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trade. We hope that you can always continue to grow and learn and to share your knowledge with those who will follow your lead. Please take in all that you can and learn a little about our history and our hearts.
                             
      — Board of APAG

HISTORY

The American Photographic Artists Guild (APAG) is an international organization comprised of professionals working in both traditional and digital environments. Its membership includes negative and print retouchers, colorists, restoration specialists, and digital artists; as well as photographers who want to remain informed on these subjects.

Founded in 1966 by a group of nineteen photographic color artists, the organization quickly grew and evolved, becoming highly respected and recognized within the photographic industry. APAG was instrumental in working with the Professional Photographers of America in developing professional standards for the industry, and in implementing the first national print competitions for its members' specialized disciplines.

As digital methods of retouching and imaging began to impact the field, APAG was at the forefront of educating members in the use of the new tools availiable with their conception and funding of the International Photographic Arts School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Today, APAG is the only internationally recognized organization of its kind that continues to meet the educational and networking needs of those working with traditional methods, as well as those on the cutting edge of digital technologies.

MISSION

To create and develop each members' knowledge and skills to the highest degree, to serve the photographic industry and to encourage fridnely relations and cooperation among members as well as promote the role of the Photographic Artist as a skilled professional.

BYLAWS

To download the current By-laws, click here.
(This document is in Adobe PDF format.)