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    NAPCP.com (formally pronounced "NAP-C-P") is a place where professional child photographers can come and connect, learn, teach, aspire and grow. It is also a valuable resource for parents who are looking for a professional child photographer in their area, and want to be inspired and educated about our specialized industry.

    Rachael de AzevedoRachael de Azevedo

    Session Share: Peach Blossoms!

    May 20, 2013 | Posted by Rachael de Azevedo | filed in: Fun Essentials, Photography, Session Shares

    Inspiration: When I was growing up, we often traveled down to Moab, Utah to help my grandparents with their peach farm. We spent spring afternoons walking the rows of orchard trees, the smell of fresh peaches floating in the air. I loved spending time there. It’s been a dream of mine to photograph families in a peach orchard for as long as I’ve owned a camera. When I moved to Oregon, I found a farmer who was more than willing to let me use his orchard. This is the second year of the peach blossom minis.

    Favorite element: I had been looking online for color combinations that included pink. I found my inspiration when I pulled up a photo I took in a blossoming orchard with a blue overcast sky. The pink blossoms against the blue sky make a striking combination. I created a Pinterest mood board to help clients see that incorporating blue in their clothing would be an amazing combination. As you can see they did an amazing job.

    Biggest Challenge: Because the peach blossoms bloom at different times every year, my peach blossom clients have to be “on call.” The blossoms are only on the trees for a very short time and at their peak for only three to five days. It’s tricky to fit people’s schedules around this quick time frame, and even trickier to get the weather to cooperate. I limit these sessions to help make scheduling easier. This year we had only two days of sunshine which made it difficult. But in the end my wonderful clients (and husband) helped me get everyone in the orchard for some amazing shots.

    What the clients said: “My husband and I sat and looked at the images and just cried. They are absolutely amazing.”
“That is the most relaxed session I’ve ever had! I can’t believe you got such amazing pictures from that.” 
“I love them, just love, love, love them….I can’t wait to see the prints.”

    Photographer’s Final Word: The peach blossom sessions are a huge source of inspiration for me as a photographer. If you close your eyes and listen, you can hear bees humming with excitement and peach blossoms dancing in the crisp spring air. I love watching clients as they come up to the orchard for the first time, in complete awe at how beautiful and peaceful it all is. It’s exactly what I need every spring to fuel my creative mind.

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Happy Fridays: Creative Uses for Succulents!

    May 17, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Decor, Fun Essentials

    Succulents are everywhere…and for good reason! They are some of the easiest plants to grow, and come in array of gorgeous colors. All they need is a little soil or gravel, and a small amount of water from time to time. That’s it! Because of this they are making quite the splash in homes and gardens all over the country. Below are our favorite creative ways to incorporate succulents this spring!

    Happy Fridays!

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Click here to read our May Newsletter!

    Alice ParkAlice Park

    A Gift For you – Enjoy a Complimentary Full Issue of Click!

    May 15, 2013 | Posted by Alice Park | filed in: Fun Essentials

    Thousands of readers have fallen in love with Click, the magazine for the modern photograp[her], since the first issue mailed last fall. Here’s your no-strings-attached chance to see what everyone’s been talking about. Once you get a chance to experience Click, we believe you’ll never want to miss another issue. Get 14 days of Click FREE on your iPad or computer.

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Happy Mother’s Day to All!

    May 10, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials

    Every year we ask our members to do something a little special for Mother’s Day by submitting their favorite images featuring and showcasing… moms! It may be an aunt, a sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, daughter, niece, client, friend…moms come in all shapes and sizes. So in honor of Mother’s Day, here is an assortment of stunning images from our NAPCP members!

    Stephanie Buckman – Stephanie Robin Photography

    Hilary Camilleri – One For The Wall Photography

    Crystal James – Tiny Heart Studios

    Karen London – Karen London Photography

    Melanie Pastuck – Melanie Pastuck Photography

    Barb Subia – Endless Summer Photography

    Beth Benoit  - Beth Benoit Photography

    Kim Busby – Kim Busby Photography

    Rebecca Riley – Rebecca Riley Photography

    Cristina Sacco – Boy Girl Photography

    Kelly Dyar - Amerine Photography

    Melissa Avey – Melissa Avey Photography

    Becca Wohlwinder – Becca Wohlwinder Photography

    Sarah Sunstrom – Sarah Sunstrom Photography

    Carolyn Ann Ryan – Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography

    Jennifer Kapala – Jennifer Kapala Photography

    Anya Wait – Anya Wait Photography

    Heather Thorne – Heather Thorne Photography

    Linda De Los Reyes – Solheim Photography

    Trudy Wischropp – Wisch Designs

    Mary Clarke – Lemon Fresh Designs Photography

    Yesenia Martinez - YM Photography

    Dana Pugh – Short and Sweet Photography


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