LiveJoy Photography Recognized for Excellence in Newborn Photography

Salem and Portland studio earns national honor in NAPCP print competition

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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LiveJoy Photography, a newborn and family portrait studio based in Oregon, has been recognized as a Top 100 artist in the 2025 Inspired Print Competition hosted by the National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP). The studio's award-winning portrait, 'You Had Me at Hello,' was selected for its refined simplicity and representation of early connection between newborns and their families.

Why it matters

This national recognition affirms LiveJoy Photography's artistic achievement and professional expertise, which is important for families in Oregon seeking a newborn photographer known for consistent, high-quality results and safety standards.

The details

LiveJoy Photography, founded in 2013 and based in Salem, Oregon, specializes in newborn, baby milestone, maternity, and family photography. The studio has photographed around 900 newborns and served over 500 families in the Willamette Valley and Greater Portland area over the last decade. The Inspired Print Competition highlights photographers who demonstrate advanced technical skill and emotional depth in their work.

  • LiveJoy Photography was recognized in the 2025 NAPCP Top 100 Inspired Print Competition.
  • The studio's award-winning portrait was displayed at the Inspired by NAPCP Gallery Event & Print Competition in Atlanta, Georgia on January 28, 2026.

The players

LiveJoy Photography

A locally owned and operated newborn and family portrait studio serving families throughout the greater Willamette Valley since 2013.

Lindsay Blackman

Owner and Lead Photographer of LiveJoy Photography in Oregon.

National Association of Portrait & Child Photographers (NAPCP)

An international organization that hosts the Inspired Print Competition, celebrating artistic excellence, technical mastery, and emotional storytelling in professional portrait photography.

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What they’re saying

“For me, newborn photography has always been about connection in its most honest form. There is something incredibly pure about a brand new baby - the stillness, the trust. To have that kind of work recognized nationally is deeply meaningful.”

— Lindsay Blackman, Owner and Lead Photographer of LiveJoy Photography

What’s next

LiveJoy Photography plans to continue expanding its heirloom artwork offerings and participating in professional print competitions while strengthening its presence as an expert Oregon newborn photographer serving the Greater Portland area.

The takeaway

This national recognition for LiveJoy Photography's newborn photography work highlights the studio's commitment to artistic excellence, technical mastery, and emotional storytelling, which is valued by families in Oregon seeking a professional and experienced newborn photographer.