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www.erinhooley.com www.instagram.com/malarchy/ Erin Hooley is a staff photojournalist with the Associated Press based in Chicago. She covers a wide range of news, sports and features, though her passion is the sensitive and detailed work of documentary.

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AP Photographer's Polaroids Perfectly Capture Baseball's Nostalgic Spirit Capturing the magic of baseball on film.

Thank you @petapixel.bsky.social for this fun writeup on the #Polaroid baseball story! petapixel.com/2025/08/01/a...

01.08.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Polaroid photos capture Chicago's Cubs vs. White Sox 'Crosstown Classic' A fierce rivalry between Chicago’s North and South Siders comes to life each summer during the β€œCrosstown Classic,” when the Cubs and White Sox face off in their home stadiums.

I had a lot of fun getting creative and playing with film for this photo essay during the Chicago Cubs versus Chicago White Sox Crosstown Classic series for @apnews.com! Thanks to David Goldman for all his help in making this happen.

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01.08.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), a 501(C) (3) nonprofit, stands in full support of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and its mission to advocate for visual journalists, protect press freedom, and promote the highest standards in photojournalism. While the NPPF and the NPPA are two separate organizations, we share a deep commitment to the profession of visual journalism.

We are acutely aware of the challenges currently facing the NPPA, and we acknowledge the serious impact that the recent staff terminations and organizational crisis will have on the association and its members. In a time of uncertainty, the NPPF reaffirms the vital role that NPPA plays within our community of visual journalismβ€”providing legal advocacy, education, professional development, competitions, and fostering community through its publications and workshops. The NPPA has long been the place for the community of photojournalists in the U.S., and it must remain so. The challenges ahead are undeniable, but not insurmountable. We know that as NPPA leadership charts a course forward, they can restore stability, rebuild trust, and draw strength from the incredible talent, leadership and energy within their membership.

As our foundation is committed to supporting the advancement of visual journalism, know that NPPF will continue our core work of funding scholarships, awards, and educational opportunities. Additionally, we are prepared to explore ways we can support and collaborate with NPPA and its community.

We ask all who care about the future of visual journalism to stand with NPPA at this critical time. This is a moment not only to reaffirm our shared values but also to reimagine and renew the structures that support our profession.

We deeply believe in the importance of the NPPA. And we believe in the enduring power of community, especially in the face of adversity. History has shown that it is community that ultimately gets us through in the end.

The National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), a 501(C) (3) nonprofit, stands in full support of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and its mission to advocate for visual journalists, protect press freedom, and promote the highest standards in photojournalism. While the NPPF and the NPPA are two separate organizations, we share a deep commitment to the profession of visual journalism. We are acutely aware of the challenges currently facing the NPPA, and we acknowledge the serious impact that the recent staff terminations and organizational crisis will have on the association and its members. In a time of uncertainty, the NPPF reaffirms the vital role that NPPA plays within our community of visual journalismβ€”providing legal advocacy, education, professional development, competitions, and fostering community through its publications and workshops. The NPPA has long been the place for the community of photojournalists in the U.S., and it must remain so. The challenges ahead are undeniable, but not insurmountable. We know that as NPPA leadership charts a course forward, they can restore stability, rebuild trust, and draw strength from the incredible talent, leadership and energy within their membership. As our foundation is committed to supporting the advancement of visual journalism, know that NPPF will continue our core work of funding scholarships, awards, and educational opportunities. Additionally, we are prepared to explore ways we can support and collaborate with NPPA and its community. We ask all who care about the future of visual journalism to stand with NPPA at this critical time. This is a moment not only to reaffirm our shared values but also to reimagine and renew the structures that support our profession. We deeply believe in the importance of the NPPA. And we believe in the enduring power of community, especially in the face of adversity. History has shown that it is community that ultimately gets us through in the end.

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β€œThe National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF) standsβ€”as alwaysβ€”in full support of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and its mission to advocate for visual journalists, protect press freedom, and promote the highest standards in photojournalism…”
πŸ‘‰ full statement: NPPF.org

07.07.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MLB newbie catcher has a pretty good day: Chicago White Sox’s Kyle Teel slides into home to score on a wild pitch from Kansas City Royals' Taylor Clarke in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2025, in Chicago. #KyleTeel #ChicagoWhiteSox #WhiteSox #KansasCityRoyals #MLB #baseball

07.06.2025 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AP PHOTOS: Cicadas swarm parts of US as the screaming insects emerge in Brood XIV's 17-year cycle The large Brood XIV, which emerges every 17 years, is making for a spectacular natural event as billions of periodical cicadas emerge across parts of the Eastern U.S.

Beautiful cicada action from Carolyn Kaster for your viewing pleasure! apnews.com/photo-galler...

