Benefits of membership

Exclusive Benefits for NPPA Members

Magazine: Members receive a monthly subscription to News Photographer, the leading magazine of the visual journalism profession. This includes our annual Best of Photojournalism special issue.
Special Offers: Discounts on a wide range of third-party products and services are available to members!
NPPA Photo Club: As a resource for photojournalists and educators, NPPA stocks dozens of photojournalism supplies, including digital gear, carrying cases, tripods, books, videos, and more. All store items are available at a discount for NPPA members.
NPPA Workshops and Seminars: NPPA offers a wide variety of local, state, regional and national seminars and workshops. Members receive substantial discounts on registration fees.
Insurance: Member exclusive discounts on insurance are available, including offers for equipment, liability, disability, and health insurance.

Job Information Bank: All members are eligible to view the Job Information Bank (JIB), a listing of confirmed job openings and internships in the field.
Find a Photographer: Members can list themselves on NPPA’s Find A Photographer service, which offers employers a way to find freelance photographers close to them.
Mentoring Opportunities: Dozens of experienced photojournalists are available as mentors to NPPA members who are just starting out in the field.
Critiques: Our service is a one-of-a-kind, free service available to NPPA members. Each critique specifically targeted towards areas needing improvement.
Contests: NPPA members can participate in a number of exciting contests for Still Photographers, Video Journalists, Multimedia Producers, Photo Editors, News Video Editors, and Students.
Discussion Board: NPPA consists of an active, vital network including the "best of the best" who unselfishly share their knowledge and expertise.
AV Library: Rentals from the NPPA Audiovisual Library collection are available to members at a discounted rental rate.

Ethics: As visual journalists, we have the responsibility to document society and to preserve its images as a matter of historical record. Accurate representation is the benchmark of our profession. On an individual level, all of our members subscribe to the NPPA Code of Ethics.
Advocacy: Be a part of an organization that is fighting to promote awareness and timely responses to issues threatening news photographers.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering with the NPPA is a great way to get involved, network, and make a difference!
Scholarships: NPPA offers scholarships to college students through our sister organization, the National Press Photographers Foundation.
Business Practices: NPPA has gathered a wealth of information and resources at the Business Practices area of our website. Our Cost of Doing Business Calculator is an invaluable tool for running your business. Our “Best Practices for the Business of Independent Photojournalism” are guidelines for fair and practical solutions to issues or rights, fees, expenses, and responsibilities. You’ll also find sample contracts, guidance on issues like copyright, and much more.