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    • We are so delighted that you are here. The National Association of Professional Child Photographers is an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of professional child photographers. To accomplish this mission, NAPCP provides the most comprehensive resources for its members, bringing together a community of passionate artists committed to growth in their skills, their artistry, and their businesses.

    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.

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    Best New Emerging Child Photographer – 2013 Judges!

    June 19, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials

    We are very excited to introduce our 2013 Best New Emerging Child Photographer Judges!

    Tamara Lackey - Tamara Lackey Photography

    Tamara Lackey is a show host, author, and portrait photographer whose work has been described as “expressive, soulful, funny, beautiful” and has appeared in a multitude of publications and media outlets – from O Magazine, Men’s Journal, and Parenting Magazine to ABC’s The Martha Stewart Show, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and NBC’s The Today Show. Tamara hosts The reDefine Show, a biweekly web series about the many paths to creative success. She also co-produced and hosted “Inside Contemporary Children’s Photography” and the Booklist Editors’ award-winning media production, “Capturing Life Through (Better) Photography”. Tamara speaks regularly at conventions and shows, teaching a variety of courses on creative entrepreneurship, photography, and work-life balance / lifestyle convergence. The author of five books, her latest two are “Envisioning Family”, and “The Posing Playbook”. She and her active, beautiful family live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

    Sarah Hebenstreit – Modern Kids Co.

    Sarah Hebenstreit is a photographer based in San Francisco. Her studio Modern Kids Co. shoots for some of the best kids brands around the world. She has a BFA in Photography from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. When she’s not shooting she is eating her way around San Francisco, designing products with her husband, or collaborating with her family’s bookbinding business in Pennsylvania.

    Gabrielle Blair - Design Mom

    Gabrielle Blair is the creator of Design Mom, praised as a Website of the Year by Time Magazine, and a top parenting blog by the Wall Street Journal, Parents Magazine and Better Homes & Gardens. The site features everything you find at the intersection of Motherhood and Design. From DIY projects and home tours, to book reviews, family-friendly travel, and discussions about modern parenting. Gabrielle Blair, designer and mother of 6, embraces the current widespread love of design, and approaches motherhood from a designer’€™s perspective —€” writing posts like tips for great family photos, her favorite parenting trick, thoughts on selfies, and forty things she loves about her husband. In addition to Design Mom, Gabrielle’s active internet career also includes being a founder of Alt Summit, and a creator of Olive Us. Married to Ben Blair, they live with their six kids — Ralph, Maude, Olive, Oscar, Betty and Flora June — in the French countryside, in a farmhouse with a name instead of an address.

    Kara May - Kara May Photography

    Children’s photographer, Kara May, has turned her passion of capturing the innocence of her own children into a business of capturing other children’s lives, emotions and experiences through her photographs. Every image she captures tells a story, evoking the feelings and mood of her subjects. Her style is hip & fresh yet deep & real. Some have referred to her style as childhood romantic. Through her lens she reveals ‘who’ your child really is, capturing her subjects at a moment in time and preserving that memory through her art. She has two busy young children and a loving and supportive husband. Her family provides the inspiration and support to evolve in her work and behind the camera.

    Garrett Nudd – Cobblestone Rue

    Garrett Nudd and his wife Joy are citizens of the world. After returning home to Chattanooga six years ago, they opened a chic storefront studio in the historic Southside arts community. Inspired by travel and style, Cobblestone Rue is a couture portrait studio unlike anything offered in their area. In addition to their portrait work, Garrett and Joy have photographed weddings in 12 different countries throughout Europe and the Caribbean and coast to coast from New York to San Diego. Their work has been published in more than 50 wedding and industry publications. Garrett and Joy were married in Joy’s hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. They have two spirited daughters who enjoy traveling and downloading apps on mom & dad’s iPhones.

    Laura Winslow - Laura Winslow Photography

    Laura Winslow is an on-location photographer serving Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding areas. She specializes in maternity, newborns, children, engagements, high school seniors and families and has a fun, modern and funky style. From Laura: “I am absolutely addicted to taking photographs, and I never want to miss a moment. I see the world as a photograph, and I am constantly thinking how I can make what I see into a work of art.” Laura has been featured in a range of publications including: Professional Photographer Magazine, Rangefinder, Chic Magazine, Babytalk Magazine and HGTV.com.

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    NAPCP Friends, we need your help!

    The search is on for new, undiscovered talent. NAPCP is looking to shine a spotlight on one of our industry’s brightest rising stars. And we need YOU to help us find them.

