Earning Designations

Members are afforded the opportunity to earn designations through APNPI programming, as a means of keeping on the cutting edge of their profession. Designations demonstrate superior skill, offer the edge in marketing your business, and keep your price points in the top range of your area by proving to clients that they are getting the best of the best!

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For the member that has obtained the required Image + service merits (810 combined) to achieve your Craftsman of Newborn Portraiture.

Administration Fee: $150

Craftsman Designation - Registrations Open in June

For the member that has obtained the required image + service merits (2100 combined) to achieve your Masters of Newborn Portraiture.

Administration Fee: $150

Masters Designation - Registrations Open in June

DESIGNATION MERITS

APNPI Designations are prestigious achievements that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in Newborn Photography. To earn designations, members are expected to enter image competition and submit to accreditation in order to earn merits. Members also earn merits through service within the organization and in the community at large.

Designations and their Requirements

To qualify for an APNPI Designation, the following merits are required:

	Craftsman	Masters
Image Merits – Competition Based (30 Merits per Merit Image Award)	250	500
Image Merits – Accreditation Based (30 Merits per Accreditation)	90	150
Additional Image Merits – Competition and/or Accreditation Based	220	440
Service Merits	250	500
(Master’s Only) Additional Merits – Image and/or Service		250
Total	810	2100

How do I earn Merits?

Earning Merits

Image Merits

Accreditation – 30 Image Merits

Competition Merit Award – 30 Merits

Service Merits

Competition & Accreditations

Accreditation Judge or Chair (30 Merits)

Image Competition Judge or Chair (30 Merits)

Judging for a recognized professional Photography Association other than APNPI – proof required (10 Merits)

Completion of the APNPI Judging Course (10 Merits)

Social Media

Social Media Volunteer (15 Merits / term)

Facebook Group Conversation Starter (15 Merits / term)

Facebook Group Moderator (15 Merits / term)

Instagram Volunteer (15 Mertis / term)

Behind the Scenes

Member Perks Program Liaison Volunteer (25 Merits / term)

Blog Content Management Volunteer (25 Merits / term)

Parent Blog Content Management Volunteer (25 Merits / term)

Newsletter Content Creation Management Volunteer (25 Merits / term)

Graphic Design Volunteer (10 Merits)

APNPI Blog Article Submission – min 1000 words (10 Merits)

Educational tutorials creation for the APNPI resource section (10 Merits)

Mentor Program

Submitting Your Merits

Please use the form below to submit your merits. Merits may be submitted annually and must be less than two years old. You must submit documentation to support your claims for merits earned outside the organization (e.g. scans of speaking contracts, registration receipts, screenshots of logo use in advertisements, etc.)

Once a sufficient number of merits have been earned, the member may register their submission by paying the assessment fee (button above), and submit a request to clientsupport@apnpi.com in order to have their submission evaluated.

Designation Merit Tracking Form - SUBMIT Your Merits HERE

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