NAPCP Gatherings

Growing and strengthening the global NAPCP community through inspired local connections

NAPCP brings together child photographers from all over the world, and strives to build thriving communities of artists committed to growing their skills, their artistry, and their businesses. We have found that our members yearn for ways to make in-person connections with local photographers — and that is how NAPCP Gatherings was born.

NAPCP Gatherings are formed and guided by NAPCP Ambassadors who are literally the eyes, ears, and face of our global association. Our Ambassadors endeavor to create personal relationships and networks on a local level and foster the collaboration that is a hallmark of NAPCP. Please check back to find a Gathering in your area!

OUR 2026 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 13th – 19th | August 31st – September 6th

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Creative Portrait Workshop
WHEN: Monday, September 14
TIME: 5:30PM – 7:00PM MST
WHERE: Civic Plaza Downtown Albuquerque
1 Civic Plaza
Albuquerque, NM 87102
HOST: Julie Hamlin

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Ashland, VA

Marketing Discussion
WHEN: Monday, August 31
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: Kristie Bradley Photography Studio
305 Ashcake Rd, Suite J
Ashland, VA 23005
HOST: Kristie Bradley

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Atlanta, GA

TBD
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2
TIME: 6:00PM EST
WHERE: TBD
HOSTS: Alice Park and Octavia Elease

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Avon, CT

NAPCP Fall Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, September 1
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Michelle Hetrick
57 Lawrence Avenue
HOST: Michelle Hetrick

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Beacon, NY

Portrait Swap Photo Walk
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2
TIME: 6:15PM EST
WHERE: Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
HOST: Louisa Vilardi

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Big Talbot Island, FL

Boneyard Beach – Art in the Fallen Trees
WHEN: Friday, September 18
TIME: 6:00PM – 7:30PM EST
WHERE: Big Talbot State Park
Jacksonville, FL 32226
HOST: Pam Bell

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Calgary, Alberta Canada

Headshot Photography
WHEN: Monday, September 3
TIME: 10:00AM – 11:30AM MST
WHERE:Jillian Faulkner Photography Studio
535-10th Ave SW
Calgary Alberta
HOST: Jillian Faulkner/a>

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Charlotte, NC

Studio Photography/Dramatic Lighting
WHEN: Monday, August 24
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE:TBD
HOST: Carolyn Ryan and Jeannie DeSena

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Chester, NJ

Marketing for Your Business + Color Photo Walk and Coffee
WHEN: Monday, August 31
TIME: 9:00AM EST
WHERE: Front of Taylor’s Ice Cream
18 Main St
Chester, NJ 07930
HOST: Kristine Esposito

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Cocoa Beach, FL

Styled Family Shoot
with Special Guest Carly Matthews
WHEN: Monday, September 3
TIME: TBD
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Kim Tank

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Concord, CA

Busy Season Connect & Recharge!
WHEN: Saturday, September 26
TIME: 10:00AM PST
WHERE:Jenn Chen Photography Studio
2455 Bates Ave
Concord, CA 94553
HOST: Jenn Chen

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Coral Springs, FL

TBD
WHEN: Monday, August 31
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: The Studio Room
7522 Wiles Road Suite 112
Coral Springs, FL 33067
HOST: Nicki Lucas

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Dallas, TX

NAPCP Fall Gathering
WHEN: TBD
TIME: TBD
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Kristin Bourg

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Eagle, CO

NAPCP Fall Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 3
TIME: 10:00AM MDT
WHERE: Color Coffee
717 Sylvan Lake Rd
Eagle, CO 81631
HOST: EJ Dilley

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Enterprise, AL

Off-Camera Flash
WHEN: Sunday, September 6
TIME: 5:00PM – 8:00PM CST
WHERE: The Studio
2200 Ozark Hwy, Ste. C
Enterprise, AL 36330
HOST: Alishia Potter

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Fort Wayne, IN

NAPCP Spring Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26
TIME: 6:30PM – 8:30PM EST
WHERE: Summit Grill
6525 Covington Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
HOSTS: Heather Bienz

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Gastonia, NC

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Saturday, August 8
TIME: TBD
WHERE: TBD
HOST: April Cannon

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Green Cove Springs FL

Shoot Out
WHEN: Friday, August 14
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Reanna Negron

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Lakewood, CO

TBD
WHEN: Tuesday, September 1
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM MDT
WHERE: Belmar Photo Studio
45 S Saulsbury St, Studio G
Lakewood, CO 80226
HOST: Willy Wilson and Andrea Flanagan

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Lincoln, MA

Intro to Using Off Camera Flash for Outdoor Family Portraits
WHEN: Thursday, September 3
TIME: 2:00PM EST
WHERE: Matlock Farm
31 Lexington Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
HOST: Corey Flint

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Mildord, MA

Urban Photo Walk with Headshots
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Memorial Hall
30 School St
Milford, MA 01757
HOST: Sara Maida

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Minneapolis, MN

TBD
WHEN: Friday, September 11
TIME: 9:00 CST
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Ann Marie Grocholski

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Naperville, IL

Outdoor Photo Walk
WHEN: Sunday, September 2
TIME: 9:00AM – 11AM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W. Jefferson Ave #2
Naperville, IL 60540
HOST: Sheena Magnesen and Emily Cummings

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Naples, FL

NAPCP Fall Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: The Studio Creative Place
28290 Old 41 Rd, Suite 8
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
HOST: Monica Alvarez

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Orlando, FL

Storytelling Through Imagery
with Special Guest Speaker TBD
WHEN: Thursday, September 3
TIME: 6:00PM – 9:00PM EST
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Shelby Finkelstein

