December newsletter

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B Y NA P C P

All of the 2015Retreat Details

including Mentors,What to Wear and

much more!

N A T I O N A L A S S O C I A T I O N O F P R O F E S S I O N A L C H I L D P H O T O G R A P H E R S

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Cover Image by Nicola Toon

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and we hope this finds you chock full

of love, laughter and good cheer! As you’re making your lists and checking them twice,

figuring out who is naughty or nice, add yourself to the latter category and kick off 2015

with friends and peers at our annual Winter Retreat!

Set in the snowy serenity of Whistler, British Columbia, delight in fireside chats,

marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate soirees with like-minded professionals for

a rejuvenating and inspiring retreat for mind, body and soul. Creative workshops,

guest speakers and four days away from the hustle and bustle of home are the perfect

ingredients to ignite your creativity and take your business practices to the next level!

If all of this sounds like a winter wonderland, grab your calendar, mark the dates

and register before it’s too late! Only a few spots remain, so don’t miss out! You can

register online at www.napcpretreat.com!

For those of you who won’t be joining us at the retreat, we wish you the happiest

of holidays. Here’s to inspired creativity and continued success in the coming year!

Until then, friends – cheers!

Hello friends!

SincerelyThe NAPCP Team

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pg. 5..................NAPCP 2015 Retreat: Whistler, BC

Pg. 12 ..................What To Wear: Whistler Edition

Pg. 17............................................Video Resources

Pg. 18................................. Apply For Membership

Pg. 2 ..........................NAPCP Store: New Products

Pg. 4 ......................................Cover Image Winner

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We are so excited to be partnering with 12 other industry leaders to bring you free stuff

EVERYDAY through December 16, as well as a chance to win a $1000 Shopping Spree and other

huge prizes! Check in with us on Facebook & Instagram each day to see what new freebie is being

offered. You could even win a ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP to NAPCP! Click here to see them all!

FREEBIE ALERT

3 FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SWATCHES FEAT URING YOUR CLIENTS' ST UNNING IMAGES!

COVER IMAGE WINNER

We asked our NAPCP community members to

submit images for a chance to be featured on the

December cover of Inspired. Our winner was the

lovely Nicola Toon of Hulahoop Photography!

Congrats Nicola! We asked Nicola to answer a

few questions about her business , the Retreat,

and how she survives this time of year!

Facebook Community

How long have you been in business?I have been in business for four years

What is your favorite subject to photograph?For me it has to be mothers with their children.The way a mom holds her little one is so beautiful.I rarely do any directing - just let them do their thing and let the magic happen.

Tell us your favorite photography gear:my 5D MK III and my 85 1.2

Best piece of advice for surviving the holidays? Three words. Baileys on ice. ;) Honestly though, stepping back. If even for an hour, make some time for something other than work to recharge and clear your mind. January is just around the corner.

What are you most excited about for the NAPC Retreat in January? Meeting the amazing photographers in the napcp community, many of whom I've looked up to for a long while. To learn even a little bit from them would be an honour.

NICOLA TO ONHulahoop Photography

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re you ready to elevate your photography business with inspiration

from other professionals and peers gathered in one of the most beautiful

locations in North America? What better place to kick off the New Year with

impact than at NAPCP Retreat 2015, taking place this January 18-21 in stunning

Whistler, British Columbia!

Nestled amongst the snowy, majestic landscape of Canada, this uniquely intimate

event delivers big learning and community in a small-group setting - integrating

fireside chats, hot chocolate soirees and newfound fellowship with like-minded

professionals. Prepare to collaborate and re-imagine your photography business

while enjoying the natural beauty and amenities of Whistler Mountain’s Nita Lake

Lodge – one of the world’s best winter resorts according to Condé Nast Traveler.

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The four-day event will take you deep into interactive discussions led by industry

luminaries who will share perspectives and best practices to enhance yourself as both

an artist and a profitable business owner. Dana Pugh, Christine Pobke, Michelle Moore,

Mandy Blake, Stephanie Robin, Mandy Johnson, and Jon-Michael Sullivan will explore

a variety of valuable topics including image editing workflow, off-camera lighting,

senior photography, newborn lifestyle photography, advanced business techniques,

the importance of staying creative and immersing in personal projects, and more.

Whether this is your first retreat with us, or if you’ve attended multiple ones, our goal is

to provide a tranquil and unique opportunity to hone your craft that you won’t receive

anywhere else. In a place as magical as Whistler Mountain, we guarantee you’ll return

home energized and ready to take life and business head on.

