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 2025 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 14th – 20th | September 1st – 7th

Albuquerque, NM

Composition in Posing/Using Light for Creativity
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 6:00PM – 7:30PM MST
WHERE: UNM Alumni Chapel
Building 25 on UNM Campus
Albuquerque, NM 87106
HOST: Julie Hamlin

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Asheville, NC

September Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30PM EST
WHERE: Engaged Asheville
41 N Merrimon Ave #107
Asheville, NC 28804
HOST: Valerie Eidson

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Atlanta, GA

Websites and Workflows
WHEN: Wednesday, September 10
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00PM EST
WHERE: The Argonaut
1963 Hosea L. Williams Drive SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30317
HOSTS: KariBeth Kemeys
Octavia Elease

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Avon, CT

Headshot Exchange
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Wild Lavender Studio
21 Arch Rd, 2nd Floor
HOSTS: Michelle Hetrick

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Calgary, Alberta Canada

Business Presentation (Topic TBD)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 2
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:30AM
WHERE: The Commons at ATCO Park
5302 Forand St SW,
Calgary, AB
HOST: Jillian Faulkner

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Charlotte, NC

CLT Photographers: Natural vs Artificial Light ShootOut
WHEN: Tuesday, September 2
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
WHERE: Camp North End
300 Camp Road Charlotte
NC 28206
HOSTS: Carolyn Ann Ryan and Jeannie DeSena

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Coral Sprigs, FL

Current Photography Trends/Headshot Swap
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
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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Dedham, MA

Workflow Tip & Tricks
WHEN: Friday, September 5
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Life Alive Organic Cafe
Legacy Place
Dedham, MA.
HOST: Helena Goessens

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Denver, CO

Branding Photo Swap for Photographers
WHEN: Tuesday, September 2
TIME: 1:30PM MDT
WHERE: Belmar Photo Studio
445 S Saulsbury St G,
Lakewood, CO 80226
HOST: Willy Wilson

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Eagle, CO

Educational Shootout
WHEN: Thursday, September 9
TIME: 6:00AM MDT
WHERE: Meet at my home to caravan to shoot out location.
180 Palmer Loop
Eagle, CO
HOST: EJ Dilley

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Fernandina Beach, FL

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 5:30PM – 7:30PM EST
WHERE: Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
HOST: Pam Bell

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Fort Mill, SC

Social Media Tips & Tricks
with Erika Holifield
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 11:00AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Knowledge Perks
130 White Streeet
Rock Hill, SC 29730
HOSTS: April Cannon

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Fort Wayne, IN

Photography Panel Discussion
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 6:00PM EST
WHERE: Orchard Ridge Country Club
4531 Lower Huntington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
HOST: Heather Bienz

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Kailua, HI

Photo Walk
WHEN: Wednesday, September 10
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM HST
WHERE: Goen Parking Lot
573 Kailua Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
HOST: Alison Bell

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Kailua, HI

Headshot Update
WHEN: Friday, September 5
TIME: 10:00AM HST
WHERE: Heather Eijzenga’s Home Studio
1353 Akaiki St
Kailua, HI
HOST: Heather Eijzenga

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Midolothian, VA

Looking toward 2026!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Kat Jones Creative Studio
600 Founders Bridge Blvd
HOSTS:Katrina Jones
Kristie Bradley

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Minneapolis, MN

Outdoor On-Location Motherhood Shoot
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 5:00PM
WHERE: Lyndale Peace Gardens
4124 Roseway Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55409
HOST: Ann Marie Grocholski

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Morristown, NJ

Styled Storytelling Shoot-Out
WHEN: Tuesday, September 2
TIME: 6:00PM EST
WHERE: Public Property in/near Morristown, NJ
HOST: Kristine Esposito

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Naperville, IL

Headshots, Branding and Planning for the Slow Season
WHEN: Friday, September 5
TIME: 11:30AM – 1:30PM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W. Jefferson Ave. 2nd Floor
Naperville, IL 60540
HOSTS: Emily Cummings and Sheena Magnesen

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Naples, FL

NAPCP Fall Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 11:00AM
WHERE: The Studio Creative Place
28290 Old 41 Rd #8,
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
HOST: Monica Alvarez

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Orlando, FL

Driving Profits While Maintaining Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 10:00AM – 1:00PM EST
WHERE: Cafe 906
4932 New Broad St
Orlando, FL 32814
HOST: Shelby Finkelstein

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Pittsburgh, PA

Spring NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 11:30AM EST
WHERE: Bravo Italian Kitchen
1500 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
HOST: Kristin Meck

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Ponte Vedra, Florida

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 6:45PM EST
WHERE: North Beach at Guana Preserve
1255-1639 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
HOST: Tracy Cepelak

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Portland, OR

Offering Prints & Albums to Your Photography Clients
WHEN: Saturday, September 6
TIME: 10:00AM PST
WHERE: Studio NW
2250 NW 22nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97210
HOST: Evelynne Gomes Greenberg

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Rapid City, SD

Photo Hike & Goals Follow Up
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 9:30AM MST
WHERE: Stratobowl Rim Trialhead
HOST: Kristi Foreman

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Richmond, VA

Blogging & Marketing with AI
WHEN: Wednesday, September 10
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Brick Road Coffee Company
8055A Shrader Rd
Richmond, VA 23294
HOST: Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat

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Ridgewood, NJ

Top 3 Marketing Strategies
WHEN: Tuesday, September 9
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:30AM EST
WHERE: Live Love Laugh Photos Studio
580 North Maple Ave 2nd Floor
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
HOSTS: Lena Antaramian

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Rockledge, FL

Intro to Underwater Photography
WHEN: Saturday, September 6
TIME: 10:00 AM EDT
WHERE: Kimberly Tank Art & Photography
Address Sent Upon Registration
HOST: Kim Tank

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San Diego, CA

Meet & Greet
WHEN: Thursday, September 2
TIME: 10:00AM PST
WHERE: SuperBloom Mission Bay Beach Club Cafe
2688 E. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego 92109
HOSTS: Robin Lintrenta and Robyn Scherer

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St Johns, FL

Branding/Headshot Swap
WHEN: Friday, September 5
TIME: 11:00AM
WHERE: Rivertown Riverfront Park
4065 State Rd 13 N
St Johns, FL 32259
HOST: Reanna Negron

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St. Paul, MN

Shoot Out
WHEN: Thursday, September 4
TIME: 10:00AM-12:00AM CST
WHERE: Giliane E. Mansfeld Photography Studio
970 Raymond Ave, Suite G10
Saint Paul, MN 55114
HOST: Giliane Mansfeldt

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Tacoma, WA

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Saturday, September 6
TIME: 10:00AM – 1:00PM PDT
WHERE: Studio 253
739 St. Helens Ave
Tacoma WA 98402
HOST: Julie Thomas Wagner

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Walnut Creek, CA

Styling Families for Fall
WHEN: Monday, September 1
TIME: 6:00PM PST
WHERE: Location TBD
HOSTS: Jenn Chen

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Worcester, MA

Photo Walk
WHEN: Friday, September 12
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: BirchTree Bread Company Worcester
138 Green St #5
Worcester, MA 01604
HOST: Sara Maida

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Interested in becoming an 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

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

    - Maryam Salassi, 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 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 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

  • 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