APA: The American Photographic Artists is a leading national organization run by and for professional photographers. With a culture that promotes a spirit of mutual cooperation, sharing and support, APA offers outstanding benefits, educational programs and essential business resources to help its members achieve their professional and artistic goals. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with chapters in Atlanta, Los Angeles, the Midwest, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Charlotte, the Northwest and Washington, D.C., APA strives to improve the environment for photographic artists and clear the pathways to success in the industry. Recognized for its broad industry reach, APA continues to expand benefits for its members and works to champion the rights of photographers and image-makers worldwide. June 1, 2010 - Advertising Photographers of America (APA) Adopts New Name – American Photographic Artists - to Better Serve Photographers, Artists, and Media Professionals
Mission Statement: "APA's mission is Successful Professional Photographers. Our goal is to
establish, endorse, and promote professional practices, standards, and
ethics in the photographic and advertising community. We seek to mentor,
motivate, educate, and inspire in the pursuit of excellence. Our aim is to
champion and speak as one common voice for advertising photographers and
imagemakers to the advertising industry in the United States and the World."
ethics in the photographic and advertising community. We seek to mentor,
motivate, educate, and inspire in the pursuit of excellence. Our aim is to
champion and speak as one common voice for advertising photographers and
imagemakers to the advertising industry in the United States and the World."
Publishing Company: Advertising Photographers ofAmerica
Joining the Club: There are different fines involved depending on what type of photographer you wish to be. Joining the membership is easy but it may get very expensive, with all of the monthly fees. The site has a list of benefits you will receive by joining this club including health insurance, business insurance, and discounts on things like Universal Studios and Apple online stores.
National Office: The Nationl CEO is Stephen Best.
National Executive Board: The President is Theresa Raffetto and the Vice Presidents are Michael Grecco, Robert A. Ripps, and Ric Kasnoff.
Production Artist: Create labels for products. Support the designers and do anything to help them.
Starting Salary: $50,00-$70,000
Graphic Designer: Assembles together many elements to convey a message. Must know design softwares and be able to communicate visually.
Art Director: Work with billboards, visual communications, videos, magazine layouts. Come up with visual concept of a design. Need a four-year degree. Several years of work experience in related fields.
Junior Salary: $25,000-$55,000
Senior Salary: $35,000-$120,000
Creative Director: Manager meets with clients and designs pitches, critiquing, office administrative.
Salary: $100,000
Illustrator: Create technical and nontechnical drawings for clients. Illustrate for greeting cards, calendars, and wrapping paper. You need artistic skills, technical skills, and social skills. Degree in illustration.
Salary: $30,000-$80,000
Web Designer: Design websites for companies. Four year bachelor degree in a graphic field.
Salary: $45,000-$81,000
Package Designer: Designs packages and containers for products. Bachelors degree in industrial design or a similar field.
Salary: $33,000-$75,000
Comic Book Artist: No degree required but they need to be able to draw figures in action as well as detailed backgrounds and buildings. Someone who is involved in an step of creating a comic book or strip.
Salary: $12,000-$50,000
Computer Animation: Work with 3D computer graphics. Be able to work with timing script and motion in order. Bachelors degree in animation.
Salary: $32,000-$99,000
Publication Designer: Specialize in layout and content of published materials. Bachelors degree on any kind of graphic design. Need to be educated in typography.
Salary: $23,000-$85,000
Freelancer Designer: Artist that works hands on with clients.
Salary: $57,000
AIGA: American Institute of Graphic Arts. Represent other artists, and support designers. Help student members publish portfolios.
PIAG: Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia. Represents a big printing resource for businesses and schools.
SPD: Society of Publication Designers. Established in 1965. Represent graphic designers and illustrators etc. Help with portfolios. Enter work and competitions.
Copywriter: Employees within organizations that work with art directors. Education should be liberal arts.
Salary: $37,000-$45,000
Portrait Photographer: Take pictures of individuals or groups at a studio or on location. Degree in photography, though not necessary.
Salary: $26,000-$63,000
Documentary Photography: Takes pictures of historical events like 9/11 or war. Need discipline. Need bachelors degree.
Salary: $28,000-$75,000
Advertising Photographer: Project packaging. Takes pictures of various subjects for promotional material.
