Vol 2 Issue 41
news
AP Amends Suit Against Shepard Fairey; Says Obama Hope Poster Artist Is Lying
AP has filed a motion to amend its countersuit against Obama "HOPE" poster artist Shepard Fairey based on the artist's recent revelations that he had fabricated and..more
U.S. Military Backing Away From Ban On Photos Of Dead?
First came a new ban on photographing U.S. military personnel killed in action in eastern Afghanistan. Then a day later a modification to the embed agreement offered..more
announcements
NPPA & PhotoShelter Launch Free Virtual Short Course
Starting October 28, NPPA has partnered with PhotoShelter to launch a new exclusive series of five free Webinars that are free for NPPA members, focusing on..more
NewsVideo Workshop Registration Opens
Registration has officially begun for the 2010 NewsVideo Workshop taking place in Norman, OK. Visual Journalists: If you shoot for a TV station, newspaper or other web entity, Production Company, freelance, church, the military… if you shoot video, this is the place for you. For more information or to register please visit the website.
November Election Approaching For NPPA's New Board Of Directors
NPPA's new national Board of Directors will be elected during a month-long period of online voting that will run through November, and the candidates biographies and..more
Register Now for the 2010 Advanced Storytelling Workshop
The Advanced StoryTelling Workshop will be held on April 11-16, 2010 at Texas State Univ. in San Marcos, TX. Discounts are available for those who register before the first of the year. Visit our site at http://www.advancedstorytellingworkshop.com/ for registration forms and more details.
MNCC Region 10: 2nd Place Spot News 07/09, Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel: Plastic irrigation pipe flames in the foreground along a San Andreas Road field in Watsonville, California as..more

Multimedia Contest 09/09, 1st Place Team Audio Slideshow, Toxic Waters: Coal in the Water, Andrew DeVigal, Zach Wise, Damon Winter. Top right: Click here or image to view slideshow.
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 6: 1st Place Feature / Multiple Picture 06/09, Ken Ruinard / Anderson Independent-Mail: Safe Harbor home manager Carolyn Thomason, right, hugs a formerly abused woman staying at the home for..more
forums/blogs



regional
Region 8 Announcement
Save the Date: Navigating the Downturn
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5pm-7:30pm
University of Texas
Jessie H. Jones Communication Building, Third floor, room 120.
Austin, Texas
For more information email Kevin Martin at ktmartin82@gmail.com


Reg. 11 Announcement: Northwest Video Workshop: 10% NPPA Member Discount
Whether you are interested in video storytelling or are wanting to refine skills that you've been developing for years, the Northwest Video Workshop will get you geared up for the year to come. Telling compelling stories is the heart of this year's workshop. The Northwest Video Workshop will introduce you to the video storytelling process, getting the best out of your audio interview, how to shoot and edit it and the ethical issues presented by the process. All participants will get hands-on sessions led by some of the best-known professionals in Washington and Oregon. Apply online at nwvideoworkshop.org.
calendar

Northern Short Course
Mar 11-13, 2010; New Brunswick, NJ

NewsVideo Workshop
Mar 14-19, 2010; Norman, OK

Advanced Storytelling Workshop
Apr 11-16, 2010; San Marcos, TX



Member Benefits



NPPA is a member of the Drive Savers Digital Arts Partner Program. Log in to your member account to learn more.

PCMall/MacMall Member Purchase Program

NPPA members receive discounts on equipment and software from PCMall/MacMall. To participate in the Member Purchase Program log in to your member account today.

fotoQuote/fotoBiz Discounts
Cradoc fotoSoftware, the developer of fotoQuote and fotoBiz, is pleased to continue their support of registered NPPA members.

Discounts on Car Rentals from Hertz and Alamo

NPPA members are entitled to discounts when renting cars from Alamo and Hertz.

Think Tank Photo Profit Sharing



By making your Think Tank Photo purchases through this link you can help support the NPPA. Twenty percent of all sales generated through Think Tank's NPPA partnership site will be coming back to the NPPA; and if you spend over fifty dollars you receive a free NPPA-branded Pixel Pocket Rocket.



NPPA members can get a 10% discount on T-Mobile wireless services, calling plans, and HotSpot high-speed Wi-Fi (802.11b) Internet access. Members that activate new service with T-Mobile will also get discounted devices and waived activation fees.


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