APNPI Image Competition
APNPI encourages participation in competition as a means of challenging, learning and growing in the art of newborn photography.
Competition with constructive critique drives photographers to a new level in honing their craft, and contributes toward their Masters Designations.
It’s also an exciting opportunity to gain world wide recognition!
Did you know…
All members receive one free entry – so go ahead try it out, you have nothing to lose!
Each image is up for an award, whether it’s in the top 3 or not. Every submission competes against itself to earn a Merit Award (score of 80 and above).
Merit Awards are prestigious accomplishments! They denote a level that stands out above the Accreditation level.
Competing is an excellent way for members to sharpen their skills and elevate their work.
“Even if you don’t win, when you compete, you always get better!” – Chanda Leahy
I love APNPI’s competition because of the professional level maintained throughout the process. I also enjoy the positive feedback for every single image, whether award winning or not. The comments made are honest and fair, yet encouraging…. I would encourage anyone to enter! Even if the images aren’t perfect and award winning, the feedback and advice is worth so much, and will ultimately make you a better photographer!
Anita Windsor
I decided to submit my images to the APNPI International Image Competition because I feel this association is better qualified to make these judgments, as well as being more legitimate than many other competition runners out there today. For me, it’s not just about the award, it’s about who I’ve received the award from that really counts. Not only is APNPI owned by some of the best leading artists in our industry but they also emphasize the importance of client safety, so I highly value their judgement.
Entering in competition makes me a better, stronger and more creative photographer. You can learn so much not just from your own entry and feedback, but also from all of the other entries. It’s incredibly inspiring to look through competition galleries!
Why should you enter image competition?
We took the initiative to connect with the judges and gather their valuable insights on the compelling reasons why APNPI members should seriously consider submitting their images to the image competition. Their thoughtful perspectives shed light on the many benefits of participating, ranging from gaining well-deserved recognition to significantly enhancing your photography skills. Additionally, they shared their personal stories and experiences, which further highlight the transformative power of engaging in this creative endeavour.
Want to dive deeper creating competition images?
Join Autumn Skoczen in her APNPI Masterclass – The Birth of a Photo.
Have you thought, what am I missing? What else can I do to elevate my images? It starts with THIS Masterclass! The Birth of a Photo.
“I guarantee this masterclass will open up your creativity like you never thought possible! A lot of times, we think that in order to BE the best, in order to stand out, we need to HAVE the best… the best equipment, the best props, and dresses, the best locations. In this course I’m going to show that some of the most important tools you can have to elevate your photos, has nothing to do with any of those things. From start to finish, I’m going to give you an inside look at the conception, creation, and the Birth of an image, and how you can foster that creativity for your own work. We will walk through all the important things that you do need, and I promise you it is not going to cost you a dime. Plus we will dive into a deep editing tutorial that will show you how I shoot for for my editing and how transformational that can be. This is a very personal and intimidate look at the heart and soul at one of my photos, and I can’t wait to share it with you!” – Autumn Skoczen
Thank you for another fantastic Competition year!
All Members receive
ONE COMPLIMENTARY Entry!!
See details below!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Early Bird Entry Uploads Open: March 15, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: April 15 , 2025
Final deadline: April 22, 2025
All Members receive ONE COMPLIMENTARY Entry!!
In the spirit of helping our community come together and helping everyone to participate, we’re continuing as we did last year to offer all members one complimentary entry for the April 2025 round.
Promo code is: LIGHT2025 for the complimentary submission.
NOTE: For competition and Accreditations, APNPI no longer accepts images with newborn babies in Froggy pose or Potato Pose. There will be no refunds or reimbursement of cost to the maker. Modified potato pose where baby’s head is supported is accepted.
Categories for members:
The APNPI Newborn Photographer of the Year 2025 categories are:
- Maternity
- Newborn
- Milestones – (ages 2 to 12 months)
- Child – (ages 1 year and up)
- Creative
Category for non-members:
- Open Subject
Early Bird Rates: (USD)
One Entry: $35
Two Entries: $30 each (save $5 on each entry)
Five Entries: $25 each (save $10 on each entry)
Regular Entry Rates: (USD)
One Entry: $45
Two Entries: $40 each (save $5 on each entry)
Five Entries: $35 each (save $10 on each entry)
“Members learn a ton from entering their images and receiving feedback from the judges.” – Christine M.
