On this Memorial Day, the NPPA honors and remembers the brave members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The freedoms protected by the First Amendment, including freedom of the press, endure because of those willing to defend them. 🇺🇸

The NPPA joins with the NPPF and sends its condolences to our members and colleagues who knew Steve. He will be greatly missed. RIP. 💔🕊️

Join us in person for an exciting session w/Scott Strazzante as part of Visual Stories National Press Photographers Association-LA Chapter. View some of Scott’s work here: www.scottstrazzante.com Shout out to Paul’s Photo, Torrance, CA! Register for the event here: nppa.org/events/15

“Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel at the [NPPA], who helped push for the 2022 shift of press pass authority out of the NYPD, said any credentialing system faces an “inherent tension” between avoiding viewpoint discrimination and preserving the integrity of the badge.”… Thoughts?

World Press Freedom Day is here and the takeaway is this: We are stronger together. That’s always been true. But never more true than now. While press freedoms have hit a historic low in the United States, violence against photojournalists has spiked. We’re all in this, together. Donate today.

Statement from the White House News Photographers Association:

NPPA is pleased to report that the FAA has withdrawn an onerous flight restriction issued earlier this year, which had prohibited drone flights near “mobile assets” of ICE/DHS and several other federal agencies. Full statement here: nppa.org/news/844

If you are a photographer who registers your copyright, please take this survey to help the Copyright Alliance gather the information needed. The Survey closes on Monday, April 20th. Survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JQ2XCQ

🚨 Deadline extension May, 4, 2026 Thanks to those who have taken the Reuters Institute Conflict Journalism Survey and shared w/your networks! The survey deadline is extended to May 4, 2026 so they can capture as many perspectives as possible. Link to the survey here:

NPPA Legal Counsel Alicia Calzada and NPPA Board member, Lisa Krantz with a word on AI. “Old-fashioned source checking can limit spread of AI-generated images online” Check out their Op-Ed in the San Antonio Express-News below.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed.

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The National Press Photographers Association is partnering to share a global survey on the realities of conflict journalism today. bit.ly/ConflictJour...

Looking for opportunities on the NPPA website? There’s a portal being built for it. See a screenshot sample (desktop & mobile) of the space below. Link to the opportunities page here: opportunities.nppa.org

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What is it like to photograph wildlife and a wedding in Antarctica? NPPA member and award-winning freelance photojournalist Frederic Hore details an exciting expedition and the assignment of a lifetime. See article here: nppa.org/magazine/art...

NPPA News:

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) strongly condemns the reported decision by the U.S. Department of Defense to exclude press photographers from Pentagon briefings after photographs of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth were published that officials reportedly considered “unflattering.”

Acclaimed photojournalist Victor J. Blue will join Ohio University’s Visual Communication faculty www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/accl...

Following this advocacy story? NPPA legal have been leading the discussions with Gazelle. Check out the link below from PetaPixel. 👇

That's a wrap on BOP final round judging weekend! Thank you for your support, messages and feedback, and a huge thank you to everyone who entered Best of Photojournalism. We're now organizing and tabulating judges' scores and will announce results soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Best of Photojournalism judging weekend is underway! 78 categories, five divisions, well over 150 judges and an inspiring group of student volunteers — it takes a village…

“Photographers covering ICE raids from Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago, and Minneapolis share tips for getting the shot, staying safe, and defending a free press” prismreports.org/2026/02/18/p...

Copyright Alliance is holding their 2nd NPF webinar for journalists on AI and Licensing -February 19 at 12 p.m. ET Link here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... You can view their last webinar here: www.youtube.com/live/sR0jP9g...

Get to the Workshop! Dates: March 14-20 Register: nppa.org/events/2 Want to learn more first? We're hosting information sessions to answer all your questions. Scan the QR code or visit the link above for details.

