A Glimpse of His Work

Jaysteel’s work is characterized by its gentle, artistic approach and heartfelt storytelling. Undeniably, each image reflects a deep sensitivity to the fleeting beauty of newborn moments, crafted with care and intention. Additionally, as a leading Taguig Newborn Photographer, his signature style combines soft textures, warm tones, and emotional depth that resonates with families across the Philippines.

At the heart of his brand, The Baby Village Studio, is a commitment to excellence in both artistry and client experience. Moreover, beyond his stunning portfolio, Jaysteel is a respected mentor and educator. Undeniably, he’s helping to shape the next generation of newborn photographers through hands-on training and community support.

His workshops focus on skill refinement, newborn safety, and elevating the business side of photography, as well as offering aspiring professionals a clear path to success rooted in compassion and purpose.

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.

Airing June 17!

Curious about the winners of our latest photography competition? Join us to watch the APNPI Image Competition Judging Event! We’re thrilled to share the official judging results video, where you can watch each award-winning image unfold and gain insight into what makes each piece stand out. In this post, you’ll also meet our panel of distinguished judges, who bring decades of expertise in newborn and maternity photography. Learn about their backgrounds, unique judging styles, and the criteria they used to evaluate this year’s impressive submissions. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by the artistry that continues to shape the photography community!

A warm congratulations to all of our makers for bravely entering this round of competition! 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.

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