this year i got involved with the santa barbara chapter of the american advertising federation. it has been a great way to build relationships with local professionals in the advertising industry and to learn and a grow professionally. each year the national organization holds the prestigious addy awards which is the world’s largest advertising competition. advertising professionals can submit their work for local, regional and even national recognition. i was asked to photograph the event at the contemporary arts forum and of course, happily obliged. it’s always fun to work with the women who lead the group. they have done a wonderful job of creating a space where we can learn and grow together and challenge each other. here are a few images from the evening…

to learn more about american advertising federation santa barbara, you can visit their site here.