2025 Accreditation #2 Results

A warm congratulations to all of our talented makers for bravely entering this round of APNPI Accreditation submissions! Each accreditation round marks progress in your professional journey as a newborn, maternity, or family photographer. We are proud of your dedication and passion.

The APNPI Accreditation Program recognizes photographers who show artistry, technical skill, and professional standards. Categories include newborn photography accreditation, maternity photography, baby, child, and family photography. By submitting a portfolio to our international panel of judges, you take a strong step forward in building trust with clients and growing your business.

Meet Our New Accreditation Recipients

We are thrilled to announce the successful photographers from this round:

• Amanda Schug – Fresh 48 Category

• Debi Spencer-Zerby – Maternity Category

• Lily Norris – Maternity Category

• Tara Graham – Family Category

• Jennifer McNeil – Family Category

Each recipient demonstrated consistency, artistry, and technical excellence. Please join us in celebrating their well-earned achievements.

Applause for All Entrants

We also want to applaud every photographer who submitted work for review. Professional photography accreditation is not an easy milestone. Submitting to an image competition requires courage, determination, and vulnerability.

Judge feedback can sometimes feel challenging. However, it provides valuable insight and guidance. With each submission, your skills grow stronger and your artistry improves.

Keep Striving Toward Accreditation

We encourage you to use feedback as a tool for growth. Apply what you learn. Resubmit in future rounds. Each step brings you closer to accreditation and professional recognition.

If you are considering submission, remember the benefits. APNPI Accreditation builds confidence and credibility. Clients searching for baby photographers and maternity specialists trust photographers who hold professional credentials.

Congratulations to All

Congratulations once again to our new Accreditation recipients. Thank you to every participant for inspiring our community with your dedication, passion, and artistry!

Have you been thinking of applying for your Accreditations?

If you’ve been contemplating applying for accreditations but aren’t quite sure where to start, we have a wealth of resources to guide you through the accreditation process.  First and foremost, all apnpi members have access to the APNPI Mentorship Program where they have the opportunity of being matched with a mentor at no extra charge, to help with the journey of working towards a successful accreditation submission.

Prefer to work at things on your own?  We have a professional development section in the APNPI Library dedicated to providing you the resources you need to achieve your goals.

So, if you’re ready to turn your aspirations into achievements, we invite you to explore our resources and take the first step toward your accreditation goals. Let’s embark on this journey together and unlock new opportunities for growth and recognition.

Tianna Jarrett-Williams is a maternity and newborn photographer based in Birmingham, United Kingdom where she has a small studio near to the city centre. Her love for this speciality grew from her past career as a professional and registered nurse and midwife. Whilst photography began as a hobby after the birth of her first daughter, she quickly fell in love with the craft and soon became consumed by the desire to be creative.

After navigating a few specialities, Tianna settled on the art of pregnancy, motherhood and newborn photography because these genres in coalescence with her passion for women becoming mothers and their journey through motherhood inspires her daily. Whilst the primary focus is on maternity and newborn photography, Tianna does enjoy creative and styled projects with a special interest in culture which often can be appreciated in her work. Tianna lives with her two young children Zara and Olivia; and long term partner Ashley, near Birmingham.

Jennifer Gilbert MPA SPA is a Nationally Accredited Family and Portrait photographer as well as Accredited Judge with the Professional Photographers of Canada. She has been photographing families at all stages of their lives since 2008. Jennifer is based in Tottenham, Ontario, and her images are classic and timeless. Her clients love to hang artwork in their home from their session. Jennifer and her husband have two children, love to camp and have outdoor adventures.

Denise Jackson

Hi, I’m Denise! Newborn photographer with over 12 years of experience. I’m passionate about capturing the tiniest moments & helping other photographers grow in their craft. With a heart for teaching & a community over competition mindset, I love creating space for connection, support & shared success in the newborn photography world. I am a believer in ” we rise by lifting others!”

Meet the APNPI Judges: Leaders in Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photography!

As the next round of APNPI Accreditation approaches, we’re thrilled to introduce our highly qualified APNPI Judges! These industry leaders have completed APNPI Judges Training and are recognized experts across diverse styles and genres in maternity, newborn, and family photography.

Accreditation Applications Are Now Open!
If you’re a QNP Certified member, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. Apply for accreditation in one of our 10 categories to showcase your expertise and elevate your professional standing.

Looking for Submission Tips and Feedback?
Join our popular Feedback Friday sessions! Held in our membership community on Facebook, these sessions offer personalized critiques of image submissions from our APNPI Judges. This valuable experience helps you refine your submission, ensuring it meets accreditation standards. It’s also a fantastic way to get comfortable with image critiques before the final submission deadline. Stay updated on our Facebook group for session announcements.

