Image Competition – Spring 2025

Image Competition – Spring 2025

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Spring 2025

 

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 "The Heart of it All" by Kayleigh Ashworth

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Newborn "Lavender Lashes" by Alicia Barrett

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Newborn "Heartfull" by Michelle Dominey

Maternity Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Maternity "ethereal" by Amanda Capello

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Maternity "Pretty In Pink" by Kayla Butler

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Maternity "Divine Radiance" by Vesta macintosh

Milestones Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Milestones "Mohawks and Chubby Cheeks" by Alicea Tomshine

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Milestones "Curiosity in Motion" by Jenice García

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Milestones "Somebunny" by Jackie Orlando

Child (ages 1 year and up) Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Unbreakable Brother Bond" by Trayc Dudgeon

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Picking Grandma" by Anita Windsor

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Smooches in Style" by Jackie Orlando

Creative Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Creative "The greatest love" by Beryl Bernos

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Creative "Parenthood in Perfect Balance" by Jennifer McNeil

Gold Awards – Scores: 90 to 94

Silver Distinction Award – Scores: 85 to 89

Silver Award – Scores: 80 to 84

Image Competition – Spring 2024

Image Competition – Spring 2024

APNPI International Image Competition Results!
Image Competition – Spring 2024

 

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 "A Familiar Cocoon" by Jackie Orlando

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Newborn "Cradled in Light" by Jackie Orlando

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Newborn "LITTLE MIRACLE" by Jennifer Robyn

Maternity Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Maternity "Hope In The Light" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Maternity "Empowered" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

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

Milestones Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Milestones "Sweet Like Candy" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Milestones "Funny Girl" by SARAH LAKE

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Milestones "Teddy Bear" by Tianna Jarrett-Williams

Child (ages 1 year and up) Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Teddy Bear Stroll" by Alicia Barrett

APNPI Competition 2nd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "Graceful Glow" by Trayc Dudgeon

APNPI Competition 3rd Place Winner – Child (ages 1 year and up) "A Child" by Trayc Dudgeon

Creative Category Winners

APNPI Competition 1st Place Winner – Creative "Venus Rebirth" by samayra falcon

Silver Award – Scores: 80 to 84

Session Spotlight: Norah

Session Spotlight: Norah

Written by: Ellie Barbosa of Ellie Marie Photography

The story behind this newborn session…

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.

Planning this session, I only set 3 props (a bed, a bucket, and a basket) I wanted to create variety by switching from a bonnet to a head band or vertical with the side light curtains to horizontal with no curtains.
how cute is her little dimple chin *heart eyes*
Introduced big brother as baby was so content (and so cute!)
more little details

Session by: Ellie Marie Photography

I am the photographer behind the lens at Ellie Marie Photography

I am a dress twirling, wrong lyric singing, snort laughing, coffee in one hand and a camera in the other kind of girl.

I am Mama to two girls, they are 6 and 11 years old. We recently moved to Alberta to be close to family, as much as I miss the mountains and ocean views in BC I have really come to love the community and friendships we have found here in Airdrie.

Ever since I was a little girl , photographs have held a special place in my heart. I would shuffle through the shoe boxes of photos and film that my mom had tucked away for hours and hours! I find it incredible that we have the ability to capture details and moments in time to look back at, to relive in a special moment.

In high school I started film photography classes, instantly I was in love. I continued to take photography classes through graduation and again in post secondary.

When my first daughter was born in 2012 my husband surprised me with my very first DSLR Camera. At first I took photos for my own family, then some friends asked, and their friends would ask.. and now here I am!

Over the years I have continued to work with and be mentored by leaders in the field of Newborn photography. I am constantly investing in my own art and learning new styles, techniques, and safety practices to provide the best service to my families.

Along with capturing timeless newborn portraits, I take pride in building relationships with my families. Having a genuine relationship between family and photographer is what takes the stress away from your family sessions. It is my goal to create an environment where everyone is comfortable and excited to get your photos done. I love watching your babies grow up with you!

Thank you for reading, ♡ing, following along & supporting me & my family.

Love & light

– Ellie

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