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That's right, it's that time of year again to dig through the archives, select your best personal work, and submit to this legendary juried contest! This year, we're excited to bring you a whole new hybrid event model that creates options for those who want to join the festivities remotely or in-person in the Bay Area! On opening night, Tuesday, December 13th 2022, we'll be broadcasting live from one of our sponsor host studios, a virtual exhibtion of all top 100 images as well as a winner's circle meet & greet and interviews! Join the Livestream from home, or come out & rub elbows with the community at one of several live watch parties being hosted by Bay Area photo studios!
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 TBWAIChiat\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 celebrated advertising campaigns.
Bouverat Collective emerged from a belief Jigisha developed throughout 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 platform committed to connecting commercial industry professionals in a modern and equitable manner.
Blake is an executive creative director in branding with expertise and passion for translating a brand's core values, strategy, and voice into striking visual executions. With an insatiably curious approach to design, he's been the creative engine for major clients such as Apple, Audi, Google, and HBO.
Brooke Farrington is a Photo Art Director with 18 years of experience in the fashion retail industry. She has worked with new, emerging, and heritage brands and provides creative leadership on and off-set. Brooke is trained in photography and also shoots personal work focusing on portraiture, and fashion editorial. She is currently a Sr. Creative at Old Navy. Brooke is a Bay Area native and lives and works in Oakland, Ca. Reach out and say hi!
Integrated CD, copywriter, and all-around creative problem solver. Fred spent 12 years at agencies like Ogilvy, Publics, & BSSP; and the recent 9 years in-house at Lagunitas. Now, after seeing both sides of the agency fence, he still believes the grass is always fun to play on.
Jess has worked with Bay Area agencies for years producing print campaigns and photo shoots for a diverse roster of clients. She appreciates the challenges and magical moments in every project, with both seasoned and emerging artists. Current clients include Kona Brewing Co, InnovAsian, CA Dept of Public Health and more.
Mike is a Bay Area-based dad, baker, gardener, and Creative Director, focusing on film and video direction, digital advertising, brand strategy and 360° campaign development. Previous to joining Meta, he spent 15+ years on the ad agency side developing creative campaign work for a range of brands including Intel, Google, T-Mobile, Sony PlayStation, Fitbit and Facebook before the name thing.
Liesel is a Photo Editor at Godfrey Dadich Partners where she combines a discerning eye for photography with her archival background to curate and resource dynamic imagery for teams and clients.
Prior to working with Godfrey Dadich, Liesel's love of photography landed her managing the archive for photographer Steven Meisel, and later as the archivist for Milk Studios. She pursued a degree in library science and was the Visuals Editor for the Rockefeller Archive Center.
Liesel lives with her family in Cold Spring, New York where she cultivates her love of photography and flower gardening. She holds a BFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts and an MLIS with advanced certification in archives from Pratt Institute.
Matt is an art director at MUH-TAY-ZIK / HOF-FER, cyclist, painter and native Michigander living in San Francisco.
Greg Garry is currently the photo creative director of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,) as well as several other editorial and advertising clients. His recent past includes stints as photo director of magazines Entertainment Weekly, Out, Complex, and Radar. His favorite things to shot are funny conceptual covers, underwater shoots, pinups, and animal portraits. Greg's work has been cited for awards from both ASME (American Society of Magazine Editors) and SPD (Society of Publication Designers.) He has also curated several gallery photography shows, acted as judge in photography contests, and guest lectured at several universities about the photography business. After over 20 years in this crazy business, he still loves starting the creative process with a blank sheet of paper, and collaborating with all kinds of artists.
I grew up in a small North Dakota town playing sports and spending time with my father whose side job was in taxidermy. Little did I know learning to be quick on the ice and creative in an ice-cold garage would come in handy later in life.
Somehow I found my way to Texas for college. My first position out of ad school was in an agency studio assisting creative directors. I spent years as an Art Director and eventually became a Creative Director. No matter the title, I've spent my career digging into every aspect of the creative process from creating strategic visions with teams and clients to planning and executing content alongside production partners. I believe relationships are the key to making great work and are essential for brands to connect with people in today's world.
Outside of the office, I co-direct and produce documentary films. It's a great excuse to head out on adventures, collaborate with talented friends, and stretch myself creatively.
Note: Prizes are not redeemable for cash, may be subject to change, and may include additional terms and conditions as established by the individual sponsors. APA is not responsible for allocation, redemption or conditions of sponsor prizes.
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