Accreditation is a key step toward building your reputation in the photography industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to submit your best work, gain recognition, and receive expert guidance from our prestigious judging panel.

We can’t wait to see your submissions and celebrate your achievements!

Alicia Barrett

“I’m looking for strong technical execution, consistent style, and thoughtful storytelling that reflects the category. Each image should demonstrate a clear understanding of lighting, composition, and posing where applicable. I love to see creativity balanced with professionalism—images that evoke emotion while maintaining high technical standards. Most importantly, ensure your work represents your best and shows your unique artistic voice.“

Alicia Barrett is an award-winning and internationally accredited photographer based in Clarenville, Newfoundland. Specializing in newborn, family, and wildlife photography, she brings a creative and heartfelt approach to every image she captures. Alicia operates a full-service portrait studio and is known for her whimsical storytelling, technical expertise, and dedication to safety and excellence in her craft.

Denise Jackson

“I am looking for EMOTION captured (are the fingers a little off but you caught that SMIILE?!).

When it comes to our art and work, I KNOW it comes from our HEARTS this is why receiving critique can be so hard sometimes, just know that I want to see you succeed! Our work is 100000 tiny details to create the final piece- I am wanting to share some of those tiny details with you to help you in achieving YOUR vision!

Another small thing to remember, just because you received feedback, does NOT mean your image isn’t amazing! It’s just a little nugget to help you evolve, which is a continuous thing in photography! Know that you aren’t doing anything ‘wrong’ you are growing and changing as an artist. Don’t be hard on yourself, enjoy the ride and know I am genuinely here to HELP YOU!!! “

Hi, I’m Denise!

Newborn photographer at Appleseed Photography with over 12 years of experience. I’m passionate about capturing the tiniest moments & helping other photographers grow in their craft. With a heart for teaching & a community over competition mindset, I love creating space for connection, support & shared success in the newborn photography world. I am a believer in ” we rise by lifting others!”

Fru Jonas

“In your submissions, I’m looking for images that tell a genuine story and capture real emotion. Technical skill is important, but what truly stands out to me is thoughtful composition, connection, and creativity. I want to feel something when I look at your work—whether it’s joy, tenderness, or awe. Show me your unique perspective and the heart behind the moment you’ve captured.“

Hi, I’m Fru – owner of Capture Magic Photography, and a specialist newborn and baby photographer based in Newport, South-East Wales. Since 2015, I’ve had the joy of capturing life’s most precious early moments for families I am an APNPI ambassador and previous competition winner. I’m honoured to be part of this judging panel and excited to bring my creative eye, sensitivity to storytelling, and appreciation for authentic connection to the role.

Trayc Dudgeon

I’m looking for proper exposure, focus, and sharpness. Clean editing with no over-processing or distracting artifacts. Excellent use of lighting (natural or artificial). Good color balance and tonal range Composition and Creativity

I’m the owner and photographer at Blue Rooster Studios. I’ve been passionate about art my whole life and after taking my first photography class in High School I fell in love. I furthered my photography education at Humber Collage and 20 years later I am still just as passionate as the day I began. I’ve since become an award winning Accredited portrait photographer with PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) specializing in Maternity, Newborn, Children, Family as well as Corporate portraits and Weddings. I am also newborn safety trained and Internationally recognised as a qualified Newborn photographer with the APNPI, an international photography association. I have recieved several accreditations, awards and have become on of their mentoring photographers.

Join us!  LIVE Instructor Q&A

June 14 at Noon EST – In the APNPI Community Fb Group

Join us for our LIVE Instructor Q&A with Maxine!!

June 14 – Maxine McLellan will be LIVE in the APNPI Facebook group to answer all of your questions about her Newborn Poses.  She’ll also be available throughout the week in the group to answer follow up questions.

Even if you haven’t watched the course, feel free to join us with questions or just to listen, and take your business to the next level!

We’re so excited for Maxine’s Q&A week coming up that we’re offering you the chance to sign up exclusively for this Thrive Series Newborn Poses without the ongoing obligations of membership.

This is your chance to watch the course, get your questions ready, and take your business to the next level!

Ready to master Newborn Poses?  This is your game changer!

“I’m so excited to be one of your educators for APNPI’s amazing new Academy! I will be taking you into my studio, and walking you through some of my go to newborn poses and props, and how to achieve each one, so that you too can create easy and beautiful setups for your clients. I’m so excited and can’t wait to see you there!” – Maxine

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Episode 1 – Taco Pose
• Episode 2 – Curled Up Pose
• Episode 3 – Bowl Pose
• Episode 4 – Bed Pose
• Episode 5 – Bucket Pose

Join Maxine McLellan with the APNPI Academy of Newborn Photography in her
Thrive Series – Newborn Poses