An exhibit celebrating the history of the White House News Photographers Association's esteemed awards!
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A picture that primarily features the current President of the United States
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A feature or general news picture taken on Capitol Hill that depicts Congressional/Political activity.
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A news or feature picture that depicts a unique or behind-the-scenes view of Washington politicians, people, or other insiders.
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A series of pictures that depicts a story line or single theme devoted to U.S. politics or a U.S. politician.
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A portfolio of political pictures comprised solely from photos entered in set political categories.
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Portfolio should show the breadth and versatility of an entrant's work and should demonstrate skill in a variety of categories including politics.
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A compelling portrait that captures an aspect of the subject's character.
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A picture that exploits the graphic or aesthetic qualities of the subject with emphasis on composition.
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A picture of a found situation with strong human interest, or a fresh view of an everyday scene.
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A series of pictures that depicts a feature story line or single feature theme.
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A series of news pictures that depicts a story line or single theme.
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A picture of a spot news, general news, or issue reporting event.
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A picture of a spot news, general news, or issue reporting event.
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A series of sports pictures that depicts a story line or single theme.
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A portfolio (highlight reel) of their favorite stories, including up to three pieces.
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Coverage, analysis, or preparation of or for a sports event or activity.
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News story with reporter narration.
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Natural sounds piece; a news story without reporter narration.
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A carefully crafted, in-depth story over 4 minutes long.
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Feature story shot, edited, and aired same day.
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Story shot, edited, and aired within 48 hours.
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Feature story shot and edited over an extended length of time.
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Special report or multiple series.
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Extended long format or magazine piece of at least 20 minutes when originally aired.
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Coverage, analysis, or preparation of or for a sports event or activity.
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Field lighting for a single story or composite excerpts from one or more stories.
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Video of a news event not entered in another category.
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A news story, four minutes or less: must be shot, edited, and aired or fed the same day.
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A news story shot, edited, and aired or fed the same day.
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Segment or package edited and aired the same day.
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Segment or package edited and aired within 48 hours.
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Segment or package edited over an extended period.
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Segment, package or series edited over an extended period.
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Story of extended length edited for a magazine program.
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Extended long form, non-magazine piece of at least 20 minutes when originally aired.
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Coverage, analysis, preparation, of or for a sports event or activity.
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Story or composite of White House/Presidential topic(s).