Join the Leading Community for Professional Newborn Photographers

Gain internationally recognized credentials, access to industry-leading resources, and exclusive education opportunities

APNPI was created by newborn photographers, specifically for newborn photographers.  Our members range from new emerging newborn photographers, to the well established, and most advanced proficient mentors and teachers in the industry.  We have an exciting and vibrant community where young and experienced come to together in their passion.

Why Become a Member of APNPI?

Credentialing & Recognition: Stand out with professional credentials and certifications recognized internationally.

Exclusive Competitions: Showcase your skills in bi-annual image competitions and gain recognition.

Business Resources & Education: Access exclusive resources designed to grow your business and enhance your skills.

Networking & Community: Join a supportive network of professional newborn photographers committed to safety and excellence.

Ethical Standards: Promote newborn safety and high ethical standards in your practice.

Get Listed in Our Qualified Directory: Boost your visibility by appearing in our trusted directory, where clients seeking experienced newborn photographers can find you.

Choose Your Membership

Unlock Professional Growth with the APNPI Academy

As a Platinum member, you gain exclusive access to the APNPI Academy (apnpiacademy.com), which offers a wide range of courses and masterclasses tailored for newborn photographers.

Courses Offered: From beginner to advanced levels, our courses cover all aspects of newborn photography, including safety protocols, lighting, posing, and business management. We even lay it out for you to easily pick the learning journey that’s right for you.

Ongoing Education: Stay ahead of the curve with our continuously updated content, including industry trends, safety standards, and innovative techniques.

How It Works

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Choose Your Membership: Select the membership that best fits your career goals—Basic or Platinum.
  2. Complete the Application: Submit your online application quickly and easily.
  3. Get Certified or Start Learning: For certifications, access educational materials, or dive straight into the Academy’s courses as a Platinum member.
  4. Start Enjoying Member Benefits: As soon as you’re approved, gain access to all APNPI resources, including competitions, networking, and exclusive content.

Application Process: 

Once your application has been submitted, you’ll be given access to the Member Area, including the Newborn Safety Education course.  Upon completion of the Safety Education, you’ll be eligible to pursue your QNP Certification, and with the successful completion of your certification you’ll then be able to represent yourself as an APNPI member in good standing, and make use of the APNPI logo and badges.

Once you have registered, you’ll have instant access to:

The Newborn Safety Education Course

QNP Submission Portal

APNPI Library and all resources, including educational tutorials and webinars, sample forms, business support, marketing resources etc..

Image Competition – all members get a free entry to each competition – Incredible opportunities for growth and earning awards, including our prestigious Top Newborn Photographer of the Year.

An amazing community of like-minded professional newborn photographers

With the completion of your Safety Education Course, you’ll have access to:

Being listed in the Directory Listings.

Earning further professional credentials:

Qualified Newborn Photographer (QNP) Certification – Distinguish yourself as an established professional, set apart from the hobbyist.  Once complete, your directory listing will be upgraded to certified member status, and you’ll have access to using the APNPI logo and Badges in your marketing material to represent yourself as an APNPI Member in Good Standing.

Accreditations –  Recognize you as a specialist in a particular style of newborn photography.  You may earn as many of these as you wish.

Master’s Designations – These are the highest achievements that demonstrate a photographer as a master in their art, and top of the industry.

“I’m so happy this exists! So many associations just ask for one or two pics, a website and that’s it! Anyone can do that. After completing APNPI’s certification I understand how being a member of an association should be!  You have to work for it, you have to earn it!! That’s what will make you stand out from the bunch!”
Marcela Limon

APNPI Member - QNP Certified, Lemonshoots

“By joining APNPI I hope to find support and guidance for my professional development. At the same time,  I am also hoping to help in building a stronger community of newborn photographers that seeks better standards. I think with the rapid growth of our industry and the number of incidents involving safety and ethical concerns, we need to have an organization that provides credential and accreditation to ensure we create a stronger community of photographers. As a newborn photographer and teacher, I take so much pride and importance to the work I do and I want clients to have more respect and appreciation towards our industry and that can only be done if we work together by bringing up the standards-in all levels.”

Diana Picek

APNPI Member, Diana Picek Photography

Ready to become a part of a community that helps you grow your career and professional skills?

Join APNPI today!

To apply you must:

  • Be earning a full or part-time income with Newborn Photography.
  • Have a professional web presence.

 

How to Join:

  1. Click HERE to register
  2. Complete your Safety Course – once passed, your name will be listed in our Directory Listing, for potential clients to see that you are currently working on your QNP Certification.  You will achieve your “Member in Good Standing” status once you have passed your QNP Certification, at which point you will be able to make use of the APNPI logo and your badges to represent yourself as an APNPI member.

 

Next steps to your professional credentials:

  1. Earn your QNP Certification – once complete, your full profile and gallery will be visible in our Directory Listing, and you will receive your Safety and QNP Certified Badges.  You may now use your badges to represent yourself as an APNPI member in good standing! 
  2. Earn Accreditations.
  3. Earn your Master’s Designation.

Join today to gain full access to APNPI’s educational resources, membership perks, and professional credentials!

Start earning your professional credentials today!

Show the world why you’re worth it!

Membership Investment:

(see pricing table for details)

Basic Membership: $247/year USD

  • Monthly payment options are available at $27/month USD

 

PLATINUM Membership: $497/year USD

  • Monthly payment options are available at $47/month USD
  • Includes full APNPI Membership PLUS access to the APNPI Academy of Newborn Photography (www.apnpiacademy.com)

ACADEMY Membership: $397/year USD

  • Monthly payment options are available at $37/month USD
  • Includes access to the APNPI Academy of Newborn Photography (www.apnpiacademy.com)
  • Does not include access to the credentialing program in the Core Membership.

LIFETIME Membership: $997 USD

Student Annual Membership (Full time proof required): $147

Military Discounts: 30% off membership for military families.

*Note: all payments are in USD currency.