When I launched my photography business, I dove head first into being a photographer, a business owner, a social media marketer, and an entrepreneur. I had this idea of what success was and it governed my life, my work and my head. I spent years...
There is truly nothing more exhilarating than capturing a military family embrace for the first time after a long deployment. The months apart come to an end with a palpable nervous tension filled with hope and love. As a military spouse, I personally identify with...
The album reveal. Truly one of my most favourite times of the portrait experience. Capturing the beauty of gesture, laughter, and spirit within a photograph is only part of the portrait experience. I know that every time you look at your photographs in your custom...
This sweet family was vacationing on Maui to celebrate their anniversary, and the three kids’ upcoming birthdays. This was their very first photo session as a family, and I’m so honored they chose me to document this fun and busy time in their life. Inspiration: As...
We are excited to share a brand new download in the NAPCP store this week! Our latest addition is a set of template files that can be used across a range of products to certify your original artwork. The download includes templates that can be printed on...
While the big focus these days is on high school senior photography -- an often overlooked market is tweens and teens. In the Instagram-centric world of this generation ...
After Lucy posted a link to the Google Maps tour of her studio (So cool! View it below.), we asked Lucy if she would give us a more in depth tour of her business. Enjoy this beautiful space, and a fabulous interview with Lucy, too! NAPCP:...
With Mother's Day this weekend, NAPCP feels it is imperative to celebrate all the moms and mother-like figures in our lives. This year, we want to emphasize to our membership and readership how important it is, as mothers, to get out from BEHIND the camera,...
As some of you may know from a previous blog post I contributed to NAPCP, 10 Tips for Photographing Your 365: A Gift for Your Family, my heart and gratitude are tied closely to daily life. As much as travel, vacations, holidays and celebrations are...
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce its 2014 Child Photographer of the Year, Jennifer Kapala of Jennifer Kapala Photography. A winning image from Jennifer was featured on an electronic billboard in New York City’s famed Times Square. In addition to being one of...