SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO OF 25 IMAGES

While each artist’s style should be apparent, the portfolio should be diverse in nature with different scenes, subjects, poses, and expressions. The objective is to demonstrate the artist’s skill and mastery of shooting in a variety of different settings and situations, exhibiting mastery of the specific niche of newborn photography.

Each image must have completely different subject, pose, scene, and overall feel. No similar images will be accepted. For example, if choosing to submit two images of a newborn in a crib, each image must be a different newborn, different crib, different setting, different angle, different overall feel (lighting, angle, perspective, etc.).

• At least five images must contain parent / guardian.
• At least three images should include the newborn with a sibling and/or twin/multiple.
• At least 15 of all images submitted must be ONLY of the newborn (or newborns if multiples).
• For the purpose of this category, a newborn will be considered a subject no more than twelve weeks old.

Composite Requirements – For images portraying a newborn in a questionable, upright, and/or unsupported position, all supporting image files (SOOC) must be submitted upon request showing the nature of the composite image and the safety of the newborn (being supported) at all times.

Please note - Master Photographer Certification is for NAPCP MEMBERS ONLY. If you are not currently a member, but are interested in submitting a portfolio for Master Photographer Certification, please join us by filling out our membership application here! All sales are final. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR NAPCP MEMBERSHIP STATUS AND FOR SUBMITTING ENTRIES ACCORDING TO COMPETITION GUIDELINES.