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 contact your ambassador below for more information about the next gathering in your area!

OUR 2022 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 18th – 24th | September 12th – 18th

Albuquerque,
New Mexico

NAPCP’s Mission & My Journey
WHEN:
Monday, April 18
WHERE:
Marble Brewery Downtown
111 Marble Ave NW Albuquerque,
NM 87102
TIME:
6:00pm MST

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Julie Hamlin

Ashland,
Virginia

Coffee and Conversations
WHEN:
Friday, April 22
WHERE:
KBP Studio
305 Ashcake Rd
TIME:
10:00AM EST

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Kristie Bradley

Atlanta,
Georgia

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 20
WHERE:
The Chastain Resturant
4320 Powers Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30342
TIME:
10:00AM EST

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Sara Harper

Alice Park

Calgary,
Alberta

Spring Shoot Out!
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 27
WHERE:
Pearce Eastate Park
1440 17A ST
SE Calgary
TIME:
5:00PM

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Jennifer Kapala

Charlotte,
North Carolina

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 20
WHERE:
The Picture Project CLT
5648 E Independence Ave
Charlotte, NC
TIME:
10:00AM

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Renee Stengel

Chicago,
Illinois

2022 Marketing & Planning Ideas, Fall
Session Plans and Favorite Product Show-and-Tell
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 20
WHERE:
Hexe Coffee Co.
2000 W Diversey
TIME:
10:30AM CST

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Michele Taylor

Denver,
Colorado

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Friday, April 22
WHERE:
Federales Restaurant
RiNo Denver
TIME:
11:30AM MDT

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Willy Wilson

Melbourne,
Florida

Photo Walk: Scavenger Hunt
WHEN:
Thursday, April 21
WHERE:
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32940
Meet Inside Entrance
TIME:
10:00AM EST

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Kim Tank

Naperville,
Illinois

2022 Planning, Marketing Ideas
and Headshot Swap
WHEN:
Thursday, April 21
WHERE:
Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor Cafe 175 W Jackson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
TIME:
10AM CST

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Sheena Magnesen

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Naples,
Florida

Open Conversation About Our Creative Business
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 19
WHERE:
Oak & Stone Craft Beer & Artisan Pizza
2270 Logan Blvd N
Naples, FL 34119
TIME:
11AM EST

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Monica Alvarez

Orlando,
Florida

Progress in Meeting Our Goals, Spring Marketing Campaigns and Social Media Strategies!
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 27
WHERE:
Cafe 906 (Baldwin Park)
4932 New Broad St
Orlando, FL 32814-6415
TIME:
10AM EST

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Shelby Finkelstein

Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania

2nd Quarter Goals
WHEN:
Thursday, April 21
WHERE:
Bravo Italian Kitchen
1500 Washington Rd,
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
TIME:
11:00AM EST

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Kristin Merck

Ponte Vedra,
Florida

Networking/Headshot Swap
WHEN:
Thursday, April 21
WHERE:
Guana Beach
Ponte Vedra, FL
TIME:
6:30PM

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Liz deRemer

Ridgewood,
New Jersey

Catching Up, Studio Lighting & Headshots
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 19
WHERE:
Sook Pastry
24 S Broad St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Live Love Laugh Photos Studio
580 North Maple Ave
Rigewood, NJ 07450
TIME:
10AM EST

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Lena Antaramian

Rock Hill,
South Carolina

Finding Your Ideal Client
WHEN:
Friday, April 22
WHERE:
Amelies French Bakery
157 Main St
Rock Hill, SC 29730
TIME:
10:00AM EST

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| Hosted By |

April Cannon

Erika Holifield

San Diego,
California

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Saturday, April 23
WHERE:
Moniker General
2860 Sims Road
San Diego, CA 92106
TIME:
11:00AM PST

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Kim Belverud

Scarsdale,
New York

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 20
WHERE:
Barnes and Noble
680 White Plains Road
Scarsdale, NY
TIME:
10:30AM EST

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Jaye McLaughlin

Toronto,
Canada

SALES: Your Favourite
Portrait Products
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 19
WHERE:
Balzac’s Coffee
Distillery District
1 Trinity Street
TIME:
11:00AM

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Heather Davidson-Meyn

Serra-ES,
Brazil

Spring Gathering
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 26
WHERE:
Residencial Arboretto
Rua Rachel Vitalino de Brito, n110,
Salão Gourme
TIME:
6:30PM

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| Hosted By |

Diogo Loureiro

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    - Ute-Christin Cowan, NAPCP Ambassador