I have documented everything you can possibly imagine. I have shaken hands with Presidents, photographed celebrities from all spectrums...overed NCAA Final Fours, numerous protests, MLB playoffs, the Pope, the Olympics, political conventions, hurricanes, the NBA Finals and many other historic events I can't even remember. I am honored and fortunate to be the eyes of truth for readers while working as a dedicated photojournalist. Now, my dedication is to weddings 100%. Why weddings? I love pure moments. Moments are timeless and only occur once in a lifetime. I adjust to you and the environment as it unfolds before me. I document reality. Nothing I do photographically is contrived or mentally prefabricated. In return, you will receive images with a fresh perspective, unique to only you and the wedding day.Read More
In addition to a fine arts degree in photography, I have trained with world-renowned portrait and dance photographers from Australia... New York City. I have recently been featured in international publications such as Grace Ormonde, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons and Bride Magazine and have received numerous awards from The Wedding Photojournalist Association. I am dedicated to weddings and have made this my focus and passion. I was chosen as the #7 Creative Photojournalist in the World by the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists in 2009.Read More
Shane graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor's degree in journalism/mass communication. He worked as a newspaper...porter and photographer at various publications for several years before making wedding photography his full-time business. Shane has won three North Carolina Press Association awards for photography and one for investigative reporting. He is a proud winner of many awards from the Wedding Photojournalist Association, and is an award-winning member of the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association.Read More
After studying photography at NESOP in Boston Massachusetts, Neil spent several years in the action sports industry as a photographer...rking with nationally recognized athletes in the snowboard, ski and motocross industries. In his personal work Neil has traveled to locations in North and South America, Eastern Europe, and North Africa, creating documentary images that tell the story of those he met along the way. Since moving to the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2000, Neil has established himself as a nationally recognized wedding photojournalist, applying his unique experience to capture the reality, excitement, and emotion of the wedding day.Read More
Katie Hamister's compelling photography captures the moments you never see coming and will never forget. Katie graduated from Savannah...llege of Art and Design in 2002, and she interned with photographer Joyce Tenneson. She then moved to Raleigh, NC where she started her own photography business documenting weddings, events, and children.
Katie produces many of her clients' albums herself. Handmade using the finest Japanese silks, her albums exemplify artistry and can be displayed for life. Photography is Katie Hamister's passion and it's mirrored in her business and customer service, from initial studio visit to album delivery.
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I moved to western North Carolina 13 years ago to pursue a healthier lifestyle and escape big city life in Atlanta. Wedding photography...s been a great addition to my nature/landscape work and my painting. The combination of 25 years of commercial, nature and fine art experience has let me develop my very own unique photojournalistic style of wedding photography. My wife Jamie and I were married in 2001. We live in beautiful downtown Waynesville, NC.Read More
J Kim has more than 15 years of experience in photography including close-ups, scientific illustration, nature, events and portraits...'s interest in photography started in his first year as a graduate student in entomology. His early subjects were insects, flowers, plants, and nature. He wrote a book on basic photography and he published an illustrated insect pest manual of US military bases in Korea. After earning his Ph. D. in Entomology in 2003, he taught graduate students for close-up photography at the Texas A & M University. He gave numerous presentations on scientific illustrations and digital photography at the Entomological Society of America, North Carolina Entomological Society, and NCMVCA. He served as one of leading judges for the insect photography competitions for North Carolina Entomological Society and NCMVCA.
He is volunteering for Raleigh Rescue Mission, Genesis Home, Reins from Above, Bugfest, and 2PawsUp. He is teaching a two-intensive digital photography course at the WCPSS continuing education.
Styles of J. Kim’s wedding photography are documentary and photojournalistic. J also twists his style to fit a fashion and fine art with enhancing his images. J follows the flow of client’s event and documents their important moments. J is open-minded, and he is always ready to learn more from fellow photographers and other painters.
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Growing up, I had a huge interest in photography. Almost anywhere I went I made sure I had any camera handy so that I would not miss...cumenting important moments in my life and in the lives of the people I loved. Photography mixed with my passion for fashion has really molded the way I photograph weddings today.
I am a mother of 4, and am married to my soul mate; the most wonderful & supportive husband I could ever ask for. I can't stop taking pictures of my kids, and my loved ones where ever I go, and it's because I love what I do. Read More
Hooman built his first camera out of plastic from a kit at age 12. No adjustments, no lenses, no flash - just a hole in plastic, a...tton, and some film. That started a enduring passion for capturing images. Years of experience photographing landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and musicians led to where he is today - capturing all of those elements in one grand day, where everyone, and everything look their best, and in a style which is not cliche or cookie cutter - but unique and personal to each couple and family.Read More
Jeremy Igo is an award winning wedding photographer based in Charlotte, NC. Along with weddings, Jeremy's body of work also includes...shion spreads, editorial, professional sports, and concert photography. It is this wide array of experience that gives him the ability to capture weddings in a unique and interesting way.
Jeremy is a photography instructor at The Light Factory where he volunteers his time to further the photographic medium in the Charlotte area.
