The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association

I got accepted! Yeah!
I am a new member of the AGWPJA. I feel so honored to be listed with some really fabulous photographers. The artistic guild of the wpja is exclusively for photographers who shoot in a photojournalist style and then creatively enhance their images.



Here is a description from their website. *link*

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA is comprised of outstanding wedding photographers, who are at the forefront of the wedding photography industry when it comes to enhancing images. The chief objective of the [AG]WPJA is to provide members with a platform where the finest enhanced, manipulated and/or artistic wedding photojournalism in the world is spotlighted and promoted for the bride and groom.

The [AG]WPJA is a separate division of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). Whereas the WPJA upholds strict guidelines that forbid excessive picture manipulation, the [AG]WPJA encourages and fosters creative image enhancement, with the vision of promoting Fine Art Wedding Photojournalists.

The [AG]WPJA establishes and upholds high standards that are taken into consideration during the judging process for our wedding photography contests. Using all artistic tools at their disposal, members skillfully enliven their work in post production processing.

Allison's Senior Session

I met with Allison and her mom at the IMA in November. It was so nice and warm that day, we almost forgot it was November.

My favorite shots from 2008

I picked a few of my faves from the past year. I really enjoyed photographing everyone last year.
I love my job.



I love when a bride (Christine) looks like she is in love.


When you are looking through these images you will notice quite a few back lit images. I just love the motion and the lighting in this one.








I love the color and the way the clouds frame the groom's (Aaron's) head




I just love the tenderness in this one.












The bride (Sarah) danced the night away.






The bride (Katie) had a really great laugh.










I just thought this was fun, the groom (Travis) waiting, on the phone and tossing a football.


The bride (Bonnie) gets a great hug from her mom.




I love the color in this one. The groomsmen were tying string on the inside of the car so the groom would not be able to open the door.
Go Colts!






The girls are tying up the bustle for Liz.




I love Liz's happy tears.




It was so obvious that Nick adored his new bride.




Merrin's mom and sister lace the back of her wedding dress.


These are two of my favorite back lit images.










I love the way Merrin's dad just looks so happy to have this moment with his little girl.




















The bride (Megan) just had the best laugh.











Megan was checking out the cocktail hour down below.








thanks to
Anne Ruthmann
Matthew Gordon Photography
Galleria Studios