You're "Looking" at a new WPJA Member!

I was quite thrilled this week to learn that I was accepted for membership into the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA). I have heard stories from photographers all over the country of how hard it is to get in, some people applying multiple times with still no luck, so when I got the email only a week later welcoming me as a new member of the WPJA I was elated.

So, what is the WPJA, you ask? For non-photographers reading this, here are some excerpts from their site:

"The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is a professional organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets our members apart in the industry is their candid, documentary approach – a distinctly artistic vision toward wedding photography."

"The Wedding Photojournalist Association puts the world’s best wedding photography at your fingertips. We offer a new perspective on wedding photography - quietly capturing the real moments as they happen for the bride and groom. It is our goal to use photography to tell the story of your wedding day, not dictate it for you."

"IMPORTANT NOTE: Membership in the WPJA depends entirely on photographers meeting our high standards for inclusion. One CANNOT simply pay his/her way into the WPJA. We emphasize this is NOT another ad-driven wedding web site."

This is what I'm about, a story teller, driven to capture the real emotions and events of the wedding day, so it's nice to be a part of an association that helps explain my style for potential clients. I also look forward to the quarterly photo competitions!

A few more from Kyadda & Brian's wedding

I just got finished going through & editing all of Brian & Kyadda's wedding photos and wanted to share some that my mom, a.k.a. the 2nd photographer, took. It's so important to not only have another person there to catch anything I may miss but to have another point of view as well. I can't be in two places at once and even if I could, I wouldn't see the same thing the same way & capture it exactly the same as another person. I (& every couple) so value her added point of view & style. We make a great team. Nice captures!

Kyadda & her Mom walking out to see Brian for the Big Reveal

What time is it? Wedding time!

A different view of the cake topper

This moment makes me tear up every time I look at it so of course I had to post it here. I love the way they're looking into each other's eyes. It doesn't even matter whether those looks are because of the toasts going on or something unspoken. It's just a great moment! Kyadda's face says it all.

Chocolate covered goodness

Meaghan & John's Wedding

I am so happy to share some of my favorite images from Meaghan & John's wedding in March. It was a cold rainy day but thankfully there were no surprise ice or snow storms...and you know what they say about rain on your wedding day! I'm sure they will have a very happy & blessed marriage, with or without rain! Congrats you two!

Meaghan & John's wedding took place in Blue Springs with the reception following at the charming Adams Pointe Golf Club.