Last year I was lucky enough to become a charter member of the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP). It’s so important as a business owner and professional photographer to get plugged into your community. I’ve learned so much and met so many wonderful artists through the professional organizations I’ve joined. NAPCP held its first working/learning retreat this June in Napa Valley – the perfect backdrop for friends, fun and photos! I flew into San Francisco a couple days early to spend some time with my dear friend Jane of Jane Johnson Photography and Branding Design – the designer of my new fabulous branding! We had fun taking in the city, shopping and just catching up. On our way to Napa, we wanted to take in the ocean so we stopped in Half Moon Bay for lunch and a quick walk on the beach. Then, on to Napa for three days of encouragement, support and learning among some of the top children photographer’s in the nation.
I’m so thankful to Alice Park and her husband, Kyu, for starting this organization of inspiring, encouraging photographers. I look forward to our next retreat and many more great opportunities and friendships!
A few of the beautiful child models from CITY Model Management that we photographed in the vineyard…
The beautiful wine tasting at Merryvale Winery – AMAZING!
My “Soul Sister” Jane and I in the vineyard…
These two photos taken by the talented Eydie Nelson:
A couple of me from the fabulous Andi Laine (it’s so fun seeing different takes on an image!
I took the following photos off the NAPCP blog 
Our bus ride to the vineyards
Listening to our keynote speaker, the amazing Tamara Lackey – Can you find me?
Listening to the motivating and dynamic Dane Sanders – again, can you find me?
My new friends – LOVE YOU ALL!
by Heather Thorne
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