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

Elevate Your Posing, Lighting, and Camera Skills!
WHEN: Thursday, September 14
TIME: 5:30PM to 7:00PM MST
WHERE: Old Town Albuquerque
200 North Plaza St NW Abq, NM 87104

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Julie Hamlin

Asheville, NC

Fall Photographer Meetup
WHEN: Monday, September 18
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: First Watch
2 Hendersonville Rd Suite A1, Asheville, NC 28803

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Valerie Eidson

Ashland, VA

Meetup/Networking
WHEN: Friday, September 15
TIME: 10:15AM EST
WHERE: KBP Studio
305 Ashcake Rd, Suite J

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Kristie Bradley

Atlanta, GA

Fall Photography Chat
WHEN: Friday, September 15
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Sun in My Belly
2161 College Avenue NE, Atlanta, Ga 30317

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Octavia Elease
Alice Park

Calgary, Alberta

Photography Business – Open Table Discussion
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13
TIME: 10:00AM MST
WHERE: Alforno Bakery & Cafe (Eau Claire Location)
222-7 Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 0E4 Canada

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Jillian Faulkner

Charlotte, NC

Lunch Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 13
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and Biergarten
4150 Yancheng Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Carolyn Ann Ryan

Dedham, MA

Networking for Photographers
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 7:00PM – 9:00PM EST
WHERE: II Massimo – Legacy Place
400 Legacy Pl, Dedham, MA 02026

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Helena Goessens

Fernandina Beach, FL

Family Content Shoot-Out
WHEN: Monday, September 11
TIME: 5:00PM EST
WHERE: Fort Clinch
Atlantic Ave

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Reanna Negron
Pam Bell

Kailua, HI

Location Scouting
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13th
TIME: 7:00AM – 10:00AM HST
WHERE: Heather’s Home
1353 Akaiki Street, Kailua HI96734

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Heather Eijzenga

Naperville, IL

Frame your Future: How to Grow
in our Photography Businesses
WHEN: Monday, September 18th
TIME: 1:00PM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W. Jefferson

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Emily Cummings
Sheena Magnesen

Naples, FL

Brunch and Headshots
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Naples Botanical Garden Cafe
4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Monica Alvarez

Orlando, FL

Fall Season Marketing &
How to Avoid Burn Out During our Busiest Season!
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Cafe 906
4932 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL 32814

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Shelby Finkelstein

Pittsburgh, PA

Fall Pittsburgh Photographer Lunch
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 11:30AM EST
WHERE: Bravo Italian Kitchen
1500 Washington Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Kristin Merck

Rock Hill, SC

Fall Photography Chat
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 10:45AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Amélie’s French Bakery & Café
157 East Main Street Rock Hill, SC 29730

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

April Cannon

Ridgewood, NJ

Studio Lighting and Headshots
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Live Love Laugh Photos Studio
580 North Maple Ave., Ridgewood NJ 07450

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Lena Antaramian

San Diego, CA

Meet and Greet
WHEN: Tuesday, September 12
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: Moniker Coffee
LIBERTY STATION 2860 Sims Rd San Diego, CA 92106

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Robyn Scherer

Scarsdale, NY

2023 Fall Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 14
TIME: 10:30AM-12:00PM EST
WHERE: Barnes & Noble
680 White Plains Road Scarsdale, NY 10583

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Jaye McLaughlin

Silver Spring, MD

CANCELLED

Hosted By

Jen Vallina

The Woodlands, TX

Local Photographer Networking
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13
TIME: 10:00AM CST
WHERE: Starbucks
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Kara Powell

Toronto, Ontario

Fall Marketing
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Balzac’s Coffee in the Distillery District
1 Trinity Street

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Heather Davidson-Meyn

Viera, FL

How Can I Help?
WHEN: Monday, September 11
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: Bold Cup Coffee
2261 Town Center Avenue #139 Melbourne, FL 32940

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Kim Tank

Virginia Beach, VA

TBD

Hosted By

Alison Bell

Vitória, ES, Brazil

TBD

Hosted By

Diogo Loureiro

Interested in becoming an 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 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 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

  • 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

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

    - Maryam Salassi, 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 organizing NAPCP Gatherings and getting people together. It is always fun to hang out with likeminded people.

    - Ute-Christin Cowan, 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

  • 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