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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Charlottesville, VA

SEO & Blogging + Headshot Swap
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Eastwood Farm and Winery
2531 Scottsville Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902

HOST: Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat

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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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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

Shop Talk & More
WHEN: Wednesday, September 3
TIME: 11:30AM 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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Ridgewood, NJ

Fall NAPCP Gathering
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

HOSTS: Ann Marie Grocholski and 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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