…our BOP committee chairs; Mark Johnson, Kyser Lough, Andrea Bruce & Andrea Briscoe of UGA, and most of all, the army of students who kept us all on track and running smoothly. Every one of these folks worked tirelessly as volunteers, and we couldn't be more grateful.
But in the meantime, join us in thanking the over 150 judges who judged early rounds and prepped entries ahead of this weekend; our five division panels…
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.
Thank you to all the entrants for allowing us to celebrate your work and elevate visual journalism together. Final judging rounds are underway and in the coming weeks we will announce the results. Stay tuned. bop.nppa.org/2026/
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”
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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...
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We were reached out to by The Post with the following update to their numbers:
* “…have laid off all of their staff photographers and lost 8 of 14 photo editors.”
News from Atlanta is still unfolding. It’s hard to overstate how significant a moment this is for photojournalism. nppa.org/news/832
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
Our hearts go out to our colleagues at the The Washington Post. We have resources here: nppa.org
…the specific risks that independent visual journalists increasingly face in our country. Defending visual storytellers, partnering with others as a unified voice and providing resources to protect our profession makes us all stronger.
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
A moving, effectively invisible TFR, applying to unmarked or rented vehicles creates a constantly shifting restricted airspace that journalists have no practical way to identify or avoid.” Link to full statement here: nppa.org/news/827
“Our members are finding it impossible to comply with the order—even when photographing stories with drones that are unrelated to these agencies,” said NPPA President Alex Garcia.“
(Full statements the link below)
…connected with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Energy (DOE).
The NOTAM took effect on January 16, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in place through October 29, 2027.
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. 👇
This position follows broad media reporting that an official White House social media account posted a digitally altered image of an arrested Minnesota protester to portray her as crying, a depiction not supported by the original unaltered photograph. Full statement here: nppa.org/news/826
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.
