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UNITED STATES DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHERS

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BILLMcCULLOUGH

Based Out Of: Austin, Texas

Also Serving: Texas (Dallas), Texas (Houston), New Mexico, Louisiana, New York City, Southern California

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bahamas, Europe, Mexico and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Please review my portfolio at www.billmcculloughphotography.com to see a "fly on the wall", cinematic, real life approach to wedding photography. Custom destination wedding photography packages are available which will include a modest travel fee with no surprises. My wife is a letterpress printer and bookbinder. Together we create one-of-a-kind photography art books.

CARLOCARLETTI

Based Out Of: Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Also Serving: New York City

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Carlo Carletti was appointed 'WPJA Photographer of the Year 2006'. He is based in Tuscany, Italy, and travels throughout Europe and the United States. "For great results, Carletti shoots with a specific goal in mind: to make each image aesthetically pleasing and timeless. Everyone viewing his photos can find that story, feel that sentiment or relive that moment. When asked what makes a great wedding image, Carletti said it comes from “the unpredictability of a situation or emotion,” or when something happens that interrupts the plain and predicable rituals."

Bio: Carlo Carletti was born in 1966 in Tuscany (Italy). After important publications on the Tuscan Landscape he focused his attention on Wedding Photography. In 2005 the art and trends ‘Kult’ magazine selected him among the 4 most important international photographers in wedding photography, by publishing a special edition on this topic. In 2006 ‘American PHOTO’ magazine published and awarded his ceremony photographs in the international ‘Images of the Year 2006’ contest. In 2007 WPJA (Wedding Photojournalistic Association) honoured him as ‘Photographer of the Year 2006’. He travels for important wedding events all over Europe and USA.

JEREMYLAWSON

Based Out Of: Springfield, Missouri

Also Serving: Oklahoma and Arkansas

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Mexico, United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Dubai, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Canada

Destination Wedding Info: "Photos that Say Something" - This phrase most accurately represents the work of award-winning wedding photojournalist Jeremy Lawson. Jeremy's dedication to unique, personal Wedding Photography has led him to be the most sought after wedding Photographer in his region. Second only to his creative blend of popular photo techniques is Jeremy's personal connection to his clients. Jeremy's approachable down to earth personality lends itself to a laid back stress free shooting style, allowing couples to truly be themselves. Say hello to the next "Big" thing in Wedding Photography. Big Smile Photography.

Bio: Ozarks local and award-winning photojournalist, Jeremy Lawson is the founding member of Big Smile Photography and the most sought after wedding photographer in his region. Jeremy currently resides in Ozark Missouri with his wife Lindsey his son Liam and their dog Charlie Brown.

RENEGAVIOLA

Based Out Of: Manilla, Philippines

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Personalized coverage - a shooting style best suited for the personality and comfort-levels of each wedding participant that will surely put the couples at ease during their most exciting an and hopefully stress-free day of their lives. One-of-a-kind presentations - online photo essays (and some photo video too) that tells the unique story of each wedding.

Listed price is an all-in package that includes all travel costs (board/lodging, food and other expenses). Can travel anywhere in the world (US, European, Australian VISAs readily available).

JULIEGELFAND

Based Out Of: Rochester, New York

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean and Mexico

Destination Wedding Info: Julie Gelfand and Steve Piper have been photographing weddings together since 1986. They approach each wedding with fresh eyes, and are always eager to explore new locations and cultures.

Custom destination packages are based on travel expenses plus creative fees.

DAVIDCRANE

Based Out Of: Santa Clarita, California

Favorite Destination Wedding Location: United States

Destination Wedding Info: David is available for travel world wide. All travel and related expenses will apply along with standard photography rates.

Bio: David Crane is an editorial photographer who has documented news stories as a photojournalist for more than 25 years. His images of celebrities, politicians, musicians, and sports figures have appeared in Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and LIFE. A Brooks Institute Scholarship recipient and National Press Photographers Association Photographer of the Year, David began turning his lens on weddings after being asked by a friend to shoot his wedding. His approach is strictly candid and documentary with a unique abilty to turn life into art.

