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 2024 GATHERINGS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

April 15th – 21st | September 9th – 15th

Albuquerque, NM

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
TIME: 5:30PM to 8:00PM MST
WHERE: Sawmill Market
1909 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Julie Hamlin

Amelia Island,FL

High School Senior Shoot
WHEN: Monday, April 15
TIME: 6:00PM EST
WHERE: Fort Clinch
2601 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL

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Hosted By

Pam Bell

Asheville, NC

Newtworking + Talking Business
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
TIME: 9:30AM – 11:00EST
WHERE: Summit Coffee
4 Foundy St #20, Asheville, NC 28801

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Hosted By

Valerie Eidson

Atlanta, GA

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Taproom Coffee
1963 Hosea L Williams Drive SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317

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Hosted By

Octavia Elease

Atlanta, GA

Photo Walk Through the Beltline
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Ponce City Market
675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Hosted By

KariBeth Kemeys
Alice Park

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15
TIME: 10:00AM MST
WHERE: Good Earth Coffeehouse-Chinook
6455 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K3

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Hosted By

Jillian Faulkner

Charlotte, NC

Things to Do When Business Is Slow
WHEN: Wednesday, April 16
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Optimist Hall
1115 North Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC

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Hosted By

Carolyn Ann Ryan

Charlottesville, VA

SEO & Blogging
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
TIME: 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Eastwood Farm Winery
2531 Scottsville Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

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Hosted By

Melissa Arlena Jeffcoat

Coral Springs, FL

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM EST
WHERE: The Studio Room
7522 Wiles Road Coral Springs, FL 33067

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Hosted By

Nicki Lucas

Dedham, MA

Photographer Meetup Sponsored by NAPCP
WHEN: Friday, April 26
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST
WHERE: Life Alive Organic Cafe
Legacy Place
220 Legacy Place Dedham, MA 02026

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Hosted By

Helena Goessens

Denver, CO

Revenue Generation Ideas
WHEN: Friday, April 12
TIME: 1:00PM MST
WHERE: Denver Photo Collective
1441 W 46th Ave #12, Denver, CO 80211

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Hosted By

Willy Wilson

Eagle, CO

Meet and Greet & Headshot Exchange
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
TIME: 6:00PM MST
WHERE: My Home
180 Palmer Loop

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Hosted By

EJ Dilley

Fairhope, AL

Photographer Meet & Greet
WHEN: Thursday, April 18
TIME: 11:00AM CST
WHERE: Provision
100 N. Section St., Fairhope, AL 36532

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Hosted By

Cindy McCrory

Fort Wayne, IN

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
TIME: 6:30PM EST
WHERE: Allen County Public Library – Aboite Branch
5630 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

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Hosted By

Heather Bienz

Jacksonville, FL

Vision Board / Planning
WHEN: Friday, April 19th
TIME: 11AM EST
WHERE: TBD
TBD Jacksonville

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Hosted By

Reanna Negron

Kailua, HI

Digital Organization
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23rd
TIME: 12:00PM – 2:00PM HST
WHERE: Maui Brewing
573 Kailua Road #Suite 105 Kailua, HI 96734

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Hosted By

Alison Bell

Lafayette, CA

Meet and Greet
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17th
TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM PST
WHERE: Lafayette Public House
50 Lafayette Circle Lafayette, CA 94549

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Hosted By

Heather Scharf

Melbourne, FL

Community/Networking
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17th
TIME: 10:00AM EST
WHERE: Bold Cup Coffee
2261 Town Center Avenue #139, Melbourne, FL 32940

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Hosted By

Kim Tank

Naperville, IL

Let’s Chat AI: Shaping the Future of Photography
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
TIME: 10:00AM CST
WHERE: Studio 25 Naperville
25 W Jefferson Ave

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Hosted By

Emily Cummings
Sheena Magnesen

Naples, FL

Elevating Your Business + Networking
WHEN: Monday, April 15
TIME: 11:30PM EST
WHERE: The Caseway Restaurant
28280 Old 41 Rd #1, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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Hosted By

Monica Alvarez

Orlando, FL

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16
TIME: 10:00PM EST
WHERE: Cafe 906
4932 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814

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Hosted By

Shelby Finkelstein

Pittsburgh PA

Spring Gathering
WHEN: Friday, April 19
TIME: 11:30PM EST
WHERE: Bravo Italian Kitchen
1500 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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Hosted By

Kristin Merck

Rapid City, SD

Food Photography & Supper Social
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17
TIME: 6:00PM MST
WHERE: Ugly Graffiti
725 Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701

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Hosted By

Kristi Foreman

Ridgewood, NJ

Photographer Networking
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16th
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

How Can I Help?
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1st
TIME: 6:30PM EST
WHERE: The Common Market Rock Hill
161 West main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730

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Hosted By

April Cannon
Erika Holifield

Saint Paul, MN

Photographer Support + Networking
WHEN: Friday, April 19th
TIME: 3:00PM CST
WHERE: The Urban Growler
2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114

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Hosted By

Giliane Mansfeldt

San Diego, CA

Meet & Greet + Headshot Trade
WHEN: Friday, April 19
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM PST
WHERE: Kim Belverud Studio
710 13th St., #209 San Diego, CA 92101

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Hosted By

Robin Litrenta
Robyn Scherer

Scarsdale, NY

Spring NY NAPCP Gathering
WHEN: Monday, April 15th
TIME: 10:30AM – 12:30PM EST
WHERE: Barnes & Noble
680 White Plains Road Scarsdale, NY 10583

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Jaye McLaughlin

Tacoma, WA

Meet & Greet Networking Event
WHEN: Friday, April 19
TIME: 11:00AM – 1:00PM PST
WHERE: Studio 253
739 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma WA 98374

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Hosted By

Julie Thomas Wagner

The Woodlands, TX

Community Over Competition
WHEN: Thursday, May 9
TIME: 11:30AM CST
WHERE: Chuy’s
18035 Interstate 45 Shenandoah, TX 77385

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Hosted By

Kara Powell

Toronto, Ontario,
Canada

Networking, PhotoWalk, Headshots
WHEN: Monday, April 15th
TIME: 10:30AM EST
WHERE: Pilot Coffee Roasters
439 Richmond Street West

RSVP TO THIS EVENT

Hosted By

Heather
Davidson-Meyn

Interested in becoming an 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

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

    - Maryam Salassi, 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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