WPJA MEMBERSHIP

Once an applicant is accepted, he/she will be representing the WPJA throughout their entire membership term. Consequently, the WPJA upholds strict guidelines for membership inclusion.
We strongly believe photographers who consider themselves "wedding photojournalists" should create and present work with MINIMAL portraits and details. As far as the WPJA is concerned (and membership therein), photographers primarily preoccupied with portraits and details are not wedding photojournalists. Because of the many referrals that come as a result of membership, the WPJA expects a photojournalistic first impression of member web sites. Photographers whose first several wedding images on their web site that reflect traditional portraiture, people frozen for the camera, brides alone, gowns fanned out, brides staring out windows, and/or detail shots of flowers, dresses, shoes or rings, will not be accepted into the WPJA.
WPJA membership is for individuals, not groups, businesses, studios or teams. The WPJA often reviews web sites that display images from multiple photographers. While we understand and appreciate the team coverage approach to wedding photography, it's important for the WPJA to be able to identify and review the image portfolio of the individual applying for membership. The first field in the application form has been provided for image identification for web sites that are shared by multiple photographers.