APA's new Success Team program is a member benefit introduced a few years ago by APA/Atlanta. By joining a Success Team, members get a hands-on opportunity to reach specific goals by working in small groups. Teams are formed in groups of six as members sign up for the program.

Each team meets on a regular basis, with the purpose of helping each other overcome obstacles to reaching goals. While personal goals will vary, the topics of interest can include:

Motivating creativity

Invoicing/negotiating

Portfolio/vision development

Transitioning to digital

Business problems/ solutions

Career goals

Other topics of interest

Mentor Program, available only to Emerging Photographer Members, teams you up with a Professional Member from your region, and last for a period of six months. During this period each Mentor is lead by an established photographers who meet with them on a monthly basis.

The Success Team program is similar to a graduate program in which each member must be self-motivated and committed. This is important not only for achieving one's own goals but for the entire team effort. There is a one-time signup fee of $225 to cover administration and training costs. There is no charge for Mentor Program participation; however, the Mentor Program is available to Emerging Members only.

This program is an APA member benefit and is therefore limited to APA members only. If you are considering joining APA, this could be the most important step you can take for your career. We invite you to bring your GOALS and ASPIRATIONS, and join us as we seek to achieve our mission of successful advertising photographers.

Success Team sign up form

Mentor Program sign up form