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Photographers Protest Gazelle's Rights Terms, Boycott Major Events

3/4/2026

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National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) raised concerns about The Gazelle Group's credentialing agreements requiring photographers to grant free usage rights for their images.
Major wire services have boycotted events, including the Michigan-Duke basketball game, citing the terms as legally and ethically problematic.
NPPA argues the agreements threaten press freedom and copyright protections, reducing editorial independence and independent coverage.
NPPA seeks constructive dialogue to address these issues.

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National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) raised concerns about The Gazelle Group's credentialing agreements requiring photographers to grant free usage rights for their images.
Major wire services have boycotted events, including the Michigan-Duke basketball game, citing the terms as legally and ethically problematic.
NPPA argues the agreements threaten press freedom and copyright protections, reducing editorial independence and independent coverage.
NPPA seeks constructive dialogue to address these issues.