Image Competition – Fall 2022

Nov 8, 2022 | APNPI Community, For Photographers

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Fall 2022

Congratulations to our International Award Winning makers on their achievements in our recent round of competition. We are pleased to announce the following winners across the categories who have achieved Silver awards with scores in the range of 80-84, Silver Distinction awards with scores in the range of 85-89, Gold awards with scores in the range of 90-94, and Gold Distinction awards with scores in the range of 95-99.

Newborn Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Newborn “Honey Pot” by Shailee Connolly

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Newborn “Daddy” by Shailee Connolly

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Newborn “When The World Fits In His Hands” by Kayleigh Ashworth

Maternity Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Maternity "African Royalty" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Maternity "Anticipation" by SARAH LAKE

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Maternity "Floral Elegance" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Milestones Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Milestones "Rolls" by SARAH LAKE

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Milestones "Happy Baby" by Kiri Robinson

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Milestones "All Smiles" by Trayc Dudgeon

Child (ages 1 year and up) Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Light and Hope" by katie mccormick

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Vision" by katie mccormick

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Curly Girl" by Julie Watson

Creative Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Creative "The Blossom of Friendship" by Kayleigh Ashworth

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Creative "As I Learn" by Randal Martin

Gold Awards – Scores: 90 to 94

Honey Pot – Shailee Connolly

Light and Hope – katie mccormick

Silver Distinction Award – Scores: 85 to 89

Floral Elegance – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Ethereal Dreams – Shailee Connolly

The future – Mariana Sivova

All Smiles – Trayc Dudgeon

Shh The Baby’s Sleeping – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Oh Mommy I Missed You – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

The Prospect of A New Beginning – Kayleigh Ashworth

First bond, friends forever! – Lily Norris

Happy Baby – Kiri Robinson

Goodnight Moon – Tina Krafts

Ready To Meet You – Kayleigh Ashworth

Little Boy Blue – Trayc Dudgeon

Sweetly Swinging – Melissa Hebert

Anticipation – SARAH LAKE

The Essence of Love – Kayleigh Ashworth

Curly Girl – Julie Watson

Blooming Baby – Trayc Dudgeon

A boy and his Flopsy – Fruzsina Jonas

When The World Fits In His Hands – Kayleigh Ashworth

African Royalty – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Daddy’s Girl – Amanda Poland

Daddy – Shailee Connolly

Vision – katie mccormick

Rolls – SARAH LAKE

The Blossom of Friendship – Kayleigh Ashworth

Silver Award – Scores: 80 to 84

Party Dress – Tina Krafts

Chickadee – Trayc Dudgeon

Baby Blue – Melissa Hebert

Forrest Boy – Anna Groezinger

I’ve Got This – Jennifer McNeil

Pretty In Pink – Melissa Hebert

You are the best thing I have ever waited for – Jennifer Willard

Porch Swing Vibes – Anna Groezinger

Wonder – Stacey Muller

Sweet Little One – Stacey Muller

Baby Blues – Sheila Meade

You’re Everything To Me – Kayleigh Ashworth

Little Blue Bear – Tina Krafts

Sunset Siesta – Tara Graham

Grins – SARAH LAKE

For when she wakes… – SARAH LAKE

Whimsy In Bloom – Tara Graham

Pooh’s Friend Remy – Allie Hobart

Kostbare – Jennifer Robyn Kamminga

Earthside Smiles – Tara Graham

Fall Picks – Amanda Gibson

Morning Glow – Tara Graham

PREGNANT BEAUTY – Julie Watson

Cozy Cutie – Melissa Hebert

The Look Of Love – Kayleigh Ashworth

Lavender And Dreams – Anita Windsor

Sunflower Princess – Melissa Hebert

My Whole Heart – Melissa Hebert

blue angel – Eleni Ntagaki

Mini Mace – Julie Watson

Fields of Green – Allie Hobart

Sleeping beauty – Julie Watson

These Rolls are Homemade – Kiri Robinson

I See Your Eyes Widen Like An Ocean – Kayleigh Ashworth

BohoBaby – Mariel Hensley

As I Learn – Randal Martin

HipsterMama – Mariel Hensley

Small But Mighty – Allie Hobart

Snow White – Anna Groezinger

Calm Lavender – Jeffrey Estrada

Summer Glows – Allie Hobart

Touch Of Love – Veleska Martin

Shine Bright Mama – Shailee Connolly

My Pumpkin – Melissa Hebert

Growing Out of Innocence – Amy Pazur

Sweetest Dreamers – Melissa Hebert

Grandma’s Cupboard – Anita Windsor

When Seasons Change – Anna Groezinger

Cleft Proud – Crystal Koehler

Much Love a Little Science – Melissa Hebert

First Laugh – Tina Krafts

BeautyinBold – Priscila Camara Gimenez

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This is My Serious Face – Tina Krafts

