​Sponsored by DC Camera and AT YOLK studios!

Join APA | DC on Saturday, April 26th at ​A​T YOLK ​studios for our Annual Photo Assistant Workshop​ —​ a hands-on learning experience designed to help you succeed in the commercial photography space. Learn the skills, make the connections, and step confidently onto set.

Led by industry pros, this workshop will cover:

• Grip & lighting fundamentals

• Digital tech basics

• Set safety & etiquette

• Invoicing practices

• Essential on-set skills to make you stand out

Registration is required​ and space is limited!​ All participants must be 18 years or older and have an ID for check in.

Whether you're just getting started, want to see what’s used on commercial sets, or need a refresher, this is the workshop for you.

​Location: AT YOLK studios, 5600 Tuxedo Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Pricing:
$25 for APA members – Registration opens​ April 1st at 9am
$75 for non-members – Registration opens​ April 4th at 9am

​Schedule:

• 9:30am - Arrival for participants ​-​ coffee provided by APA

• 10am - 1​1​:30am - Hands-on training on how to use grip and lighting equipment.​ 20 min intr​o, 30 minutes going over grip (Stands, Rigging, Different pieces of equipment)​, 4​0 ​minutes going over lighting (Stobes, Packs, Modifiers, etc)

• 1​1:30p​am -1​2:​30pm - Lunch ​-​ provided by APA

• 1​2:​30pm - ​2:​30pm - Breakout groups (assisting, digital tech, big set photography, run-and-gun small sets)

• ​2:30pm - 3pm - Q&A session

• 3pm WRAP

Don’t miss your chance to gain the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive on set!