AZIZKHAN

Based Out Of: Greenford, Middlesex, England

Also Serving: India

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States, Dubai and Asia

Destination Wedding Info: Photography and travel are my two passions. I have photographed in Europe, Middle East and throughout Asia. I am based in London, UK but am happy to travel anywhere to document your wedding story.

I always have a current passport and am willing to travel at short notice. There is no additional charge other than expenses to cover a destination wedding.

JASONBROWN

Based Out Of: Chicago, Illinois

Also Serving: Michigan

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Europe and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Jason Brown's current resume of destination weddings included Toledo, Spain in 2006, and Mackinac Island, Michigan in 2005. Both were incredible experiences. Jason and Hart & Brown Photography are very interested in expanding that resume.

Travel fees are currently being waived; simply the package price plus airfare, hotel and other related expenses.

Bio: Jason is a Chicago area photojournalist, who's interest in photography began with family trips to the mountains of Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. After receiving his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois in 2000, he is going on his eighth year as a staff photographer for a Chicago area newspaper. His work has been published in both the Pioneer Press and Chicago Sun-Times, and has been honored by both the Illinois Press Photographers Association and Illinois Press Association. Specializing in news photography, his talents and experience have grown to include public relations, corporate, advertising, studio, portrait, and of course, wedding photography. Starting his sixth wedding season with Hart & Brown Photography, Jason's passion for creating meaningful and compelling images continues to define his work.

KARINVONVOIGTLANDER

Based Out Of: Rochester, New York

Also Serving: New York City, Vermont and Florida

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, South Pacific and United States

Destination Wedding Info: Published photojournalist and wedding photographer Karin von Voigtlander embraces the opportunity to document destination weddings.

Reasonable travel prices, please visit Karin's website to view her portfolio and past destination wedding work. Karin is well traveled and willing to travel anywhere in the world for wedding photography. Passport is current.

FADIKHEIR

Based Out Of: New York City, New York

Also Serving: Connecticut, New York (Long Island), New York (Upstate), New Jersey, Southern California, Northern California, Florida and Nevada

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Dubai, Europe, Mexico and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: As a photographer specializing in location photography, Fadi has traveled all over the world on assignment. He has photographed weddings all around the U.S. and in Italy, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

His passport is current and his new destination wedding work can be seen in the pages of Elegant Bride magazine.

ROMANGRINEV

Based Out Of: Bethesda and Baltimore, Maryland

Also Serving: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware and Washington D.C.

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: We are wedding photojournalists, who capture real moments, as they happen, to tell the story of the day. Let us tell your unique story by unobtrusively capturing each detail, each moment, with our creative, documentary approach. Our photography studio provides personalized service with your individual needs in mind.

DANHARRIS

Based Out Of: Jacksonville, Florida

Also Serving: Georgia

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Home-based in Jacksonville, Florida Dan and his assistant have covered weddings across the continent including Alaska. We love unique, culturally diverse or untraditional events.

Our customers are asked to provide transportation and lodging for two in addition to the chosen package. Every package includes some travel allowance. Passports are current.

Bio: Dan started his photography career at the age of 8 encouraged by his mother's instructions on the workings of the Kodak Brownie II camera. He spent the whole afternoon lying on the grass in the late California summer sun taking pictures of his GI Joe figurines in full battle regalia. Little did he know his love of GI Joe was to be replaced with a love of photography. His formative years are now more affectionately referred to as the rangefinder, Polaroid and instamatic years. He majored in journalism in college, beginning his SLR years.

He now has over 20 years experience in newspapers. He swore he would never shoot weddings but finally caved under the pressure of friends and has now shot more than 323 weddings in the past 10 years. He has won numerous local, national and international awards. While lying in the grass at a recent wedding capturing the life-changing event before his eyes, he reminisced about an earlier time when he naively discovered his own lifetime passion. Nobody knows whatever happened to the GI Joe Brigade but Dan still has those original negatives and his mom just gave him that original Brownie II!

