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

• A wide range of third-parties provide special offers on products and services for our members.
• The NPPA Online Store stocks a variety of merchandise and media, which members can purchase at a discount.
• Members receive substantial discounts on registration fees on our workshops and seminars.

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

• NPPA offers a wide variety of workshops and seminars. Members receive substantial discounts on registration fees.
• Access our member exclusive online education offerings.
• Our Business Practices pages host a wealth of information and resources, including our Cost of Doing Business Calculator.

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

• Our Community Blog Page features member's work in still photography, videography, multimedia, and writing. The NPPA Member Gallery features member websites.

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NPPA members receive a wide range of benefits, from educational opportunities to mentoring, exclusive discounts, insurance options, business tips, and much more.