The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) is thrilled to announce its 2014 Child Photographer of the Year, Jennifer Kapala of Jennifer Kapala Photography. A winning image from Jennifer was featured on an electronic billboard in New York City’s famed Times Square. In addition to being one of...
Inspiration: Kathy is one of my dearest friends, and after two little boys, she welcomed a beautiful little girl into the family. The weather was a bit to cold to venture outdoors, so we brought the outdoors inside for her. We incorporated sentimental...
Children's Dream Pet Portraits Stepping Outside the Box to Bring Children's Imaginations to Life Inspiration: My signature, international award winning, unique style of Illustrative Portraiture is Children's Dream Pet Portraits. Part painting, part photograph, my specially commissioned whimsical creations are custom made to the child's imaginary vision....
Tell us a little about what's inside. I carry one amazing full frame camera and three super sharp prime lenses with me at all times. They all fit safely and securely in my Shutterbag Safari along with about 500 other things I didn't even show you...
My luxurious red bag is Lowepro. The other bag I wear when shooting outdoors -- it is Shootsac. We can definitely get behind Clarice's no nonsense approach to her photography essentials! Make sure you visit Clarice's stunning website and blog, and Like her Facebook page....
In March of 2014, I was about to finish grad school in Boston, and trying to run my small business from my apartment, and coffee shops. In theory, it sounds great -- set your own hours, work in your pajamas, etc. But I was used...
My camera bag is a backpack with rolling wheels, and handle up top, which works well for me. I am not sure of the make, but I do know it is not marketed as a camera bag. I lined the interior with padding to protect...
I put out a call for volunteers for the project in March 2014 and I received lots of interest from various parenting groups, friends and family members. I ended up with 20 amazing moms (and one dad!) who gave their time and commitment to me,...
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted images for our #napcpvalentine roundup! We loved seeing everyone spread the love last week so we picked out a few of our favorites above. Chelsea Yeaton | Kat Spencer | Julie Miller Elizabeth Smith | Chelsea Yeaton | Edyta...
Another NAPCP image competition is just about to close, and the judging to begin! I entered my first NAPCP competition 4 years ago this month. I, like so many of you, always found it difficult to choose which images to submit. We must first recognize that...