National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers

May is busy, but your NAPCP checklist is ready. ✔️ We pulled together a few important dates so you can stay connected, keep growing, and make the most of what’s happening in the community this month. Here’s what’s coming up: ◽Lena's social is happening tomorrow, May 13th at 1pm EST ◽Submit your photos for Master Photographer Certification in the Family category ◽Office Hours this month are on 5/26 ◽Enter your images for Inspired Magazine's Monochrome issue BY June 1st Who will check all four items off this month?? Whether you’re working toward certification, looking for fresh business insight, or craving connection with photographers who truly get it, May is full of opportunities to show up for your business and your craft. Tag a photographer friend below so they don’t miss what’s coming up! 👇📸

September 14–17, 2026 📍 Asheville, North Carolina If you’ve been craving fresh inspiration, deeper connection, and space to actually breathe again… this is it. Join us for the NAPCP Getaway—hosted by Photographer of the Year + Mentor, Valerie Eidson—for an experience that’s so much more than a workshop. Think: 🍂 Shooting at the iconic Biltmore Estate 📸 Hands-on styled shoot 🧠 Real conversations + brainstorming with photographers who get it 🎨 A behind-the-scenes look at Valerie’s editing + creative process 🤍 A meaningful service project to give back This isn’t about sitting in a room taking notes… It’s about creating, connecting, and walking away changed. Spots are limited (and they will go fast) 💫 $950 Members | $1150 Non-Members If you’ve been waiting for the right moment… this is it. 👉 Tap the link in bio to save your spot (or DM me “GETAWAY” and I’ll send you the details!)

NAPCP exists for photographers who want more than tips.⁠ ⁠ More clarity. More confidence. More community. More recognition for the work you’re pouring your heart into.⁠ ⁠ Inside membership, you’ll find mentorship, certifications, competitions, office hours, in-person events, and a community that truly feels like home. 🤍⁠ ⁠ Want the link? Comment MEMBER and we’ll send it!

Family photographers, this is your moment.⁠ ⁠ If your portfolio reflects strong connection, technical skill, consistent work, and the ability to photograph families beautifully across a variety of settings and situations, consider applying for NAPCP Master Photographer Certification.⁠ ⁠ Comment MEMBER below and we'll send you the info for becoming a member and taking advantage of all of the benefits NAPCP has to offer!⁠ ⁠ Submissions are open now through tomorrow, May 18!⁠ ⁠ 📷️ : @megbphoto

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox⁠ ⁠ For family photographers, this work carries weight. You are documenting connection, legacy, personality, and the fleeting seasons your clients never want to forget.⁠ ⁠ NAPCP Master Photographer Certification in the Family category was created to recognize photographers who consistently do this work with technical excellence, emotional impact, and artistic intention.⁠ ⁠ Submit your Family portfolio by May 18.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ : @emilywoodallphoto

Still guessing when it comes to your photography pricing?⁠ ⁠ We’re giving you FREE access to one lesson from NAPCP’s Business of Photography Series — a member-favorite educational series designed to help photographers build profitable, sustainable businesses.⁠ ⁠ This free preview training is all about PRICING: ✨ How to price with confidence ✨ Avoiding common pricing mistakes ✨ Creating a business that actually supports you⁠ ⁠ And the best part? ⁠ ⁠ This is just ONE piece of the education included with NAPCP membership.⁠ ⁠ If you’ve been wondering what NAPCP membership is really like, this is the perfect way to experience the value for yourself.⁠ ⁠ Comment PRICING to get the video!⁠ ⁠ #NAPCP #PhotographyBusiness #PhotographerEducation #PortraitPhotographer #FamilyPhotographer #PhotographyMentor #CreativeBusiness #ProfessionalPhotographer #PhotographyTips #PhotographyCommunity

