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Archive for February, 2009

Jackson appointed to White House Photo Staff

NPPA is reporting that Lawrence Jackson, formerly of the Virginian-Pilot and most recently the Associated Press, has been appointed to the White House photo staff. http://tinyurl.com/aaegbv


Only 2 days remain to enter the contest!

Remember, your annual contest entries are due on Friday, February 20!

Click here for rules and entry information


2008 year-end clip points

Congratulations to Diane Cebula of The Daily Press and Chet White of the News & Advance for winning the large and small categories, respectively. You both produced strong work all year long!

2008cliptotals


2008 Fourth Quarter Winners Slideshow


Kim Raff & Crew wins third in NPPA MM contest

A big congratulations to Kim Raff and the crew at the News & Advance in Lynchburg for winning third place in the NPPA’s multimedia contest for the Rites of Life project.


Lauren Greenfield in NC

From William Thompson at Randolph Community College in Asheboro -

I am William Thompson, the photojournalism instructor at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, NC.
I am writing to invite you and your members to attend a free lecture by Lauren Greenfield on the 18th of this month at RCC.
The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. and go until complete.
There is more info here: www.rccphotocafe.com/greenfield
We would be honored to have News Photographers from Virginia in our audience.
Thanks for your time and help in getting the word out.
William Thompson
Randolph Community College
Photojournalism Instructor/NCPPA President
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 633-0285