NPPA Blogs

Kathryn Cook (b.1979) is a freelance photographer represented by Agence VU’ and Prospekt Fotografi in Italy. Kathryn grew up in New Mexico and studied Journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Kathryn's professional career began in 2003 with The Associated Press in Panama, where she contributed to reports throughout Latin.. (Read More)

The black and white photography series called “Zulu at 100” features the Zulu parade’s 100th anniversary that took place in February 2009 during Mardi Gras. The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club was officially founded in 1909 as insurance for African.. (Read More)

I've been editing on non-linear systems for 12 years.  With each passing year I'm happy to say I'm still learning.  One of the tools that took me a while to really grasp was the trim tools.  In fact it wasn't until I had to learn Final Cut Pro.. (Read More)

The December 2009 winners of the regional digital clip contest. Links to the winners appear below. . Spot News 1st “AFTER FIRE HUG” Larry Steagall / The Sun 2nd “APARTMENT FIRE” Larry Steagall / The Sun 3rd “Waiting at the ICU” Cliff DesPeaux . General News 1st “Did The Right Thing” Alan Berner / Seattle Times 2nd “Amanda Knox Guilty On All Counts” Alan Berner / Seattle Times 3rd “Fatal Fire.. (Read More)

Did you catch NPPA member Pete Souza this morning sharing new photos of President Obama on the anniversary of his inauguration? I actually caught him on the CBS Early Show, FOX and Morning Joe on MSNBC. At 9 a.m., the White House released a new series of.. (Read More)

The data crunchers at CPOY plotted the shutter, aperture, focal length and camera choice for the 636 sports action entries for the 2009 contest. I want all contests to create pie charts for the public. World Press Photos, NPPA contest or maybe even monthly clips! (Read More)

NPPA Multimedia Immersion The 2009 NPPA Multimedia Immersion Seminar in Las Vegas will be an intense, five-day, hands-on training experience for visual journalists looking to expand and grow their multimedia skillsets. Our focus is on mixing photos, video and audio.. (Read More)

Four years ago we added the NPPA Photojournalism Award for Reporting.  Each year the entries keep getting better and better.  The judges came up with 6 great finalists.   Kyle Clark KUSA Denver Joe Fryer  KARE Minneapolis Eric Hanson KCCI Des Moines Boyd Huppert  KARE Minneapolis Jason Moore KTUU Anchorage Brad Woodard  KHOU Houston They narrowed it.. (Read More)