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    International Image Competition: Last Day!

    June 30, 2010 | Posted by Alice Park

    Photographers, what are you waiting for?

    The clock is ticking and you might be the only one standing in your way of being recognized as an award-winning child photographer. Today is the final day to submit your beautiful images for review in the inaugural NAPCP Image Competition. With each member receiving 10 FREE competition credits (1 credit = 1 entry), why not take a chance and submit?

    As a winner, you will be featured at the top of the NAPCP member directory and given an official competition seal that can be featured on your website, helping you stand out amongst the masses.

    The next NAPCP Image Competition will be held in December. Don’t let this opportunity pass. Enter by 11:59 p.m. ET today!

    Alice ParkAlice Park

    NAPCP Retreat 2010: Napa Valley

    June 25, 2010 | Posted by Alice Park

    And, we’re back from Napa!  What an exhilarating week it’s been.  Full of inspiring talks, serious girl bonding, and lots of fun!

    We’ll be doing a full recap next week on the NAPCP blog.  For now, here is a photo of our fabulous group (minus a few who were still wine tasting!) at our first Retreat.  I am still recovering from such an amazing week…  Love the 50 new friends I made these past few days!

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    Session Share: Rain, Rain Go Away!

    June 24, 2010 | Posted by Carolina Rivera

    Rain, Rain go away, let us go out to the field and play!

    So here’s the story… this session was scheduled for last Saturday but we had to cancel due to rain… rescheduled for Wednesday and it was supposed to be a beautiful day… which it was.. but on my way to the session a big gray cloud starts to loom overhead and of course it starts pouring!… I was about to cancel the session until the girls suggested “Let’s do the shoot in the rain!”… So we went for it!… only by the time we got to the field, it stopped raining! Figures right??… Isn’t that Murphy’s Law??

    In the end I’m so happy we decided to just go with the flow and we ended up with such a fabulous session, a gorgeous gray sky and a desolate field, 2 beautiful sisters, and some amazing images!

    Summer Fashion Guide

    June 22, 2010 | Posted by

    Looking for some inspiration on what to wear for your summer photography session? Here are some great ideas you can use as a launching point!  The key is to remember to add layers and texture.

    For couples:

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    For families:

    For children:

    For expecting parents:

    I hope that gets your creative juices flowing! Remember – just choose coordinating colors and go from there. Photographers know there is so much more to you than khakis and a white t-shirt!

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    Urban Photo Sessions

    June 21, 2010 | Posted by Brandy Anderson

    If you are hiring an “on-location” photographer, it’s possible that they might suggest an urban session. Don’t be scared, it won’t be hip hop dancing on a downtown street corner. Unless you want it to!

    Urban sessions have become quite popular in the last few years, getting their inspiration from magazines, wedding photography, children’s clothing catalogs and plain old real life! Urban locations are great for a number of different types of sessions. Maternity, baby, child, family, you name it and it can work in an urban setting.

    When I suggest an urban session to a client, I am envisioning funky brick buildings, cool clothes, graffiti, sidewalks, back alleys, streetlights, bright colors and more. Urban sessions are so much fun for both the photographer and the clients. The photographer gets to have a variety of looks, backgrounds and moods in one location. The client gets a varied amount of images, and a really fun day for the family!

    When preparing for your urban session, think about clothing choices that are a little funkier, a little cooler. Fun hats, jeans, sassy sunglasses, fabulous high top sneakers are all great looks for an urban session. What’s great about a city location is that there are so many different looks in one place. You could even have some vintage style clothes or sweet sundresses to make your kids really pop from their grungy surroundings.

    When I do my urban sessions, I take my clients on a tour of the area. We shoot along the way, stopping here and there when we see a cool looking spot. It truly is a fun family outing, and a great way to spend a Sunday morning, walking around getting to know your city.

    For your next photo session, try something a little different and suggest an urban session to your photographer! It will give you a great addition to your family portrait collection.


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