Members of the White House News Photographers Association pay yearly dues determined by membership type. The WHNPA offers three levels of membership Active Member, Associate Member and Student Member. An explanation of each membership type and its requirements can be found below:
Attention prospective members: Please contact Executive Director Heidi Elswick before mailing application materials to ensure they are processed in a timely manner.
A video or still photojournalist; sound or lighting technician; photography or assignment editor; bureau chief or director, employed full time by a recognized news-gathering organization or self-employed engaged in any of the above-listed occupations. Applicant must reside in the Washington metro area and derive his or her main source of income from covering news in Washington.
Requirements:
• Completed online application form
• Current passport style photo of applicant’s full face
• Letter from current employer (or freelance client) stating your employment classification
• Scan of your working press credentials
Requirements:
• Completed online application form
• Current passport style photo of applicant’s full face
• Letter from current employer (or freelance client) stating your employment classification
Requirements for College Student:
• Completed online application form
• Two letters of recommendation on letterhead from photojournalism professors and/or department head
• Current passport style photo of applicant’s full face
Requirements for High School Student:
• Completed online application form
• A letter of recommendation from a student adviser of faculty member stating that the student is currently involved with photographic activities (yearbook, student newspaper, etc.) at applicant’s school.
• Current passport style photo of applicant’s full face