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Featuring NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERS AUGUST 2014 Industry News & Announcements, Workshops, Updates and much more! LATEST INSIDE The Anna Pociask of Anna Pociask Photography A Look at the 2015 NAPCP Retreat in Whistler, British Columbia! by napcp

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Featuring

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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Industry News &Announcements,

Workshops,Updates andmuch more!

LATEST

INSIDE

The

Anna Pociaskof Anna Pociask Photography

A Look at the 2015NAPCP Retreat inWhistler, British Columbia!

by napcp

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Fall is officially knocking on our door, but we’re not quite ready to answer just yet!

With plenty of time for fun in the sun, park play dates and last minute trips come Labor

Day Weekend, many of us are extending the summer solstice until the first leaf falls.

It’s a good thing, too: the July International Image Competition has ended, and

it may take judges that long to decide a winner! We received so many beautiful, striking

images - giving our team some tough decisions to make. For those who participated in the

Image Competition, we thank you for sharing your talent with us. Winners and results

will be announced in October – so stay tuned and good luck!

Also arriving with fall is registration for our 2015 NAPCP Retreat. This January,

prepare to parka with us, as we get comfy and cozy in Whistler, British Columbia!

Registration is now open – so please remember to enroll before September 30 to secure

your spot and take advantage of a convenient payment plan. Unsure if you want to join in

fellowship with like-minded professionals, ski some of Canada’s most prestigious slopes

or relax at the renowned Nita Lake Lodge? See here for additional information on the

trip of a lifetime.

Praised for her eagerness to shoot outside the scope of typical portraiture and her

creative imagery in incorporating fine art and poetic elements, Anna Pociask of Anna

Pociask Photography is this month’s featured photographer! A Southern jewel rooted in

Northern Alabama, Anna specializes in senior and wedding portraits, emphasizing the

natural and pure beauty of her clients. In the Heart of Dixie, Anna ensures every client

feels like a true Southern belle.

Say au revoir to traditional branding and bonjour to international marketing

opportunities with our new Video Interview Series! This month, Lindsay Silsby chats

about taking business abroad and how to achieve success overseas. Step outside your

comfort zone and explore the endless possibilities of international terrain!

From all of us at NAPCP, thank you for your contributions to the world of child

photography and endless dedication to our organization. We can’t wait to take on this

next chapter with all of you, and we hope you will join us on many more adventures!

Hello friends!

SincerelyThe NAPCP Team

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pg. 5..............Featured Photographer: Anna Pociask

Pg. 23 ........................................Behind The Scenes

Pg. 25............................................Video Resources

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

Pg. 3 .....................................NAPCP Retreat 2015

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

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

We hope that everyone will continue

to partake in our NAPCP Facebook

Community page! Join now and get

involved with the latest discussions,

trending topics, news and updates,

and much more! Click here to

request to join today!

Facebook Community

If you are in the market for fresh,

new photography templates and

creative client gifts, be sure to hop

on over to the NAPCP store! We are

constantly adding new products to

help make the design side of your

business a little less stressful! Don't see

something you've been hunting for?

Drop us an email with new products

you would like to see!

Napcp Store

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FEATUREDPHOTOGRAPHERA N N A P O C I A S K

Images by Anna Pociask of Anna Pociask Photography

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n Alabamian with a strong knack for straying from

typical portraiture, Anna Pociask of Anna Pociask Photography

understands the importance of showcasing clients’ natural

beauty. From senior portraits to bridal shoots, Anna’s creative

approach in utilizing fine art and poetic elements ignites these

special moments that will be cherished for years to come.

Continue reading to see Anna’s revered talent and why she is this

month’s featured photographer!

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1. Started photographing when? 2003

2. Officially opened business? 2009

3. Favorite camera? Canon 5d Mark III

4. Lens of choice? 85 F/1.2

5. Favorite lab? ProDPI

6. Favorite framer? Hardwood Frames

7. Favorite age to photograph? 17

8. Favorite musician? All Sons and Daughters or Jesus Culture

9. Favorite movie? The Notebook

10. Recent favorite read? "Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life"

11. Favorite client product? Fuji deep matte print— bigger the better

12. 3 things you can't live without? My 2 children, bible, laughter

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AT AGLANCE

W I T H

A N N A P O C I A S K

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

business transformed over the last few years?

It all began with my canon rebel film camera and a mission trip to India in

2003. Not only did the culture impact me, and they're way of living, but when

I got back and developed my images, the filthy, poor, beautiful children that

stared back at me on those prints sparked something deep down into my soul.

