As artists, having a routine creative practice is how we advance our work to the next level. One of the best ways to push yourself and the boundaries of your creativity is through personal projects. It’s one of the best ways to develop your voice...
Hi! I'm Jennie, and I have been homeschooling since 2015. Not long, I know! I wanted to share some tricks, or things I have found to work, for working from home combined with homeschooling. 1. Find a tutorial, if possible. My boys go to a homeschool...
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...
Whether it’s a mini maternity shoot with a toddler in tow or family minis for a special event or holiday, mini sessions with kids pose a whole different set of challenges than standard sessions. Because you don’t have as much time with the family, it...
We love The Borrowed Boutique for many reasons, and not least among them is founder Emma Hostetter's heart and passion for young girls in seemingly impossible circumstances. Oh, and because the product she stocks is BEAUTIFUL! (Not to mention, The Borrowed Boutique is a sponsor...
Whether you are a professional photographer, or a parent seeking to capture beautiful images of your own little one, the single most important, yet simplest, thing you can do to set the stage for a successful newborn portrait session is to ensure that your tiny...
Six-and-a-half years ago on a cold, snowy January afternoon, my husband and I found ourselves sitting and staring at each other across the kitchen table. Unfortunately, we weren’t staring at each other with stars in our eyes. Instead, we were filled with anxiety about how...
The NAPCP Retreat is a great place to meet amazing photographers and colleagues, gain inspiration, and up your game. However, after meeting at the January 2016 NAPCP Retreat, Kim Tank and Willy Wilson never would have guessed that they’d become one of the most important...
Tell us who you think will benefit most from your NAPCP Retreat class, Capturing the Real. This class if for photographers of any level who are striving to create art that is more natural, has more emotion, and is more REAL. They may feel stuck...
When did you first discover your love of photography, and what is your number one piece of advice for new photographers? My love of photography began at 15 when my parents added a new baby to the family! And my number one piece of advice...