NAPCP Gatherings

Growing and strengthening the global NAPCP community through inspired local connections

NAPCP brings together child photographers from all over the world, and strives to build thriving communities of artists committed to growing their skills, their artistry, and their businesses. We have found that our members yearn for ways to make in-person connections with local photographers — and that is how NAPCP Gatherings was born.

NAPCP Gatherings are formed and guided by NAPCP Ambassadors who are literally the eyes, ears, and face of our global association. Our Ambassadors endeavor to create personal relationships and networks on a local level and foster the collaboration that is a hallmark of NAPCP. Please check back to find a Gathering in your area!

OUR 2026 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 13th – 19th | August 31st – September 6th

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Photography Community Headshot Swap Evening
WHEN: Thursday, April 9
TIME: 5:30PM – 7:00PM MST
WHERE: Old Town, Albuquerque
200 N. Plaza St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
HOST: Julie Hamlin

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Ashland, MA

Bagels, Brews + Brand Chats
WHEN: Wednesday, April 8
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Bagel Table, Ashland
21 Main St
Ashland, MA 01721
HOST: Sara Maida

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Ashland, VA

Content Creation
WHEN: Friday, April 17
TIME: 9:00AM EST
WHERE: Kristie Bradley Photography Studio
305 Ashcake Rd, Suite J
Ashland, VA 23005
HOST: Kristie Bradley

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Atlanta, GA

Styled Shoot & Social
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22
TIME: 10:00 – 11:30AM EST
WHERE: Park Studios
690 Miami Circle NE, Suite 600
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
HOSTS: Alice Park and Octavia Elease

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Avon, CT

NAPCP Spring Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 7
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Wild Lavender Studio
21 Arch Rd, 2nd Floor
Avon, CT
HOST: Michelle Hetrick

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Charlotte, NC

Lunch and Photo Color Scavenger Hunt
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE:Flower Child
15210 Bowl Street
Charlotte, NC 28277
HOST: Carolyn Ryan and Jeannie DeSena

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Concord, CA

Studio Lighting and Styled Shoot
WHEN: Friday, April 17
TIME: 7:00 PM EST
WHERE:Jenn Chen Photography Studio
2455 Bates Ave
Concord, CA 94553
HOST: Jenn Chen

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Coral Springs, FL

Branding Sessions
WHEN: Friday, April 17
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
WHERE: The Studio Room
7522 Wiles Road Suite 112
Coral Springs, FL 33067
HOST: Nicki Lucas

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Denver, CO

NAPCP Spring Gathering/Senior Portrait Project
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21
TIME: 2:30PM MDT
WHERE: Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas St
Aurora, CO 80010
HOST: Willy Wilson

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Eagle, CO

NAPCP Spring Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15
TIME: 10:00AM MDT
WHERE: Color Coffee
717 Sylvan Lake Rd
Eagle, CO 81631
HOST: EJ Dilley

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Enterprise, AL

Open Business Q&A and Shootout Event
WHEN: Saturday, April 18
TIME: 5:00PM – 8:00PM CST
WHERE: The Studio
2200 Ozark Hwy, Ste. C
Enterprise, AL 36330
HOST: Alishia Potter

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Fernandina Beach, FL

The Art of Silhouettes
WHEN: Thursday, April 17
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM EST
WHERE: Fort Clinch
2601 Atlantic Avenue,
Fernandina Beach, FL
HOST: Pam Bell

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Fishkill, NY

Pricing for Profit
WHEN: Monday, April 13
TIME: 9:00AM EST
WHERE: Hot Stuff Coffee Shop
8 Church St Suite 2
Fishkill, NY 12524
HOST: Louisa Vilardi

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Fort Wayne, IN

NAPCP Spring Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, April 8
TIME: 6:30AM – 8:30PM EST
WHERE: BRU Burger Bar
118 W Columbia St Ste 101
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
HOSTS: Heather Bienz

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Lincoln, MA

Sharing What’s Working, Headshot Exchange, and Feed Alpacas
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 2:00PM EST
WHERE: Flint Farm
31 Lexington Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
HOST: Corey Flint

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Mendham, NJ

Profit, Presence & Client Experience Workshop + Headshots
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21
TIME: 9:00AM EST
WHERE: Stephanie Blum Photography Studio
106 E Main St Unit E
Mendham, NJ 07945
HOST: Kristine Esposito

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Minneapolis, MN

Motherhood Styled Shoot
WHEN: Friday, April 24
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM CST
WHERE: Ann Marie’s Studio
451 Taft Street N.E. Suite 15
Minneapolis, MN 55413
HOST: Ann Marie Grocholski

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Naples, FL

Photographers Together: A Community Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: The Studio Creative Place
28290 Old 41 Rd, Suite 8.
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
HOST: Monica Alvarez

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North Dallas, TX

Spring NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 10:00AM CST
WHERE: TBD
Prosper or Aubrey, TX
HOST: Kristin Bourg

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Orlando, FL

The Body Behind the Business: Creating a Framework for Energy, Strength, and Longevity
with Monica Heiz
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 10:30AM – 12:30PM EST
WHERE: SMCP Law, P.A.
332 W Morse Blvd., Unit 103
HOST: Shelby Finkelstein

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Palatka, FL

Coffee and Connections
WHEN: Friday, April 17
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: 241 Private Property/Farm
Palatka, FL
HOST: Reanna Negron

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Pittsburgh, PA

Spring NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: La Reserve
307 East Main Street
Carnegie, PA 15106
HOST: Kristin Merck

