Membership Application Form

* Indicates Required Fields. Blue text indicates what will be published on the WPJA site.

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.

Personal Details

First Name *
Last Name *
Business Name *
Website *
Street Address *
Town/City *
State/Province *
Zip/Postal Code *
Country *
Phone Number *
Email Address *


Services you provide to your clients

Your Rates *
 (starting point)

Are you interested in being listed in up to five additional states/provinces for $60. USD per listing, per year? If yes, please list the extra states/provinces you wish to be listed in. This information will be included in the Rollover Text in your listing.


Other Details

* Have all the images on your web site been created by you, the applicant?
Yes No

If 'No', please use the space provided below to tell us how your images can be identified.

* Is this your first time applying for membership with the WPJA?
Yes No

If 'No', what changes have been made to your image portfolio since your last application? (i.e. 'more moments added', 'fewer details and/or portraits', 'converted many warm-toned images to straight black & white', 'less Photoshop work on images')

* We've recently published a WedPix article about wedding moments. Have you read this article?
Yes No

* After reading the linked article above, what percentage of the images on your web site would you consider to be "moments"?

*What percentage of the images on your web site have been digitally manipulated including any sepia, selenium or other color toning, desaturation, tinting, soft focus or vignetting. This would exclude simple levels and curves adjustments, toning for reproduction, color correction, basic exposure adjustments, conversion to black & white and typical file format conversions.

* We've also published a WedPix article about wedding portraits. Have you read this article?
Yes No

* What percentage of the images on your web site would you consider to be "details" and/or "portraits"?

* Do you feel that a visitor to your site would get a photojournalistic first impression of your work?

* How often do you update your site?

*On your web site, do you specifically identify yourself as a "photojournalist" vs. as a "wedding photojournalist," "wedding photographer" or "photographer"? If you state that you are a "photojournalist" (one who shoots news events for the media/publications), describe how you provide work history and/or images on your site to back up your statement.

* Are you using music on your site?
Yes No

If 'yes', do you have legal permission to use the copyrighted music?
Yes No

Are there controls to toggle the music on/off?
Yes No

Read our recently-published WedPix article for more information on Wedding Photographers Using Music on their Websites.

*  Are you a member of the Artistic Guild Of The Wedding Photojournalist Association ([AG]WPJA)?
Yes No

How did you hear about the WPJA?
 Other: Please Specify Details

If you learned about the WPJA from a member, please provide their name(s) below:

Questions or Comments

Have you read the Member Testimonials page?
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Have you read the Membership Benefits page?
Yes No


Application Submission

We will contact you if you meet membership requirements. We can't respond to the numerous applicants that don't meet WPJA membership requirements.
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