Advance Registration for the Photojournalism Summit is now closed. Walk-in registrations will still be accepted at the Summit, starting Friday, June 23rd.
For more information on this NPPA event, please contact Photojournalism Summit chairperson Jay Nolan
email: jnolan@tampatrib.com
phone number: (813) 731-1226
Summit Schedule now online
The complete schedule of events for NPPA's Photojournalism Summit has been posted. Now, Summit attendees can plan ahead and maker certain not to miss any of the exciting programs offered. (last updated: 6/8/2006)
Summit Features
- NPPA "Shootout"
- This first-ever shootout will pit photojournalists against each other to see who can create the most inspiring images. Be a part of this history-making contest.
- NPPA Life Member Reunion
- Life Member Joe Young is planning a Life Member Luncheon. This is a great opportunity for life members to get together and reminisce about the "good ol' days." Joe will also be showing off great old equipment, and will give his now-famous flash powder demonstration
- Herb Schwartz, early NYC still photographer who joined CBS to shoot for TV, will be a co-speaker with Joe Young on "How the Old Equipment Worked". Schwartz, with CBS for 55 years, will bring his old Filmo movie camera. Schwartz belonged to the New York Press Photographers with Joe Costa before the formation of NPPA in 1946 and is a NPPA charter member.
- Honors and Recognition Banquet
- Award winners from the TV and Still Best of Photojournalism contests, the TV and Still Regional Photographers of the Year, and all the NPPA Honors and Recognitions (including the prestigious Sprague Award) will be honored at this special NPPA 60th Anniversary Banquet.
- Still and Television Portfolio Critiques
- Bring your portfolio and get advice from top industry professionals.
- Look to the Future
- On Sunday morning, a panel discussion on the future of photojournalism and issues currently facing the industry will take place between the president of the National Press Photographers Association, the president of the American Society of Media Photographers, the president of Editorial Photographers, and the president of the White House News Photographers Association.
Special Offers!
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay is offering discounted rooms at a cost of $129.00 for Photojournalism Summit attendees. This rate will be available until May 30th, 2006. To book your room now, call 813/874-1234 and mention NPPA for the special rate.
Hertz offers NPPA members special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP# is the key. Call 1-800-654-2200 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It's that easy!
In addition, Hertz has established a special rate for the Photojournalism Summit, use PC#984406 along with your CDP number (found on the Special Offers page linked above) when ordering.