31.05.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fog rolls through Wrigley Field during the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) #ChicagoCubs #Cubs #MiamiMarlins #Marlins #Chicago #WrigleyField #Fog #ILWX #Chicagoweather #weather #spring @apnews.com

15.05.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hoerner, Turner deliver run-scoring hits in the 9th inning to rally Cubs past Marlins 5-4 @apnews.com

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#ChicagoCubs #Cubs #JustinTurner #MiamiMarlins #Marlins #walkoffdouble #walkoffwin #baseball #MLB

14.05.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost took the name Leo XIV and replaced Pope Francis, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) #Pope #PopeLeoXIV #CardinalRobertPrevost #ChicagoPope #CatholicChurch #LoyolaUniversity #HolyNameCathedral #PopeFrancis #Americanpope

09.05.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A nearly full moon rises over Rate Field during a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) #moon #RateField #RedSox #WhiteSox #MLB #baseball #fullmoon @apnews.com

12.04.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

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09.04.2025 05:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ian Happ plays in 1,000th major league game β€” all with the Chicago Cubs Ian Happ has played in his 1,000th major league game β€” all with the Chicago Cubs. It’s that last part that makes it special for the outfielder.

From @jaycohenap.bsky.social and @apnews.com: Ian Happ plays in 1,000th major league game β€” all with the Chicago Cubs

05.04.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dow drops 1,400 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.

From @apnews.com apnews.com/article/stoc...

03.04.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance? New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into the evening.

From @apnews.com apnews.com/article/cory...

01.04.2025 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is β€œOnly a Matter of Time” Current and former flight attendants for GlobalX, the private charter airline at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, expressed concern about their inability to treat passengers humanely and to keep them safe.

From @propublica.org

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01.04.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Associated Press, banned from White House press pool, renews request to court for reinstatement A lawyer for The Associated Press has asked a federal judge once again to reinstate the agency’s access to the White House press pool and some other official events.

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27.03.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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24.03.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An AP photographer sees abstract art in the swirling green Chicago River on St. Patrick’s Day AP photographer Erin Hooley has covered the annual dyeing green of the Chicago River in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day for nearly a decade.

apnews.com/article/2025... @apnews.com

21.03.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An AP photographer sees the plight of Palestinians in one man carrying a refrigerator through the rubble An elderly man, carrying a small refrigerator on his back, moved with difficulty through the destroyed alleys.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ "In his eyes, he was not only carrying a refrigerator, but he was carrying the memory of a house that no longer exists and a life that he tries to continue despite everything."

πŸ“Έ Majdi Mohammed
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10.03.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Murder the Truth' examines growing effort to silence journalists and curtail free speech The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted ...

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18.03.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about El Salvador's mega-prison after Trump sent hundreds of immigrants there A mega-prison where visitation and education are not allowed became Trump's latest tool in his crackdown on immigration, when hundreds of immigrants facing deportation were transferred there.

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18.03.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live Updates: Israel launches new wave of airstrikes across Gaza, killing at least 44 people Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in ongoing talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire.

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18.03.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Weekend Update: Baby Hippo Moo Deng on Fame - SNL
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17.03.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration ta...

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16.03.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) #StPatricksDay #SaintPatricksDay #Chicago #ChicagoRiver #ChicagoRiverGreen #riverdye #green #Irish #shamrock #ChicagoRiverDyedGreen

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15.03.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These nuns advocated for immigrant rights for 40 years β€” now in their 90s, they’re not slowing down For over four decades Sisters JoAnn Persch, 90, and Pat Murphy, 95, have dedicated their lives to advocating for immigrant rights and the dignity of all people.

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05.03.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beluga calf in Chicago is meeting the aquarium's pod and will soon be named A beluga calf born in July is growing and meeting the other members of Shedd Aquarium's pod in Chicago.

Story and photos by me: apnews.com/article/belu... @apnews.com #BabyBeluga #beluga #babywhale #whale #babyanimals #SheddAquarium #aquarium #Chicago #whalecalf

14.02.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow covers balloons decorating a business during a winter storm Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) #Chicago #Chicagoweather #Illinoisweather #ILWX #weather #snow #winter #winterstorm #snowing #ice #cold @apnews.com

13.02.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Familiar face Jimmy Butler comes to town with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Chicago. @apnews.com #JimmyButler #StephCurry #StephenCurry #GoldenStateWarriors #ChicagoBulls #Bulls #Warriors #NBA #basketball

09.02.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The waters of Lake Michigan are frozen on a frigid day with below-zero temperatures across the Great Lakes region Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Chicago. @apnews.com #ILWX #Chicagoweather #weather #coldweather #coldsnap #winterblast #winter #ice #snow #frigid #belowzero #frozen #cold #arcticblast

23.01.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it It's one of the most enduring images of the Vietnam War β€” an Associated Press photograph of a young girl running naked down a street after being caught in a napalm attack.

"AP declined to enter an NDA about its own image, reasoning that if the image needed to be defended or corrected, the AP should retain the freedom to act on such information. AP would also need the ability to research the claims in an unfettered manner." @apnews.com

17.01.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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