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The Story Behind the Winning Images – Trayc Dudgeon
APNPI Competition 1st and 3rd Place Winner 1st place Child Category - "Simply Fascinating" by Trayc Dudgeon 3rd place Child Category - "Show Me Your Muscles" by Trayc Dudgeon The Story Behind the Winning Image Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in some...
What Do Image Competition Judges Look For?
Hey, fellow shutterbugs and creative souls! Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when your masterpiece hits the competition floor? Well, get ready to peek behind the curtain, because we've got the inside scoop straight from the judges themselves! In...
APNPI Competition Winner Feature – Jackie Orlando
Celebrating Creativity: Meet the Winner of the APNPI Image Competition We're thrilled to show off our 1st place winner in the 2023 Autumn APNPI Image Competition for the Newborn Category. Read on below to learn more about what inspired Jackie to enter and about her...
Airing Today – 2024 APNPI Accreditation #1 Judging Event
2024 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...
Meet the APNPI Judges – Image Competition April 2024
Written by: Jennifer Robyn 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...
Simplify and Succeed: Navigating SEO for Photographers!
Simplify and Succeed: Navigating SEO for Photographers! Calling all photographers! Are you feeling overwhelmed by the daunting world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? You're not alone! We understand that mastering SEO can feel like a daunting task, especially...
Styling a Sitter Session on a Budget – with Rebecca Danzenbaker
Written by: Rebecca DanzenbakerI was elated to learn I won first place in both the Spring and Autumn 2019 APNPI Image Competitions in the Sitters category! It was even more exciting for me because I actually don't do that many sitter sessions! :DI'm a low volume...
APNPI Competition Winner Feature – Amanda Acapello
Celebrating Creativity: Meet the Maternity Category Winner of the APNPI Image Competition We're thrilled to show off our 2nd place winner in the 2023 Autumn APNPI Image Competition for the Maternity Category, aaaaand, having scored so well consistently in both rounds...
Session Spotlight: Norah
I have been focused to newborn portraiture for 4 years now, in that time I have really focused on my education on newborn safety and posing.
My next step was to learn how to provide variety in my work while maintaining a cohesive gallery.
This is the very first time I believe that I had a vision for the session, and all the extra work I put into it showed in my edit results.
I planned each image, lighting and posing with my stand in baby. I even edited one of my test shots with my stand in baby.
I wrote down reminders on a sticky note attached to my cart of close by posing essentials.
This session showed me how far I have come, and that my education on posing and working with newborns is paying off!
It also was the reminder I needed to slow down in my planning. less can be more.
What is an APNPI Accredited Photographer
What is an APNPI Accredited Photographer? You may have heard the term "Accredited" before but did you know your photographer can seek accreditation in their work with newborns and babies? At APNPI, our dedicated members are working hard to improve their abilities and...
APNPI Photographer of the Year 2023 – Amanda Capello
We are thrilled to present this prestigious award to Amanda Capello Amanda is an APNPI Ambassador, is accredited in maternity with APNPI, is an APNPI educator, an incredible contributor to the APNPI community, and she creates some of the most stunning imagery in...
2024 New Year Checklist for Photographers
It's a brand new year and with busy season behind us, there's no better time than now to do a few simple things to get your ducks in a row for the new year. Use the following list to get your business off to a great start in 2024! Get Organized - All...