From left, freelance photographer Craig Mitchelldyer, former NPPA president Tony Overman, and freelance photographers Rod Mar, Karl Maasdam, and (not pictured) Rich Frishman speak during a NPPA seminar entitled "Surviving the downturn" Saturday May 9, 2009 in Seattle, WA. The speakers discussed changing focus from the newspaper market to the future of freelance photographer, in front of two-dozen photographers.

From left, freelance photographer Craig Mitchelldyer, former NPPA president Tony Overman, and freelance photographers Rod Mar, Karl Maasdam, and (not pictured) Rich Frishman speak during a NPPA seminar entitled “Surviving the downturn” Saturday May 9, 2009 in Seattle, WA. The speakers discussed changing focus from the newspaper market to the future of freelance photographer, in front of two-dozen photographers.