DAMIAN STROHMEYER // ‘SI PHOTOGRAPHER / MENTOR / FATHER / HUSBAND‘ When you think of 74 Sports Illustrated covers, you would never associate them with Topeka, Kansas, and yet that […]
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
JOANNE RATHE STROHMEYER // ‘SHE LOOKED FOR TRUTH’ When I hired Joanne Rathe (gulp) 40 years ago, there were fierce newspaper wars in Boston. Everything was super competitive. She was […]
In memoriam: Jim Wilson (1954-2022)
Former Boston Globe deputy director of photography Jim Wilson died Nov. 3, 2022, of cancer. We’re deeply saddened by this loss and send our condolences to his family and friends. […]
2021 winning images displayed in outdoor exhibit in Copley Square and Jamaica Plain
Boston Press Photographers Association’s 2021 Pictures of the Year Winning Photos Exhibited Outside at Copley Square and Jamaica Pond BOSTON (May 12, 2022) – On May 12, the Boston Press […]
BPPA holds exhibitions in Copley and Nubian Squares, first outdoor displays in organization’s history
Visitors look at the exhibition in Copley Square on May 24, 2021. Photo by Faith Ninivaggi. Day of installation at Copley Square. May 24, 2021. […]
In memoriam: Bob Howard (1933-2020)
Robert “Bob” Howard of Plainville, MA formerly of Mansfield, entered into rest on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 86. The BPPA is very sorry to report that […]
In memoriam: John Bohn (1959-2019)
On Wednesday, October 30, photographer, John Bohn passed away. He was age 59 and had suffered a massive heart attack. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia and his sister, Rose […]
BPPA statement on video depicting Trump murdering journalists
At a meeting on Oct. 15, 2019, the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Boston Press Photographers Association decided to release the following statement: “The Boston Press Photographers […]
On the passing of Bob Thayer
The BPPA is sad to relay news of the passing of former member Bob Thayer after a short illness at the age of 63. Thayer was a friend and mentor […]
The Future of Long-Form Visual Journalism talk at BU
Next week, join BPPA members and friends to hear a talk at BU about the future of long-form photojournalism from a distinguished panel including BPPA member Dominic […]
October Notes
The BPPA is gearing up for another good season, and that means meetings and contest planning. First up, the BPPA will meet on Thursday, November 6th, at 7pm at E.P. […]
BPPA Awards Dinner
The annual dinner and gala to recognize and award the winners of the 2013 BPPA Pictures of the Year contest will be Saturday, June 7 2014 at the Royal Sonesta […]
A note from our friends at the NPPA Northern Short Course
Hey Everyone, There’s just three weeks to go until this year’s Northern Short Course (NSC) kicks off in Warwick, Rhode Island! The 33rd Annual NSC will be held March 13 […]
The BPPA returns to the Clock Tower Gallery
The Winthrop Cultural Council presents the award-winning photographs from the Boston Press Photographers Association. The Clock Tower Gallery 45 Pauline Street, 1st Floor Winthrop, MA Come to the opening […]
ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN
This is the new BPPA Board of Directors through 2015: Angela Rowlings Brian Snyder Jessica Rinaldi Jim Mahoney John Tlumacki Peter Southwick and Rick Friedman as immediate past president There […]
2013 Contest OPEN
The contest for the BPPA Pictures of the Year is open. Click on the link at the top of this page to begin preparing your entry, and good luck. […]
Holiday Party at JJ Foleys
Join us Weds. Dec. 11 at Foley’s starting at 7pm for the annual BPPA Holiday Party, with dinner, drinks and a raffle. Cost is $10 per person, payable either through […]
November Notes
Nominations for BPPA Officers Please join the BPPA at 7 PM Thursday November 14 at EP Levine’s, 219 Bear Hill Road in Waltham. Nominations from the floor for BPPA officers […]
Video Tribute to Photography of the Marathon Bombing
Boston Globe photojournalist and BPPA member Suzanne Kreiter edited a touching piece looking back at the work produced by her fellow BPPA members in the aftermath of the bombing attack […]
Awards Dinner May 11th
