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...
Meet the 2026 NAPCP Mentors: Photography Mentorship for Portrait & Child Photographers If you’re a photographer who’s ready to grow—whether that means charging more confidently, tightening your systems, leveling up your editing, or finding a clearer creative voice—mentorship can be the fast track. The NAPCP Mentor Team...
There are countless reasons to attend the Elevate Summit in January - the experience, the education from the amazing speakers, the networking and the invaluable relationships you’ll build, but did you know that most of what you’ll pay for Elevate is DEDUCTIBLE for tax purposes?!...
Start. Stop. Continue. Where is your mind right now? Spinning? What if's? Juggling home-schooling your children, with keeping everyone fed, cleaning up after all of those meals (omg is it really time to eat AGAIN?), feeling worried, overwhelmed, and maybe a little terrified about when things...
You probably had photos taken of your baby, but now you are a parent of a toddler! We all know how fun toddlers are: opinionated, full of energy, playful, but also full of emotions, testing boundaries and challenging. They are fun but they are also...
I am a professional newborn photographer in the Washington, D.C. area (Silver Spring, MD) specializing in custom fine art newborn and children’s portraits. As most of you would likely surmise, that means that I get to spend a good deal of my time snuggling and...
We have seen some crazy weather here in Atlanta, GA this season -- we had the first legitimate snowstorm in many years, and the week prior, temps were in the 60s! As a photographer who typically shoots outdoors using natural light, I've found that clients...
I’ve been in business for almost six years and every year I’ve dreaded mini sessions. At first I was worried that I would only book one person, when I needed three to make it worth it -- then, it became more than that. As a lifestyle...
Getting the Most Out of Your Image Critiques - Why They Are Important and How They Improve Your Business Photographers - we all come from different walks of life. Some of us were professionally trained, some of us are self taught, and still others are a...
We consider ourselves professional photographers, right? I know I do. I have a great full frame camera, decent lighting, amazing backdrops and some fun props. I have great relationships with my vendors as well as my sponsors. I am a proud member of multiple associations...