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Things I Learned from Judging a Photography Competition (That Will Help You Win Yours)   I’ve had the opportunity to judge the NAPCP digital image competition once and the print competition twice. It’s such a privilege to be a judge—and it’s also incredibly educational. Whenever I review work,...

Why Purposeful Partnerships Matter to NAPCP At the National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP), we believe photography can be more than a business — it can be a powerful tool for impact. Through our Purposeful Partnerships initiative, we highlight photographers who donate their time and...

Who Would Benefit from a Mentorship with Heather Bienz? Building a successful photography business requires more than creative talent—it takes strategy, systems, and a clear vision for growth. Award-winning photographer, creative entrepreneur, and mentor Heather Bienz helps photographers bridge the gap between artistic passion and a...

The National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP) is overjoyed to celebrate our 2025 Photographer of the Year—Julie Hamlin of Sacred Sage Photography. Julie is the kind of artist whose work stops you mid-scroll… and the kind of human who makes you feel instantly seen....