HEATHERMABRY

Based Out Of: Austin, Texas

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Europe, United States, Mexico, Bahamas, Canada, Bermuda, Costa Rica, South America and South Pacific

Destination Wedding Info: My first forays into photography began with the documenting of my travels throughout Europe. Destination wedding photography is a natural inclination for me, combining my appreciation for architecture, culture, and the emotion and joy that encompass weddings. A pre or post wedding couple's session at the destination is included with destination coverage.

Wedding services are all-inclusive. All travel expenses will be quoted as a flat fee and cover all expenses for both Heather and assistant. Available for travel worldwide. Passport current.

JULIANAWIKLUND

Based Out Of: Stockholm, Sweden

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Europe and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Who are we? Anna and Juliana. The left and the right side of the brain working together bringing out the emotional feelings of important life events such as a wedding day.

We photograph internationally. Together we speak fluent English, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. We understand some French and German. We are very much used to other cultures and working with people that appreciate the art of wedding photojournalism. We do have world citizen experience which makes us two Photographers of the World.

JENNIFERSTONE

Based Out Of: Bangor, Maine

Also Serving: New Hampshire

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Jennifer creates a stunning documentary of your wedding day, from capturing the beauty of your wedding location, to the romance and love between the two of you, to the celebration with family and friends, to the details that personalize your wedding day, Jennifer's images will tell the story of your wedding day. Her relaxed and fun approach to your wedding photography ensures a stress free photography experience from start to finish.

Destination packages are custom designed and are all inclusive.

PUNAMBEAN

Based Out Of: Long Island City, New York

Also Serving: New York (Long Island)

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Europe and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: I love to photograph weddings in a unique, artistic, photojournalistic style. I've photographed weddings from New York to California, And I'm happy to travel beyond those points. I love to work with fun, adventurous couples who are passionate and want to have a special collection of photographs to look back on! My passport is current, and if you're planning your event last minute, I'm ready when you are!

LISABROWN

Based Out Of: Wilmington, North Carolina

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Romantic, elegant and beautiful wedding photojournalism.

Special destination wedding package is available for full coverage of your wedding experience! Client pays travel expenses. Passport is current.

JENNIFERDERY

Based Out Of: San Diego, California

Also Serving: Northern California

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, South America and South Pacific Destination Wedding Info: Jennifer's artistic eye and unique perspective has made her one of the most sought-after wedding photojournalists for discriminating couples around the world. Her documentary-style captures emotionally charged, detail rich images that genuinely capture the spirit of your wedding.

A custom package will be designed for you based on your needs and will include travel fees.

ROBHART

Based Out Of: Berwyn, Illinois

Also Serving: Michigan

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Europe and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Rob Hart and Hart & Brown Photography are very interested in expanding their destination wedding portfolio. Such wedding are all the more reason to hire a trusted professional photographer to capture the essence of your journey.

Travel fees are currently being waived; simply the package price, plus airfare, hotel and other related expanses.

NICOLEPOLK

Based Out Of: Holland, Pennsylvania

Also Serving: Delaware

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, Europe, South America, South Pacific and United States

Destination Wedding Info: Nicole loves working with fun, adventurous couples who seek fresh and stylish photography for their wedding day. She is an experienced traveler with a passion for culture and exotic locales. Available worldwide.

Travel fees are custom quoted per wedding and include airfare, lodging, and other expenses incurred.

LAURAOLSON

Based Out Of: Easton, Maryland

Also Serving: Delaware, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: Caribbean, Mexico and United States

Destination Wedding Info: Laura has a passion for photography that can be blended to any culture or nation. Borders hold no limits to her art of celebrating Life through the medium of her camera. She is well traveled from her youth and is available to photograph your wedding in the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and worldwide.

Custom Destination Travel Packages including traveling expenses for Laura and her assistant begin at $5000.00 and may vary depending on location.

CAROLMASICA

Based Out Of: Baltimore, Maryland

Also Serving: Washington DC

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Carol's experience with life photography and her general relaxed, yet professional approach, truly enables you to feel at ease throughout your destination wedding experience. Her vibrant and playful images capture every colorful and intimate element of your event. As a photojournalist she is comfortable in any geographic/environment setting and has extensive destination wedding experience.