At the Royal Sonesta Hotel overlooking the Charles River (40 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142) Cocktail reception 6pm to 7pm Dinner will be served approx. 7:15pm Award ceremony […]
Meeting March 13
BPPA Photographer of the Year Bill Greene of the Boston Globe will show his winning portfolio. Dinner, beer, and wine will be served at 6:30 ($10 per person), meeting will […]
2012 Contest Judging Sunday and Monday
Judging for the 2012 contest will begin approx. 3:00 pm Sunday Jan 27 and all day Monday the 28th at Calumet Camera on First Street in Cambridge. The judging is […]
Bylaws Vote Result and Contest Reminder
New Bylaws Passed The proposed changes to the bylaws were approved by the membership. Thank you everyone who voted – the BPPA continues to thrive because of its active membership. […]
Holiday Party at JJ Foleys
Join us for the annual BPPA holiday party on Wednesday Dec. 5, 7 pm at JJ Foley’s, 117 East Berkley Street in Boston’s South End. Featuring a raffle and buffet […]
RSVP for Reception and Cocktails at Calumet
Shop Online | SALE | Events | Rental | Locations | Contact PLEASE JOIN US! Boston Press Photographers Association Media Night You are cordially invited to this special event […]
Meeting October 9
Please join us on Tuesday October 9 at the new Calumet Photographic store in Cambridge for a presentation of 2012 Olympic coverage by our members. In addition to checking out […]
NPPA Business Blitz comes to E. P. Levines in Waltham
From the NPPA: “The 2012 NPPA Business Blitz will help its students develop the fundamental building blocks for creating a sustainable business in a changing marketplace. Lectures will build on […]
Awards gala June 2
Please join us on Saturday evening June 2 for our annual awards banquet and gala at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge. Along with our 2011 Pictures of the Year and College […]
Next Meeting May 3
Please join the BPPA on Thursday May 3 in the Boston Globe Link Room for a presentation on news video. Boston Globe video team members Darren Durlach and Scott LaPierre […]
Andie Goodman
From a former member: My name is Ed McCue. My wife Andie Goodman and myself are former members. Could you inform your membership that on sat 4/7/12 Andie lost her […]
An interesting little look at our world
Interesting short documentary about our world. Several faces you will recognize. Thanks for passing it along Vin. […]
Photo exhibit by member Don West
Be sure to check out Don West’s current show at the Museum of African American History in Beacon Hill. PORTRAITS of PURPOSE A Tribute to Leadership | by Don West […]
2011 Pictures of the Year Contest Judging
Feb. 7-9, 2012 The Boston Press Photographers Association will be judging the entries in the annual Pictures of the Year competition. We welcome everyone – especially members and students – […]
Pay Your Annual Dues here
You can now pay your annual dues ($60) with your credit/debit card securely through PayPal ANNUAL DUES –Or you can send your check to: BPPA, Inc. PO Box 51477 […]
News Photographer ID Card info
Applications for Massachusetts News Photographer ID Cards (Tricards) start with an employment screening by the BPPA. Membership in the BPPA is NOT REQUIRED to obtain an ID card. The BPPA […]
CONTEST UPDATE
The deadline to upload/deliver your entry is one day away. Digital submissions are preferred, but members may drop off physical disk(s) at the Boston Globe photo department before 6pm or […]
Contest News
Hello all, Just a quick note wishing everyone a happy holiday season and also wishing you start thinking about your best photos of 2011. There was just one category change […]
Call To All Members!
Entries for the annual BPPA Pictures of the Year Contest are currently being accepted and the deadline is January 18, 2012. Please go to the Contest Page to download the Rules […]
Past BPPA News
Behind the Scenes at the MFA Digital Imaging Studios New England Please join ASPP New England for a Behind the Scenes event at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s Digital […]
New Site
Welcome to WordPress. Any tips, updates, comments, or suggestions can be sent to Dominick Reuter […]