National Press Photographers Association

Benefits of membership

Get Informed, Get Inspired
  • Members receive a subscription to News Photographer magazine, the leading magazine of the visual journalism profession. This includes the Best of Photojournalism special issue in December.
Save Money
Protect Your Rights
  • Unite with a powerful and respected organization at the forefront of fighting for press freedom and the rights of visual journalists.
  • Turn to experts in our Advocacy and Business Practices committees for support and advice when problems arise.
Challenge Yourself
  • NPPA members can participate in a number of exciting contests for Still Photographers, Video Journalists, Multimedia Producers, Photo Editors, and Students.
Exhibit Professionalism
  • Signing and adhering to the NPPA Code of Ethics shows employers that you are a committed professional visual journalist.
Find Work
  • Professional members can list themselves on NPPA’s Find A Photographer service, which offers employers a way to find freelance photographers close to them.
  • Access our Job Information Bank to look for an internship, part-time, full-time, or contract work.
Learn
Grow
  • Members who are just starting out in the field and experienced visual journalists can connect and learn through our mentoring and critique program.
Connect
  • Interact with NPPA's active, vital, international network of students, visual journalists, and industry leaders thorough our discussion boards, listserv, and social media.
Enhance Your Resume
  • Take advantage of volunteer and leadership opportunities through participation and involvement in the organization.
Showcase Your Work

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