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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.

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Happy Friday: Modern Nursery Inspiration!

    February 3, 2012 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Decor, Fun Essentials

    Modern Whimsical

    Modern Bright

    Modern Eclectic

    We did a post awhile back dedicated to vintage nurseries, so today we have a follow up all about modern nurseries! I stumbled upon a wonderful site the other day called On To Baby! It is an adorable website featuring all kinds of great tips, information, and gorgeous inspiration for moms from all walks of life. They had an amazing section dedicated solely to nursery decor so I decided to feature a few of their modern nursery shares today – but there are many, many more! All kinds of themes, colors and nursery styles to look through, along with inspiration for showers, birthday parties and everything in between. I also noticed a few NAPCP members featured on their site :) Enjoy!

    Happy Friday everyone!

    Annie JonesAnnie Jones

    Session Share ~ Time for Tea

    February 2, 2012 | Posted by Annie Jones | filed in: Photography, Session Shares

    A beautiful session for three very special little girls.

    mason jars hanging from a tree

    vintage tea party photo shoot

    vintage tea party scene

    vintage tea party scene

    vintage tea party photo shoot

    vintage tea party

    cup cakes

    vintage tea party with cup cakes

    little girl in a high chair eating an apple

    bunting in sunlight

    vintage tea party scene

    Inspiration: These three little girls are extra special to me, as their mother isn’t only a fabulous photographer herself, but a dear friend of mine. The inspiration really came from our love of everything vintage, the gorgeous evening sunlight we get here in Australia and of course the little girls themselves who adore everything pink and girly. Over a few weeks, we discussed the session, props and clothing. We begged, borrowed and baked, until we felt we had everything we needed.

    Favourite Element: Being able to document the closeness of the girls, and how truly beautiful they are, has to be my favourite element of this session. The light this particular evening was also devine and of course our gathering of ‘props’ paid off, as when the scene was set, it looked amazing.

    Biggest Challenge: Getting that ‘right spot’ for the light to be slightly diffused. In the end we chose under the large tree, as the branches and leaves not only diffused the light, but gave us fabulous sun flare.

    What The Client Said: The girls Mum was thrilled with the images, and is still my friend so I think I did ok :)

    Photographer’s Final Words: For this particular session, preparation was the key element. We both had a ‘vision’, and set to work to ‘make’ it happen. We begged and borrowed props. We visited the location in the evening to assess the light, then finally we put it all together. It was fun for the girls too, and afterwards we all got to eat the cup cakes. :)

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Workshop Spotlight and Giveaway!

    January 26, 2012 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials, Giveaways

    Our 2010 Photographer of the Year and NAPCP Member, Dana Pugh, is hosting a workshop with the wonderful Ashley Skjaveland this May! Here are a few details from the site:

    A workshop with no name — a  retreat for the creative. We are two friends with a passion for beauty & natural connection; Dana offers insight into her unique, award winning brand of lifestyle family art, while Ashley brings her signature style & perspective on natural, free flowing newborn imagery. Combined we are able to offer a one-of-a-kind learning & sharing experience you simply won’t find anywhere else. We hope to show how two photographers with two completely different styles approach their work & their business from a place of love; both for their craft & their clients.

    We are passionate about participation & group discussions — energy, thoughts & ideas are free flowing in this kind of environment. It’s electric.

    Spots are limited for the workshop so be sure to sign up as soon as possible! Additional details and information can be found here!

    And to add to the excitement both Ashley and Dana will be attending WPPI this year and hosting an afternoon discussion over coffee and treats in their MGM hotel room. The event format is lighthearted and honest as they answer your questions in a casual atmosphere. No script. No holds barred. Just them, you and a small intimate group creating inspiration for your business and your craft.

    Dana and Ashley have been kind enough to offer one free seat to a NAPCP member! Want a chance to learn and grow with these 2 talented ladies? Here’s how!

    1) Must be a NAPCP member

    2) Must like both Short and Sweet Photography’s Facebook page as well as NAPCP’s Facebook page.

    3) Leave us a comment to let us know you have completed the steps on the Facebook wall.

    Deadline: Sunday January 29th, 2012 @ 11:59pm

    Linda De Los ReyesLinda De Los Reyes

    Fashion Forward Camera Bags!

    January 25, 2012 | Posted by Linda De Los Reyes | filed in: Fun Essentials

    The holidays are over and now that you have that fancy camera you’d been hoping for or have resolved to take that expensive DSLR out far more often than ever before, where do you keep it? What camera bag will work best for storing it or taking it with you? You know you need a padded bag for protection but which one? And are you really going to have to carry your purse and another bag?

    Well, I’m happy to report that over the last few years, camera bags have evolved. We are no longer limited to carrying around black, non-descript, rectangular, pocket-filled, zipped-up bags or backpacks (aka man bags). The choices for women have grown tremendously and we can now choose bags that not only have exceptional function (i.e., space for everything including a pocketbook, iPhone, lip gloss, keys, checkbooks, extra lens, filters, laptop, and more); they are vibrant, stylish and fashion forward. Camera bags that look like purses. Oh yes.

    Function and flair underlay many of the camera bag designs these days. Here’s what I’ve found and acquired.

    Lola bag by Epiphanie. This is my newest and sweetest acquisition. One look at it and you know what I mean by personality and style. This is the smallest of my camera bags and I anticipate using this one practically everyday. It’s large enough to carry my camera with vertical grip and a 50mm lens mounted, a 24-70mm zoom lens, a lens cloth, cleaning liquid, extra CF cards, camera battery, wallet and an assortment of other necessities (e.g., checkbook, chapstick, pens, iPhone, Digital Elph point-n-shoot camera, business cards, reading glasses). And did I mention that the interior is in lavender, rather than black? So much easier to find things. Epiphanie bags come in many sizes and styles. Check ‘em out.

    IT bag by The Joy Bag collection. My other most used camera bag isn’t really a camera bag at all. It’s a tote bag insert. If you’re not into purses, this is worth a look. Basically, the padded insert can be placed into any tote bag and – voila! A camera bag. This is the ultimate in flexibility. I use this when I carry a few more things like a mini tripod or my laptop or iPad or sweater (you get the idea) than what I normally put in the Lola bag.

    Jill-e Rolling Red Leather Bag is my storage bag. It holds all of my camera gear. It rolls around and saves my back. It is made of red leather. If you didn’t know what was in it, you wouldn’t guess it was a camera bag at all…just a nice red leather travel bag on wheels. In a different color such as black or gray, it appeals to male photographers as well. Jill-e Designs offers several sizes and models.

    Shootsac Lens Bag is my workhorse during shoots. This is the body-hugging bag I wear on-the-shoot that carries my extra lenses, car keys, iPhone, CF cards, etc. It’s lightweight and holds my lenses tightly so that I never worry they’ll fall out. I also have a couple of different covers – one is a solid bright red and the other is a colorful floral one – for a bit of flair. Oh and by the way, lots of guys appreciate this one, too, though probably with the standard black cover.

    Glee Bag from The Joy Bag collection. My other workhorse camera bag on-the-shoot. When I decide to carry two cameras where one is loaded with my 70 mm – 200 mm lens, this is it. With my camera and zoom lens in here, I don’t worry that I’m going to bump my camera into something while I’m shooting with the other.

    Different bags, different needs. There’s a camera bag for every taste, use and activity. In addition to the ones I own, here are a few more designers I checked out: Kelly Moore, Jo Totes, Emera, Ona, and Cheeky Lime.

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    January Newsletter: 2012!

    January 23, 2012 | Posted by Kristen Smith | filed in: Fun Essentials, Member Spotlights, NAPCP News

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