Vol 2 Issue 43
news
Obama Makes Midnight Flight To Dover To Honor Returning War Dead
The president who just this April lifted an 18-year-ban on photographing the dignified return of the flag-draped remains of soldiers killed in battle overseas himself stood..more
Nieman & Harvard Publish Guide For Journalists Covering Pandemic Flu
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard has launched a comprehensive online guide to covering pandemic flu. Written by and for journalists, the Nieman Foundation says that..more
announcements
VOTE NOW, Month-Long November Election 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..more
Next Free NPPA / PhotoShelter Webinar Set for Nov. 18
NPPA has partnered with PhotoShelter to bring its members an exclusive series of five free Webinars for visual journalists, and the next Webinar is Nov 18..more
"Navigating The Downturn" Panel In Austin, November 11
An NPPA "Navigating The Downturn" panel discussion will be held at the University of Texas in Austin on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The panelists..more
Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar
The NPPA will be exhibiting at the 37th Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar which will be held December 3-5, 2009.  The annual seminar features workshops, a speaker series, peer reviews, a print auction and a photojournalism print and multimedia contest. For more information visit www.Photojournalism.org.
MNCC Region 7: 1st Place General News 08/09, J Forbes / Saint Louis Post -Dispatch: Jennifer Culp, 29, gets emotional as she looks out at the Mississippi River south of Festus where she lost..more

Multimedia Contest 10/09, 1st Place Individual Audio Slideshow, A Losing Gamble: Chasing the Vegas Dream, Brian van der Brug:
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 7: 1st Place Feature / Single  07/09, Michael Woods / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:
Gerzon Rodriguez, 11 from Springdale, works his way to the top of an obstacle at the..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



SocialDocumentary.net is offering a 20% discount to NPPA members to create and maintain a documentary photography exhibit for a year. NPPA members can upload images with descriptive text, captions, and resources to raise awareness, encourage action, and increase support for the issues documented.



BlinkBid is absolutely the easiest to use bidding and invoicing software for photographers. Head over to blinkbid.com and download fully functional version of Blinkbid for a free two week trial.  Then LOG IN to your NPPA account and take advantage of a discount code for fifty bucks off the retail price of Blinkbid.



drop.io provides a simple and professional way for sharing full resolution photos, images, and more from anywhere, instantly with clients and colleagues. NO contracts, NO software! NPPA members can sign up today and receive a special 25% discount!


HostedFTP Discounts


HostedFTP.com offers businesses a cloud file sharing solution that is secure, reliable and easy to use. NPPA members receive a discount of 20% on all usage fees for as long as they continue to use the service, and a 31 day free trial to evaluate the service. Visit our website for further details.




ImageSpan and NPPA have teamed up to offer discounts on LicenseStream Products! NPPA Members are now eligible to receive a discount on:
  • LicenseStream Creator
  • LicenseStream Creator Pro
  • LicenseStream Storage Upgrade
Click here for a complete list of member services

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