National Association Of Naval Photography(TM)

Updated January 30, 2012

Sponsor of the NANP Convention/Navy Photographers Reunion (TM)

2012 Shoot Off information:

NANP will be sponsoring three Shoot Off workshops this year including two in DC and one in San Antonio.

Registration for both the still photo and video shoot off programs are now up and running. Please visit Visual Media One's website and get registered now.
NANP's Sponsor a Sailor program will cover tuition cost for any Active Duty Service Member that would like to attend ether workshop and can't get command sponsorship. Please contact Johnny for more information.

New NANP Officers in place as of January 1, 2012

Todd Beveridge has taken over as NANP President with Brien Aho moving to 1st VP and John White taking over as 2nd VP. Congratulations to all!

January Newsletter is on the site.

2012 NANP Convention and Shoot Off at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio

The contract has been signed for the 2012 NANP Convention and Shoot Off in San Antonio for September 2012.
The Shoot Off will start with portfolio reviews Friday night September 14th with classes beginning Saturday Morning. Final Judging will be on Monday.
The convention will start Saturday with early arrivals. The first event is Sunday evening with the reception meet and greet. The banquet will be Wednesday night with checkout Thursday morning.
This isn't our "Normal" schedule of events but the dates were driven by outstanding room rates of just $109.00! Normal rate is $189.00!
There is still a lot of work to be done before I can post the final schedule of events but the dates are locked. There will be a hotel registration website set up in the next few days and as usual you'll be making your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.
Convention registration for dinners, tours and golf will be on the site as soon as I get everything set.

The next NANP Convention/Photographers Reunion will be in San Antonio in September!

Final arrangements are being made for the 2012 NANP Convention/Photographers Reunion on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. We'll be hosting another major training event in conjunction with the Convention/Reunion so we're looking forward to the largest attendance numbers we've ever had. Details on the hotel, tours and events will be posted in the next few days but I guarantee it's going to be an outstanding deal for all.

Overseas Service Photography Project Announced

The Department of Defense announced today that it seeks donations of photographs of U.S. military service life overseas from current and former service members for use in a photo recognition exhibition planned in conjunction with the State Department.
The project called "Serving Abroad...Through Their Eyes" will choose images that depict six specific categories: daily life, friendship, places, faces, loss or triumph. Selected images may be used for display in a special photography exhibition planned for the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Pentagon and other prominent venues, stateside and overseas. Submissions will be accepted beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2011, through Presidents Day, Feb 20, 2012.
"It is simply phenomenal, and absolutely fitting that photos by America's bravest during tough duty abroad get this sort of national recognition. I can't wait to see them and take part in the new conversations and relationships this is sure to inspire," said Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
Offical News Release

NANP Board of Directors

Two changes to the NANP Executive Board have been made following the New Orleans Convention. John White was elected by an online membership vote as 2nd VP and “SAMMY” R. SOLT has been appointed, following an Executive Board vote and pending membership approval at the next convention, to an advisory position on the board.
Congratulations to both!

PHC Bob McAlister

These photos came to me in an email from Ralph a few days ago and I though you might like to see them.
See all the photos here.

Advanced Photojournalism at Syracuse

If you think our training program isn't important read this.

Excerpts from a message from RDML Dennis "Denny" Moynihan, CHINFO to the Fleet:

Team PA,
Many of you know the Department of Defense decided to stop funding the Military Visual Journalism Program at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication. The last students will finish their studies next spring. Having visited Syracuse last month, and seeing firsthand the incredible skills developed by the hundreds of graduates, I am committed to this program and firmly believe it is vital to the success of our community. I have initiated actions to seek funding through the Navy to continue our community’s participation at Syracuse. My intended goal is to have a Navy program in place in time to meet the 2012-2013 academic year. I know the budget environment is as tough as it has ever been, and there is no guarantee we will be successful in getting the funds to continue the program. But if we do receive the funding, we will have little time to identify the right MCs to attend the 2012-2013 academic year, and we must be ready to execute our plan. For this reason, I need you to start thinking about potential candidates now.

Seattle Shoot Off is complete!

Shoot Off Photos


Seattle Workshop Photos

There were several "First" for us during the Seattle Shoot Off including a live video feed during the final judging. I hope you can appreciate the impact this will have on future events. Being able to watch the guest lectures during the event could be a game changer for our Shoot Off International students.
There is still a lot more information coming in the after action report but from what I could see through facebook and the live feed there is no question this was a very successful workshop. Congratulations to everyone involved in getting this done.
I'll get the photos up as soon as they come in.

Building 1500 photos needed!

