Vol 2 Issue 45
news
NPPA, Media Coalition, Urge Members To Voice Support For Federal Shield Law
As the time grows near for the Senate Judiciary Committee to consider a compromise version of a bill that creates a federal shield law for journalists... the NPPA reminds...Please call or fax a letter of support to your Senator on the Judiciary Committee before November 19..more
AP Layoffs Include Photographers, Texas Legend Harry Cabluck
Making good on an earlier promise to cut at least 10 percent of their payroll by the end of the year, the Associated Press has started a round of layoffs that included..more

NPPA Considers Joining ACLU Lawsuit Over Computer, Cell Phone, Camera Border Searches

If your laptop computer, cell phone, or digital camera has been searched by U.S. Customs and Immigration, the Border Patrol, or any..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, and the candidates biographies and campaign statements..more
Next Free NPPA-PhotoShelter Webinar is Today
The NPPA has partnered with PhotoShelter to bring its members an exclusive series of five free Webinars for visual journalists, and the second Webinar is coming up today November 18 at 7pm EST. Register for the webinar, Get Found: Search Engine Optimization for Photography Web Sites, here. An archived copy of the first webinar can be found here.
Speakers Added to Northern Short Course
David Burnett, Najlah Feanny and David Stephenson have been added to the NSC lecture series, new workshops have also been updated. Please visit northernshortcourse.com to register or for more info.
Register Now for NPPA's NewsVideo Workshop
Registration is open 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.
MNCC Region 7: 1st Place Spot News 10/09, Chris Landsberger / The Oklahoman: A group of children look on as they watch firefighters battle a four-story apartment fire near the intersection..more

Multimedia Contest 10/09, 1st Place Team Video, Religon Rejuvenates Environmentalism, Eileen Mignoni, Courtney Woo: Click here or image to view video.
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 5: 1st Place Sports 09/09, Cliff Jette / Cedar Rapids Gazette:
Iowa City High's A.J. Derby leaps over Seth Wagner of Cedar Rapids Xavier at Xavier High School in..more
forums/blogs



regional
Photo Editors: New survey out of the University of Texas at Austin addressing the practices and policies of selecting photos for use in print and online. If you act in this capacity and are willing to help please contact Rebecca McEntee at rsmcentee@mail.utexas.edu ASAP, survey ends November 30. Participation and responses will be confidential. Thank You
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.



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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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