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    Happy Halloween from NAPCP!

    October 31, 2011 | Posted by Kristen the designer

    Wishing everyone a very happy and safe Halloween this year!  Don’t eat too much candy :)

    Alice ParkAlice Park

    NAPCP 2011 International Image Competition Winners Announced!

    October 28, 2011 | Posted by Alice Park

    After much excitement and anticipation, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the winners of our 2011 International Image Competition. Uniquely focused on child photography, the NAPCP International Image Competition featured a range of image categories, including Babies, Newborn, Children, Family, Maternity, Seniors, Siblings, Toddlers, and Tweens. Our acclaimed panel of judges, Tamara Lackey, Brandy Anderson and Sue Bryce scored based on technical merit, creativity and composition, and impact.

    The following images received the highest scores in our International Image Competition:

    To view the complete listing of winning images, please view our Award Winning Image Gallery.

    The purpose of our Image Competitions is to recognize the creative and technical excellence of our child photographer members, reward talent, and serve as a vehicle for learning and improving our craft. Each entrant will receive a personalized email this week detailing their scores, any comments or critiques from the judges, as well as some additional comments our judges wrote to address all of the entries.

    Winners will receive:

    (1) Highlighted listing in our Member Directory, (2) Our coveted award winning NAPCP seal for website placement, (3) Their winning images published in both their Photographer’s Profile and in our Award Winning Image Gallery, (4) Individual Press packets to distribute to their local media, (5) Increased Exposure and Promotion to our Vendor Partners, (6) Recognition as an Award Winning Photographer, and (7) The opportunity to win our prestigious NAPCP Photographer of the Year award.

    Thank you to all who participated in our 2011 International Image Competition and congratulations again to our Winners!

    Tasneem Al-SultanTasneem Al-Sultan

    Session Share: Newborn in Dubai

    October 26, 2011 | Posted by Tasneem Al-Sultan


    Inspiration: I always find myself drawn to whimsical pictures related to fantasy, hence the fairy logo! I’ve recently stumbled upon the photography work of Barb Uil, and I’m constantly drooling over the props, ideas and fun photo shoots she has.

    Favorite Element: Once I started doing outdoor photo shoots, I couldn’t stop. Studio photography has it’s up sides, but how can you ignore the amazing sun-flair? I’m now all about using natural light to your advantage.

    Biggest Challenge: The weather in Dubai is the biggest challenge. We’re already in mid October and it’s still humid and hot. Fortunately for me, I’ve taken pictures of the family before the baby’s arrival, so they trusted my taste and my crazy idea of having the photo shoot at 6am. The beach was empty, and warm weather meant 6-day-old David was comfy in his new-born suit.

    What the Client Said: The photos were excellent! Seeing them printed on our wall everyday makes us fall in love with them all over again. We can’t wait for our next session. Thanks for turning a moment in our life to magic :) :)

    Photographers’ Final Words: I’ve always had a preference for outdoors, but coming out of my comfort zone was what pushed me. I’m lucky because I was surrounded by friends who let me spend hours with their kids till I perfected the image I had in mind. Have an image in mind, and start learning how to capture it. Next thing you’ll know, you would have your own twist and make it your signature look.

    Alice ParkAlice Park

    Tiny Prints Feature and Giveaway!

    October 25, 2011 | Posted by Alice Park

    I’m sure many of you are already familiar with today’s feature, Tiny Prints, a wonderful online stationery company with a range of gorgeous products. But in case you aren’t, get excited! Not only do we have some great product images to share but also the details and benefits of their Affiliate Program exclusively for professional photographers. And to top it all off, Tiny Prints is sponsoring a giveaway for one lucky photographer! Read below for full details and rules.

    Professional Photographer Affiliate Program

    Tiny Prints is always looking for new and improved ways to connect with professional photographers! Here are just a few of the benefits you receive when joining their Affiliate Program:

    - A custom Storefront with a personalized URL. Here you can showcase your favorite Tiny Prints cards, add details about yourself and your studio, upload a custom image to display your work and feature your logo.

    - A customized photo credit will automatically be included on the back of almost all photo card orders placed through your Storefront

    - Your Storefront works seamlessly with our ShareASale affiliate program, which provides order tracking, reporting and monthly payments.

