Accepted in the AGWPJA!

Mauro & Mariely’s Wedding – November 23, 2007

I got the news early this morning that I have been accepted into the AGWPJA! I am already a member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), but getting into the Artistic Guild is an additional step, and is not guaranteed just because you’re a member of the WPJA.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA is a group of international wedding photojournalists, who capture unscripted wedding moments as they happen, and excel in the art of post-production image processing. The [AG]WPJA is a division within the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA); one which specifically promotes Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism.

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.

The above image is one of several in my portfolio that they specifically mentioned in their email notification that I had been accepted. To say I am thrilled is not even adequate to describe it! Thank you to the AGWPJA! It is such an honor! Thank you!