About the APNPI Image Competition
The APNPI Image Competition is almost here, and we are excited to introduce the talented judges who will be reviewing this season’s submissions. With the Sept 22 deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to learn more about the experts evaluating your work.
Why Judging Matters in Photography Competitions
Each of our photography competition judges brings years of professional experience, artistic vision, and a keen eye for technical excellence. Their feedback not only determines award-winning images but also helps photographers grow in their craft.
Meet the Judges
On this page, you can explore each judge’s bio, discover their background, and gain insight into what they value most in professional photography. Understanding their perspective is a valuable step as you prepare your entries and aim for recognition in the APNPI Image Competition.
I’m a newborn photographer, educator, presets and actions designer, and photo editor behind Appleseed Photography. I’m passionate about capturing meaningful, timeless newborn moments while helping other photographers grow through education and tools that simplify their workflow. I’m your newborn photographer bestie and I bring that same supportive, detail oriented energy into my role as a judge!
"I’m looking for newborn images that reflect a high level of skill in editing technique, posing, safety, and lighting. Safe and intentional posing is essential, along with soft, controlled lighting and clean, natural editing."
Tianna Jarrett-Williams is a maternity and newborn photographer based in Birmingham, United Kingdom where she has a small studio near to the city centre. Her love for this speciality grew from her past career as a professional and registered nurse and midwife. Whilst photography began as a hobby after the birth of her first daughter, she quickly fell in love with the craft and soon became consumed by the desire to be creative.
After navigating a few specialities, Tianna settled on the art of pregnancy, motherhood and newborn photography because these genres in coalescence with her passion for women becoming mothers and their journey through motherhood inspires her daily. Whilst the primary focus is on maternity and newborn photography, Tianna does enjoy creative and styled projects with a special interest in culture which often can be appreciated in her work. Tianna lives with her two young children Zara and Olivia; and long term partner Ashley, near Birmingham.
Trayc Dudgeon ~ Trayc is an APNPI Mentor, accredited in Maternity, Macro, Sitters and Newborn Posed categories, serves as a judge and is an avid contributor to the APNPI community. She creates stunning imagery having been educated as a photographer at Humber College with over twenty years of experience in the field. Trayc is safety trained and internationally recognized as a qualified newborn photographer with APNPI. She is also an award winning accredited portrait photographer with PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada). She’s been passionate about art and photography her whole life and was inspired by her first photography class in high school where she fell in love with the art form. Tracy is wife to her best friend, super proud mama to 2 amazing young adults and 3 fur babies.