This is a third and final installment of helpful features from our fabulous judges! Enjoy! Here are a few things I am always looking for in an image: Aesthetic, Story, Relationship/Connection. AESTHETIC What is happening in the background? How is it being used? To set context for your image,...
Lets face it. Sometimes thinking up a new and creative way to photograph little boys can be difficult. It seems to me that all of those uber adorable, visually pleasing props and extras always seem destined for those delicious girlie sessions that we all know and...
We are continuing our 3 part series with our next judge, the wonderful Joy Vertz! Three elements I look for in a successful submission: 1. Impact: When I first see it, I want to have an emotional reaction. There are lots of beautiful children, but an award...
Over the next 3 weeks we will be featuring short interviews with each of our competition judges to help give the members an idea of what they each look for in a truly memorable image. First up, the wonderful Deb Schwedhelm! First, I'd like to say...
Birth Photography is quickly becoming a sought-after service for moms-to-be and their partners. Parents that choose to hire a birth photographer do so because they want to have the birth of their child captured by someone who is not directly involved in the labour and...
Hello! Today, the July 2012 NAPCP International Image Competition opens at 8:00AM EST and will close at 11:59PM EST August 16th, 2012. The purpose of NAPCP's Image Competitions is to recognize the accomplishments and creative excellence of our members, rewarding their talent with medallions, priority listing...
Inspiration: My clients wanted to have some casual maternity photos as a memory so we had the session at their home. Mom is also a very energetic person who still runs even during pregnancy and they both love the countryside so much. They brought us...
This week's post is all about Baby Shower Brunch inspiration! If you have a laid back mom-to-be who just wants a relaxing meal with friends and family, a brunch shower is a great way to go. As a special treat we have a submission from...
Our first attempt at this senior session we got rained out, so we were thrilled when the second attempt ended with loads of gorgeous sunshine. This senior wanted to incorporate a mix of old and new. We started the session with an old type writer...