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 2025 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 14th – 20th | September 1st – 7th

Albuquerque, NM

Creative Portraiture, Posing, & Lighting
WHEN: Monday, September 9
TIME: 6:00PM MST
WHERE: TBD

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Hosted By

Julie Hamlin

Amelia Island, FL

Headshots, Brainstorming, Creative Camera Techniques and LUNCH!
WHEN: Thursday, September 12th
TIME: 10:00AM – 1:00PM EDT
WHERE: Pam Bell Photography Studio
1468 Cashen Drive (back of property)

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Hosted By

Pam Bell

Asheville, NC

Relax Before Busy Season
WHEN: Thursday, September 12
TIME: 9:00AM – 10:30AMEST
WHERE: Daymoon Coffee Bar
381 Old Charlotte Hwy
Fairview, NC 28730

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Hosted By

Valerie Eidson

Atlanta, GA

Website and Workflows
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM EST
WHERE: The Argonaut
1963 Hosea L Williams Dr SE r105
Atlanta, GA 30317

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Hosted By

Octavia Elease

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Fall Coffee & Conversation
WHEN: Thursday, September 12
TIME: 10AM MST
WHERE: Good Earth Coffeehouse-Chinook
6455 Macleod Trail SW

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Hosted By

Jillian Faulkner

Charlotte, NC

Fall Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 19th
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: The Olde Mecklenburg Restaurant & Biergarten (The Bowl at Ballantyne)
15025 Bowl Street, Charlotte, NC 28277

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Hosted By

Carolyn Ann Ryan

Charlottesville, VA

SEO & Blogging
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Eastwood Farm Winery
2531 Scottsville Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

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Hosted By

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat

Conroe, TX

Coffee and Cameras
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th
TIME: 8:30AM – 10:30AM CST
WHERE: Starbucks at Market Street in the Woodlands, TX
9595 Six Pines Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Hosted By

Kara Powell

Coral Springs, FL

TBD
WHEN: Thursday, September 12th
TIME: TBD
WHERE: TBD

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Hosted By

Nicki Kristof Photography

Daphne, AL

Summer Photoshoots Discussion
WHEN: Thursday, September 19th
TIME: 11:00AM CST
WHERE: Press and Co.
711 Belrose Avenue, Daphne, AL 36526

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Hosted By

Cindy McCrory

Dedham, MA

Fall Gathering
WHEN: Friday, September 13th
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Life Alive Organic Cafe
200 Legacy Pl. Dedham, MA. 02026

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Hosted By

Helena Goessens

Eagle, CO

Coffee Meet Up
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 9:00AM MST
WHERE: Color Coffee Roasters

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Hosted By

EJ Dilley

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Fort Wayne, IN

Professional Headshot Photography
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:30PM EST
WHERE: Orchard Ridge Country Club
4531 Lower Huntington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

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Hosted By

Heather Bienz

Jacksonville, FL

Shootout
WHEN: Friday, September 13th
TIME: TBD
WHERE: TBD

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Hosted By

Reanna Negron

Kailua, HI

Photography & Business Free For All
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10th
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM ST
WHERE: Sunrise Shack Kailua
130 Kailua Road #Unit 109 Kailua, HI 96734

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Hosted By

Alison Bell

Naperville, IL

TBD
WHEN: Thursday, September 12
TIME: 10:00AM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W Jefferson Ave

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Hosted By

Emily Cummings
Sheena Magnesen

Naples, Fl

Encouraging Your Clients to go Beyond Digital Packages
WHEN: Thursday, September 12
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: California Kitchen
23181 Village Shops Way Suite 113, Estero, FL 33928

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Hosted By

Monica Alvarez

Orlando, FL

AI, Fall Session Bookings, Work-Life Balance
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10th
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: Cafe 906
4932 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814

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Hosted By

Shelby Finkelstein

Pittsburgh PA

Fall Gathering
WHEN: Thursday, September 12th
TIME: 11:30PM EST
WHERE: TBD

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Hosted By

Kristin Merck

Rapid City, SD

Fall Gathering
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 9:00AM MST
WHERE: Pure Bean
201 Main St. Rapid City SD

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Hosted By

Kristi Foreman

Ridgewood, NJ

Best Marketing Practices
WHEN: Thursday, September 12th
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Live Love Laugh Photos studio
580 North Maple Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450

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Hosted By

Lena Antaramian

Rock Hill, SC

Headshot Swap
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Amelies
157 East Main St., Rock Hill, SC

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Hosted By

April Cannon

Saint Paul, MN

Fall NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Sunday, September 15th
TIME: 10:00AM
WHERE: Giliane E Mansfeldt Photography Studios
970 Raymond Ave, Suite G10 Saint Paul, MN 55114

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Hosted By

Giliane Mansfeldt

San Diego, CA

Photo Walk Beginning at Belmont Park
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 5:00PM – 7:00PM EST
WHERE: Belmon Park Parking Lot by
the Roller Coaster
3146 Mission Blvd. San Diego

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Hosted By

Robin Litrenta
Robyn Scherer

Scarsdale, NY

Systems and Strategies
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Barnes and Noble
680 White Plains Road Scarsdale NY 10583

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Hosted By

Jaye McLaughlin

Tacoma, WA

Business Branding Workshop
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
WHERE: Studio 253
739 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma WA 98402

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Hosted By

Julie Thomas Wagner

Toronto, Canada

Portrait Photography
WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Woodbine Beach Bath House
Lakeshore and Northern Dancer

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Hosted By

Heather Davidson-Meyn

Walnut Creek, CA

Shootout
WHEN: Tuesday, September 17th
TIME: 6:00-7:30PM
WHERE: Fossil Hill Nature Trail
181 Sutherland Dr. Walnut Creek, Ca

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Hosted By

Heather Scharf

Viera, FL

Workflow & Work-Life Balance
WHEN: Monday, September 9th
TIME: 6:00PM
WHERE: Olive Tree Greek Grill
5481 Lake Andrew Dr Viera FL

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Hosted By

Kim Tank

Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Fall Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th
TIME: 7:00PM
WHERE: Estúdio Loureiros
Rua Maria Dala Broto, 125, Mata da Praia

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Hosted By

Diogo Loureiro
Joice Vicente

The Woodlands, TX

Meetup and Coffee
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th
TIME: 8:30AM – 10:30AM CST
WHERE: Starbucks
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Kara Powell

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

    - Ute-Christin Cowan, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

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

    - Maryam Salassi, 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 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