Cozy and Calm – Tara Graham

Image Competition – Spring 2020

Jul 31, 2020 | APNPI Community, For Photographers

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Spring 2020

Newborn Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Newborn "Emerging As Two" by Lizzie Gilmour

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Newborn "She Blossomed" by Marcela Limon

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Newborn "Pink Bows And Baby Toes" by Rebecca Danzenbaker

Maternity Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Maternity "A Day Dream Through A Field of Poppies" by Kayleigh Ashworth

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Maternity “Desert Dream” by Liana McCorkle

Milestones Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Milestones "I Wear My Heart On The Outside" by Kayleigh Ashworth

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Milestones "Wide Eyed Wanderer" by Melanie Copeland

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Milestones "Untitled" by Sonia Gourlie

Creative Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Creative "Soaring to a land of imagination " by Kayleigh Ashworth

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Creative "Beatrix and Friends" by Lizzie Gilmour

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Creative "Just A Boy and His Pet Triceratops" by Kayleigh Ashworth

Platnium Awards – Score: 100

Emerging As Two – Lizzie Gilmour

Silver Distinction Award – Scores: 85 to 89

Soaring to a land of imagination – Kayleigh Ashworth

I Wear My Heart On The Outside – Kayleigh Ashworth

Moody newborn – Diane Carmosino

A Day Dream Through A Field of Poppies – Kayleigh Ashworth

Just A Boy and His Pet Triceratops – Kayleigh Ashworth

Pink Bows And Baby Toes – Rebecca Danzenbaker

Beatrix and Friends – Lizzie Gilmour

She Blossomed – Marcela Limon

Delicate details – Heather Clemente

WithEyesWideOpen – Diana Andersen

Silver Award – Scores: 80 to 84

Three_of_a_Kind – Lizzie Gilmour

Winter is Coming – Amity Graham

Snuggles – Liana McCorkle

When Coal Becomes Diamond – Marcela Limon

A Delicate Delight – Lizzie Gilmour

Wide Eyed Wanderer – Melanie Copeland

Peek A Boo – Amy Mulford

Baby Boy Teal – Jennifer Robyn Kamminga

Embrace – Liana McCorkle

Simply Succulent – Liana McCorkle

Little Feather – Kayleigh Ashworth

Untitled – Sonia Gourlie

Sweet Mila – Tara Graham

Safe In These Hands – Tara Graham

Untitled – Carrie Carpunky

Little Fox – Amy Yang

Untitled – Carrie Carpunky

Dance Like Nobody Is Watching – Diane Carmosino

Blue Eyed Pumpkin – Liana McCorkle

Desert Dreamer – Liana McCorkle

Peaceful Beginnings – Lizzie Gilmour

Little Madeline – Amy Yang

My Heart My Bright Eyed Love – Kayleigh Ashworth

FINDING YOUR STYLE!

Aug 11, 2017 | APNPI Community, Educational Resources (members only), For Photographers, Newborn Photography, Styling

Written by: Heather Clemente

It sounds like a rather massive task, finding your style! Well, in actuality, it really doesn’t have to be!

Finding your style begins with recognizing what draws you in to a photograph. There are many different elements, and so, deciphering those can be a good starting point. A few questions to ask yourself are:

Do you prefer broad or short lighting? Is it the creamy tones or heavily saturated tones that appeal to you most? Do you like to see a shallow or deep depth of field?

Another place to look is within your own personal portfolio. Here you can pick out certain re-occuring elements such as, the time of day your favourite photos have been taken. Is there a tonal range that is re-occuring in your images? Are the majority of your photos close up, or do they tend to include negative space?

See which of these elements are making the most impact on you and continue narrowing your focus there.

One of the most important steps in finding your style is to shoot everyday. Keep that list that you’ve spent plenty of time compiling in your mind when shooting. By doing so your style will simply start to emerge. You will likely be forced to use many different light sources, and will shoot at different times of day. This, in turn, will help you determine whether you like natural or artificial light, whether you prefer morning or evening light, and will also make you a master of your camera.

During this time I also encourage you to try new techniques. Fail at some, conquer others. Finding your true style doesn’t have to be a daunting task. If you stay true to yourself, and what draws you in, it is only a matter of time before it starts drawing others in too!

You may come to a completely different conclusion of what your style actually is after this journey, and that is okay. You may have started out posing your subjects and are now finding that you prefer movement in your images. Or maybe you previously loved those high key portraits and now enjoy a more moody, short lighting.

See, the beauty part is, your style can be anything you want it to be. Rather then finding inspiration from others, study your own body of work, learn what naturally guides you, be inspired by yourself. You became a photographer likely because you have a love of photography. Simply ask yourself this, what is it specifically that you love?

