A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY [AG]WPJA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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[AG]WPJA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

The far-reaching benefits the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA offers its members are as follows:

1. Through the [AG]WPJA, photographers book weddings. The [AG]WPJA is separate and distinct from the highly acclaimed Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). WPJA members continually submit testimonials, which attest to the fact that beyond any other means of promotion, this organization provides them with more solid leads to wedding bookings. Due to all the positive publicity the WPJA is receiving and due to its notoriety, reputation for high standards, and respect within the wedding industry, the WPJA attracts prospective couples that appreciate, value, and seek the best in wedding photojournalism. Therefore, [AG]WPJA members benefit from the existing prestige and influence of the well-established parent organization.

2. [AG]WPJA members are able to book weddings with their most preferred types of clients. The manner in which the [AG]WPJA promotes it's members, attracts prospective couples that appreciate the talent and creativity displayed on the site, and that specifically seek the artistic wedding photojournalism offered. Consequently, members of the [AG]WPJA are able to pursue their passion in fine-art wedding photojournalism, hone in their image enhancement skills, while working for the ideal clients of their choice.

3. By participating in the [AG]WPJA contests, members have numerous opportunities to further demonstrate creative and technical excellence, gain exposure for their work, receive professional recognition, and ultimately to become more marketable in the industry as international award-winning wedding photographers. Additionally, photographers who participate in these member-only competitions receive [AG]WPJA site listing rank advancement and have the potential of winning very generous awards such as cash, prizes and trophies. [AG]WPJA contests are another great means by which members draw the attention of their prospective customer audience.

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

1. An [AG]WPJA directory listing in your home area including appropriate service detail icons.

2. A direct link to your web-based portfolio.

3. The option of competing in [AG]WPJA (cash and points) photo contests (See contest benefits below).

4. Opportunity to be listed in other [AG]WPJA regional sections.

5. A web portfolio 'PIX' gallery on the [AG]WPJA web site displaying members' contest-winning images.

BENEFITS OF [AG]WPJA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS

Several times a year, [AG]WPJA members have a tremendous opportunity to further demonstrate creative and technical excellence. The venue: [AG]WPJA Wedding Photography Contests. Through these contests, members receive yet one more tool by which to draw the attention of their preferred clientele. [AG]WPJA contests also create opportunities for great rewards in the form of cash, award-winning banners, prizes, trophies, titles, and professional recognition within the Wedding Photojournalism industry.

The following contest benefits apply as well:

  • Potential image placement with photo credit integrated into [AG]WPJA site design.
  • Interest from brides & grooms in a member's work.
  • Increased traffic to a member's web site.
  • Higher ranking on [AG]WPJA regional search results listing pages.

Obviously, all of the above mentioned benefits translate into higher earning potential for a photographer who is a member of the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association.