Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You don't need to pay dues to NPPA. You can make up your own very official looking press pass for your legitimate photography business. I do it all the time for Images with my photo, license number and everything. I also have the ASMP pass but mine is more "official" looking. ;-) Tina On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: > On Sunday at the SF Carnaval I was issued a press pass which not only > allowed me to go on the parade side of the barrier, but also seemed to > assure bystanders that I was legit. I noticed they looked at my press pass > after I asked them if I could photograph them, and, to a person, allowed > me. For me this made it extremely comfortable approaching folks. > > The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) issues NPPA IDs to > members. I understand this is not the same as a press pass, usually issued > by event organizers. Nor do I want to be an ambulance chaser. But I have > read here that often, when confronted by individuals (either citizens or > law enforcement/security) it is good to have some kind of credential that > shows you're legit. > > I also know this isn't what street photographers who are purists would > consider "cricket", but having this as a security blanket in my wallet will > give me a certain level of comfort I think I need be able to approach > strangers, especially if they challenge me... > > So I'd love to read your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance, > Bob > > -- > Bob Adler > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com