10 THINGS WORTH SHARING THIS WEEK
EDITOR'S NOTE: Others may be hibernating now, but the NPPA board and our amazing attorneys have been working hard for you. Check out all the great webinars and advocacy updates below. Oh, and if you haven't heard of Radio.Garden yet, I'm totally obsessed with music from around the world.—Melissa Lyttle, former NPPA President and DC-based independent photographer
1. Why read the manual when we can do it for you? In the Master Your Craft (members only) webinar series, the NPPA is working with the best camera manufacturers in the world to get all the hot new gear into the hands of their network of trusted professionals, who in turn can teach you some of the tips and tricks. Some amazing panelists demo-ed a Canon C300 MkII and the R5/R6 in the first Webinar. And this week, some great folks will be doing a deep dive into all the features of the Sony PXW-FX9 and A7Siii.

2. Covering unrest: Looking back at the events surrounding George Floyd's death and preparing for what’s next. You won't want to miss this NPPA webinar on Feb. 27 6:30-8:30 EST. Free to members. $20 for nonmembers.

3. A judge allows the lawsuit claiming MPD targeted photojournalists during Floyd protests to proceed. ICYMI, photographer Linda Tirado was blinded in one eye, when hit in the face with a foam bullet.

4. ADVOCACY UPDATE: In response to Price v. Barr, a case in which a federal judge overturned the Department of Interior Film Permit rules, the National Park Service has announced interim guidance for filming in parks. "Low-impact filming will be exempt from advance notice and permit requirements, while other filming activities may need a permit to address potential impacts to resources and the visitor experience." NPPA filed an amicus brief in Price v. Barr, supporting the overturning of the law as a violation of the First Amendment.

5. CASE ACT UPDATE: The U.S. Copyright Office has launched an informational page about the CASE Act tribunal and its next steps in creating the tribunal. It has also created an FAQ page. For more, see: Copyright Small Claims and the Copyright Claims Board and Copyright Claims Board Frequently Asked Questions.
6. DC photojournalist Cheriss May's work centers on politics and protest. From photographing First Lady Jill Biden to covering the uprisings of 2020 to escaping violence at the Capitol, the Howard graduate and professor tells why she’s living in her purpose.

7. NPR's ‘Embedded’ is one of the best journalism podcasts out there. They just aired the first of four-part series on Capital Gazette staff after the mass newsroom shooting. Here's a story about the series.

8. A US Army captain who later became the first-ever official White House photographer (photo trivia: for JFK) brought a number of his historic photos to 'Antiques Roadshow'

9. Big congrats to San Francisco staff photographer Gabrielle Lurie who was named Photographer of the Year, Local in POYi. The winners have been trickling in on Instagram. And, after a short break, the live judging continues on Thursday with the reportage and documentary categories, as well as some perennial favorites like the Community Awareness Award and World Understanding Award.

10. I've been listening to live radio broadcasts from around the world thanks to Radio.Garden. Some of my favorites are stations from Isle of Skye (Scotland), Bangui (Central African Republic), and (Nuuk) Greenland. #SomeGoodNews
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