U.S. NAVAL SCHOOLS OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATES:

WE NEED PHOTOS of you and your class going through the Navy photo school or DINFOS in Pensacola, FL. We need them from all of the various courses from 1950-1998 and from all services. We are currently working on the photo school’s historical display and this is a great way for you to be a part of it.
Simply, we need images that best capture the experience of going to school in Building 1500. Please send high-resolution images on a disc or prints to one of my addresses below:

Todd Beveridge, LT, USNR (Ret.)
National Association of Naval Photography Historian and 1st V.P. (Pres. On 01JAN 12)
Email: toddbeveridge@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (704) 906-6879

Dragonfly Film & Video
645 Pressley Road
Suite N
Charlotte, NC 28217
Work Phone: (704) 525-1773

6501 Ciscayne Place
Charlotte, NC 28211
Home Phone: (704) 365-1523

Work Continues on the Building 1500 Photo Museum

Art Giberson put a working party togther and cleaned up the old Building 1500 Pariscope.

The periscope room will be the site of the Photo Museum inside Building 1500 which is scheduled to open in a few days. There's still a lot of work to be done and both Art and Todd are looking for help in setting up the displays. One of the goals is to make sure the display is accurate meaning they don't want anything on display that wasn't an actual part of the Photo Schools curriculum. I think we all know the Fleet had equipment the photo school never got so if you remember a specific piece of equipment you trained on during your time in Pensacola, let them know.

More Photos of the working party attached.

September Newsletter

The Sept 2011 Newsletter in PDF format is now on the site.

2011 NANP Convention After Action Report.

Our 2011 convention was a great success and it's taken a few days to put the after action report together. Here's a link to the 2011 NANP Convention photo album.

Changes to the By-Laws.

There were several small changes to the By-Laws submitted and approved during the Annual General Membership Business Meeting. Most of them are procedural in nature including adding the Roberts Rules of Order back in. We did not discus the Executive Board position of Parliamentarian but it may be something we need to consider down the road. A complete list of changes will be posted in the near future.

Convention Locations for 2012 and 2013 have been selected.

During the 2011 General Business meeting our voting membership including those that voted via the internet, selected San Antonio for 2012 and the Washington D.C. area for 2013. The process of selecting hotels, tours and menu options has already begun. I'll post more information as it becomes available.

New Orleans Shoot Off Results!

Here's a link to Johnny's online after action report. The shoot off was a great success and I'd like to thank everyone that helped make it such a great training experience.
Use this link to see the Portfolios New Orleans Wonderwall

Past Convention Photo Albums:

I'm working on the Past NANP Reunion/Convention photo albums and it's taking some time but I'm getting there. Check the "Past Convention Photos" link on the side menu for the current list.
R/Ron

Sign up for the NANP EMAIL Newsletter!

We've added a new option for subscribing to the quarterly newsletter. Now you can get a "Readers Digest" version in your email with links to all the stories and information contained in the full, pdf version. If your name is listed in the NANP Membership Data Base,(and it's current information) you should have received the first email newsletter on July 9th. If you don't see it in you in-box check your junk mail folder and make sure you add us to your approved list so the email can get through your email filters.
The PDF version isn't going away and you can always use the "Newsletter" tab on the side menu to find the most current issue.

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Sponsor A Sailor Program:

NANP's Sponsor a Sailor program is becoming the cornerstone of our assoication.
This is how we actually "Do What We Can Do!" The page has a more detailed discription of where we are and where I think we should be going. There are a few significant changes coming and as members of the association you need to be kept up to date and please voice your opinion. This association doesn't operate in a vacuum but without your input it might as well. Get involved and make a difference!

Current Member Information Update form now available online.

A new form to update your memberhsip information in now online. This helps Ralph keep the database up to date so if you need to update your contact info pleae use this form.

My Account info:

You only need to worry about this once I get the catalog up and running but here's the latest info. Your "My Account" is tied to the shopping cart and you have two options for setting it up. One is to buy something from the catalog and you'll be asked to set up your account when you check out. The second option is to set it up before you start shopping and you can do that on the My Account Registration page.
Your "My Account" info has nothing to do with NANP Membership or the Database, it just keeps track of items you purchase from the catalog.

Photomate Database:

This is one of the main reasons this site exist and we need to keep it updated. If you or someone you know isn’t on the list please submit the name to Ralph. Use the online Photomate database form.
This isn’t the same as the NANP Membership Database which list only NANP Members. The photomate database is for anyone associated with Naval Photography in any manor what so ever and is not restricted to NANP members. If you’re looking for old shipmates as far back as WWII, this is the first place to look.