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Rapid City, SD

Photoshoot
WHEN: Monday, April 13
TIME: 9:30AM MNT
WHERE: Canyon Lake Park
Jackson Blvd
HOST: Kristi Foreman

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Rock Hill, SC

Let’s Play with the Light
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Riverwalk – Catawba entrance
140 Red River Rd.
Rock Hill, SC
HOSTS: April Cannon and Erika Holifield

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Rockledge, FL

Social Media Marketing/Content Creation
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14
TIME: 11:00 AM EST
WHERE: Vibe and View Studios
566 Barton Blvd
Rockledge, FL
HOST: Kim Tank

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San Diego, CA

Posing
WHEN: Saturday, April 18
TIME: 9:00AM PST
WHERE: Moniker Coffee
2860 Sims Road
San Diego, CA 92106
HOST: Robin Lintrenta

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Syracuse, NY

Incorporating Movement into Sessions and Posing tips
WHEN: Friday, April 17
TIME: 11:00AM PST
WHERE: Freedom of Espresso Coffee at Franklin Square Park
115 Solar Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
HOSTS: Deanna O’Connor

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Interested in becoming an Ambassador?

  • The NAPCP community is like no other. There is so much openness to share with each other and the connections I've made have been invaluable.

    - Kimberly Tank, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am honored to be a NAPCP Ambassador and so glad for the doors it has opened for me to meet others. I have had the privilege of meeting other Ambassadors through the years, and I love hearing them share their photography story and seeing their beautiful photography and style.

    - Pam Bell, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • The positivity within this group has been one of the reasons I renew my membership every year, and the Marketing Monday videos are a valuable learning resource.

    - Carolyn Ann Ryan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love the excuse to get together with fellow photographers. This job can be lonely and it's so important to forge real life connections and camaraderie.

    - Tracy Cepelak, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love the face to face interactions at NAPCP Gatherings because you can't find much of that anymore in the age of digital and online learning. It's nice sometimes to connect with fellow creatives in real life!

    - Rya Duncklee, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love organizing NAPCP Gatherings and getting people together. It is always fun to hang out with likeminded people.

    - Ute-Christin Cowan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love bringing my community together and, as an Ambassador, I am given the tools to do just that!

    - Maryam Salassi, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I have truly enjoyed being a part of NAPCP's Ambassador program. It was such a vote of confidence that I am on the right track and that my work is meaningful and I am worthy of a leadership role in this community.

    - Meghan MacAskill

  • I think that the NAPCP Ambassador program is absolutely amazing! I think we have a very special and unique connection among the Ambassadors, and the fact that we can spread the word about NAPCP and encourage our communities to grow, is so amazing!

    - Julie Hamlin, 2023 Ambassador

  • Being a NAPCP Ambassador has helped me to grow my local network. It has been such a welcome breath of fresh air to have new friends to lean on, bounce ideas off of and share work with!

    - Mary Okner, NAPCP Ambassador

  • NAPCP offers one of the best programs and support around. You get great communication and consistency without the pressure of feeling overcommitted. NAPCP has wonderful leaders who support us along the way!

    - Kristie Bradley, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • Joining the NAPCP Ambassador Program has been a delightful experience for me. It's provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with other photographers both locally and globally. The program has not only expanded my professional network but has also been a fun way to engage with fellow photographers, share experiences, and learn from one another. It's been an invaluable part of my journey in the photography community.

    - Emily Cummings, 2023 Ambassador

  • The NAPCP Ambassador program has also provided me the opportunity to learn, and to get exposed to new techniques, and opportunities to elevate my own skills while supporting others. The sense of belonging and the chance to make a tangible impact within my photography community has been incredible fulfilling.

    - Helena Goessens, 2023 Ambassador

  • Being a NAPCP Ambassador gives me the opportunity to learn, share, inspire and create lasting friendships among our local photography community.

    - Shelby Finkelstein, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of such an amazing program and sit amongst an amazing group of talented artist! The support I receive from NAPCP IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU for this opportunity! I am blessed to have you all in my corner as a person and as an artist.

    - Danielle Trina, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am so happy to be an Ambassador and represent NAPCP - I love their mission which aligns with my business goals. I just can not put into words how much it has meant to me to be a part of this community!

    - April Cannon, 2022 Ambassador

  • NAPCP is an organization I am proud to represent and be an Ambassador for. For my business and brand, NAPCP stands for the values I have and I love reaching out and creating community right where I live.

    - Jennifer Kapala, NAPCP Ambassador & 2017 Photographer of the Year

  • Being in such a supportive and open group of professional photographers helped me not only grow and improve my business, but also inspired me to continue working on my photography skills and go after my big dreams.

    - Kimberly Tank, NAPCP Ambassador

  • Nearly ten years later, I am still amazed at the wonderful connections I continue to make in the industry, through this organization.

    - Rya Duncklee, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I got to know so many new and old photographers in my community. It has been amazing to tell them about the resources NAPCP offers and help them in their journey.

    - Pamela Salai, 2018 NAPCP Ambassador

  • Every year our NAPCP gatherings continue to grow and reach more photographers in the community. I had a new guest tell me how welcome she felt and how thankful she was for this opportunity. That, to me, gave me such purpose on this journey.

    - Shelby Finkelstein, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • The best part about being a NAPCP member is the community. I have met some of my closest photographer friends through NAPCP.

    - Carolyn Ann Ryan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love being able to connect with other photographers in my area and help (or receive help) in the process. It's so encouraging to have such a wonderful support network! Having an online network of photographers from around the world takes that a few steps further and I love being a part of it.

    - Kristin Merck, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador