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Are there any companies that print press passes for bloggers?

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Yes, you can go to a third party source to create a press pass for you. This type of pass would have the same legitimacy as a homemade press pass. Homemade passes are valuable for proving who you are, but will not grant you access everywhere.

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Where can I find a third-party source to create a press pass? I lost mine.

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Press credentials are offered for freelancers, bloggers, photographers and others involved in print or online media through uspressassociation.com.

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Are freelance videographers considered a member of the press?

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To answer your question, in a sense it is a yes and a no. The press is the printed/recorded news while the media is gathering and reporting the news. So, videographers are considered the press as well as media.

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Can a press pass be revoked once it's given?

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Yes, it can be revoked. For example, CNN had its press pass revoked, at the Capital Press Meeting with the President. If you do something that upsets the right people enough (as in, those with authority to make a fuss about you), you can have the pass revoked.

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Do members of the school paper get a press pass it they are under 18?

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There's no yes or no answer for this. Things to consider: Being under 18, you're not old enough to consent to being in situations you'd need a press pass for; if you're only covering school events, you wouldn't need a press pass; if you somehow do cover non-school events, then you'll probably be cleared in some other way. Although I can't say for sure, it's possible that in small communities the leadership of your local law enforcement agency might either issue you a credential or let you cover things without one. But the main question to ask is - do you need a credential for the things you're covering? If the answer is no, there's no reason to ask about one. You shouldn't have one "just because."

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