January 2009
31 posts
David Burnett exhibition at Govinda Gallery - Feb...
David Burnett (member in long standing!) invites you to the Opening Reception for “Soul Rebel” - An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley, an exhibit of photographs at Govinda Gallery, 1227 34th St. NW (Georgetown) Washington DC from 6-9 PM Friday February 6th. It’s my first show ever in DC, and I’d love for all members and guests to drop by. thanks, DB
NEW MEDIA CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JAN 31
ALERT! ALERT! The New Media committee, after much discussion, has decided to extend the deadline until this Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at 11:59 p.m. Please enter your audio slide shows and multimedia packages ASAP. Go here for more info: http://whnpa.org/mediacontest/index.htm Also, thanks to everyone who has already paid annual dues.With the contest deadlines for stills and television looming,...
Mirror Mirror on the Wall →
Interesting blog post - an end-of-the-administration wire service photographic review…. Many WHNPA members’ photographs are included in this NYT piece, so check it out.
The traveling pool of press photographers that follows presidents includes representatives from three wire services — AP (The Associated Press), AFP (Agence France-Presse) and Thomson Reuters. During the last week of...
“Both the administration and the public are well served when there are...”
PLEASE READ: WHNPA'S LETTER TO THE WHITE HOUSE...
FROM WHNPA PRESIDENT DENNIS BRACK TO WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF RAHM EMANUEL
Click the image below or DOWNLOAD PDF
White House Closes Obama Oath Re-Do To Press... →
On just the second day of the Obama administration, the White House closed a historic moment to press photographers.” Read Daryl Lang’s article in PDNONLINE
The Big Picture: Inauguration Day photos →
Interesting selection of inuaguration photographs on Boston.com
Photo Studio Sale - Saturday Jan 24th, 930 - 200
Buy! Buy! Buy! Dennis is having a studio sale on Saturday! For young and old photographers there is a world of furniture, props,seamless paper, canvas backgrounds, lights, clamps, stands, strobes, photographic equipment, prints, and treasures in a studio-closing sale. Saturday January 24, 9:30 –2 PM 318 Third Street NE Rear Washington, DC 20002. For a map or more information:...
Post-party message from Heidi
Dear WHNPA members, Thank you all so much for helping make the WHNPA Inaugural party last night such a wonderful success. Special thanks to everyone who helped create a memorable event for your colleagues. Thank you again to our sponsors, NIKON, PNY and TIFFEN for providing incredible goodies for door prizes!! The atmosphere was so electric, even the bartender commented!!! Remember also…...
Sorry .... we have reached capacity!
Thank you for your interest in the WHNPA and the Inauguration party. Unfortunately, we have reached our capacity and we are no longer accepting additional guests. Admission to the event has a security checkpoint that does require your name to be on the guest list and a WHNPA membership card or Inauguration credentials issues by the PIC. Thank you for your understanding and have a safe and...
EXHIBIT - QUILTS FOR OBAMA through Jan 31st
This exhibit is free and open to the public. No invitations are being sent. Come when you can! Quilts for Obama: An Exhibit Celebrating the Inauguration of our 44th President Roland L. Freeman, Guest Curator Through January 31, 2009 The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. 801 K Street, NW (at Mount Vernon Square); Washington, DC 20001 202.882.7764 Gallery Hours: 10 AM-5 PM,...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NIKON
updated 1/15/09
** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NIKON - INAUGURATION 2009**
In support of credentialed media photographers for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, Nikon Professional Service (NPS) will operate a limited loaner depot Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18 (10am to 5pm) at the Washington Post newspaper located 1150 15th Street NW, in Washington, DC.
NPS...
TV RULES AND ENTRY FORMS
A final version of these rules has been posted on our web site. Visit the CONTEST INFO page to download in PDF or word format. Here are the basic rules for the 2009 Television Contest
… … … . Entry DEADLINE is Feb. 6th at 5:00 p.m. You may drop off tapes on Feb., 5th or 6th at WTTG.. Ask for Doug Wilkes/Mike Horan. Work that is eligible to be submitted/judged will INCLUDE...
WatchWHNPA member Pierre Kattar writes that he finally finished the documentary on his experience donating a kidney to a stranger so that his father could receive a kidney from another perfect stranger. It turns out he was part of an eight-person kidney exchange, the largest in the Midwest. There’s a short article with pictures in washingtonpost.com’s health section and the main element,...
Membership renewal online
A friendly reminder to send your dues check to the WHNPA or renew your membership online. Your membership must be up-to-date to be eligible to enter the upcoming contests.
NEW MEDIA CONTEST RULES & GUIDELINES
The 2009 New Media Contest rules and guidelines have just been posted. Download the information in PDF or Word doc format. We’ve established an online payment option for your entry fee (NEW MEDIA contest only). Visit the New Media Contest page on our site for more details.
The entry deadline for the 2009 New Media Contest is January 26 at 11:59 pm.
WHNPA Inaugural mugs!
Get ‘em while they’re hot. WHNPA Inaugural Mugs are now on sale. $10.00 Each They will be available for purchase at the WHNPA Reception at the WASHINGTON POST on Sunday January 18. The mugs are available for purchase via the WHNPA website for $10.00 plus postage ($2.50) using our PayPal option.
In Memoriam: Peter Heimsath
Peter Heimsath passed away late last weekend after a fight with leukemia. Viewing on Monday, Jan. 12 at 6-8 PM Bennett Funeral Home Chesterfield Chapel 14301 Ashbrook Parkway Chesterfield, VA 23832 Bus: (804) 639-4975 Service on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2008 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4601 N. Bailey Bridge Road Midlothian, VA 23112 Lisa Heimsath (804) 386-7682
obituary:
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Pete Souza Named Obama’s Chief White House... →
PDNonline article by Daryl Lang dated Jan 5, 2009
Pete Souza named President Obama’s White House...
WHNPA member Pete Souza will be returning to the White House, but this time as the head of the White House photography team and the official White House Photographer. When WHNPA members heard the news that Pete had taken the position, a loud cheer rang out in the White House Press Room. “They could not have selected a better person for the job” says WHNPA President, Dennis Brack. For more...