Mentor Spotlight with Octavia Elease: The Mentor for Photographers Ready to Simplify, Streamline, and Serve Better If your business feels a little more chaotic behind the scenes than you want anyone to know, Octavia Elease may be exactly the mentor you’ve been looking for. Octavia is...
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...
The March issue of Inspired is HERE! As March comes to a close, we reflect on the transition from the quiet of winter to the energy and renewal of spring. The days are growing longer, and with the changing season comes a fresh opportunity to refocus,...
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....
If you’ve ever stared at your phone thinking, “I know I need to post… but I don’t know what to say,” you’re not alone. For a lot of photographers and creatives, social media can feel like a never-ending to-do list—one that’s loud, trend-driven, and oddly disconnected...
January 28–29 | Atlanta, Georgia On January 28th and 29th, our NAPCP community gathered in Atlanta for two days that were deeply rooted in connection, creativity, and celebration. The Inspired Gallery Event and Camp Inspired were created with intention—to bring photographers together in person, to honor artistry...
The Inspired by NAPCP Print Competition & Gallery Event is a cornerstone annual celebration of professional photography and the lasting impact of print as an art form. This prestigious event invites photographers from across the industry to present their work in its most powerful, tangible...
If the word “finances” instantly makes your shoulders tense—you're not alone. Most photographers can talk confidently about light, connection, and composition… but feel overwhelmed when it comes to cash flow, pricing, taxes, and long-term planning. That’s exactly where Kristen comes in. Kristen has run a successful newborn...