The News Photographers Association of Canada’s (NPAC) 17th annual National Pictures of the Year (NPOY) recognizes the ongoing excellence of Canadian photojournalism. “Photojournalists use their camera, keen eye, and connection to humanity to explore and document the world around us,” said Diana Martin, NPAC president. “Ultimately, the images they capture are instruments of change and a testament to the importance of photojournalism.” After careful consideration by a panel of experts, the News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) announced the NPOY winners and runners-up during its onlin ..read more

  We are excited to announce the finalists of the 2022 National Pictures of the Year Awards. The winners will be announced ahead of the annual general meeting May 28 at 4 p.m. Pacific and 7 p.m. Eastern Time. A Zoom Link will be sent out before the meeting. NPAC sincerely thanks Los Angeles Times foreign correspondent Marcus Yam, New York freelance photojournalist Hilary Swift, and photographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer for B.D. Colen for judging the contest. These photographers dedicated eight straight hours, plus more via email, out of their busy schedules to provide constructi ..read more

Judging complete for 2022 NPOY Finalists and judging video coming soon Dear members, We are pleased to announce judging for the 2022 National Pictures of the Year competition is complete, and the judging video will be uploaded in coming days alongside the announcements of finalists. Three industry-leading judges gave their time to review this year’s entries, Marcus Yam, B.D. Colen, and Hilary Swift Marcus Yam is a roving Los Angeles Times foreign correspondent and staff photographer. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he left a career in aerospace engineering to become a photograp ..read more

Dear valued members, We are pleased to announce judging for the 2022 National Pictures of the Year will take place April 29. Following no small amount of logistical challenges aligning the schedules of three world-class photojournalists, we are pleased to announce our first of three judges, Marcus Yam. Marcus Yam is a roving Los Angeles Times foreign correspondent and staff photographer. Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, he left a career in aerospace engineering to become a photographer. His goal: to take viewers to the frontlines of conflict, struggle and intimacy. His approach is de ..read more

  It is that time of year again — time to enter the National Pictures of the Year contest. This year submissions will run from January 15, to February 15, closing at 11:59 p.m. PST Please get your entries ready for submission the link to submit entries will be in the receipt when you purchase entries. Before entering, please review the rules and submission guidelines at https://npac.ca/national-pictures-of-the-year-rules-and-submission-guidelines/.  Good luck! NPAC/APPC ..read more

“The News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) strongly encourages picture buyers to review photo rates to support a healthy national journalism industry. Freelancers are independent businesses and, much like any other business, must ensure assignment rates cover the base cost for camera gear, vehicles, fuel, car and liability insurance while also providing a profit margin. We applaud The Canadian Press for recently adjusting its rates to address this challenge for freelancers who contribute significantly to the news outlet’s ability to capture and relay historical Canadian moments in s ..read more

  We are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 National Pictures of the Year Awards. The winners were announced ahead of the annual general meeting on May 29. NPAC sincerely thanks Gabrielle Lurie, San Francisco Chronicle staff photographer; Leah Millis, Reuters senior photographer based in Washington, D.C.; and Ash Adams, an Anchorage, Alaska based photojournalist, and documentary photographer for judging the contest. These photographers dedicated eight straight hours, plus more via email, out of their busy schedules to provide constructive criticism while selecting the winners of ..read more

Dear Members, As we prepare for NPAC/APPC’s annual general meeting on May 29th, the Board has reflected on the challenges and success of the last 12 months. When NPAC elected the current Board in May 2021, we were optimistic that, with member support, we could begin to provide additional and necessary support services to Canadian photojournalists. The Board and Executive Director have made inroads in developing relationships and partnerships with United Photojournalists of Canada (UPoC) and J-Source to facilitate the advancement of tracking and reviewing incidents restricting journalist right ..read more

  We are excited to announce the finalists of the 2021 National Pictures of the Year Awards. The winners will be announced following the annual general meeting May 29th at 4 p.m. PMT/ 7 p.m. EST. NPAC sincerely thanks Gabrielle Lurie, San Francisco Chronicle staff photographer; Leah Millis, Reuters senior photographer based in Washington, D.C.; and Ash Adams, an Anchorage, Alaska based photojournalist, and documentary photographer for judging the contest. These photographers dedicated eight straight hours, plus more via email, out of their busy schedules to provide constructive criticism ..read more

Join NPAC and The Camera Store this Thursday Dec. 16th at 6:30pm EST for an interactive 30-minute virtual photography gift guide just in time for the holidays! NPAC’s Dave Chidley and The Camera Store’s Evelyn Drake will be joined by the News Photographers Association of Canada to talk about what photographers really want, and what they don’t for Christmas. Registered attendees will be entered to win door prizes during the event. Register below: Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Are you an NPAC member? Yes No What topics would you ..read more