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meet the Retreat

MENTORSNAPCP is thrilled to have such an impressive

lineup of industry experts for the 2015 Retreat.

Main Group Topic: The Importance Of Personal Work

Moderated Panel Discussion: Dana and Mandy Johnson will

answer questions about their very different business models.

Questions will address in-person sales, digital file discussion,

studio and on-location shooting, and much, much more!

Fireside Chat Topic: Inspiration - Becoming a "thinking"

photographer and finding your personal voice.

Main Group Topic: Strategies for Social Media Success

Fireside Chat Topic: The Work-Life Balance: Strategies for

running a successful business and being present for your

family as well.

DANA PUGH | website

CHRISTINE POBKE | website

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Main Group Topic: Newborn Safety

Fireside Chat Topic: Transitioning from studio posing to

lifestyle newborn photography and pre-selling meaningful

images for the best customer satisfaction and top sales.

Expert Shoot: Watch as Stephanie shares her best techniques

for Lifestyle Newborn Photography and how to capture the

connection for meaningful images and better sales.

STEPHANIE ROBIN | website

Main Group Topic: Fast and Efficient Workflow

Fireside Chat Topic: Making actions & presets work

better in your workflow (editing them, adding steps,

etc) to create a personalized editing style unique to

you. Bonus: You will also receive Mandy's hot-key

magic guide!

MANDY BLAKE | website

Main Group Topic: Curating your online presence to

find your ideal client

Fireside Chat Topic: Seniors - Successfully managing

your Senior Rep program along with how (and what) to

sell to the senior market.

MICHELLE MOORE | website

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Moderated Panel Discussion: Mandy & Dana Pugh will

answer questions about their very different business models.

Questions will address in-person sales, digital file discussion,

studio and on-location shooting, and much, much more!

Fireside Chat Topic: In-Person Sales - Handling the first

inquiry call, the big PRICE question, and initial digital file

discussion.

MANDY JOHNSON | website

Fireside Chat Topic #1 Lighting for Beginners

Learn to use your flash, including simple studio

lighting and techniques.

Fireside Chat Topic #2: Intermediate Lighting

Learn off-camera lighting for difficult situations and

using fill flash at sunset.

Expert Shoot: Join Jon-Michael out in the snow for a

sunset shoot and see his Master Lighting skills at work!

JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN | website

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AROUNDTOWNW H A T T O D O I N W H I S T L E R

Whist ler truly is a winter wonderland offering a vast array of options for you to

enjoy during your stay. There are many ways to explore Whist ler b oth on and

off the s lop es. Below are a few highlights from the main Whist ler website.

ICE SKATING

Whist ler Olympic Plaza transforms into

an outdo or skating paradise over winter.

Skate for free in the heart of Whist ler

Vi l lage with views of the surrounding

mountains, the Olympic Rings and thou-

sands of twinkling fest ive l ights .

ICE SKATING

SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Whist ler Blackcomb is the ult imate in

big mountain exp eriences. Whist ler con-

tinues to top mountain resort rankings

year after year and was named Num-

b er One Ski Resort in North America by

readers of SKI Magazine in 2012.

RESTAURANTS/DINING - Whist ler 's fo o d scene wil l sat isfy your hunger

with a variety of places to eat breakfast , lunch, après and dinner.Exp erience

fresh fo o d in mountainside venues with amazing views and price ranges to suit

everyone, with many featuring organic and lo cal ly sourced ingredients.

WORKSHOPS

NAPCP’s July 2012 International Image Com-

petition opened on Monday! The purpose of

NAPCP’s Image Competitions is to recognize the

accomplishments and creative excellence of our

members, rewarding their talent with medal-

lions, priority listing on our directory, vendor

endorsements, member points, titles and pro-

fessional recognition. Members each receive

a total of 2 Competition Credits per Competi-

tion with their Membership. Details are online!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words …

and yours November be featured in our next

press release. For the past two International Im-

age Competitions, the winners announcement

highlighted the names of the competition win-

ners and received great exposure – collecting

thousands of views, postings to other websites,

and search index hits. Wouldn’t you like to see

your name and photo sent over the wire too?

Members, you can start submitting your best

images here!

Start Submitting Now!

WORKSHOPS

please visit napcp.com or email us at [email protected] with questions or inquiries.

MembershipInterested in applying for

membership? Learn more

about the benefits of a NAPCP

membership on our site!

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