The National Press Photographers Association
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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
Read the full statement here:
nppa.org/news/832
February 5, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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
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 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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
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
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Im...
nppa.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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
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).
'Highly Unusual': Viral Photo of 5-Year-Old Boy Featured in Court Order
Legal and photo industry experts call the move "highly unusual."
petapixel.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:21 PM
“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...
www.youtube.com/live/OpqX0Gf...
February 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Our journalism partner @nabj is having a townhall and it’s beginning soon:
www.youtube.com/live/OpqX0Gf...
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
February 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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.org/news/828
January 30, 2026 at 10:29 PM
"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.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
See the letter at the link here: wapo.st/4apiZ0n
Opinion | I was a Marine in Afghanistan. ICE’s tactics are strategically incoherent.
Minnesota unrest, photo credibility and the Philadelphia slavery panel removal, in readers eyes.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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
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,”…
January 29, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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. 👇
NPPA 'Emphatically Opposes' White House's Manipulation of Journalistic Images
The NPPA has issues a statement noting its "firm opposition" to the manipulation of journalistic images by the White House.
petapixel.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“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.
January 23, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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…
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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
2026 NPPA Best of Photojournalism - 2026 NPPA Best of Photojournalism
From Andrew Harnik’s 2025 Photojournalist of the Year – National portfolio. 2026 Best of Photojournalism – Call for Entries Entries for the 2026 Best of Photojournalism competition are now being...
bop.nppa.org
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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
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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 👇
The session will include strategies to navigate high-risk situations, protect newsgathering materials, and minimize your risk of arrest.
RSVP links 👇
January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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 👇
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: 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/
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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: 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/
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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/
We agree. ⚖️✔️
🔴 "Government invasion into a reporter’s home and the seizure of journalistic materials is exactly the kind of scenario our First Amendment was conceived to protect against."
Today, we joined over two dozen organizations in condemning the outrageous government invasion.
Today, we joined over two dozen organizations in condemning the outrageous government invasion.
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
We agree. ⚖️✔️
“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.
‘Have y’all not learned?’ Agents accused of getting more aggressive as ICE pushback grows
Local attorneys are fielding dozens of complaints that ICE has wrongfully detained, threatened and physically abused bystanders amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown in Minneso...
www.startribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:13 AM
“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 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/
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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 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.
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Jan. 18, 2026. Entry is free for NPPA members.
December 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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.
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
NPPA Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act of 2025
As the Voice of Visual Journalists, whose members provide the public with compelling images and stories that inform our democracy, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) commends Senator ...
nppa.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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
Good. More this.
Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested at Miami ICE protest
www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2...
www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2...
Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested at Miami ICE protest
David Decker was originally charged with trespassing, resisting an officer without violence, unlawful assembly and obstructing a highway.
www.tampabay.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good. More this.
Whether it be advocacy, workshops, mentoring, webinars or creating opportunities for students, service to some of the world’s most essential visual storytellers is our priority but we could use your help. This Giving Tuesday donate to efforts that support journalism & visual storytelling. Thank you!
December 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Whether it be advocacy, workshops, mentoring, webinars or creating opportunities for students, service to some of the world’s most essential visual storytellers is our priority but we could use your help. This Giving Tuesday donate to efforts that support journalism & visual storytelling. Thank you!
The ACLU is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Follow the link below for more information. Stay safe out there.
Follow the link below for more information. Stay safe out there.
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering
NPPA Seeks Member Input on DHS and FPS Interference with Newsgathering
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Im...
nppa.org
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The ACLU is exploring potential litigation against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Follow the link below for more information. Stay safe out there.
Follow the link below for more information. Stay safe out there.