Hello Reader,

Spring is beginning to take shape in the photographs being shared across the NPN community. From early blooms to quiet wildlife moments, there’s a sense of renewed attention and curiosity in the work and conversations unfolding in the forums.

This month’s highlights reflect that spirit, from a thoughtful new article on seabird photography to recent Editors’ Picks and ongoing discussions within the community. We’ve also introduced a new homepage dashboard to make it easier to navigate the site and find what you need.

We hope something here encourages you to share your work, offer a critique, or simply spend a little more time exploring.

— The NPN Team

Editors' Picks

Each month, our editors select a small collection of photographs that stood out for their thoughtfulness, craftsmanship, and creative intent. Together, these images offer a glimpse into the ideas and conversations unfolding across the NPN community.

​View this month’s Editors’ Picks →​

New article:
The Art of SeaBird Photography

Witnessing · Emotion · Connection

In this thoughtful essay, Rachel Bigsby explores seabird photography as an act of witnessing rather than simply creating images. She emphasizes emotional connection, patience, and a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Rachel introduces the idea of “natural artistry”, something already present in the wild, revealed through light, movement, and environment rather than imposed by the photographer. The result is a compelling invitation to move beyond technical perfection and create photographs that convey feeling, story, and essence.

​Read the article →​

From the community

Each week, members share questions, ideas, and perspectives across the forums—from practical technique to broader creative and ethical discussions. Here are a few recent conversations that sparked thoughtful exchange:

• ​A small piece on my photography in DPReview.com​
• ​What’s your favourite paper to print on? ​
• ​Initial reaction critiques​
• ​Webinar Discussion: The Art of Connection — Stories Through the Lens (Viktoria Haack)​

If you’ve been meaning to join a conversation—or start one of your own—this is a great place to begin.

​Join the discussion →​

Weekly Challenge

Each week, we share a simple theme designed to encourage regular practice and creative exploration. You’re welcome to create something new or revisit work from your archive—there’s no expectation beyond engaging with the idea.

Current theme: Spring’s First Blooms (Macro Focus)

Below is a small selection of recent challenge highlights, offering a glimpse of how different photographers interpret the same prompt.

​View the current challenge →​

Prefer a weekly reminder? You can opt in to receive each new challenge by email.

​Get weekly challenge updates →​

What's New

We’ve introduced a new homepage dashboard designed to make navigating NPN simpler and more intuitive. When you’re signed in, you can quickly access the community, jump into critiques, register for upcoming webinars, explore new articles and AMAs, and manage your account—all from one place.

The goal is to make it easier to find what you need and spend more time engaging with the community.

​See the new Dashboard →​

Coming Up: Free Webinar

Finding something when it's ready to be found​
with Andrew Baruffi

Meaningful photographs don’t require distant travel—they emerge when we slow down, observe familiar places more deeply, and recognize the quiet moments where light, subject, and emotion align.

April 17 · 6:00 PM MT / 8:00 PM ET · Zoom
​Recording available (24 hours for all; unlimited for members).

​​​Register →​​​