09/03/2026
Join APA LA for The 3rd APA LA Spotlight on Entertainment Photography Smashbox Studios !
This event will feature two informative and lively 90-minute panels. The first will highlight prominent photographers working in editorial, TV and film key art, gallery, and unit still photography. The second panel will bring together top photo producers, creative directors, and marketing and advertising executives from media outlets, major studios, networks, and streaming services.
In between the panels, there will be an opportunity to socialize during an hour-long informal lunch for everyone.
PHOTOGRAPHER PANELISTS
Erik Carter Erik Carter
Vitjat M Vijat M
Sinna Nasseri Sinna Nasseri
Michelle Watt M WATT 芷如
Lynsey Weatherspoon Lynsey Weatherspoon
Moderator: Art Streiber Art Streiber
CREATIVE EXECUTIVE PANELISTS
Juliet Garrett - SR VP Integrated Design & Branding, NBCUniversal
Chrissy Quesada - VP Global Still Photography, Sony Pictures
Alison Wild - Photo Director, Entertainment Weekly
(More to follow)
Moderator: Erin Kalkauski - Photography Producer, Apple TV
The panels will cover topics including the inner workings of entertainment advertising, publicity, marketing and editorial, the current state of the industry, the recent changes and where our field is headed next.
Come grow, learn, network and get inspired!
Sunday, September 28th
10am - 5pm (PT)
The event will be held at Smashbox Studios - known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors.
Smashbox Studios 📍
8549 Higuera St. | Culver City CA 90232
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