We are so delighted that you are here. The National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers is an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of professional portrait and child photographers. To accomplish this mission, NAPCP provides the most comprehensive resources for its members, bringing together a community of passionate artists committed to growth in their skills, their artistry, and their businesses.
NAPCP.com (formally pronounced “NAP-C-P”) is a place where portrait and child photographers can come and connect, learn, teach, aspire and grow. It is also a valuable resource for parents who are looking for a professional photographer in their area, and want to be inspired and educated about our specialized industry.
Opportunity to be featured as an award-winning professional child photographer through bi-annual NAPCP image competitions.
Full access to private NAPCP Member Community Group on Facebook, complete with searchable topics, on-going discussions, and more!
Our print competition features fine art categories, experienced judges representing an array of photographic styles, and a public gallery reception.
Dedicated resources for professional child and family photographers. Educational documents and tools available only to NAPCP members, all involving experts from around the world.
A professionally maintained directory for both clients and the photography community & direct link to web-based portfolio in addition to the opportunity to be featured in our quarterly magazine.
Hundreds of dollars in members-only vendor discounts, constantly evolving and updating to meet the needs of our members. Private Member Community Group-exclusive giveaways.
Image competitions reward talent with medallions, priority listing on our directory, vendor endorsements, member points, titles and professional recognition.
NAPCP’s International Image Competition is a globally acclaimed annual digital/online photography competition.
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 International Image Competition.
The NAPCP Inspired Gallery Event is creative in nature and will give both members and non-members the chance to place in one of three categories.
The NAPCP Inspired Gallery Event is an exclusive event dedicated to the art of photography. Express your most creative self and elevate your craft.
We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 NAPCP Inspired Gallery Event.
The National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP) recognizes the accomplishments and creative excellence of its portrait and child photographer members. Image competitions reward talent with medallions, priority listing on our directory, press coverage, titles and professional recognition. The distinguished title of Photographer of the Year for NAPCP is the highest award, showcasing outstanding achievement in our International Image Competitions.
We are delighted to officially unveil the winners of the 2025 NAPCP International Image Competition — a global celebration of creativity, skill, and visual storytelling. This year’s submissions showcased an extraordinary breadth of talent, and we are honored to recognize the exceptional photographers whose work...
There’s something extra magical about photographing a bond as timeless as a mother and child, and doing so in the midst of a lush, green oasis. Yes, please! The Inspiration: For this Mommy & Me session, we ventured into the calming embrace of a local...
The March issue of Inspired is HERE! This month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our 2024 NAPCP Ambassadors. Their dedication and hard work over the past year has been instrumental in bringing our community of photographers together from all corners of the...
The National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP) is excited to reveal our 2024 Photographer of the Year—Valerie Eidson of Valerie Eidson Photography! Valerie was honored with this prestigious recognition earlier this year and had the special experience of seeing the announcement live in...
