Focus: A conversation with photographer representative, Jigisha  Bouverat discussing representation and diversity in the photo industry.

Hosted by the APA Diversity Committee, Martine Severin | Edwin Vargas

Jigisha Bouverat, owner of Bouverat Collective, brings a distinct level of experience and perspective from many sides of the industry. Before she became an agent, she was the Director of Art Production at TBWA\Chiat\Day. During her 18+ years at the agency, she managed and mentored teams of Art Producers responsible for revolutionizing the creative and business practices in the industry. Jigisha worked with a diverse roster of emerging and established creators to produce some of the most memorable and celebrated advertising campaigns.

Bouverat Collective emerged from a belief Jigisha developed over the course of her career -- that representing globally diverse artists was important and necessary. To Jigisha, representation is more than a business relationship. It's a personal commitment and partnership that nurtures the development of each artist's creativity and culture.

Jigisha is also the co-founder of KOMYOON. A service committed to connecting art and commerce professionals.

Hosts Liam Clickenger, Edwin Vargas, and Gonzalo Guzman welcome APA DC's first LGBTQIAP+ photography grant recipient Daniel Aros-Aguilar. A panel of distinguished judges selected Daniel from more than 114 applications representing 22 countries. He is a gender non-conforming photographer born in Colombia who now resides in Harlem, N.Y. His grant submission “Sandunga Nunca Muere” ("Her Beauty Never Dies”) is an ongoing photography project that establishes contemporary documentation of pre-Christianized queer history and redefinition of morality in the Latin American culture.

APA Scope presents hosts Laura Chase de Formigny & Inti St. Clair with guest photographer Robb Scharetg: "My name is Robb and my voice is f$96^ed up."

"I’ve had a voice disorder (vocal dystonia) since 2001, it can make creative calls a challenge, and ordering in loud restaurants . . . ‘interesting’. But I’ve also found it to be a vital tool - NOT a handicap, as it forces my subjects - CEOs, politicians, athletes, celebrities and regular people to ALL slow down and listen. As a result, my images show a true connection between me and those in front of my lens. As much of a pain in the ass as it can be, I’ve found it to be a powerful tool." Rob Scharetg

The original recording can be found on the American Photographic Artists Youtube channel. 

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Martine Séverin, Chair of APA's Diversity Committee welcomes Séan Alonzo Harris to discuss his street photography series titled, The Space Between.

The Space Between is a proclamation of radical inclusivity, an invitation to see differently and transform our images and perceptions of others. The photographic document serves to engage the critical issues of race and representation and to make visible the varied, full humanity and expansive beauty of black and brown people.

The images can be seen on his website https://www.seanalonzoharris.com/ and SCOPE webinar can be viewed on APA’s Youtube channel. 

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The APA Diversity Committee welcomes the co-creators of the recent Queer the Lens survey, Amy Scott and Kate Warren, as they moderate a conversation highlighting the work and perspectives of photographers from the LGBTQIA+ community. We hear from Coyote Park, Mengwen Cao and Jen Rosenstein as they share their creative vision and discuss how they’ve navigated their careers. 

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Moderated by Traci Terrick with guests Keren Sachs and Polly Irungu, focused on groups elevating female-identifying professionals.

APA Scope is a webinar series focused on diversity and inclusion in the photography industry. The original webinar recordings are on the American Photographic Artists (APA) YouTube Chanel. APA is a not-for-profit association of professional photographers who work in the advertising, editorial, commercial, and entertainment sectors.  https://apanational.org/

Moderated by Oriana Koren with guests photographers Rebecca Aranda and Danielle A. Scruggs, focused on peer-to-peer mentorship.

APA Scope is a webinar series focused on diversity and inclusion in the photography industry. The original webinar recordings are on the American Photographic Artists (APA) YouTube Chanel. APA is a not-for-profit association of professional photographers who work in the advertising, editorial, commercial, and entertainment sectors.  https://apanational.org/

Moderated by Josué Rivas with guests Cinthya Santos-Briones, Cara Romero, and Oved Valadez. Focus on decolonizing and reimagining the photo industry.

APA Scope is a webinar series focused on diversity and inclusion in the photography industry. The original webinar recordings are on the American Photographic Artists (APA) YouTube Chanel. APA is a not-for-profit association of professional photographers who work in the advertising, editorial, commercial, and entertainment sectors.  https://apanational.org/

Moderated by Diana King and Jessica Foley, with Photographer, Carmen Chan, Netflix Campaign Manager, Alex Kang, Photo Producer, Caroline Yi, Art Director Mike Nguyen.

Moderated by Ken Clickenger and Edwin Vargas. Panelists: Ash Danielsen, Mariya Stangl, Nowen Cifuentes, Akshit Bhardwaj.

APA Scope is a webinar series focused on diversity and inclusion in the photography industry. The original webinar recordings are on the American Photographic Artists (APA) YouTube Chanel. APA is a not-for-profit association of professional photographers who work in the advertising, editorial, commercial, and entertainment sectors.  https://apanational.org/