Why You Should (Re)-Join the NPPA – PhotoShelter Blog

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Why You Should (Re-)Join the NPPA – PhotoShelter Blog

Trade associations in almost every industry have suffered drastic membership loss in the past decade, and photography is no exception. As users moved online and “precious” information became freely available, many photographers have questioned why they should pony up money for an occasional happy hour and conference in an outdated hotel. I’ve personally maintained my…

via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2017/08/re-join-nppa/

And for many photojournalists (whether freelance or not), work environments are becoming increasingly hostile. Thus the advocacy work of the NPPA for everything from press freedoms to copyright legislation has also become more directly relevant. It’s a level of protection that can’t be gleaned from watching a YouTube video or downloading a PhotoShelter guide.