    We all know how challenging those first two years of running your own business can be – learning best business practices, juggling marketing, branding, finances, equipment, workflow, all while consistently producing gorgeous portraiture for clients. We love the spirit and tenacity of those future greats in our community, and we are here cheering them on.

    To give them a little push in the right direction, NAPCP is honored to host its second Best New Emerging Child Photographer Contest! In a few easy steps, you can help us recognize those talented newcomers who you find inspiring. Nominate your favorite(s) here by midnight (EST) on June 24th. Our panel of awesome judges will narrow the field to five. You vote for your favorite finalist July 8th – 10th. We tally up the votes and spoil the winner.

    Qualities that NAPCP looks for in the next Best New Emerging Child Photographer:

    - Passionate with the ability to inspire
    - Consistently produces technically strong, breathtaking work
    - Strives to learn and foster best business practices
    - Exhibits commitment to community
    - Displays a creative and unique vision

    The winner of our 2013 contest will be handsomely rewarded with the following:

    1- Artifact Uprising: 100 page hardcover book
    2- Moo: $100 off coupon code that expires August 31, 2013
    3- Artsy Couture: $150 gift certificate
    4- Nations Photo Lab: $150 gift certificate
    5- Big Folio: License to Rubix site ($499 value) and 6 months free hosting ($114 value)
    6- Fotostrap: Choose from one of the 12 classic straps, plus free monogram on the strap
    7- Jane Johnson Photography & Branding Design: $200 gift certificate
    8- NAPCP: $250 Amazon gift card
    9- NAPCP: 2 Year Membership

    The Rules:

    - Nominee must be a professional photographer who currently operates a licensed photography business and is able to provide a Tax ID Number.
    - Nominee has been a professional photographer for less than 2 years.
    - Nominees & Nominators do not need to be a current NAPCP member to be considered.

    We are also extremely honored to have several amazing sponsors for our 2013 contest. Sponosrs include: Big Folio, Jane Johnson Photography and Branding Design, Artsy Couture, Nations Photo Lab, Fotostrap, Moo.com, and Artifact Uprising.  A big thanks to each and every one of you for your tremendous support.

    Well, what are you waiting for? Start nominating your favorite new emerging photographer now … here!

    Our amazing panel of judges will be announced tomorrow so be on the lookout!

    Best of luck to all nominees,

    The NAPCP Team

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    Happy Father’s Day to All!

    June 14, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials, Photography

    After an amazing assortment for our Mother’s Day roundup, we are excited to bring you another stunning post packed full of gorgeous images submitted by our members. In honor of Dads everywhere, we celebrate you!

    Mandy Blake – Mandy Blake Photography

    Beth Benoit - Beth Benoit Photography

    Lindsay Silsby – Pied Piper Photography

    Carolyn Ann Ryan – Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography

    Lisa Phillipson – Lisa Phillipson Photography

    Lisa Dowty – Lisa Turner Photography

    Eva Deitch - Eva Deitch Photography

    Kelly St. Pierre – Kelly St. Pierre Photography

    Karen London – Karen London Photography

    Rebecca Riley – Rebecca Riley Photography

    Miranda Corbell – Miranda Corbell Photography

    Jen Taylor – Jen Taylor Photography

    Melissa Avey – Melissa Avey Photography

    Jennifer Kapala – Jennifer Kapala Photography

    Barb Subia - Endless Summer Photography

    Brooke Ringdahl – Brooke Ringdahl Photography

    Stephanie Neal – Stephanie Neal Photography

    Kelly Dyar – Amerine Photography

    Becca Wohlwinder - Becca Wohlwinder Photography

    Thank you so much to everyone who submitted! Happy Father’s Day!



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    Video Interview Series: Maximizing Your Sales!

    June 13, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials

    Unfortunately due to video complications, this interview is audio only, however we wanted to be sure to share the image Mara discusses of her grandmother. The stunning image is below.

    After watching the video, be sure to check out The Seven Steps to a Successful Portrait Photography Business (written by Mara and Karen Carey) available on Amazon here! A complete textbook for photographers who would like to have a successful and sustainable portrait business, this book is full of purposeful assignments and vivid real life examples. Also, if you are interested in attending one of Mara and Karen’s Thrive Workshops, additional details, dates, and information can be found here!

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    Best New Emerging Child Photographer 2013!

    June 11, 2013 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: NAPCP News

    It’s that time again! After a successful search last year, NAPCP is out to find 2013′s Best New Emerging Child Photographer. The contest will kick off with an initial round of nominations where everyone and anyone can submit their picks for who they think deserves the title. Then our esteemed panel of judges will help narrow down to a top 5, who will then be voted on by the public.

    Get your nominations ready! The contest kicks off on June 17th!


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