Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Mstyslav Chernov |
| Type | public organization |
| Focus | professional photography, education, copyright protection |
| Location |
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| Membership | Federation of European Professional Photographers |
| Website | www.ukrainianphotographers.com |
The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP, Ukrainian: Українська асоціація професійних фотографів, УАПФ) is a public organization that unites professional Ukrainian photographers. The association was founded in 2013 and implements educational, social, research, and cultural projects, as well as book publishing.
UAPP is the official representative of Ukraine in the Federation of European Professional Photographers.
The association supports photographers during the war through various programs and protects their rights.
The founder and director of the organization is Mstyslav Chernov — a Ukrainian photojournalist, war correspondent for the Associated Press, Oscar, BAFTA and Pulitzer Prize winner, author of numerous documentary projects about the war in Ukraine, and a member of the PEN Ukraine.
According to the official website, UAPP has organized over 250 exhibitions and 5 educational projects, provided 18 grants to Ukrainian photographers, and published 8 books.