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Instagram for Photographers with @elliepritts – October 3

Agency art buyers, creatives and photo editors are finding photography talent on Instagram. Learn the basics of a successful Instagram presence, and how to grow your audience organically. Continue reading

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Photographer’s Assistant Workshop – April 14

The best way to become a Pro is to learn from a Pro. APA’s mission is to help educate the next generation of visual communicators. In that effort, APA Charlotte is hosting a full day assistant workshop, Saturday, April 14 … Continue reading

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Open Social at Craft Tasting Room – February 23

Gather with us to enjoy local taps, talk shop, and learn what the future holds for your local APA chapter. Non-APA members welcome! Admission is free. APA Members receive their first beer on us! Continue reading

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#SocialMediaSocial – July 27

Join your fellow creative professionals on Wednesday, July 27 at Free Range Brewing for a #SocialMediaSocial to hear directly from social media experts Corri Smith, Black Wednesday Social Co. and Amber Donoghue, Food Writer / Media Specialist. Continue reading

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Get out of Your Comfort Zone – June 22

If you’ve ever been told, “if your work is good, people will find you”, you know now that is, at best, wishful thinking. For all its art and emotion, photography is a business, and must be treated as such. In a new workshop, APA Chicago Chapter Director Steven Brooks will share proven new business tactics to help you break out of your comfort zone and achieve your business development goals. Continue reading

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CSCA Reunion Pig Roast / APA Social – June 11

It Is Time To Party with the Original Creative Class Before cities vied competitively for the creative class of young professionals, Charlotte could boast such a group. The Charlotte Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA), was a professional organization of art … Continue reading

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Creative Response in Today’s Marketplace – January 28

Whether you are an emerging photographer in a regional market or a seasoned pro from the big three – routes to success and response to creative opportunities require the same strategy. A well-prepared treatment can move you from third place to first and effectively land you the job. A poor treatment can take you out of the running entirely. Continue reading

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“Ignite Your Brand” with Juliette Wolf Robin on June 18

On Thursday, June 18, APA’s National Executive Director Juliette Wolf Robin will be in Charlotte to present “Ignite Your Brand” – a comprehensive discussion to give you a basic platform on how you can communicate consistently across all channels. Continue reading

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Raleigh Photographers Social – Meet Juliette Wolf Robin – June 17

If you are in or will be in the Raleigh area on Wednesday June 17, join us to meet APA’s National Executive Director Juliette Wolf Robin at Busy Bee Cafe. This is an informal social event. Enjoy an evening with … Continue reading

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Dennis Dunbar: Retouching Secrets of the Pros October 25

Dennis Dunbar is a Digital Artist with extensive experience in digital issues and techniques. Since 1991, he has been working extensively in creating finished artwork for movie posters as well as commercial ads from his studio, Dunbar Digital, in Santa … Continue reading

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