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The Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association is committed to serving the needs of nature photographers in the Carolinas and throughout the United States.

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The Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association is committed to serving the needs of nature photographers in the Carolinas and throughout the United States. The CNPA has been in existence since 1992 when a small group of photographers recognized the potential benefits of forming a group dedicated to nature photography. From that meager beginning CNPA has grown to become one of the largest “photo clubs” of its kind in the country. Currently, with 1224 members organized into 13 regional groups, the CNPA offers many opportunities for its members to join together each month.

CNPA Mission Statement

  • To promote Nature Photography in the Carolinas.
  • To help conserve and preserve the diverse Natural Ecosystem in the Carolinas.
  • To educate others interested in Nature Photography.

Getting to know us

Interested in nature photography? So are we. Here are ways to learn more about CNPA and participate. 
  • Contact a member
  • Join our Facebook group
  • Participate in a meeting or club activity. We have 13 separate regions throughout North and South Carolina. View each region's page to learn more about when each meets and visit the calendar to see other outings for every region. As a member, you may join any of the regions' meetings and outings.
  • Camera in the Wild is the official quarterly magazine for CNPA. Articles are requested for submission by members. You must be a member to access magazine. 

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Upcoming Events

Latest News

  • The 2025 Convention registration is now open. Click here to register. 
  • The Member's Choice contest is now open for submissions. Enter Now!

Regions

CNPA has grown to become one of the largest “photo clubs” of its kind in the country. CNPA is organized into 13 regional groups. Each member can participate in any of the outings or meetings hosted by each region.

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Contests

Member's Choice: A much anticipated feature of our convention is the Members’ Choice Contest. Members submit digital images which are judged by the entire CNPA membership.

Quarterly Contests: Each quarter, regions have the option to hold a photo contest where region members submit two entries and then vote for the winners, using the same software as the member's choice contest.

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Carolinas' Nature Photographers Association

P.O. Box 97323
Raleigh, NC 27624-7323

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