TIME Magazine - SOLD OUT
Allison Schaller | Visuals Editor, Vanity Fair - SOLD OUT
Jennifer Beeson Gregory | Photo Editor, The Washington Post
*Seeking food-focused photography* - SOLD OUTNatalia Jimenez | Senior Photo Editor, The Washington Post - SOLD OUT
Anna Goldwater Alexander | Director of Photography, WIRED - SOLD OUT
In-Person Reviewers
Kathryne Hall | Visuals Director, Allure & Glamour
Chris Maier | Head of Creative & Story, Artemis Ward - SOLD OUT
Kevin Richards | Partner, Chief Creative Officer, Avoq - SOLD OUT
Xueying Chang | Photo Editor, CNN
Julie Hau | Photo Editor, National Geographic Magazine
Donny Bajohr | Photo Editor, Smithsonian Magazine
Angelika Hala | Photo Editor + Producer, Stern NY
Jeff Glendenning | Creative Director, Washingtonian - SOLD OUT
Maya Valentine | Features Photo Assignment Editor, The Washington Post
APA | DC - Dorothea Lange: Seeing People - Private Exhibition Tour!
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
APA | DC Presents: 30 Minutes with Anice Hoachlander!
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 Mixer!
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.