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

Trayc Dudgeon

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.

2025 Accreditation #1 Results

A warm congratulations to all of our makers for bravely entering this round of accreditation submissions! We hope you’ll find the judges’ feedback helpful in the advancement of your journey as maternity, newborn or baby photographers and thank you all for your submissions.

We’re thrilled to announce our new successful Accreditation recipients:

Keo McGraw – Newborn Posed Category

Jackie Orlando – Newborn: Natural and Unposed Category

Dania Cueto – Newborn Posed Category

Ashley Rozycki – Maternity Category

Catherine Kelly – Newborn Category

Jennifer McNeil – Maternity Category

A heartfelt applause to all the courageous entrants who embraced the opportunity to submit their remarkable work for judgment. We understand that this journey is no easy feat, and while feedback may present its challenges, the possibilities for growth are boundless. We wholeheartedly encourage you to reach out with any questions that arise along the way. Your courage and dedication inspire us all!

Recordings will be available for a period of 48 hours for replay.

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.

Over the last 17 years, Shan has grown a successful photography business from the ground up and established a brand. Her company has received many prestigious awards as an enterprise with excellence.

Today her expertise extends beyond the lens. She is also a passionate educator and speaker, dedicated to inspiring and empowering photographers, like you to pursue your dreams, master your craft, and build thriving businesses, centered around your passions, all while living life to its fullest potential.

Kathryn has been a professional photographer specializing in newborn and maternity photography for 13 years. She has also created a teaching platform called MomTog Educate and has taught hundreds of other newborn photographers over the past 5 years to perfect their craft. She loves studio light and neutral tones.

Bianca Hubble is a professional photographer. She has been shooting professionally since June of 2005 and specializing in newborn and maternity photography since June of 2011. Bianca has a B.S. degree in Youth Ministry from Toccoa Falls College. She often jokes that she is just working with the really really young “youth”. Bianca’s work has been recognized in Sew Trendy Accessories’ “Best of ….” Her work has been published in International Journal of Child Birth and Points North Magazine. She has spoken in newborn conferences, was an instructor with Online Newborn and Maternity Retreat hosted by the Milky Way for 4 years, and she is an international Mentor for Newborn photographers. Bianca has trained over 120 newborn photographers in person individually or in very small groups in just over a year’s time and has trained several thousand through online e-workshops. She is also the inventor of the Newborn Cloud posing system for newborn photographers sold world wide. And today is spending more time shooting Seniors and studio sports sessions. Bianca lives in Toccoa, Georgia.

Meet the APNPI Judges!

Our Image Competition is quickly approaching and we’d like to introduce you to our APNPI Judges! Judges have completed the APNPI Judges Training and are respected members of the industry spanning various styles and genres of maternity, newborn and baby photography.

Submissions are now open for all categories of our Image Competition. Want some support and feedback on which images would be good to submit? Consider participating in our membership community group on Facebook to ask for feedback and critique! This is a great way to make sure your submission is ready and a wonderful way to experience image critiques before our image competition deadline dates.

We look forward to reviewing your submissions with our amazing judging panel!

Submission Deadline: Apr 23rd, 2024

*Are you an accredited member of APNPI and interested in our judge training program? Email us at admin@apnpi.com

Tianna Jarrett-Williams – Tianna 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.

The proud founder of Shan Fisher Photography and Shan Fisher Education. Shan is based on the beautiful British Isles called the Isle of Man, where she lives a beautiful life with her wonderful husband and their delightful boys. Shan’s exceptional artistry has not only captured hearts locally but has also been acknowledged on an international stage, with her work being featured in world-renowned magazines and associations. Over the last 16 years, Shan has grown a successful photography business from the ground up and established a brand. Her company has received many prestigious awards as an enterprise with excellence. Today her expertise extends beyond the lens. She is a passionate educator and speaker, dedicated to inspiring and empowering photographers and entrepreneurs. Shan guides them to pursue their dreams, master their craft, and build thriving businesses centred around their passions, all while living life to its fullest potential. Shan’s commitment also shines in her role as a positive psychology coach. She is devoted to guiding individuals on their path to growth, helping them cultivate a mindset geared towards success and fulfilment, enabling them to thrive in business and life.

I am a newborn and maternity photographer that specializes in IPS. I have been a photographer for the last 18 years, previously working for magazines in Los Angeles. I love having my studio babies now and making their sessions look just like an editorial spread. My goal is to always produce wall art for my clients so it will be cherished for generations to come.
Sunny Melon Newborn Photography

Kayleigh Ashworth – Kayleigh is an APNPI accredited, multi-award winning artist, recognized as one the best Maternity and Newborn Photographers in the Inland Empire; and operates a successful portrait studio located within the heart of Downtown Murrieta, in Southern California. Established in 2015, Kayleigh Ashworth Photography has helped countless women hone in on their artists skills, foster confidence in working with newborns, emphasizing safety above all, and maximize business goals. Kayleigh and her work have been featured on the comedy series ‘The Try Guys’, featured on CBS8 San Diego News, and has had a televised interview with Intuit Quickbooks featured as an inspirational story for other businesses. After years of experience serving families from all walks of life, and furthering her education with industry leaders, Kayleigh now offers 1:1 Mentoring, as well as online tutorials and Adobe Photoshop actions for those wanting to expand their knowledge. It is Kayleigh’s mission to raise the standard of Newborn Photography – in safety, quality, and performance – and empower women to thrive within their business by sharing her knowledge and experiences learned throughout her career.