Started in 2006, the Palm Springs Photo Festival is an annual, week-long event for emerging, serious amateur and professional photographers. Attendees meet in Palm Springs, California for six days and five nights to attend portfolio reviews by industry professionals, participate in workshops, and consult with editors, art directors, educators, and industry leaders. The Palm Springs Photo Festival also offers several workshops, symposiums, and seminars, with topics ranging from Photoshop use to Digital Asset Management. Evening events at the Palm Springs Art Museum include slide show contests, raffles and presentations. The Palm Springs Photo Festival has hired for flexible freelance jobs in the past.