The 2023 NYPPA Annual Contest
The Judging of the 2022 New York Press Photographers Association’s 88th Annual Contest will be judged on March 3 and 4th. This year we will be conducting the judging virtually via Zoom. Please check your emails for details on how to connect.
Featured updates
May 17, 2023
Statement from Bruce Cotler, President of the New York Press Photographers Association, on the Paparazzi Pursuit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in New York City
“The basic principle of photojournalism is to cover the news as documentarians and observers. The behavior alleged to have occurred in New York last night goes against this principle at its core, and runs counter to the code of ethics to which all of our members—and any press photographer with respect for themselves and the profession—are expected to adhere.”
Sincerely,
Bruce Cotler
President
With regret, we announce the death of member Dennis Whittam. Dennis was a photographer and editor of Fire News on Long Island since 1973. He had battled leukemia, and had gone into hospice care this week. Arrangements are posted below. He was also an ex-Captain of the Terryville Fire Department.
We mourn the loss of Jackson Pokress senior member of the New York Press Photographers Association, and father of past president David Pokress. Jack was a WWII veteran who served in the CBI theater documenting Merrill’s Marauders for the 164th Signal Photo Company. He was 102. He passed away on May 13, 2023.
Neal Boenzi, a photographer for the New York Times, a Life Member of the New York Press Photographers Association, and one of the best all-around street, spot news, and feature shooters of the 20th century, has died at 97 on April 3, 2023.
Daily News Photographer, NYPPA past President, and board member, Bill Turnbull Sr., has passed away
Celebrating photojournalist Kathy Willens’ storied 45-year career with the Associated Press
News updates
- Frank Leonardo, NYPPA Life member, a retired NY Post Photographer has passed away at the age of 86We have lost our friend and colleague, Frank Leonardo a retired NY Post Photographer. Frank died Sunday morning, July 23, 2023.… Read more: Frank Leonardo, NYPPA Life member, a retired NY Post Photographer has passed away at the age of 86
- NYPPA member Dennis Whittam, age 70 has passed away.With regret, we announce the death of member Dennis Whittam. Dennis was a photographer and editor of Fire News on… Read more: NYPPA member Dennis Whittam, age 70 has passed away.
- Please welcome to the NYPPA these fellow photojournalists as voted in as members this first quarter of 2023NEWS Jason Alpert-Wisnia – Photojournalist-Student Daniel Arensberg – Photojournalist – Student Sofia Sawchuk – Photojournalist – Student Christopher Leon Johnson… Read more: Please welcome to the NYPPA these fellow photojournalists as voted in as members this first quarter of 2023
- NYPPA Members win The Silurians Press Club Medallion in Sports PhotographyNYPPA Members win the Silurians Press Club Medallion for Sports Photography: “Dunia: A Journey of Courage”. Members of the photo… Read more: NYPPA Members win The Silurians Press Club Medallion in Sports Photography
- Statement from Bruce Cotler, President of the New York Press Photographers Association, on the Paparazzi Pursuit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in New York CityMay 17, 2023 Statement from Bruce Cotler, President of the New York Press Photographers Association, on the Paparazzi Pursuit of… Read more: Statement from Bruce Cotler, President of the New York Press Photographers Association, on the Paparazzi Pursuit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in New York City
- Jackson Pokress, 102, World War II photographer, NYPPA Member and North Massapequa Fire Department member has passed awayWe mourn the loss of Jackson Pokress, senior member of the New York Press Photographers Association, and father of past… Read more: Jackson Pokress, 102, World War II photographer, NYPPA Member and North Massapequa Fire Department member has passed away
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