Vance has a degree in Journalism, and for the past 30 years has traveled the world as a documentary and wedding photographer. His award...nning work has appeared in national and international publications, travel brochures and websites. He credits his association with Mary Ellen Mark, David Allen Harvey and other Magnum Agency photographers as having the greatest influence on his wedding style. Vance is married and works from his home in Southern Louisiana.Read More
Raised in South Louisiana, Kevin Beasley is an award winning wedding photojournalist with over 13 years of experience documenting weddings...cally in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama. His travels have led him as far way as Connecticut, Mexico, and Germany. In 2008 and in 2009 Kevin could be seen in action on the TV show Wedding Central on the "Wedding Planners" edition. Kevin's ability to work quickly, quietly, and remain inconspicuous is a tribute to his experience and study of the art of wedding photojournalism. Read More
Meg Baisden of Meg Baisden Photography was a theatre major at Florida State University, which is where she learned the importance of...picting emotion in art. Her background in the performing arts is what gives her work a human connection, and turns real moments into lasting images. Meg is an award-winning member of WPJA & [AG]WPJA, and has been consistently recognized for her work with a variety of award-winning images. She travels as often as she can for destination wedding photography assignments.Read More
Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Karen E. Segrave is a professional photojournalist with more than 15 years of daily experience. Karen...ten travels regularly throughout Arkansas as well as surrounding states to document weddings. As a part of KES Weddings, she provides true, natural, as-the-moment-happens wedding day photography. Read More
Some of the best Louisiana fine art wedding photographers are now just a click away through the Artistic Guild of the WPJA! The AG takes the world-renowned artistic approach of WPJA wedding photojournalists to yet another level through post-production processing (usually Photoshop). AGWPJA photographers define Louisiana artistic wedding photography!
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.
Becoming a member was a personal goal and I hope to continue to be a member. Being a member has helped in search engine listings and I have booked 3 weddings from my membership.
If you choose one of our WPJA Louisiana 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 Louisiana wedding photographers at your finger tips,
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.
Louisiana offers sites and accommodations for wedding groups of all interests, from those who appreciate a historical setting, to those who love festivities and have an enjoyment for southern culture. The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge, which is filled with elegant pre-Civil War mansions adorned with beautiful landscapes of exquisite flowers that make for picturesque wedding photography shots. Known for its Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is filled with festive jazz music and historical districts that set the stage for a memorable wedding celebration. In the northern portion of Louisiana, Bossier City and Shreveport are areas that present popular gaming sites while the countryside of Louisiana is filled with historical plantations that visitors can tour. They provide a variety of activities for wedding parties to partake in and allow for wedding photography inspiration. The Creole and Cajun heritage bring a fascinating culture of history and delicacies that will bring a refreshing southern experience to wedding guests and family members. Whether you decide to have your wedding experience in the southern areas near the Gulf Coast or you opt for the prairie and woodlands of the north, Louisiana will provide a panorama of dynamic proportions for your entire wedding experience.
Abbeville
Abita Springs
Alexandria
Amite
Anacoco
Arcadia
Arnaudville
Ashland
Avery Island
Baker
Bastrop
Baton Rouge
Benton
Bogalusa
Bossier City
Bourg
Boyce
Branch
Breaux Bridge
Bristol
Broussard
Bunkie
Burnside
Bush
Cameron
Carencro
Chalmette
Chatham
Cheneyville
Clinton
Cloutierville
Colfax
Columbia
Coushatta
Covington
Crowley
Cut Off
Darrow
DeQuincy
DeRidder
Delhi
Denham Springs
Destrehan
Donaldsonville
Doyline
Epps
Eunice
Farmerville
Ferriday
Florien
Folsom
Franklin
Franklinton
Galliano
Garyville
Gibson
Gonzales
Grambling
Grand Isle
Gray
Greensburg
Hammond
Harahan
Harrisonburg
Harvey
Haughton
Haynesville
Henderson
Homer
Houma
Ida
Jackson
Jean Lafitte
Jeanerette
Jefferson
Jena
Jennings
Jonesboro
Jonesville
Kaplan
Keithville
Kenner
Kinder
Kraemer
Krotz Springs
Lafayette
Lake Arthur
Lake Charles
Lake Providence
Laplace
Larose
Leesville
Livingston
Livonia
Luling
Lutcher
Madisonville
Mamou
Mandeville
Mansfield
Many
Marksville
Marthaville
Melrose
Metairie
Minden
Monroe
Montegut
Morgan City
Napoleonville
Natchez
Natchitoches
New Iberia
New Orleans
New Roads
Newellton
Nye
Oak Grove
Oakdale
Oberlin
Oil City
Olla
Opelousas
Patterson
Pierre Part
Pineville
Plaquemine
Pollock
Ponchatoula
Port Allen
Port Barre
Port Sulphur
Prairieville
Rayne
Rayville
Reserve
Robeline
Ruston
Schriever
Scott
Shreveport
Sibley
Slidell
Sorrento
Springfield
Springhill
St Francisville
St Joseph
St Martinville
Sulphur
Sunset
Tallulah
Tangipahoa
Terrytown
Thibodaux
Thornwell
Tickfaw
Vacherie
Venice
Vidalia
Ville Platte
Vinton
Violet
Vivian
Washington
Welsh
West Monroe
West Pointe a la Hache
Westlake
Westwego
White Castle
Winnfield
Winnsboro
Woodworth
Youngsville
Zachary