Photography Portfolio Review with Ashley McBroom: Elevate Your Work with Intention, Consistency, and Confidence There comes a point in every photographer's journey when small refinements can create significant growth. You may already create beautiful images, have strong client relationships, and possess a recognizable creative voice. But if...
Things I Learned from Judging a Photography Competition (That Will Help You Win Yours) I’ve had the opportunity to judge the NAPCP digital image competition once and the print competition twice. It’s such a privilege to be a judge—and it’s also incredibly educational. Whenever I review work,...
January 28–29 | Atlanta, Georgia On January 28th and 29th, our NAPCP community gathered in Atlanta for two days that were deeply rooted in connection, creativity, and celebration. The Inspired Gallery Event and Camp Inspired were created with intention—to bring photographers together in person, to honor artistry...
Running a successful photography business takes more than a beautiful website and stunning images. Behind the scenes, the real magic happens when your systems are clear, your workflows are smooth, and your client journey is intentionally crafted. But what happens when the backend of your business...
When you hear the words photography mentorship, you might think of someone just starting out — eager to learn the basics, build a portfolio, or book their first clients. But here’s the truth: mentorship isn’t just for new photographers. In fact, some of the most impactful...
Photography Community Gatherings: Stories from Our NAPCP Ambassadors Over the past few weeks, our NAPCP Ambassadors opened their hearts, homes, and studios to host gatherings around the world — and what an incredible season of connection it has been! From coast to coast, photographers came together not...
Last week, our NAPCP community traded the studio lights for some of the most breathtaking natural backdrops in the world — the Canadian Rockies! Our Banff Photography Adventure brought together talented photographers from across the globe for five days of connection, creativity, and pure mountain magic. (*This...
We’re excited to officially launch the NAPCP Mentorship Program — your new go-to resource for personalized support and professional development within the portrait and child photography industry. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to take the next step in your career, our network...
The Stats Don’t Lie: Why Mentorship Works for Photographers Thinking about working with a mentor? You’re not alone — and the numbers show exactly why that’s a smart move. Photographers across all genres are discovering what other industries have known for years: mentorship leads to real, measurable...
NAPCP’s International Image Competition is a globally acclaimed annual digital/online photography competition. The purpose of the International Image Competition is to certify and commend images from our Member Community that epitomize compelling impact, creativity and style, technical merit, and overall distinction. With hundreds of images entered...