APA Awards Deadline Extended to July 27

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Call for entries extended to Wednesday July 27!

Register now until July 15th at no additional fee
Starting July 16 submission fees increase $10 per entry

Enter just one image and you could walk away with thousands of dollars worth of prizes! Enter as many images as you like and increase your chances even more!

Winners are seen online, and also in print to help you earn recognition from people who can hire you. For the cost of an entry, imagine what you could win!

Plus, enjoy knowing that your entry fees support the association that’s working on your behalf — Win. Win.

Need more reasons to enter? We’ve got 17 of them right here.

Beers with Peers is Back!

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Beers with Peers is heading up to North County!

Join us for a casual meet-up over craft beers. Meet your chapter Board members, share your latest victory (or defeat), or just catch up with your photo industry peers.

Not an APA member? No problem, everyone is welcome. Want to become a member? See all the benefits here.

It all starts at 6:00 PM at Culture Brewing Co., 111 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Good times await you. Free to all. See you there!

2016 APA National Awards

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2016 APA NATIONAL AWARDS – Call For Entries
Deadline: June 29

  • Over $100,000.00 in Prizes
  • 34 Winners
  • New Easy Entry system
  • New Categories
  • Grand Prize: Canon EOS 5DS Camera body
  • APA Members can save more than 50% on entry fee

Complete details are here:
http://apanational.org/contests/information/2016-apa-awards/

Need inspiration before entering? Checkout last year’s selections.

 

 

Recap: Video and Motion Roundtable, June 15, 2016

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Thanks to all that came out to our video and motion roundtable last night! We previewed some great work and had lively discussions about techniques, tools, workflow, gaining new clients, and the creative process overall. Please take a look at the links below and explore some of the work we viewed.

Stacy Keck:
Wedding Flipbook by Stacy and Hailley
Davines Mask: Christina’s Makeover
Bil Zelman:
Directors Reel
Miller High Life

Helium Films:
OurPact Commercial

Gary Allard:
PlayMor, Staymor, Easmor
More Easmor

Nick Nacca:
Project Ink
Caldera Spas

Harry Zernike:
Red, Green, Blue, Black

Jason Ilyas Curtis:
Assembly by Pixite

Special thanks to Riverdale Studios for hosting the event.

 

Get Moving: Motion and Video Roundtable

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Have you made the move to making movies?

Now’s your chance to show off your directorial dexterity at the APA San Diego Motion and Video Roundtable. 

Send us your 5 minute (max) motion project (on any topic) and meet us on June 15th with your popcorn bowl for APA San Diego’s silver screen event. 

The most interesting and accomplished pieces will be selected and shown large, so compress to impress.

All levels of photographers and cinematographers are encouraged to join the night’s discussions.

To submit, please send a link to director@apasd.org or bring along the file the night of. We will screen as many submissions as possible. 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Event starts at 7 PM

WHERE: Riverdale Studios 
6314 Riverdale St., San Diego, CA 92120  |  619-280-9900

SPECS: 1080p  |  .mp4  |  Limit 2 submissions per person  |  Max 5 minutes long, including credits

We are professionals and license our photos, so be sure to license any music, etc., in your video

COST: APA | SD Members: Free
ASMP/Students/3rdSpace: $5.00
Non-members: $10.00 (+$5.00 more at the door)

RSVP: Register Online Today or email director@apasd.org

 

 

Join us for Beers with Peers at Mike Hess Brewing

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Join us for a casual meet-up over craft beers. Meet your chapter Board members, share your latest victory (or defeat), or just catch up with your photo industry peers. Not an APA member? No problem, everyone is welcome. Want to become a member? See all the benefits here.
It all starts at 6:00 PM at Mike Hess Brewing, 3812 Grim Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

The Tipping Point with Daniel Bergeron

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The Tipping Point With Daniel Bergeron
In the past few years, Daniel Bergeron has transitioned from an in demand photo assistant, to a prolific celebrity photographer. He has created iconic portraits of hundreds of famous actors, directors, and musicians. On set, he is precise, and fast, while still making a connection with his subjects. Join Daniel for a one night event as he outlines his path from assistant to A-List Photographer. Join Daniel for a one night event as he outlines his path from assistant to A-List Photographer.
 
Thursday, January 14th   |  6:30PM  |  11717 SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD 
Get your tickets today at https://danielbergeron.eventbrite.com

Black Friday Sale Starts Now

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Right now save 20% on a new annual membership at any level. Here’s a quick look at the savings:

Or, if you prefer to invest in a monthly membership we’ll take 20% off your first payment. Available on new memberships only.

There has never been a better time to join APA and take charge of your career. APA  provides business tools that help you work smarter and be more profitable. This is your opportunity to use the strength of APA to protect your work and bolster your bottom line. Below are five reasons an APA membership can make the difference. Your membership helps keep our industry robust by mentoring the next generation of visual communicators.

5 Reasons to join APA today

  1. Portfolio Gallery. All APA members are invited to join the APA Portfolio Gallery — an exclusive network powered by Behance — to gain broader exposure for their work. Your work will be shown both on the APA Portfolio Gallery and in the larger Behance Network that attracts millions of visitors per month. Gain followers everywhere your work appears, and easily alert your followers when you publish new work.
  2. Partner Discounts. APA provides a full complement of member benefits that help our members save cash on services they use most. Our benefits have been time-tested over four decades and give members the tools to build a sustainable business. Our member benefits get used day in, day out. Whether saving money or providing a platform to help generate new business, APA has you covered.
  3. Find-A-Member Search. All members have their profile listed in our searchable Find-A-Member section. Your profile includes a cover photo, web address, email address and links to all your social media accounts. Your APA membership generates more exposure for your work. Get listed in our Find-A-Member section and get discovered today.
  4. Pro Media Card. APA’s Pro Media Card is specifically designed to help expedite quick check-in service at airports, as well as to facilitate the pro media discount on excess baggage, available through many airlines. This amazing member benefit is available to all APA members.
  5. Community. Since being a professional photographer can feel like a solitary endeavor, APA membership offers valuable connections for sharing and collaborating. APA members everywhere are part of a larger community. Plus, our regional chapters produce ongoing events to bring people together in person.

Join Today at www.apanational.org/join

APA | SD’s Holiday Party and Print Exchange

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SAVE THE DATE! APA | SD’s Holiday Party and Print Exchange
Friday, December 4th, 2015
Come – join us and some of California’s top photographers at what is now a venerable tradition: arrive at 3rdSpace with loose print and depart in the wee hours filled with winter cheer, your heart full of holiday spirit, your hands clutching a new and wonderful photograph.
It’s a custom. It’s an age-old practice. It’s a party.
3rd Space, Club For The Creative
4610 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
Free to all
RSVP or Questions director@apasd.org
Not a member? Join now online