March, 2009 Archive

NPPA Advocacy impacts Amtrak photo policies

March 11th, 2009 | Advocacy, News | No comments

After the NPPA Advocacy Committee received complaints last year from Region 2 Director Todd Maisel and several other photographers about Amtrak harassing or arresting photographers taking photos at public train stations (NYC’s Penn Station and DC’s Union Station), the committee jumped into action and began a dialogue with the railroad’s attorney.
NPPA General Counsel Mickey [...]

Workshop for Educators

March 4th, 2009 | Education, Events, Workshop | No comments

The NPPA Northern Short Course is offering a special educators track this year in Mclean, Virginia March 19-21. It is aimed at college educators and those who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities. David Handschuh has been putting this together for NSC chair Michelle McLouglhin.
This career track will help photojournalists new to the world of academia, long time [...]