AG|WPJA The Artistic Guild of the WPJA

Artistic Guild of the WPJA

A FINE ART PHOTOJOURNALISTIC APPROACH TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Artistic Wedding Photojournalism

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association 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. Find Out More...

AG|WPJA Q4 2012 Contest Results

RESULTS FOR THE AG|WPJA Q4 2012 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Current Photo:
7th Place: Getting Ready
Vanderlei Rigo, Brazil

7th Place: Getting Ready by Vanderlei Rigo, Brazil

Current Photo:
6th Place: Musicians
David Posey, United States

6th Place: Musicians by David Posey, United States

Current Photo:
15th Place: Ring Details
Rafael Vaz, Brazil

15th Place: Ring Details by Rafael Vaz, Brazil

Current Photo:
1st Place: Reception
Julie Ambos, United States

1st Place: Reception by Julie Ambos, United States

Current Photo:
3rd Place: Reception
Rafael Vaz, Brazil

3rd Place: Reception by Rafael Vaz, Brazil

Current Photo:
1st Place: Kids (Being Kids)
Shane O'Neill, Ireland

1st Place: Kids (Being Kids) by Shane O'Neill, Ireland

Current Photo:
17th Place: Engagement Portrait
Shark Jiang, Taiwan

17th Place: Engagement Portrait by Shark Jiang, Taiwan

Current Photo:
7th Place: Ring Details
Adrian Liaw, Singapore

7th Place: Ring Details by Adrian Liaw, Singapore

Current Photo:
19th Place: Getting Ready
Shane O'Neill, Ireland

19th Place: Getting Ready by Shane O'Neill, Ireland

Current Photo:
1st Place: Getting Ready
Michelle Gunton, United States

1st Place: Getting Ready by Michelle Gunton, United States

The Q4 Contest showcases the wedding photojournalism of AG|WPJA members for 2012, and rewards their artistic abilities in enhancing those photographs through post production processes. The AG|WPJA wishes to extend our congratulations to all our members who had award-winning entries in this contest.

2012 AG|WPJA Photographer of the Year
Andrea Cittadini, Italy

The AG|WPJA congratulates Andrea Cittadini of Italy with the POY title for 2012.

2012 AG|WPJA Photographer of the Year - First Runner Up
Nicola Tonolini, Italy

The AG|WPJA is proud to announce Nicola Tonolini of Italy with the First Runner Up title 2012.

2012 AG|WPJA Photographer of the Year - Second Runner Ups (3-way tie)

The AG|WPJA congratulates three AG|WPJA members with the title of Second Runner Up for 2012.

Shane O'Neill, Ireland
Victor Vertsner, Israel
Elton Mogg, England

We’ve all flipped through well-worn wedding albums of parents, aunts and uncles, and even grandparents, chuckling at dated hairstyles, handlebar mustaches, peach taffeta bridesmaids dresses, and powder blue tuxes. Wedding photojournalists might contend that these photos wouldn’t seem so out of style (hideous wedding gowns and bad male perms aside) if more emphasis had been placed on the un-styled, un-planned moments of the wedding day, rather than the prescribed agenda of highly organized groups of people staring at the camera. On the contrary, naysayers insist wedding photojournalism is merely a trendy, passing fad that disrespects the venerable traditions of the classic posed shot. They point out that tradition, and true photographic quality, is often sacrificed "art."...

Destination weddings offer stunning scenery and exotic atmosphere, providing the conditions needed to enhance those fabulous memories. However, since these types of weddings are often at resort locations in foreign countries, they’re subject to the unusual and the unexpected, creating logistical and scheduling factors that can affect your entire agenda, including the photography. A few of our most traveled award-winners have weighed in with their own experiences and advice for ensuring a smooth and wonderful event.

With the number of wedding photojournalists perpetually on the rise, confusion over what they will and won’t do seems to be increasing at a parallel rate. The article aims to bust the most common wedding photojournalism misconceptions and stereotypes circulating in the marketplace.

Do you want to help assure that your wedding photography comes off without a hitch, producing the ultimate in captured moments from your photographer? Do you want the highest level of photographic quality for your money? How about a wedding day remembered as one with maximum joy and smooth logistics?

A little advanced communication and planning with your photographer can go a long way in this regard, smoothing the way for everyone involved—from the wedding party and guests, to the creative pros assisting with the festivities. We’ve asked a few of our top WPJA award winners to weigh in with their own hard-earned advice for enabling optimal wedding day photography.