Press Photographers
2008 National Political Conventions
Instructions
 

2008 Political Conventions
Democratic National Convention Republican National Convention
August 25-28, 2008 September 1-4, 2008
Denver, Colorado Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
 
Please note the following deadlines for BOTH conventions.
 
Feb. 1 for workspace/digital darkroom requests (This deadline has passed)
April 15 for credential requests (This deadline has passed)
 
 
We are no longer accepting credential applications. The application process is now closed.
 
 
 
******* The Press Photographers' Gallery is handling Parking requests for the Republican National Convention. A limited number of media parking spaces will be available at the St. Paul River Center during the week of the convention for a fee of $150. Parking requests should be sent to us directly at press_photo@saa.senate.gov. Please indicate what organization you are with and how many spots you would like to request. Please note that the submission of this request does not guarantee parking. ********
 
Requests for parking at the Democratic National Convention must be submitted to the DNCC by July 18. Applications can be found at www.demconvention.com/media-parking.
 
 
 
 
 
Describing your plans
In these boxes, please indicate what your organizations' plans are. These descriptions allow us to better serve your request in providing the proper credentials.
 
Digital darkroom space/transmission space
Please note that there may be costs involved with this.
 
Freelance Photographers
Photographers may ONLY be accredited if assigned by a credible news organization for the purpose of photographic coverage of the convention. The application must be submitted by the photo editor, or executive of the publication on the freelancer's behalf.
 
Media must apply to their respective galleries
Information on applying for Radio/TV Credentials can be found on the House Radio/TV Gallery website
Information on applying for Press Credentials can be found on the House Press Gallery website
Information on applying for Periodical Press Credentials can be found on the House Periodical Press Gallery website
 
 
 
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at press_photo@saa.senate.gov