Earning APNPI Professional Credentials

The APNPI was built by newborn photographers specifically for newborn photographers to provide support and professional recognition to the many members of our incredibly passionate and talented community.

Once you have registered, you’ll have instant access to:

The Newborn Safety Education Course

QNP Submission Portal

APNPI Library and all resources, including educational tutorials and webinars, sample forms, business support, marketing resources etc..

Image Competition – all members get a free entry to each competition – Incredible opportunities for growth and earning awards, including our prestigious Top Newborn Photographer of the Year.

An amazing community of like-minded professional newborn photographers

With the completion of your Safety Education Course, you’ll have access to:

Being listed in the Directory Listings.

Earning further professional credentials:

Qualified Newborn Photographer (QNP) Certification – Distinguish yourself as an established professional, set apart from the hobbyist.  Once complete, your directory listing will be upgraded to certified member status, and you’ll have access to using the APNPI logo and Badges in your marketing material to represent yourself as an APNPI Member in Good Standing.

Accreditations –  Recognize you as a specialist in a particular style of newborn photography.  You may earn as many of these as you wish.

Master’s Designations – These are the highest achievements that demonstrate a photographer as a master in their art, and top of the industry.

Benefits to Joining

  • Set yourself apart from the hobbyist and gain recognition as a professional newborn photographer with APNPI professional credentials.
  • Get listed in our APNPI qualified listings directory.
  • Challenge yourself and earn world wide recognition through APNPI image competitions.
  • Receive support in educating your clients.  Send them here for further APNPI client education.
  • Benefit from our growing list of member perks and resources.
  • Find support while building a profitable and thriving business.

Application Process: 

Once your application has been submitted, you’ll be given access to the Member Area, including the Newborn Safety Education course.  Upon completion of the Safety Education, you’ll be eligible to pursue your QNP Certification, and with the successful completion of your certification you’ll then be able to represent yourself as an APNPI member in good standing, and make use of the APNPI logo and badges.