NAPCP August Newsletter: 2012!

INSIDE: a special look at the new magazine CLICK from Clickin Moms!

Featuringthe wonderful

Meg Borders of Meg Borders Photography

August 2012

The Latest News &Announcements,

Workshops, Updatesand much more!

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The long, lazy days of summer have come to a close -- and believe it or not -- the

school bells have started to chime once again. A busy time of year for us all is about to

kick in! It’s a time of tradition and a time of learning, a time of togetherness and a time

to give thanks. And as we recollect our own mental snapshots from the carefree summer

months, we start furiously booking appointments to begin capturing and documening

this new phase for our clients. The wide-eyed expressions of young children heading

back to school illustrate the excitement and anticipation of this time of year – a whole

school year older and an adventure-filled summer wiser.

Speaking of older and wiser…. our August member spotlight features a photog-

rapher who specializes in Senior photography. Meg Borders first picked up a camera

after the birth of her first child, as she yearned to capture every moment of her baby’s

life – and she hasn’t looked back since! Combining her two passions – photography and

working to increase the self- esteem of young women – Meg’s work focuses on the Senior

Portrait through her eponymous business, Meg Borders Photography. She aims to photo-

graph women from a perspective that allows their true beauty to shine, often leading to

self-discovery and a rise of self-confidence. As a wife and mother of three (her youngest

is under six months!), Meg’s story is honest and truly inspiring.

Get ready to be inspired by more women with our Featured Vendor this month:

CLICK Magazine. CLICK is a new print magazine from Clickin Moms that’s scheduled to

release this fall. The publication is an outlet that inspires and empowers, catering to the

social, creative, artistic and business needs of women as artists, hobbyists and profession-

al photographers. On every page, the magazine celebrates the passion women feel

for photography. Enjoy!

Our July 2012 NACP International Image Competition has just wrapped up, and

our judges have begun reviewing the hundreds of amazing images submitted. We want to

thank all of you who participated in this competition… stay tuned for news on our win-

ers! In addition, we have a couple of spotlight workshops included in this issue, which

many of you may find helpful.

We wish you all a busy and successful month. Enjoy this time, create your own

routine, and savor this fast pace we live in!

Hello friends!

SincerelyThe NAPCP Team

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Pg. 21 ..................................... Tips of The Month

Pg. 23 ............. Featured Vendor: CLICK Magazine

Pg. 25 ......................................... Workshop Feature

Pg. 26 ................................. Apply For Membership

Pg. 3 .......................... Facebook Community Page

Pg. 4 ...............................News & Announcements


FACEBOOK COMMUNITY PAGE

We are very excited to be launching the brand new NAPCP Facebook Communi-

ty page! The page will be setup similar to the forum with hot topics, discussions,

image critiques, but with a much more casual feel. As with all Facebook pages,

they are by request only and will require members to contact an admin if they

would like to join. We hope that everyone will partake so don’t hesitate to contact

us if you have any questions. Click here to join!

request to join now!


NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The NAPCP July International

Image Competition just wrapped

on Thursday! We received hun-

dreds of gorgeous submissions and

would like to thank all of our mem-

bers that participated! (above image

credit - Jennifer Kim, Sunset)

Image Competition

That’s right...NAPCP has just

recently let our curiousty get the

best of us as we took the plunge

and joined Pinterest. We would love

for you to take a quick spin around

our boards as well as help us spread

inspiring photography to the

Pinterest community everywhere!

To follow us, please visit our profile

page here! Happy Pinning!

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FEATUREDPHOTOGRAPHER

MEG BORDERS

Images by Meg Borders of Meg Borders Photography

FEATUREDPHOTOGRAPHER


ased in Washington state, Meg Borders has made

herself a fixture among today’s senior photographers. Her

portfolio ranges from light and whimsical, to bold and strong,

with each image displaying a beautiful sense of detail and

presence. Her two passions – photography and working to in-

crease the self- esteem of young women – are always evident

throughout Meg’s work. This month we are proud to bring

you a small sneak peak at the wonderful Meg Borders!

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Tell us your story. How you started and how your photography, brand,

and business transformed over the last few years...

I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a lover of beauty. I live in Eastern

Washington with with my husband and my beautiful daughters who mean the

world to me. Like so many other women, my story starts with the birth of my

first baby. This new little tiny creation was so perfect, pure, and innocent.

I knew I had to do everything in my power to capture her every moment, in

perfect clarity. I didn’t want to forget a minute of her life. I have always been

a lover of beautiful imagery, but when I picked up a camera and realized I

could capture the beauty that I saw in the world and make it my own, I was

hooked! After a couple years of honing my camera and editing skills I opened

up for business in 2009 and haven’t looked back. Capturing beauty for other


people, the way I see it, is more than a job for me. Its more than the money,

its more than the title, its my way of giving back to people. There is some-

thing so incredible about seeing a client’s face light up when they see them-

selves in my images. I love sharing this gift with others.

