Christine Retzer Photography

Professional photography & Accredited Newborn Photographer

  • Home
  • Galleries
    • Newborn • Portrait
    • Newborn • Fresh 48
    • Newborn • Lifestyle
    • Babies & Children
    • Cake Smash
    • Maternity
    • Families
    • High School Seniors
    • Professional Headshots
  • Information
  • Pricing
  • Clients
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Studio Location
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram

APNPI

May 22, 2019

My annual renewal for the Accredited Professional Newborn Photographers International was processed today and it reminded me why I initially joined the organization.

In case you weren’t aware, newborn photographers aren’t required to get a certification to become a newborn photographer. So, that means basically anyone with a camera who shoots photos of a newborn can technically call themselves a “newborn photographer”. This concept seemed a little insane to me once I realized it.

Personally, I went through MANY obstacles and education before I started referring to myself as a newborn photographer. You see, I was a photographer for many years. I started shooting photography at the University of Southern California in Film School back in 1996. I learned how to shoot on film!! But, once I decided I wanted to take on newborn clients that I knew I needed to be educated on how to do it.

I already two young kids of my own. I tried taking newborn photos of them when they were babies many times. And, even though I knew very well how to work with my camera and lighting, I still knew nothing about posing them.

Posing a newborn is an extremely delicate skill one must learn and carefully practice. I have studied with some of the best and most experienced newborn photographers today but I still wanted to set myself apart from the other self-proclaimed newborn photographers. Because newborn photography is THE MOST HANDS-ON type of photography there is! You don’t want just anyone handling your delicate baby.

This lead me to APNPI. It’s the first organization that I know of which recognized the need for newborn photographers to be trained in safety. It gave a place to become certified through their high standards and become accredited in quality workmanship. It’s an important organization which shows the general public which photographers have taken the extra steps to prove they know how to deal with a precious newborn.

So, the next time you are shopping around for a newborn photographer I encourage you to think… “Do I want just a safe photographer?” OR “Do I want THE SAFEST PHOTOGRAPHER” for my brand new baby?

And, if you’re a photographer yourself and want to work with newborn babies, please consider joining APNPI. It was created by newborn photographers FOR newborn photographers. You can distinguish yourself as a professional newborn photographer with internationally recognized and standardized APNPI Credentials.



Uncategorized ·

« Being creative
Cherish your loved ones today »

a little about me…

The Studio is located at:
40W117 Campton Crossings Dr.
Suite A
St. Charles, IL 60175

Christine Retzer specializes in newborn, children, family photography and high school seniors within the Fox Valley tri-cities area of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles, Illinois. Read More…

Newborn Sessions with Christine

https://christineretzerphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CRP-1.mp4
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No posts found.

Make sure this account has posts available on instagram.com.

Catalogue of outfits available to use for your session.


What Clients are Saying

Cate in Geneva

-"I simply must share....Christine Retzer is absolutely incredible and oh so talented....Christine took my daughter's pictures just a few days ago....from the moment she began, my less than two week old daughter was completely comfortable with her (and her warm, clean, beautiful space). Christine was so gentle, caring and kind (both to me and my little one)....while taking the most beautiful photos that I will forever treasure. It was such a wonderful experience with absolutely no stress...just have to thank this sweet, gifted Mom! We are deeply grateful!"... Cate in Geneva
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:45:25+00:00
-"I simply must share....Christine Retzer is absolutely incredible and oh so talented....Christine took my daughter's pictures just a few days ago....from the moment she began, my less than two week old daughter was completely comfortable with her (and her warm, clean, beautiful space). Christine was so gentle, caring and kind (both to me and my little one)....while taking the most beautiful photos that I will forever treasure. It was such a wonderful experience with absolutely no stress...just have to thank this sweet, gifted Mom! We are deeply grateful!"... Cate in Geneva
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/what-clients-are-saying/

Olivia in Aurora

-"I don't know if it's the hormones that I am tearing up looking at these photos! 😭😭😭 They are so beautiful I love them thank you so much for a great experience! ❤️"

 
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:48+00:00
-"I don't know if it's the hormones that I am tearing up looking at these photos! 😭😭😭 They are so beautiful I love them thank you so much for a great experience! ❤️"  
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1459/

Nicole in Geneva

-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:37+00:00
-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1458/

Amar in Downers Grove

-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:47:14+00:00
-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1457/

Melissa in Elburn

-"Thank you!! These are exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn’t love them more. We’ll go through them today and select our favorites, which will be SO hard since we want them all 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
2019-03-01T22:46:57+00:00
-"Thank you!! These are exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn’t love them more. We’ll go through them today and select our favorites, which will be SO hard since we want them all 😊"
https://christineretzerphotography.com/testimonials/1456/
0
Christine Retzer Photography

Copyright © 2021 · Christine Retzer Photography · Hello You Designs

Copyright © 2021 · Hello Trending on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in