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....
Discover Who Thrives Under Valerie Eidson’s Guidance Are you a photographer who loves creating beautiful images but feels like something’s missing — that spark, that direction, that next level? Maybe you’ve mastered your camera, but Photoshop feels overwhelming. Or maybe your editing is strong, but pricing,...
The National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP) is excited to reveal our 2024 Photographer of the Year—Valerie Eidson of Valerie Eidson Photography! Valerie was honored with this prestigious recognition earlier this year and had the special experience of seeing the announcement live in...
The National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce our 2023 Photographer of the Year, Lena Antaramian of Live Love Laugh Photos! Lena received the exciting news of her prestigious award and had the unique opportunity to witness the announcement in...
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce our 2022 Photographer of the Year, Willy Wilson of Life Unstill Photography! Our team was so happy to be able to give her this award in person at the Elevate Summit last week...
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce our 2021 Photographer of the Year, Kim Belverud of Kim Belverud Photography! One of Kim's images will be displayed on a digital billboard in New York City's immense, brilliant, and monumental Times Square. In...
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce our 2020 Photographer of the Year, Carolyn Ann Ryan of Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography! One of Carolyn's images was featured on a digital billboard in New York City's immense, brilliant, and monumental Times...
While some artists may struggle to be creative during difficult times, others find that creativity helps them relieve stress and find light in an otherwise dark situation. Throughout the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives around the world. In order to bring...