Remember the January NAPCP Retreat? Yes, the amazing event that blew up your Facebook and Instagram feeds is back again. The 2017 NAPCP Retreat is taking a turn toward the south (ern California, that is), and connecting you with some of our favorite inspiring industry...
If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids this week-before-Halloween -- look no further! We created a free set of Halloween luminary templates for you! First, gather your supplies. Select your designs, and help your child cut them out. Next, tape or paste your...
Don’t you feel lucky to have a job that makes people happy? You do something which evokes smiles, and if you’ve done a really good job, tears of joy. Now imagine spreading those emotions beyond your client base and sharing them with a huge audience. As...
I love holidays. I always have. I grew up in a house that completely changed anytime there was a special date on the calendar. I think my mom has over 400 Santas (my sister and I counted once, when we were younger). She turned the...
When and why did you decide to launch a home studio? I decided two years ago that it was time to create a home studio. I was struggling to find consistency with traveling to my clients' homes. Usually the room wasn't heated up enough, it took...
Check out our new Modern Merry Holiday Photo Card Bundle in the NAPCP Store! The templates included in this (6) card set can be used to make unique, customized, and memorable holiday cards for your clients. Not only can you offer these beautiful designs to...
Most of our children are back in school -- and we're not sure who's more excited, them or us! Backpacks, lunch boxes, newly sharpened pencils ...
If you could go back to when you first started your business, what piece of advice would you give to yourself? Never blindly follow advice from industry experts. They won’t always have the best answers. What works for someone else may not always work for...
What are your photography goals for 2016? Heidi: I would love to learn a bit about artificial lighting because it scares me. I think learning anything new can push you out of your comfort zone (which is where the real good stuff happens!). I'd also...
What gear do you currently use most? I shoot Nikon and am still holding on to my D700 - I just love that camera. In studio I shoot mostly with my 35mm, 24-70mm and 60mm macro. I have an 86" PLM umbrella and Einstein flash...