North American Nature Photography Association

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Overview of Events

NANPA holds several events throughout the year. These include educational and networking opportunities. Please refer to the links below for details about each.

  • Nature Photography Summits - A yearly gathering of NANPA members with keynote speakers, breakout session, portfolio reviews, workshops, and a fabulous trade show. Usually takes place in January or February.
  • Regional Field Events - A field workshop over a long weekend with excellent leaders. Takes place in areas not usually covered by Summits or photo workshops. Led by NANPA members and given once or twice each year.
  • Road Show Seminars - Inside seminars on different aspects of photography, usually held in major cities across the United States. Led by professional photographers.
  • Annual Showcase Competition - Members submit photos for this juried competition awarding cash and other prizes. The Top 100 Showcase winners are featured on the front page of NANPA's website. All winners are presented in our printed publication Expressions.
  • Nature Photography Day - NANPA celebrates the official Nature Photography Day by encouraging photographers to get outside and take photographs within walking distance of wherever they are that day. Members can uplaod photos for publication in Ripples.

In addition, many NANPA members offer workshops and seminars across the country. Check out the Workshop Calendar for links and details.

Other events, contests, and exhibitions may be posted from time to time on our News Page.



-- Call for Presentations --
(for future events)
NANPA Events
Nature Photography Day
June 15, 2013

NANPA Regional Event
Laredo, TX
October 9-13, 2013
(details coming soon...)

NANPA Foundation trio to Peru 2013

NANPA Regional Field Event schedule
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NANPA Road Show schedule
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More Events...

NANPA News NANPA Board Meeting Minutes Online
posted May 8, 2013

CAMNATS 2013 Contest
posted May 3, 2013

"Share the View" Photo Contest
posted Nov 10, 2012

NANPA Board Meeting Minutes Online
posted Oct 11, 2012

2013 NANPA High School Scholarship Program
posted Oct 10, 2012

Currents Fall 2012 now available
posted Sep 21, 2012

NANPA Showcase 2013
updated Sep 16, 2012

2013 NANPA College Student Scholarship Program
posted Jul 20, 2012

Welsh International 2012
posted Jun 20, 2012

Nactus Award 2012
posted Jun 15, 2012

ZOOM in on Shoreline at Mountain View
posted May 26, 2012

Artists Haven Gallery Competition
posted May 15, 2012

Expressions 2012 Now Available
posted Mar 3, 2012

NANPA Showcase 2012 Released
posted Jan 18, 2012

Adobe Photographer's Directory Discontinued
posted Jan 2, 2012

Flip Nicklin Named 2012 NANPA Outstanding Photographer of the Year
posted Oct 13, 2011

Nancy Rotenberg In-Memoriam
posted Sep 4, 2011

NANPA Oral Histories Now Available
posted Jan. 5, 2011

40 Most Influential Nature Photographers
posted Jan. 5, 2011

More News Items...

 

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