Vol 2 Issue 31
news
NPPA Objects To Homeland Security Secretary's Photography Remarks
The National Press Photographers Association has objected to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's remarks during a television news interview where she said that the public should be suspicious of photographers. In a letter, NPPA reminded Napolitano that "photography by itself should not be considered suspicious activity, and it is protected by the First Amendment. There is no statue, rule, or regulation prohibiting photography on or of public property."..more
ACG Sues Annie Leibovitz Over $24 Million Loan
Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has been sued by a New York finance company that claims Leibovitz has reneged on a $24 million loan..more
announcements
The Virtual Video Workshop is Coming to a Computer Near You
This exciting new approach to providing a workshop online is being developed by the NPPF, The Poynter Institute, and the NPPA. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19th.  Each session will be an hour long and will take you “behind the curtain,” with practical discussion of the skills and techniques used by each presenter in creating their award winning work. Between sessions, participants will be able to ask questions and carry on conversations with the speakers through online text chat sessions. The program starts at 10:15 a.m. ET and the last speaker will finish about 4:00 p.m. ET. If you can’t commit to the entire day, don't despair -- presentations will be recorded and as a benefit of registration you'll have free online access to all sessions at your convenience. Visit www.newsu.org/virtualvideoworkshop to register or for more information.
NPPA Members Featured In Verve Documentary Photo Blog
Sarah Evans, NPPA's new treasurer from Region 1, writes about about Verve Photo, a documentary photography blog by Geoffrey Hiller, who has profiled more than 20 NPPA-member photojournalists in his growing collection of more than 200 entries..more
NPPA Offers New Personalized Photo ID Card
The National Press Photographers Association has announced the availability of a new inexpensive Photo ID Membership Card that can be purchased online by NPPA's active professional and Life members..more

MNCC Region 7: 1st Place Spot News 06/09, J.B. Forbes / St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Bobby Cook secures plastic on the Lukavsky's roof in Shiloh, Il. Monday evening after the storm had passed. A tornado damaged most of..more

Multimedia Contest 03/09, 1st Place Multimedia Project, The Afghan Diaries, Henrik Kastenskov, Poul Madsen, top right:
Click here or image to view project.
contests
Enter NPPA Contests
As a member you are allowed to particiapte in NPPA sponsored contests so enter now. To read more about our contests please visit the competitions web page.

MNCC Region 1: 1st Place Sports  06/09, Steve Lanava / Worcester Telegram & Gazette: St John's rightfielder AJ Zarosny dives, but is unable to make the catch of a line drive off the bat of Wachusett's..more
forums/blogs



regional
Regional Information
Find more information out about your region and regional director by visiting the NPPA's regions home page.
calendar
Virtual Video Workshop
September 19, 2009
Online Workshop





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