[UPDATED TO ADD: My NAPP promo code, DAWN, also gets a $10 discount at checkout on your NAPP membership.]
I’m now the NAPP Evangelist for my demographic: SAHMs, mom bloggers/designers/homeschoolers/digiscrappers (if you’re here, you probably fit the bill)! NAPP is the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, an organization run by folks who love Photoshop so much that they just can’t contain it – they want to teach it to you and me, too. NAPP is truly “Where everyone learns Photoshop.”
Dictionary.com defines an evangelist as “a person marked by evangelical enthusiasm for or support of any cause.” I’ve been sold on NAPP since the day I first attended a KelbyTraining LIVE seminar tour. Attending Photoshop World in Las Vegas last year cemented the deal. They had me at Scott Kelby/Joe McNally/Matt Kloskowski/Rick Sammon/Lesa Snider King. . .you get the picture.
How does this benefit you?
NAPP is giving me the support to make this NAPP Evangelist position succeed! Type in promo code “DAWN” (all caps, no quotes) when joining NAPP and you will get a $10 discount and Scott Kelby’s Photo Recipes Live Behind the Scenes: Your Guide to Today’s Most Popular Lighting Techniques DVD/book combo. (If you’re a homeschooler, be sure to apply for an Educational Membership.)
I’ll soon begin a series entitled “9 Days of NAPP” featuring an assortment of NAPP-related websites, resources, and other cool stuff. Believe me, you don’t want to miss it because there are also three big giveaways! (Links for email or feed reader subscriptions are available in the sidebar.)
It’s been my personal goal to reach a largely untapped pool of future NAPP members – moms just like me. Please help me spread the word! It will benefit all of us if companies recognize us as potential Photoshop World attendees and offer sponsorships the way they do for other conferences like BlogHer. (I’m raising my hand really high here – sponsor me!)
Also, if NAPP sees lots of those “DAWN” codes coming in for new memberships, I’m hoping they’ll get stoked and shower lots of lovin’ on us. You want to hear something cool? They’re even sending gifts to the members I’ve referred in the past.
I’m starting a new weekly post featuring Photoshop/NAPP-related links around the blogosphere. If you have one to recommend, send it to me via the Contact form.
Please leave it in comments if you are already a NAPP member, or if you plan to join now or in the future!
Related posts:
9 Days of NAPP Day 1: My NAPP Story
9 Days of NAPP Day 2: NAPP on Twitter
9 Days of NAPP Day 3: Matt Kloskowski and the Lightroom Killer Tips blog
9 Days of NAPP Day 4: KelbyTraining LIVE
9 Days of NAPP Day 5: NAPP Members’ Website
9 Days of NAPP Day 6: Corey Barker and Planet Photoshop
9 Days of NAPP Day 7: Scott Kelby
9 Days of NAPP Day 8: Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk
9 Days of NAPP Day 9: LIVE from Photoshop World!
WTG! That is awesome! NAPP’s lucky to have dedicated folks like yourself tout the benefits of membership. I’ll be sure to get the word out today about this exciting news.
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Dawn,
This is awesome! I have Photoshop CS3. I have taken classes online through Scott Kelby’s website. I think one of the things I would like to know is how you benefit from being a NAPP member? I can’t wait to see what prizes they are sending you. Congratulations!
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Beth, here are some of the perks: Photoshop User magazine, which is loaded with info and tutorials; discounts to the KelbyTraining LIVE seminars (I used this twice last year, saving $40); discounts to Photoshop World (and we all want to go, right?); discounts from lots of big companies like Adobe and B&H Photo; access to members-only forum, tutorials, etc. on the NAPP website. I love being part of an organization that educates and supports me in what I love: Photoshop, Lightroom, photography, graphics, etc.
Congratulations Dawn!! This is awesome! I couldn’t think of a better person to head this up!
that rocks! I am so thrilled for you! Snaps all around! (and tweets too!)
Oh my goodness Dawn, I totally love NAPP and thanks so much for turning me on to them. I had no idea they even existed until we start talking about going to PSW last year. I got a super sweet NAPP discount, hundreds of dollars off, which enabled me to move up to CS4 awhile back. I love the access to all the tutorials and freebies. Anyone who likes to play with Photoshop, even an amateur like me, should join NAPP.
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Yay Dawn! Looks like we picked the right person for the job! =)
I’m looking forward to seeing what comes from this as we move forward. 😀
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Congrats! That is awesome. You are a perfect choice! Xoxo,alli
Great news!! I’ve been a professional designer and Photoshop user for over 15 years and never considered joining the NAPP… you might have just talked me into it. LOL!
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Follow up to my last comment…
Hopefully this will show the NAPP the power of bloggers. I’ve known about them for many years, but because the word of mouth advertising is so strong… I’ll be joining!!
Thank you, Amy – you ROCK! Be sure to use the promo code DAWN so they’ll know who sent you. 😉
I’ve been toying with joining to get the discount for Kelby Online and the subscription to Photoshop User magazine. I think you just pushed me over the edge. I’ll be sure to use the code!
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Dawn –
I know I joined last year because of you, and I appreciated hearing from someone like me to assure me my investment dollars would be applicable.
I follow Scott Kelby and Dave Cross et. al. like a lost puppy. But let’s face it – they are big wigs! I want to hear from a MOM… from another designer… from a PROSUMER PHOTOGRAPHER… that the content put on the NAPP site is something that I would use and benefit from.
So, when Scott or Dave.. or Joe, Matt, Corey or A.J. … say how awesome it is… their experience renders them out of my league. So I’m not sure if it’s awesome for THEM or awesome for US.
Hearing from YOU – a blogger, designer, prosumer MOM – telling me it’s awesome? Well, that I can relate to. Thank you for letting me know about the membership. I have enjoyed the magazine and all the tutorials on the members-only site.
While I may never be – okay WILL never be – Scott, Dave, Joe, Matt, Corey or A.J. – I do take a lot of photos. I make a lot of graphics. I have nearly filled a 1 TB ext hard drive! I have designed websites and blogs on 5 continents. I am the Chief Executive Memory Keeper of my family. I own the entire Adobe Creative Suites products (and Lr!). And turns out? NAPP suits me. It benefits ME.
Little ol’ me. 🙂
Keep up the good work. There is a huge market of mom prosumers who would believe you when they think the Ps guys are just self-promoting. 😉
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Yay, Dawn! Congratulations, that’s great news! 🙂
Awesome, proud of you. Your photography has really taken off!!
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Way to go Dawn! This is awesome 🙂 I’m with Darcy (am I really almost a month behind?) in that I love hearing from another mom blogger/designer/photographer 🙂 I hope they see the reach you have and that you’ll be able to bring some more sweet deals our way!
By the way, when are you finishing the 9 days?? 🙂 I’ve caught up now and want you to hurry to the end so you can pick me as a winner 😀
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AWESOME Dawn!!!!! I’ve been with NAPP since Vegas last year too …wish we had crossed paths there .. NAPP is a great resource for all of us who want to learn more about the amazing power of all things photoshop and lightroom. I JUST opened lightroom and will be taking advantage of the free month of Kelby Training available to the photowalkers … GREAT work and Kudos for becoming the Evangelist here!!