I treasure the relationships that I build and the people I meet along the way

on this journey. It’s one of the greatest perks of this job! It isn’t uncommon

for clients to turn into dear friends, and for that, I am so grateful.

How did you get started in working with Seniors? What do you love most

about photographing them?

I have been working with teen girls since I was a teen myself. As a teen I was

a leader in my local church youth group, when I was in my early 20’s I


worked with teen girls at an Eating Disorder Treatment center, and shortly

after graduated with my bachelors in psychology with aspirations of be-

coming a counselor for troubled girls. I’ve always had a passion for this age

group, so when I picked up a camera it didn’t take long for me to realize that

the Senior Portrait market was where I wanted to be.

I am passionate about the self-esteem of women and the pressures they

face in today’s society. I want to show young women a new perspective of

who they are, and to see themselves in a way they never have. The media has

morphed and distorted the standard of what beauty is and made it some-

thing that is unattainable. It’s a fraud. As photographers we know how easy

it is to liquify someone, smooth their skin, and get rid of imperfections. We

can draw on six pack abs in a matter of minutes. There is nothing cooler to

me than when I show a senior girl her photos for the first time (even if its on

the back my camera) and you see their eyes light up and you watch their self-

confidence rise. I love showing women their true beauty. In the end it isn’t

the 8×10 or 20×30 canvas I sell them, its self-discovery.


There is a growing rise of Senior Photographers out there. What piece of

advice would you give to those starting out or are interested in pursuing

this? I am big believer in Senior Rep Programs. I think having a solid Senior

Rep Program is vital to becoming a contender in your local senior market.

Who has been your your biggest inspiration in your work? When I am

looking for inspiration I often look internally. I envision things, mostly while

driving in the car (my only time to think straight as a mother of three little

ones). I find a way to capture them in real life whether it be a scene, a pose,

or a lighting scenario. I like to have a final image in my head before I even

start a shoot.


How do you balance photography, mentoring, and life with 3 kids?!

I struggle daily with finding the balance between mom and photographer.

My compass is to remember that above anything else, my husband and chil-

dren are my priority. With that core value underlying everything I do, I then

make photography work in and around it.

What is your typical schedule like with your family and business? We want

to hear about it all! I try my best to be “all in” when I am being mom and “all

in” when I am in work mode. Right now I have a nanny that comes to me one

full day a week. I schedule this day out with client meetings, a huge list of “to


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do’s”, and lots of editing. I work as hard as I can for 8 hours straight and then

work on day to day business tasks (email/follow ups/editing) during nap time

the other days during the week. When I am with my kids, my goal is to be

100% present with them and not worrying about anything business related. I

do not work in the evenings with the exception of shoots. That is my time to

relax and unwinde. If I don’t schedule in “me” time, everything starts falling

apart.

Who are some of your favorite vendors?

ProDPI, Design Aglow, Kelly Moore bag, StickyAlbums, and Kraft and Jute

What are some of your best selling products? How do you market them &

why do you think your clients gravitate towards them the most?

My best selling products are canvases and albums. Why? Because I rave about

them and show them. I let the clients see, touch, and feel the product. They



Thank you so much Meg!

start to envision themselves in my sample products and therefore that is

what they end up purchasing. My goal is for every client to have a piece of

art on their wall, an album on their coffee table, and their images digitally to

show their friends and family.

Where do you see yourself in 2 years, Meg?! In 10 years?

In both scenarios I see myself following my dreams and passions, producing

images that inspire people, and making a difference in others’ lives.

To see more of Meg’s work, please visit her site here, and her blog here!

TIPS OF THE MONTH TIPS OF THE MONTHBY MEG BORDERS


1) Let who you are shine through your work. It’s easy to look to someone else’s

work or style, compare yourself, and feel less than adequate. Don’t be afraid to

be you and let that be enough.

2) Take the time to make real connections with your clients. Incorporate client

consultations into your workflow if you don’t already. The connections you make

with your clients will translate into your images.

3) Follow your dreams and take risks and put yourself out there. The rewards will

far outweigh how scary it may seem at the time.


With this book you’ll learn how to use backgrounds that complement your

subjects, set up and shoot in-studio, light your images anywhere with

straightforward lighting setups and diagrams, pose your subjects in a

beautiful but natural way, nail your exposure, and create meaningful

family portraits that leave everyone feeling and looking their honest best.


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Have you heard? We’re launching a new bi-monthly print magazine!CLICK will be smart, gorgeous, fun and inspiring (like you!), and no worries, iPad lovers, it’ll be online and an app, too.

This Fall’s premiere issue will be a limited edition, so order yours today!



At 50% off the cover price FAVORITE

IMAGES, DÉCOR, FOOD, FASHION

& KIDS' TOYS

peek inside







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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 may 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!

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!

Directory

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your area? Visit our exclusive

NAPCP Member Directory on

the site today!

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