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Pittsburgh, PA

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Monday, September 3
TIME: 11:00AM EST
WHERE: TBD
HOST: Kristin Merck

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Rapid City, SD

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Saturday, August 1
TIME: 9:30AM MNT
WHERE: Canyon Lake Park
Jackson Blvd
HOST: Kristi Foreman

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San Diego, CA

Owning a Studio
with Special Guest Melissa Madden Photography
WHEN: Tuesday, September 4
TIME: 11:00AM PST
WHERE: TBD
3911 Fifth Avenue, #204
San Diego, CA 92103
HOST: Robin Lintrenta

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Syracuse, NY

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Sunday, September 2
TIME: 11:00AM PST
WHERE: Canal Landing Park, Fayetteville, NY
120 Limestone Plaza
HOSTS: Deanna O’Connor

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Interested in becoming an Ambassador?

  • Being a NAPCP Ambassador gives me the opportunity to learn, share, inspire and create lasting friendships among our local photography community.

    - Shelby Finkelstein, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I have truly enjoyed being a part of NAPCP's Ambassador program. It was such a vote of confidence that I am on the right track and that my work is meaningful and I am worthy of a leadership role in this community.

    - Meghan MacAskill

  • Nearly ten years later, I am still amazed at the wonderful connections I continue to make in the industry, through this organization.

    - Rya Duncklee, NAPCP Ambassador

  • Being a NAPCP Ambassador has helped me to grow my local network. It has been such a welcome breath of fresh air to have new friends to lean on, bounce ideas off of and share work with!

    - Mary Okner, NAPCP Ambassador

  • NAPCP offers one of the best programs and support around. You get great communication and consistency without the pressure of feeling overcommitted. NAPCP has wonderful leaders who support us along the way!

    - Kristie Bradley, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • Joining the NAPCP Ambassador Program has been a delightful experience for me. It's provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with other photographers both locally and globally. The program has not only expanded my professional network but has also been a fun way to engage with fellow photographers, share experiences, and learn from one another. It's been an invaluable part of my journey in the photography community.

    - Emily Cummings, 2023 Ambassador

  • The NAPCP Ambassador program has also provided me the opportunity to learn, and to get exposed to new techniques, and opportunities to elevate my own skills while supporting others. The sense of belonging and the chance to make a tangible impact within my photography community has been incredible fulfilling.

    - Helena Goessens, 2023 Ambassador

  • The NAPCP community is like no other. There is so much openness to share with each other and the connections I've made have been invaluable.

    - Kimberly Tank, NAPCP Ambassador

  • The positivity within this group has been one of the reasons I renew my membership every year, and the Marketing Monday videos are a valuable learning resource.

    - Carolyn Ann Ryan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of such an amazing program and sit amongst an amazing group of talented artist! The support I receive from NAPCP IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU for this opportunity! I am blessed to have you all in my corner as a person and as an artist.

    - Danielle Trina, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • NAPCP is an organization I am proud to represent and be an Ambassador for. For my business and brand, NAPCP stands for the values I have and I love reaching out and creating community right where I live.

    - Jennifer Kapala, NAPCP Ambassador & 2017 Photographer of the Year

  • I love the excuse to get together with fellow photographers. This job can be lonely and it's so important to forge real life connections and camaraderie.

    - Tracy Cepelak, NAPCP Ambassador

  • Every year our NAPCP gatherings continue to grow and reach more photographers in the community. I had a new guest tell me how welcome she felt and how thankful she was for this opportunity. That, to me, gave me such purpose on this journey.

    - Shelby Finkelstein, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • The best part about being a NAPCP member is the community. I have met some of my closest photographer friends through NAPCP.

    - Carolyn Ann Ryan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • Being in such a supportive and open group of professional photographers helped me not only grow and improve my business, but also inspired me to continue working on my photography skills and go after my big dreams.

    - Kimberly Tank, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am honored to be a NAPCP Ambassador and so glad for the doors it has opened for me to meet others. I have had the privilege of meeting other Ambassadors through the years, and I love hearing them share their photography story and seeing their beautiful photography and style.

    - Pam Bell, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • I got to know so many new and old photographers in my community. It has been amazing to tell them about the resources NAPCP offers and help them in their journey.

    - Pamela Salai, 2018 NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love bringing my community together and, as an Ambassador, I am given the tools to do just that!

    - Maryam Salassi, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I love being able to connect with other photographers in my area and help (or receive help) in the process. It's so encouraging to have such a wonderful support network! Having an online network of photographers from around the world takes that a few steps further and I love being a part of it.

    - Kristin Merck, 2021 NAPCP Ambassador

  • I think that the NAPCP Ambassador program is absolutely amazing! I think we have a very special and unique connection among the Ambassadors, and the fact that we can spread the word about NAPCP and encourage our communities to grow, is so amazing!

    - Julie Hamlin, 2023 Ambassador

  • I love organizing NAPCP Gatherings and getting people together. It is always fun to hang out with likeminded people.

    - Ute-Christin Cowan, NAPCP Ambassador

  • I am so happy to be an Ambassador and represent NAPCP - I love their mission which aligns with my business goals. I just can not put into words how much it has meant to me to be a part of this community!

    - April Cannon, 2022 Ambassador

  • I love the face to face interactions at NAPCP Gatherings because you can't find much of that anymore in the age of digital and online learning. It's nice sometimes to connect with fellow creatives in real life!

    - Rya Duncklee, NAPCP Ambassador