In the end I’m certain you will find that clear indicator of your style, and the artist within will simply shine through!

“My love of photography became heightened after the birth of my first child. My inspiration stems completely from him and the beautiful baby he was. I wanted to document every fleeting moment, save it in time, and over the years I’ve done just that!

I opened my photography busy 9 years ago and have dedicated this time to learning, sharing, and becoming a well rounded photographer so I may document your newborn in the most natural, organic way as possible. During this time I have also been recognized as an award winning photographer with the NAPCP association.

Capturing newborns in their first few days of life, and documenting their growth over the years has given me an incredible amount of joy!

My passion for newborn photography has become a big part of who I am. It’s certainly not just my job, or my hobby, it’s how I choose to spend my life……documenting yours!”

To see more of Heather’s lovely work, visit www.fromtheheartimagery.com

Create a Maternity Dress with Fabric

Jul 22, 2017 | Educational Resources (members only), Styling

Quick Tip Video. You don’t always need fancy dresses for your newborn and maternity clients…consider using fabric to wrap around your client to create a simple, elegant strapless dress. Check out more videos from Shelly Ferguson at

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Back to Basics with Shelly Ferguson

Jul 21, 2017 | Educational Resources (members only), Studio Setup, Styling

See Shelly’s basic gear and set-up that she loves to use. Check out more of Shelly’s videos at

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Image Competition – Fall 2022

APNPI International Image Competition Results!Image Competition – Fall 2022

Newborn Category Winners

Maternity Category Winners

Milestones Category Winners

Child (ages 1 year and up) Category Winners

Creative Category Winners

Gold Awards – Scores: 90 to 94

Honey Pot – Shailee Connolly

Light and Hope – katie mccormick

Silver Distinction Award – Scores: 85 to 89

Floral Elegance – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Ethereal Dreams – Shailee Connolly

The future – Mariana Sivova

All Smiles – Trayc Dudgeon

Shh The Baby’s Sleeping – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Oh Mommy I Missed You – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

The Prospect of A New Beginning – Kayleigh Ashworth

First bond, friends forever! – Lily Norris

Happy Baby – Kiri Robinson

Goodnight Moon – Tina Krafts

Ready To Meet You – Kayleigh Ashworth

Little Boy Blue – Trayc Dudgeon

Sweetly Swinging – Melissa Hebert

Anticipation – SARAH LAKE

The Essence of Love – Kayleigh Ashworth

Curly Girl – Julie Watson

Blooming Baby – Trayc Dudgeon

A boy and his Flopsy – Fruzsina Jonas

When The World Fits In His Hands – Kayleigh Ashworth

African Royalty – Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Daddy’s Girl – Amanda Poland

Daddy – Shailee Connolly

Vision – katie mccormick

Rolls – SARAH LAKE

The Blossom of Friendship – Kayleigh Ashworth

Silver Award – Scores: 80 to 84

Party Dress – Tina Krafts

Chickadee – Trayc Dudgeon

Baby Blue – Melissa Hebert

Forrest Boy – Anna Groezinger

I’ve Got This – Jennifer McNeil

Pretty In Pink – Melissa Hebert

You are the best thing I have ever waited for – Jennifer Willard

Porch Swing Vibes – Anna Groezinger

Wonder – Stacey Muller

Sweet Little One – Stacey Muller

Baby Blues – Sheila Meade

You’re Everything To Me – Kayleigh Ashworth

Little Blue Bear – Tina Krafts

Sunset Siesta – Tara Graham

Grins – SARAH LAKE

For when she wakes… – SARAH LAKE

Whimsy In Bloom – Tara Graham

Pooh’s Friend Remy – Allie Hobart

Kostbare – Jennifer Robyn Kamminga

Earthside Smiles – Tara Graham

Fall Picks – Amanda Gibson

Morning Glow – Tara Graham

PREGNANT BEAUTY – Julie Watson

Cozy Cutie – Melissa Hebert

The Look Of Love – Kayleigh Ashworth

Lavender And Dreams – Anita Windsor

Sunflower Princess – Melissa Hebert

My Whole Heart – Melissa Hebert

blue angel – Eleni Ntagaki

Mini Mace – Julie Watson

Fields of Green – Allie Hobart

Sleeping beauty – Julie Watson

These Rolls are Homemade – Kiri Robinson

I See Your Eyes Widen Like An Ocean – Kayleigh Ashworth

BohoBaby – Mariel Hensley

As I Learn – Randal Martin

HipsterMama – Mariel Hensley

Small But Mighty – Allie Hobart

Snow White – Anna Groezinger

Calm Lavender – Jeffrey Estrada

Summer Glows – Allie Hobart

Touch Of Love – Veleska Martin

Shine Bright Mama – Shailee Connolly

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Fall 2022

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Spring 2020