Salary: $47,000-$200,000
Editorial Photography: Take pictures for newspapers and magazines.
Salary: $25,000-$55,000
Fashion Photography: Take pictures of models. Use various backdrops and lighting, set a certain mood. Work well with agents and models.
Salary: $50,000-$100,000+
Sports Photography: Capture live images of sporting events. Travel with sports teams and take pictures of them in action or of the athletes in studios. Need a bachelors degree in photography.
Salary: 24,000+
PPA: Professional Photographers of America. Seeks to help members advance their careers. Create a vibrant community for photographers by providing education, resources and industry standards. Helps members seek job opportunities.
NAPP: National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Helps with magazines, portraits, and other publications.
NPPA: National Press Photographers Association. Helps journalists promote their careers. Publish in the news photographer magazine.
National Executive Board: The President is Theresa Raffetto and the Vice Presidents are Michael Grecco, Robert A. Ripps, and Ric Kasnoff.
Production Artist: Create labels for products. Support the designers and do anything to help them.
Starting Salary: $50,00-$70,000
Graphic Designer: Assembles together many elements to convey a message. Must know design softwares and be able to communicate visually.
Art Director: Work with billboards, visual communications, videos, magazine layouts. Come up with visual concept of a design. Need a four-year degree. Several years of work experience in related fields.
Junior Salary: $25,000-$55,000
Senior Salary: $35,000-$120,000
Creative Director: Manager meets with clients and designs pitches, critiquing, office administrative.
Salary: $100,000
Illustrator: Create technical and nontechnical drawings for clients. Illustrate for greeting cards, calendars, and wrapping paper. You need artistic skills, technical skills, and social skills. Degree in illustration.
Salary: $30,000-$80,000
Web Designer: Design websites for companies. Four year bachelor degree in a graphic field.
Salary: $45,000-$81,000
Package Designer: Designs packages and containers for products. Bachelors degree in industrial design or a similar field.
Salary: $33,000-$75,000
Comic Book Artist: No degree required but they need to be able to draw figures in action as well as detailed backgrounds and buildings. Someone who is involved in an step of creating a comic book or strip.
Salary: $12,000-$50,000
Computer Animation: Work with 3D computer graphics. Be able to work with timing script and motion in order. Bachelors degree in animation.
Salary: $32,000-$99,000
Publication Designer: Specialize in layout and content of published materials. Bachelors degree on any kind of graphic design. Need to be educated in typography.
Salary: $23,000-$85,000
Freelancer Designer: Artist that works hands on with clients.
Salary: $57,000
AIGA: American Institute of Graphic Arts. Represent other artists, and support designers. Help student members publish portfolios.
PIAG: Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia. Represents a big printing resource for businesses and schools.
SPD: Society of Publication Designers. Established in 1965. Represent graphic designers and illustrators etc. Help with portfolios. Enter work and competitions.
Copywriter: Employees within organizations that work with art directors. Education should be liberal arts.
Salary: $37,000-$45,000
Portrait Photographer: Take pictures of individuals or groups at a studio or on location. Degree in photography, though not necessary.
Salary: $26,000-$63,000
Documentary Photography: Takes pictures of historical events like 9/11 or war. Need discipline. Need bachelors degree.
Salary: $28,000-$75,000
Advertising Photographer: Project packaging. Takes pictures of various subjects for promotional material.
Salary: $47,000-$200,000
Editorial Photography: Take pictures for newspapers and magazines.
Salary: $25,000-$55,000
Fashion Photography: Take pictures of models. Use various backdrops and lighting, set a certain mood. Work well with agents and models.
Salary: $50,000-$100,000+
Sports Photography: Capture live images of sporting events. Travel with sports teams and take pictures of them in action or of the athletes in studios. Need a bachelors degree in photography.
Salary: 24,000+
PPA: Professional Photographers of America. Seeks to help members advance their careers. Create a vibrant community for photographers by providing education, resources and industry standards. Helps members seek job opportunities.
NAPP: National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Helps with magazines, portraits, and other publications.
NPPA: National Press Photographers Association. Helps journalists promote their careers. Publish in the news photographer magazine.
