National Association of professional Child Photographers http://www.napcp.com/blog.php National association of Professional Child Photographers Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Happy Fridays: Creative Uses for Succulents! http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2013/05/17/happy-fridays-creative-uses-for-succulents/ http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2013/05/17/happy-fridays-creative-uses-for-succulents/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:06 +0000 Kristen the designer http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/?p=9714 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!

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Click here to read our May Newsletter!

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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.

]]> http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2013/05/15/a-gift-for-you-enjoy-a-complimentary-full-issue-of-click/feed/ 0 Happy Mother’s Day to All! http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2013/05/10/happy-mothers-day-to-all/ http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/2013/05/10/happy-mothers-day-to-all/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 05:42:59 +0000 Kristen the designer http://www.napcp.com/blog.php/?p=9651 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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Members!

Due to the overwhelming request and number of you already on Facebook, we’ve officially moved our NAPCP Social Community & Forum to Facebook. We believe in engaging our members in the most convenient and easy platforms possible, so this was the most logical choice for our team. Join us on our NAPCP Member Community Page on Facebook and weigh in on our discussions on Sales, Marketing, Printing, Vendors, Clients, Social Media, Workshops, and so much more! Because we are monitoring the page with NAPCP members only, please request to join our group here!

NAPCP will be making more announcements soon about all of the new resources and tools we are working on behind-the-scenes. Stay tuned for all of the amazing things that is to come!

Thanks!

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1. Super stylish iPhone cases from Rifle Paper Co. 2. Sleek and sophisticated watch from Charter Club. 3. An adorable pink tool set from Kaboodle. 4. Patterned jewelry boxes from West Elm. 5. Spring and summer scarves by Marc Jacobs. 6. A classic scent…Chanel Chance from Sephora. 7. Comfy yet fashionable sandals by BCBG. 8. For the gardener, copper watering can and plant mister from Target.

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After watching the video interview be sure to check out Photography Concentrate’s latest eBook,“Backup or Die” which covers all of the video topics in even greater detail. If you feel like you need a new backup system this book is for you. And through May 8th you can get it for a special launch price of 40% off! Don’t miss your chance to finally have peace of mind when it comes to your files!

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Happy Friday everyone! Looking for a unique card to celebrate your Mother this May? Take a peak at some of our favorites above!

1. Bears Eat Berries, 2. 1 Canoe 2, 3. Rifle Paper, 4. Moglea, 5. Bob Daly for Minted, 6. Hello Lucky, 7. Sugar Paper, 8. 55 Hi’s

And don’t forget to check out our “Happy Mother’s Day” board on Pinterest for great gift ideas, fun DIY, cards, flowers and much, much more!

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