NPAC is seeking a VP of Sponsorship

The News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) is looking for an experienced photojournalist to fill the role of Vice President of Sponsorship. In this pivotal position, you will help build relationships with potential sponsors and foster long-term partnerships that enhance the visibility and sustainability of NPAC. This is a unique opportunity to make an impact on the future of visual journalism in Canada.
If interested, send an email to info@npac.ca

NPOY Upcoming

A reminder that, as with years before, the National Pictures of the Year (NPOY) competition submissions will open soon.

The entry period will open 12:00 a.m. January 15 until 11:59 p.m. PST on February 15 and more information can be found at
https://npac.ca/national-pictures-of-the-year-rules-and-submission-guidelines/

 

In case you missed it:

The NPAC Community Storytelling Grant
Bourse de Mise en Récit pour L’APPC

Dear Members,

The News Photographers Association of Canada/Association des photographes de presse du Canada is evolving to serve you better by reflecting the industry’s current state.

It is with that in mind that we are pleased to roll out the inaugural Community Visual Storytelling Grant.

The grant is aimed to fund stories that contribute to the advancement of Canadian photojournalism professionals pursuing photojournalistic excellence while creating content concerning a social or political issue that is relevant to the community at large. Examples include, but are not restricted to, socio-economic, health, environmental or current affair subjects.

The CVS is intended for:

Recently graduated photojournalism students from post-secondary institutions

Photojournalists with no news affiliation as a staff photographer or employed by a news organization full time.

Special consideration will be given to people who are marginalized and those in unrepresented Canadian communities.

Your eligibility to apply for this grant is determined by having good standing as an NPAC member.

Registered for a NPAC membership and be a member in the current calendar year and the member needs to be in good standing throughout their project.

To learn more or to apply, visit https://npac.ca/npac-community-storytelling-grant-bourse-de-mise-en-recit-pour-lappc

Chers membres,

L’Associationdes Photographes de Presse du Canada évolue afin de mieux vous servir enreflétant les nouveaux enjeux de notre industrie.

C’est danscette ligne de pensée que nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter la toutenouvelle Bourse De Mise En Récit.

Cettebourse a pour but de financer des histoires qui contribuent à l’avancement dephotojournalistes professionnels du Canada visant l’excellencephoto-journalistique tout en créant du contenu autour d’un sujet social oupolitique qui touche un large public, Des exemples peuvent inclurent, sanstoutefois s’y limiter, des enjeux socio-économiques, de santé, environnementauxou des affaires en cours.

Lescandidats admissibles incluent:

Lesétudiants en photojournalisme récemment diplômé d’une institutionpost-secondaire.

Lesphotojournalistes qui ne sont pas affilié comme photographe dans uneorganisation médiatique ou employé à temps plein dans les médias.

Uneattention particulière sera apportée aux individus marginalisés et auxpersonnes faisant partie de communautés sous-représentés au Canada.

Vousdevez être un membre en règle de l’APPC pour l’année en cours et le demeurerpendant toute la réalisation du projet.

Votreéligibilité pour cette subvention sera déterminée par votre réponse àl’ensemble des critères et questions de cette application.

Pour enapprendre davantage et appliquer: https://npac.ca/npac-community-storytelling-grant-bourse-de-mise-en-recit-pour-lappc


Introducing: The NPAC Community Storytelling Grant / Bourse de Mise en Récit pour L’APPC

Dear Members,

The News Photographers Association of Canada/Association des photographes de presse du Canada is evolving to serve you better by reflecting the industry’s current state.

It is with that in mind that we are pleased to roll out the inaugural Community Visual Storytelling Grant.

The grant is aimed to fund stories that contribute to the advancement of Canadian photojournalism professionals pursuing photojournalistic excellence while creating content concerning a social or political issue that is relevant to the community at large. Examples include, but are not restricted to, socio-economic, health, environmental or current affair subjects.

The CVS is intended for:

  • Recently graduated photojournalism students from post-secondary institutions
  • Photojournalists with no news affiliation as a staff photographer or employed by a news organization full time.
  • Special consideration will be given to people who are marginalized and those in unrepresented Canadian communities.
  • Your eligibility to apply for this grant is determined by having good standing as an NPAC member.
  • Registered for a NPAC membership and be a member in the current calendar year and the member needs to be in good standing throughout their project.

To learn more or to apply, visit https://npac.ca/npac-community-storytelling-grant-bourse-de-mise-en-recit-pour-lappc

 

Chers membres,

L’Associationdes Photographes de Presse du Canada évolue afin de mieux vous servir enreflétant les nouveaux enjeux de notre industrie.

C’est danscette ligne de pensée que nous avons le plaisir de vous présenter la toutenouvelle Bourse De Mise En Récit.

Cettebourse a pour but de financer des histoires qui contribuent à l’avancement dephotojournalistes professionnels du Canada visant l’excellencephoto-journalistique tout en créant du contenu autour d’un sujet social oupolitique qui touche un large public, Des exemples peuvent inclurent, sanstoutefois s’y limiter, des enjeux socio-économiques, de santé, environnementauxou des affaires en cours.

Lescandidats admissibles incluent:

  • Lesétudiants en photojournalisme récemment diplômé d’une institutionpost-secondaire.
  • Lesphotojournalistes qui ne sont pas affilié comme photographe dans uneorganisation médiatique ou employé à temps plein dans les médias.
  • Uneattention particulière sera apportée aux individus marginalisés et auxpersonnes faisant partie de communautés sous-représentés au Canada.
  • Vousdevez être un membre en règle de l’APPC pour l’année en cours et le demeurerpendant toute la réalisation du projet.
  • Votreéligibilité pour cette subvention sera déterminée par votre réponse àl’ensemble des critères et questions de cette application.

 

Pour enapprendre davantage et appliquer: https://npac.ca/npac-community-storytelling-grant-bourse-de-mise-en-recit-pour-lappc

 

 


2023 National Pictures of the Year Winners Announced

We are proud to announce the winners of the NPAC/APPC National Pictures of the Year 2023 competition.

We would like to sincerely thank our judges: Elsa Garrison, Getty Images, Jessica Rinaldi, The Boston Globe and news and documentary photographer and Alon Skuy, documentary photographer.

These photographers dedicated eight straight hours, plus more via email, out of their busy schedules to provide constructive criticism while selecting the winners of this year’s National Pictures of the Year contest and student portfolios.

As well, we extend our thanks to:

POY Contest Chair / Coordinator and NPAC Past-President: Crystal Schick

Contest Production Assistance: Brent Calver

Slide show and presentation of awards: Diana Martin and Dave Chidley

Thanks to all our sponsors for their continued support for the Canadian photojournalism community. These awards exist because of their support.

The winners of the National Pictures of the Year competition are: Continue reading →


Finalists announced for National Pictures of the Year

The NPAC/APPC annual general meeting and NPOY winners announcement has been set for May 26, 2024 at 4 p.m. Pacific / 7 p.m. Eastern. The Zoom link can be found in your email, or the 2024 AGM link on the website main menu.

The evening will open with the category awards, punctuated by the AGM, followed by the top titles of Photographer of the Year, Picture of the Year, and Student Photographer of the Year.

Read here about why this AGM is so important.

We must once again thank our esteemed judges for this year’s NPOY competition: Elsa Garrison, Jessica Rinaldi, and Alon Skuy. Their bios are included below.

We are happy to announce the National Pictures of the Year finalists, mentioned alphabetically by last name:

Continue reading →


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