Moments like those impacted my heart and I now can look at those hungry

eyes through a still image. I never saw myself as a children's photographer, but

more so the girl always with the camera capturing life, laughter, and real life

dorm life in college. It quickly became real when one of my roommates got en-

gaged our senior year and asked me to shoot her engagement pictures. It trick-

led slowly, but never pursued it as a business until 2009, and I began venturing

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into where my heart strings were pulled to capture and stand still for others

in their home. I was always pulled toward teen girls, and really it was not un-

til this year my business came to be more than a job, it became a ministry. As

I began seeing the importance of reminding girls truths from scripture, and

my go to verse that I share is 1 Peter 3:4..”but let your adorning be the hidden

person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,

which in God’s sight is very precious.”

What is your favorite subject to photograph and why?

I kinda answered that in the last question, but to add to it I absolutely love

having the opportunity to invest in girls lives. I pray that I am given the

chance to develop a relationship with whomever needs a mentor in their life.

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These girls bring life and joy into my soul, as I see the world right before them—

ready to take on the world. It reminds me to keep on dreaming as well.

What is the most valuable business lesson you've learned so far?

God first, family second, then work. Balance balance balance. Making a to do

list each day so you know what has to get done that day and you do not add any-

thing on top or cut yourself short.

We love how open and honest you are on your blog. How do you feel this af-

fects your life professionally? I guess I have never thought of it affecting my

life professionally. I take my business as a calling and ministry to invest into

others. I usually connect with people right away as they feel they already know

me, as I am vulnerable and raw with who I am and where I stand. I never want

to come off as a person that takes beautiful pictures and lives this picture per-

fect life. That is the least thing I want to portray for my life.

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Tell us about your typical work day and work week. From sunrise to sunset...

To be quite honest I am the last person to ask on how to live a planned out work

day as the first thing I do in the morning is serve my children breakfast, and

then they know that is my time with Jesus. I can not work without coming to the

Lords feet first. I typically work a lot in the evenings when my kids go to bed. I

use to kill myself by staying up till midnight but learned that is not worth being

grumpy and on edge the next day. I work until I feel Ive accomplished enough,

but I listen to what my body is telling me and will go to bed if I am too tired to

edit. I want to give my best at all times, and even though I am behind a comput-

er I still want to represent at 100%.

You mentioned you would like to live on an island one day, any special rea-

son why? I would move to an island tomorrow if that were an option. I love the

slower pace of life, while I am 100% a city a girl, being on Island time far away

from everything is so much more relaxing. That and to be honest, I have this

crazy idea that I would love to have a private beach and I can see all my littles

running around and growing up on the water - very Swiss Family Robinson.

It's just so peaceful and happy. I have always been drawn to the ocean and life

that it contains, so waking up with a view of the sea would be so refreshing and

would just make my should happy.

What are you most grateful for?

I am SO grateful the Lord has blessed me with a business to be home with my

kids. It really doesn't get any better than making my own hours and home in-

vesting into my children.

Where do you see your life 5 years from now? Secretly I hope I am a published

author by then, as I am working on my first book. ;) I still see myself pursuing

my business and hope to be THE senior photographer in my area.

To see more of Anna's work, please visit her site here!

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Thank you so much Anna!

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CAMERA BAGESSENTIALSW I T H A N N A P O C I A S K

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1) The Body: Canon 5D Mark III. 2) The Lenses: 50 F/1.2, 85 F/1.2, 100 F/2.8 Macro, 50 F/1.2. 3) My 2015 Senior Model Magazine. 4) Bug Spray - because I always venture into nature. 5) iPhone. 6) My Instax. 7) Business Cards

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1) The Body: Canon 5D Mark III. 2) The Lenses: 50 F/1.2, 85 F/1.2, 100 F/2.8 Macro, 50 F/1.2. 3) My 2015 Senior Model Magazine. 4) Bug Spray - because I always venture into nature. 5) iPhone. 6) My Instax. 7) Business Cards

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BEHIND SCENESWe asked Anna to give us a peak into her busy day to day life with a few of her favorite Instagram captures. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at some of her favorite moments!

BEHIND SCENES

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BEHIND SCENESWe asked Anna to give us a peak into her busy day to day life with a few of her favorite Instagram captures. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at some of her favorite moments!

WITHANNA

POCIA SKBEHIND SCENES

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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 August 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!

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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!

Directory

Looking for a photographer in

your area? Visit our exclusive

NAPCP Member Directory on

the site today!

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