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 2023 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 17th – 23rd | September 11th – 17th

Albuquerque, NM

Coffee, Community, & Collaboration
WHEN: Sunday, April 23
TIME: 9:00AM to 11:00AM MST
WHERE: Sunday Service Motor Co Coffee House
2701 4th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87107

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Hosted By

Julie Hamlin

Amelia Island, FL

Taking Photography to the Next Level
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 10:30AM – 12:30AM EST
WHERE: Marche Burette
87 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island, FL 32034

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Hosted By

Pam Bell

Asheville, NC

Networking and Referrals
WHEN: Saturday, April 22
TIME: 2:00PM – 4:00PM EST
WHERE: Whistle Hop Brewing
1288 Charlotte Highway Fairview, NC 28730

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Hosted By

Valerie Eidson

Ashland, VA

Meetup
WHEN: Friday, April 21
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: KBP Studio
305 Ashcake Rd, Suite J

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Hosted By

Kristie Bradley

Atlanta, GA

Coffee & Conversation
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Kavarna
707 East Lake Drive, #B, Decatur, GA, 30030

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Hosted By

Octavia Elease

Calgary, Alberta

Coffee & Conversation – All Things Photography!
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 9:30AM – 11:00AM MST
WHERE: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters – Hudson Block
102-8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

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Hosted By

Jillian Faulkner

Jacksonville, FL

Marketing
WHEN: Friday, April 21
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
WHERE: TBD

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Hosted By

Reanna Negron

Kailua, HI

General Check In
WHEN: Monday, April 17
TIME: 10:00PM HST
WHERE: Cafe Kopi
45 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734

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Hosted By

Heather Eijzenga

Melbourne, FL

How Can I Help?
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: Brevard Zoo
8225 North Wickham Road Melbourne, FL 32940

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Hosted By

Kim Tank

Naperville, IL

Marketing – Proactive and Reactive Marketing – What works?
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18
TIME: 11:00AM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W. Jefferson St, Naperville, IL

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Hosted By

Emily Cummings
Sheena Magnesen

Naples, FL

Photographers & Creatives Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: Oak & Stone Restaurant
2270 Logan Blvd N, Naples, FL 34119

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Hosted By

Monica Alvarez

Orlando, FL

Share Your Business Plan, New Goals
and Desired Education for the Year!
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: Cafe 906
4932 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL 32814

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Hosted By

Shelby Finkelstein

Pittsburgh, PA

Photographer Meet-Up
WHEN: Friday, April 21
TIME: 11:30PM EST
WHERE: Bravo Italian Kitchen
1500 Washington Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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Hosted By

Kristin Merck

Ridgewood, NJ

Best Practices in Businesses
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Live Love Laugh Photos Studio
580 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood NJ 07450

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Hosted By

Lena Antaramian

San Diego, CA

Photographer Meet & Greet
WHEN: Monday, April 17
TIME: 10:30AM PST
WHERE: Moniker Coffee
2860 Sims Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

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Hosted By

Robyn Scherer

Scarsdale, NY

Photographer Meet & Greet
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Barnes & Noble
680 White Plains Road Scarsdale NY

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Hosted By

Jaye McLaughlin

Silver Spring, MD

Photographer Networking & the
Benefits of Renting Equipment
WHEN: Sunday, April 23
TIME: 9:00 – 11:00AM EST
WHERE: Zinnia
9201 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Hosted By

Jen Vallina

The Woodlands, TX

Photographer Meet & Greet
WHEN: Thursday, April 20
TIME: 6:00PM CST
WHERE: Precision Camera and Video
Precision Camera & Video 17937 I-45 #105 Shenandoah, TX 77385

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Hosted By

Kara Powell

Toronto, Ontario

Portrait Photographer Meet & Brand Photo Swap
WHEN: Monday, April 17
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: Oretta Caffe
633 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1M5

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Hosted By

Heather Davidson-Meyn

Virginia Beach, VA

Instagram Reels
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: The Studio Hampton Roads
105 North Landing Road, VB

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Hosted By

Alison Bell

Vitória, ES, Brazil

Photographer Meet & Greet
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19
TIME: 6:30PM
WHERE: Residencial Rossi Arboretto
110 Rua Rachel Vitalino de Brito Hélio Ferraz, ES 29160-596

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Hosted By

Jen Vallina

Westwood, MA

Networking for Photographers
WHEN: Thursday, April 13
TIME: 7:00PM – 9:00PM EST
WHERE: Del Frisco’s Grille
60 University Ave. Westwood, MA. 02090

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Hosted By

Helena Goessens

Interested in becoming an 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 bringing my community together and, as an Ambassador, I am given the tools to do just that!

    - Maryam Salassi, 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

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

    - Shelby Finkelstein, 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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