NAPCP’s International Image Competition is a globally acclaimed annual digital/online photography competition. The purpose of the International Image Competition is to certify and commend images from our Member Community that epitomize compelling impact, creativity and style, technical merit, and overall distinction. Critiques are available for the purpose of education and growth. Nine Best in Category Winners are featured in Inspired magazine; Placing Winners and Images of Merit from all categories are featured in the online International Image Competition Winning Galleries. Additionally, Image Competition rewards talent with medallions, priority listing in our directory, vendor endorsements, NAPCP Photographer of the Year points, press, and professional recognition.
Ashley is an award-winning Atlanta-area photographer, specializing in families and children with an occasional commercial project on the side. A mom of four, her love for photography was born alongside the birth of her first child, and grew into her business, Ashley McBroom Photography, years later. She is most known for her underwater portrait work, where she loves to use color, movement, and soft light to create fine art for her clients’ walls. She mentors other underwater photographers, coaching them on everything from gear to settings to editing. Ashley was honored to be named NAPCP’s 2019 Photographer of the Year and had one of her favorite underwater images displayed in Times Square.
Kim Belverud is an award-winning and published portrait photographer in San Diego. Her family and nature photography has been featured in multiple international magazines. While she enjoys shooting at beaches and parks, she also loves photographing clients in her downtown studio. Kim strives to deliver images that tell a genuine and unique story, whether it’s a family’s authentic connection, a child’s youthful playfulness, or an empowered woman’s confidence. Her goal is to serve clients in a seamless way, making them feel taken care of and at ease, resulting in timeless photos they will cherish for years to com
Recognized as the 2021 NAPCP Photographer of the Year, she is honored to be a part of this organization and community which has helped shape her career path. Her current body of work focuses on highlighting 40 women over the age of 40, in a fine-art photography series to empower and embrace this incredible group of women. She participates in this “40 over 40” series as part of a national campaign to redefine beauty, strength, and confidence. When not in her studio, Kim is at home with her husband and three kids, balancing family time with dance, martial arts, and Pilates.
Willy Wilson is an award-winning photographer and photo artist based in Denver, Colorado. Named the 2022 NAPCP Photographer of the Year, she holds Master Photographer certifications in Family, Brand, Seniors, Child, and Lifestyle photography. With a background in fine arts, textile design, and cinematography, her work spans lifestyle portraiture, underwater photography, and creative storytelling through imagery.
Willy’s photography has been featured in USA Today, Denver Life Magazine, The Perpetual You Magazine, and on CBS News, with exhibitions across the U.S. and multiple international competition awards. A professional rule-breaker, she challenges traditional photography norms, pushing creative boundaries to capture compelling, unforgettable images.
Willy is a seasoned portfolio reviewer and mentor, helping photographers refine their work through in-depth critiques. She was a judge for the inaugural Inspired Print Competition, bringing her expertise in artistry, technical excellence, and emotional impact to the evaluation process.