Some sessions are about more than photos… they’re about holding onto moments that matter most.⁠ ⁠ Through her work with The Gold Hope Project and Nothing Pink, photographer April Cannon is using her camera to preserve stories of courage, connection, and hope for families facing unimaginable challenges.⁠ ⁠ From quiet, emotional sessions to moments of strength and resilience, April reminds us that photography can be so much more than a business—it can be a gift.⁠ ⁠ This is what it looks like when photographers give back.⁠ ⁠ Read April’s story in our Purposeful Partnerships blog series (link in bio) and see how photography can truly make an impact.⁠ ⁠ 💛 Are you using your photography to support your community? We’d love to share your story. Submit your Purposeful Partnership through our website.⁠ ⁠ #NAPCP #PurposefulPartnerships #PhotographersGivingBack #PhotographyWithPurpose #NonprofitPhotography #GoldHopeProject #NothingPink #FamilyPhotographer #PhotographyCommunity

Did you miss our social yesterday? Members, log in to our member portal to access the replay in the Video Library. Not a member and want to take advantage of just one of our many benefits to running a successful business? Comment MEMBER below and we will send you over all of the info to get started!

Monochrome invites us to see differently.⁠ ⁠ Light. Shadow. Texture. Emotion. Story.⁠ ⁠ Submit your images for the June 2026 issue of Inspired Magazine. ⁠ Theme: Monochrome.⁠ ⁠ Submissions close June 1st.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ : @alisonlapczukphotography

Only 6 spots remain for the 2026 NAPCP Getaway with Valerie Eidson in Asheville, North Carolina! This intimate experience was designed for photographers who are ready to step away from the everyday noise of business and reconnect with their creativity, their purpose, and a supportive community of photographers. Here’s what makes this especially exciting: -The non-member ticket price is $1,150. -The NAPCP Member ticket price is $950. That $200 difference is essentially the cost of becoming a NAPCP Member for the year—meaning you can join NAPCP, receive the member ticket price, and enjoy a full year of membership benefits. Your Getaway experience includes: ✨ Photographing at the iconic Biltmore Estate ✨ A senior shootout led by Valerie Eidson ✨ A styled shoot at DayTrip with hands-on studio lighting instruction ✨ A mastermind roundtable with fellow photographers ✨ Behind-the-scenes editing insight from Valerie ✨ Time for real connection, conversation, and creative renewal This is more than a trip. It’s an investment in your artistry, your business, and your community. Only 6 spots are left, so now is the time to join us. Comment ASHEVILLE to get all the details. #NAPCP #NAPCPGetaway #PhotographyCommunity #FamilyPhotographer #PortraitPhotographer PhotographyEducation CreativeRetreat AshevilleNC PhotographerEducation

Family photography is more than creating a beautiful image. It is knowing how to guide connection, preserve emotion, work with real families, and create consistent, meaningful work in every kind of session.⁠ ⁠ NAPCP Master Photographer Certification in the Family category recognizes photographers who have demonstrated that level of skill, artistry, and consistency.⁠ ⁠ If family photography is at the heart of your business, this is your opportunity to put your portfolio forward.⁠ ⁠ Submissions are open now through May 18.⁠ ⁠ 📷️ : @amfamilyphoto

There is something powerful that happens when photographers gather around the same table. Ideas start flowing. Honest conversations happen. Challenges are shared, encouragement is given, and fresh perspectives begin to take shape. That is why we are including a Breakfast Brainstorm / Roundtable during the 2026 NAPCP Getaway with @valerieeidson in Asheville. This relaxed morning gathering is designed for real conversations about pricing, marketing, workflow, client experience, big decisions, and the business challenges only other photographers truly understand. And often, these conversations do not end when the event does. Lifelong friendships, accountability connections, referrals, and ongoing support are built through experiences like this. The Asheville Getaway is an intimate, intentional experience for photographers craving creative renewal, meaningful community, fresh ideas, and business conversations that continue long after the trip ends. Reserve your seat for Asheville today. We cannot wait to gather with you around the table. Comment GETAWAY and we will send over all of the info!