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...
*UPDATED* There's nothing quite like a print competition. And we're giving photographers the opportunity to experience a new aspect of their artistry in this way. Announcing the Inspired NAPCP Gallery Event! A creative competition and gallery reception followed by a business-focused Day of Learning. Through this event...
Inspiration: Pure, sweet, tender, love. Whenever I’m shooting a newborn session, I’m recalling that intoxicating love I felt for my son those first few weeks after his birth. There really is nothing like it. Evoking those intense emotions I felt really helps me see everything...
This year (Or last year, since that's when I bought the ticket!) I made the decision to attend the NAPCP Retreat, no matter what life kept throwing at me! However, talking with lots of my fellow attendees, I was really surprised to hear that not...
Inspiration - This client came to me interested in doing a gender reveal session for TWINS! What could be more exciting? I jumped at the chance! We discussed options and decided that we wanted the reveal to be more than a way to announce the...
Since its inception in 2009, NAPCP has created a collaborative community that educates and inspires child photographers. Our success lies ultimately in the success of our members, whom we greatly value. As you prepare to enter the First Half 2017 International Image Competition, make sure you...
There are many different styles of photography, and if you aren’t familiar with them, it can be hard to know if a photographer’s style is right for you when considering them for your family portraits. It is also useful to know a bit about the...
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...
Inspiration: For this lifestyle portrait session, the mom Janet told me she wanted to capture the family enjoying the outdoors, and be somewhere pretty where the kids could play around. So I decided to take them to a beautiful part of Toronto, on the lake...