Events

If you have not yet signed up for a virtual event in May, you are not paying attention!

Here is a glance at some upcoming webinars:

Saturday - May 6, Beth Huerta is giving a deep dive on photo editing. This will help you look at your images with a fresh perspective and consider your layout and image selection.  (this will not be available on Youtube )

Monday, May 8 –Whether as a mentor, mentee, or a supporter of the idea, join the APA Diversity Committee for our next episode of SCOPE as we do a deep dive to hear first-hand about Apostrophe's A.M.P. program designed to amplify the voices of emerging Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) photographers by teaching the business of photography.

Tuesday, May 9 – The Copyright Small Claims Board started last June. Designed to be an efficient and affordable way to pursue copyright infringement. Hear from some who have used it. Is it working as expected? When should you go to Federal Court instead? Attorney, Stephen Doniger leads the discussion.

Thursday, May 11 – Art Streiber will share tips on marketing during a limited Zoom meeting. This will not be recorded.

Monday, May 15 – Maximize Your Treatment Skills with Kristina Feliciano.

Tuesday, May 16 – Attract new clients and increase your income, with business skills presented by Joe Sinnott

Thursday,  May 18 – Matthew Jordan Smith – How to define your photography style

Tuesday, May 23 – Making AI Personal – An inspirational look at the creative process with Dan Marcolina

Wednesday, May 24 – How to Structure Your Photo Business, a look at Quickbooks, Payroll tips on budgeting and more

https://apanational.org/events/upcoming

AN update of Events for next week

Monday, May 15

Maximize Your Treatment Skills

These days, most advertising clients will ask you to submit a treatment before they'll award you a job. They will ask for this even if they've seen and love your work, and even if you did an amazing creative call. And they will likely give you only a few days to do it.

https://apanational.org/events/entry/maximize-your-treatment-skills

Tuesday, May 16^th, the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law will hold a hearing at 10 am titled "Oversight of A.I.: Rules for Artificial Intelligence".  More information can be found here: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/oversight-of-ai-rules-for-artificial-intelligence

Tuesday, May 16

The Business of Photography

This talk will address how to approach some of the activities necessary to execute projects professionally and manage your photography business in an organized and successful way. Specific topics for this event will include Contracts, Copyright, Insurance, and Pricing

https://apanational.org/events/entry/the-business-of-photography-with-joe-sinnott

Wednesday, May 17

Washington DC- House IP Subcommittee hearing on A.I. will include Jeff Sedlik, representing APA and the voice for photographers. This will be live on c-Span.

Thursday, May 18

Matthew Jordan Smith -How to Define Your Photography Style

Are you struggling to define your own unique photography style? Do you want to learn from a true master of the craft? Then you won't want to miss this exclusive live APA event.

https://apanational.org/events/entry/apa-study-hall-how-to-define-your-photography-style