    - Upgraded 13% commission on every order placed through your Storefront (up to 90 days after your client’s initial visit to your Storefront) versus the standard 10% for affiliates

    - New Photo Escrow System lets you upload your client photographs directly into your Storefront and a unique key will be assigned to each photo. Your clients will use the key(s) to redeem these photographs into their own Tiny Prints accounts without access to the original photo. The photos will expire from their Tiny Prints account within 30 days.

    GIVEAWAY DETAILS!

    For any member that signs up for a Storefront and e-mails Tiny Prints with the info at affiliate@tinyprints.com, they will be entered to win 100 free holiday cards! They will also receive a $20 bonus on the first sale from their storefront.

    Want a chance to win? Here’s how!

    Rules:

    (1) Must “Like” BOTH Tiny Prints and NAPCP’s Facebook page

    (2) Sign up for a Tiny Prints Store Front here and send an email to affiliate@tinyprints.com with all the info!

    Deadline: Tuesday, November 1st at 11:59 pm est

    Kristen the designerKristen the designer

    Karen Carey Workshop Feature and Giveaway!

    October 21, 2011 | Posted by Kristen the designer

    Are you feeling overworked this season trying to manage all of the aspects of your business? Are you losing your creative spark and missing your family because of inefficient time management or an overwhelming workflow? Are you feeling depleted and underpaid due a pricing strategy that is not as profitable as you expected? Don’t despair. Help is available and on its way!

    Karen Carey, a NAPCP member and contributor, has put together The THRIVE Workshop for professional photographers designed to increase your sales and make your business more profitable. The goal of THRIVE is to give you the tools that you need to prosper, be successful and flourish as a business owner. This is not a shooting clinic or photography lesson. This is a “no holds barred” business workshop that will change your approach to sales and help you built the profitable thriving business that you deserve.

    It is time to learn what thriving studios already know about the art of the sale. Instruction will cover a wide variety of topics related to making more money and selling your artwork so that you can get back to the business of enjoying your life.

    Last month, NAPCP Member Lena Hyde of Lena Hyde Photography partnered with Karen Carey as host of the first THRIVE Workshop at her amazing studio and headquarters of Design Aglow Magazine. Several NAPCP Members were in attendance along with other professional photographers from across the country.

    Here is what some of the them had to say about the experience.

    “This was by far the best money we have every spent on our business. We have already booked 3 portrait sessions and two weddings since being back by following just a few of your principles–that is like two months worth of work for us that we booked in about two weeks.” (Tim, TX)

    “I didn’t just make it rain….I brought the thunder. :-) Biggest sale ever by a landslide just weeks after THRIVE! (Lindsey, FL)

    “The biggest thing I took home is seeing how hard I’ve been making things for myself, trying to be everything to everyone, and how much simpler the whole process can be once you really define who you are as a photographer. Thanks again!! I was 150% thrilled with everything I took home from that weekend. ” (Steph, UT- NAPCP Member)

    “Your complete openness to us was amazing and truly different than anything I expected. You held nothing back which was AMAZING!! (Jenny, GA- NAPCP Member)

    We are excited to announce that Karen Carey will be offering a second THRIVE Workshop  in Philadelphia on January 27-29, 2012. She will host the event at her own beautiful farmhouse studio along with another NAPCP member, the very successful and dynamic Mara Blom Shantz of Artistic Impressions by Mara.

    Several NAPCP Members are already signed up and seats are going fast. Don’t miss out on your opportunity.  Register or request more information today by visiting the THRIVE website. (http://www.karencareyphoto.com/)

    Win a private mentoring session from Karen Carey!

    Karen Carey and Mara Schantz are true sales professionals committed to the promise of transforming struggling photographers into THRIVING business owners. To help spread the word about THRIVE, they have generously donated a private mentoring session to one NAPCP member!! All you have to do to win is “like” and re-post the THRIVE Workshop thread from Karen Carey Photography’s facebook page  (https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Karen-Carey-Photography/116543845032429) and a winner will be randomly selected by October 30th, 2011.

    Additionally, if two or more NAPCP Members register together for THRIVE, each will receive a $100 discount on tuition!  So call your NAPCP friends and take advantage of the opportunity to learn, grow and THRIVE together in 2012!

    (If you already signed up, like many of you have, recruit a friend to register, shoot me an email and I will credit you the $100!)


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