APA | DC Launches: Focus on Wellness Program

September 2023

Building a career in photography can be a beautiful thing––creative fulfillment, independence and interesting work. It can also be hard on our physical and mental well-being––heavy gear, loads of screen time, rejection, challenging clients, constantly changing industry. 

A healthy, active, inclusive community plays an important role in navigating the challenges we face as photographers today. APA | DC is excited to produce a new quarterly series of in-person outdoor adventures, yoga workshops and photo walks focused on building a resilient community and promoting well-being for our members. 

The Focus on Wellness program will be spearheaded by APA | DC board member and chapter secretary, Hannele Lahti. Hannele is a nature and animal photographer who leads monthly hiking trips for dog owners and recently completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. She hopes to bring her love for the outdoors and the benefits of yoga and meditation to the APA | DC community through this program. 

If you have a suggestion for Focus on Wellness programming, please reach out: secretary@apadc.com