The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. NPPA encourages photojournalists to reflect high standards of quality in their professional performance and in their personal code of ethics. NPPA vigorously promotes freedom of the press in all its forms. To this end, NPPA provides continuing educational programs and fraternalism without bias, as we support and acknowledge the best the profession has to offer.
Our members include still and television photographers, editors, students and representatives of businesses that serve the photojournalism industry. As of the Fall of 2003, NPPA had over 8,000 paid professional members, about 1,500 paid student members, and nearly 500 life members--bringing the total membership to just over 10,000.