U.S. Journalist Assistance Network Journalist safety in the US: Protecting data and devices. RSVP to the event on Zoom here: cpj-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The NPPA is deeply saddened by news of the massive layoffs at The Washington Post & the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. At the Post, we understand they have laid off all of their 9 staff photographers & 6 of their 12 photo editors. Read the full statement here: nppa.org/news/832

The NPPA extends its gratitude to the NABJ leadership for convening last night’s town hall, which brought together various journalism associations to defend the First Amendment and the rights of journalists. Importantly, we appreciated the time NABJ gave to the discussion that highlighted…

February 3, 2026 UPDATE: NPPA is assisting the American Civil Liberties Union in an ongoing effort to assess and address reports of retaliation by federal immigration authorities against journalists who record or photograph immigration enforcement activity. See below. nppa.org/news/817

“It is highly unusual for a federal judge to include a photograph in a written opinion or order, particularly a photograph of a minor,” said Mickey H. Osterreicher, General Counsel at the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).

Our journalism partner @nabj is having a townhall and it’s beginning soon: www.youtube.com/live/OpqX0Gf...

A single image can make us stop scrolling. Make us think and feel, confront us. But what are the types of images that have the power to do this? And can they provoke societal change, bend the arc of history? - An article by Josh Birnbaum | Link to the full article here: nppa.org/news/830

"Visual journalists must be able to work without fear of arrest or retaliation simply for documenting what is happening in front of them," said NPPA president Alex Garcia- Link to full statement here: nppa.org/news/828

NPPA Legal Counsel, Mickey Osterreicher with a defense of the photographic image in the Washington Post, “Letters to the Editor” column, online and in print today. The letter is titled “Stop the collapse of credibility”. See the letter at the link here: wapo.st/4apiZ0n

NPPA warns its members of an extremely broad NOTAM, or Notice to Airmen, imposing Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) on drone use within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet above ground level of facilities and “mobile assets,” including “ground vehicle convoys,”…

“The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) has issues [sic] a statement noting its ‘firm opposition’ to the manipulation of journalistic images by the White House, saying it doing so was meant to purposely mislead the public.” Article link. 👇

ATHENS, GA – The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today reiterated its firm opposition to the manipulation of journalistic images that mislead the public, particularly when such manipulation is conducted or disseminated by government entities.

The National Press Photographers Association today joined in a statement issued by the National Association of Black Journalists, alongside a coalition of journalism and press freedom organizations reaffirming our commitment to protect the constitutional rights…

It's the final day for 2026 BOP entries. Submission window closes at 11:59 PT. Best of luck and thank you for joining us in honoring and celebrating the work of visual journalists around the globe. Enter Now: bop.nppa.org/2026

Join us + @nppa.org tomorrow for a free training on legal rights for NY-based journalists covering immigration enforcement. The session will include strategies to navigate high-risk situations, protect newsgathering materials, and minimize your risk of arrest. RSVP links 👇

Time’s running out to enter Best of Photojournalism 2026! Deadline: Wed. Jan 21. Pro tip: To avoid the headaches, don't wait until the last hours to enter when people slam our servers. We can't wait to see your work & champion the work of visual journalists around the globe. bop.nppa.org/2026/

Deadline Extension for BOP! Due to ongoing breaking news events, the Best of Photojournalism committee has decided to extend the deadline to 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. bop.nppa.org/2026/

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“They just do what they want,” said Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel for National Press Photographers Association, who filed an amicus brief in the case. — @nppa.org entered the chat.

Reminder folks! The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) is accepting entries for the 2026 Best of Photojournalism competition- 5 divisions with over 75 categories, recognizing outstanding visual journalism across various mediums. Entry deadline is Jan. 18. bop.nppa.org/2026/

The Call for Entries for the 2026 National Press Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism are now open: See link in our bio or visit bop.nppa.org/2026/ Entries close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Jan. 18, 2026. Entry is free for NPPA members.

NPPA supports the bipartisan Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act of 2025, introduced by Marsha Blackburn & Peter Welch. Proud to stand with @ourppa.bsky.social & ASMP & @copyrightalliance.org on reforms that strengthen copyright and sustain a free press. Info here: nppa.org/news/820