BARTBRESLOW

Based Out Of: Pipersville, Pennsylvania

Favorite Destination Wedding Locations: United States

Destination Wedding Info: Every bride and groom has a unique story waiting to be told...we would love the opportunity to show you how we can tell yours. Let us capture your spirit with beauty and style.

Contact us for availability. Travel fee determined on an individual basis. Passport is current.

SUSANPACEK

Based Out Of: Denver, Colorado

Favoirte Destination Wedding Locations: Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Bahamas, Costa Rica and the United States

Destination Wedding Info: Susan's style is fresh and modern with an emphasis on vibrant color, dramatic black and white and emotion-driven magery. Available worldwide for couples who are adventurous and embrace love and life.

Wedding packages are custom tailored to meet your needs and capture your incredible wedding experience. Travel expenses for Susan and her assistant (airfare, transportation, lodging and $30/day for food) are added to the cost of the wedding package you choose.
Bill McCullough   TX-C
USA
$2950+
Arte Fotografica snc
Carlo Carletti
  IT
EUR
€3500+
Calendar icon Jeremy Lawson   MO
USA
$4000+
Rene Gaviola   PH
ASIA
$4500+
USD
Calendar icon Gelfand-Piper Photography
Julie Gelfand
  NY-U
USA
$3000+
Calendar icon DC Photo
David Crane
  CA-S
USA
$3800+
  Aira Photography
Aziz Khan
  ENG
EUR
£1500+
Calendar icon Hart & Brown Photography
Jason Brown
  IL
USA
$2000+
Karin von Voigtlander   NY-U
USA
$2100+
Fadi Kheir   NYC
USA
$3750+
Roman Grinev   MD
USA
$3000+
Calendar icon Dan Harris   FL
USA
$3600+
Eclectic Images Photography
Heather Mabry
  TX-C
USA
$3500+
MoreThanWords Photodesign
Juliana Wiklund
  SE
EUR
$2500+
  Jennifer Stone   ME
USA
$3000+
  Punam Bean   NYC
USA
$3500+
  Calendar icon Bella Rose Photo
Lisa Brown
  NC
USA
$3800+
Jennifer Dery   CA-S
USA
$7000+
  Hart & Brown Photography
Rob Hart
  IL
USA
$1999+
Nicole Polk   PA
USA
$4000+
In His Grace Photography
Laura Olson
  MD
USA
$4200+
  Carol Masica   MD
USA
$3000+
Barton Paul Photography
Bart Breslow
  PA
USA
$2750+
  Susan Pacek   CO
USA
$3200+



BRIDES Magazine / WPJA Wedding Photo Competition

BRIDES MAGAZINE & the Wedding Photojournalist Association proudly present a Wedding Photojournalism Contest.

The WPJA/BRIDES Wedding Photojournalism Contest spotlights the finest images from the best wedding photojournalists on the pages of one of the most world-renowned wedding publications and the web sites of the WPJA and BRIDES.

For most brides and grooms, wedding photojournalism is no longer a trendy alternative to traditional wedding day photo-coverage; rather, it is mainstream wedding photography. The WPJA has been leading the way in promoting and rewarding photographers who excel in capturing the un-styled and un-scripted moments of the wedding day. More and more couples are seeking out the top wedding photojournalists in the world through the WPJA web site.






May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2008: Sponsored by the WPJA, the three-day VII Seminar in New York City was held at the Klitgord Auditorium of the NYC Technical College. VII put on presentations by each of their 11 photographers, a few of their new Network photographers, sponsors and special guests. They organized a panel discussion on "Photojournalism within the context of Contemporary Photography". They also hosted exclusive VII Seminar evening events in the new VII DUMBO space on 28 Jay Street.


If you choose one of our (Destination Wedding) WPJA United States destination wedding photojournalists as your wedding photographer, please let them know you found them through the Wedding Photojournalist Association.

The WPJA at a glance: The Wedding Photojournalist Association puts the best United States destination wedding photographers at your fingertips, by granting membership only to the most talented professional wedding photographers in the world--photographers who focus solely on using their documentary photography skills to capture ‘the moments’ of your wedding day.