The AGWPJA Q2 2009 Contest Deadline Is Now Just One Week Away!

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Artistic Wedding Photojournalism - Fine Art From Real Moments.
THE AGWPJA Q2 2009 CONTEST DEADLINE IS NOW JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! The deadline for the current Q2 2009 photo contest is next Friday, July 31st at 11:59 p.m. EST. Click here to enter the current contest.

CONTEST CATEGORIES

GETTING READY
Entries which spontaneously capture the prepping, grooming, arranging, outfitting, and anticipation before the ceremony.

CEREMONY
Images that capture guests and participants throughout pre-ceremony, vow-exchange, and receiving line activity.

RECEPTION
Photographs that document festivities from the cocktail hour through the last dance and departure.

RING DETAILS
Entries that depict shots of the rings, either set-up and controlled by the photographer or as they were found.

KIDS (BEING KIDS)
Entries of found moments depicting babies, children, and youth doing what they do best (kids being kids)!

PORTRAIT OF BRIDE AND GROOM ALONE
Photographs that demonstrate the photographer's ability to create an interesting environmental portrait of the bride AND groom alone on their wedding day.

ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE CONTEST CREDITS

All AGWPJA members receive 2 FREE entry credits for each contest. These credits will be visible to you when you log into your account on the AGWPJA.com web site.

BANNERS FOR AGWPJA CONTEST WINNERS - GET ONE FOR YOUR SITE!

The AGWPJA recognizes the accomplishments and artistic excellence in fine art wedding photojournalism. All award-winning AGWPJA members are welcome to use any of the banners below. Contest winners are encouraged to link the banners to the page where they are listed on the AGWPJA site.

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CONTEST PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY

For the Q2 contest, medallions, contest points, and cash prizes will be awarded for those who place first through twentieth in each of the six categories for this contest.

PLACE	MEDALLION	PIX PAGE	POINTS	CASH/CC*
1st		Y	15	$400 USD
2nd		Y	10	$200 USD
3rd		Y	5	$100 USD
4th		Y	1	5 CC
5th		Y	1	5 CC
6th		Y	1	5 CC
7th		Y	1	5 CC
8th		Y	1	5 CC
9th		Y	1	5 CC
10th		Y	1	5 CC
11th		Y		2 CC
12th		Y		2 CC
13th		Y		2 CC
14th		Y		2 CC
15th		Y		2 CC
16th		Y		2 CC
17th		Y		2 CC
18th		Y		2 CC
19th		Y		2 CC
20th		Y		2 CC
* Contest Credits

CONTEST SPONSORS

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2009 DATES

Seattle:
Aug 14th - 17th
Chicago:
Sep 11th - 14th
New York:
Oct 2nd - 5th
Los Angeles:
Nov 13th - 16th
New Orleans:
Dec 11th - 14th

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS FROM AWARD WINNING AGWPJA MEMBERS:
(Top Left) Dino Lara, Philippines	(Top Right) Shannon Porter, Minnesota
(Top Middle) Sol Tamargo, Mexico