Jeremy's studio is located in the historic NoDa arts district of Charlotte, where various works are on display.Read More
In his now 30 years of snapping images, Roger has many awards, the most noted one being named NC Press Photographer of the Year twice...d his Pulitzer Prize nomination while at The News & Observer. In his three decades of photography, Roger has photographed four Final Fours, five ACC tournaments, dozens of football bowl games, five Presidents, NASCAR races and 13 hurricanes. He's a true believer in all things real when it comes to wedding photography and has been a wedding photojournalist for over 10 years. Roger currently holds the title of Director of Photography at NC State University, where he shoots for university communications and teaches photojournalism. His wife, Sarah, assists and shoots from time to time and Roger is currently teaching his two sons, Ridge and Dylan, the wonderful world of photography.Read More
Kevin has nearly 20 years of storytelling photojournalism experience. An accomplished staff news photography career was proceeded by...s earning a BSJ, cum laude, from Ohio University's School of Visual Communications and the Scripps Howard School of Journalism.
Seifert has won numerous news photography awards and has covered many sporting events including several Final Fours and two Stanley Cup Finals. Seifert brings a wealth of life experiences through 12 years of staff newspaper photography experience and strives to document each wedding by capturing the timeless moments of each bride's day.
Seifert started his own full-time photography business in July 2008 by starting Photoendeavors, LLC. Kevin Seifert Wedding Photography is a full-service wedding photography entity of Photoendeavors, LLC. Read More
Sarah graduated from the UNC-CH school of journalism in 2005 and has since been working as a photographer in Asheville, North Carolina...hile in school, Sarah worked with the nationally recognized photographer, Missy McLamb, based in Raleigh, NC.Read More
Jill Schwarzkopf started her career by seeing the beauty in all things and capturing them in a natural way. Over the past seven years...he has been been awarded National recognition in the Wedding Photojournalist Association, as well as the Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. She creates life-long bonds with her clients and enjoys connecting with them on a personal basis.
Her work has been published by The Knot magazine as a 'Real Weddings' photographer. Jill strives to give back to the Asheville community. She started her own non-profit, Sleep Tight Kids, Inc., to help local children in need. Read More
My career began with daily newspapers and I have over 12 years experience with newspaper photojournalism. I left in 2001 to pursue...freelance career. I contract about 12 weddings a year and also work for non-profit organizations, advertising agencies and document families as they grow through the years. I enjoy the story telling outlet that wedding photojournalism lends itself to and I also try to keep personal documentary projects going when I can.Read More
Bert VanderVeen is a North Carolina photographer specializing in people and what they do. His family has been photographing the people...d places of NC for over 100 years, five generations of artists starting with his great uncle Arthur Baker, who was court photographer to Queen Victoria before emigrating to the mountains of NC. Bert now lives in Greensboro NC with his wife and their two daughters. His photography has been featured in The Washington Post, Our State, Renaissance Magazine and the Winterthur Museum magazine.Read More
Corey Yost is an emerging photographer whose passion is wedding photojournalism. Before launching his wedding photography business... 2008 to pursue his photographic talents full time, Corey earned an undergraduate degree in astrophysics and a master's degree in math. He cherishes wedding photography as an incredible opportunity to engage in his love of storytelling. Corey loves meeting with people of all different backgrounds, traveling to new places and hiking in the mountains. Corey often photographs weddings with his fiance, and he can't wait to until his own wedding day!Read More
What sets Jenny apart from other photographers is her ability to quietly capture the essence of her subjects and the individual attention...d time she offers each client. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 with a photojournalism degree, Jenny started her own photography business specializing in weddings, portraiture, and multimedia storytelling. She has won awards for her unique photo audio stories and regularly contributes to Our State Magazine and several local newspapers. Jenny offers supreme customer service and a creative, fresh approach to wedding photography.Read More
Amelia Phillips Hale recently moved to Charleston, SC from Arkansas where she was a staff photographer for the statewide newspaper...hile in Arkansas, her work was recognized internationally by Pictures of the Year International, National Press Photographers Association's Best of Photojournalism, and the Wedding Photojournalist Association. She was named 2007 Arkansas Photographer of the Year and National Press Photographers Association's Region 7 Photographer of the Year Runner-Up. Amelia utilizes her experience as a documentary photographer to capture the fleeting moments and beauty of your wedding day. Read More
David Christensen Photography has created an eclectic photography style designed to retell your wedding story that is modern but classic...r all times. After David received his degree in photojournalism from Western Kentucky University he began his journey into the photography industry by working for newspapers and advertising agencies. These paths strengthened his creative sense of composition and lighting so that he now creates images that are works of art. David is an International Award winning wedding & editorial photographer, and ready to travel worldwide. His work has been published in many magazines such as Atlantan Brides, Atlanta Weddings, VOW, Flower and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles. His approach is unobtrusive. The experience will exceed your expectations. The images will make your wedding uniquely yours.Read More
Mike Topham is a former member of the White House Press Corps. and covered President Reagan at the White House and on the road. Mike...s issued a White House Press Photographers Pass in 1982. Other assignments include the Geneva Arms Talks, the famine in Ethiopia, The booming Japanese Economy, the fighting in Lebanon, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a day with US Senator John Kerry, several US Hurricanes and coverage of war torn Darfur. Now Mike works to provide magazine quality wedding photos to his clients in Virginia, DC, Maryland and worldwide. The Knot Best of Weddings 2007 Pick.Read More
Charles Bordner, also known as The Storyteller, is an International Award Winning member of the WPJA. His work has been featured nationally... Lifetime Television and has graced the front cover of Ines Del Mar Wedding Magazine. His storytelling not only includes the bride and groom but also captures their beautiful surroundings. Charles caters to about 26 brides a year. When he isn't documenting weddings you can find him having fun with his two boys, Cade and Jonah. Read More
The two best compliments I've received from my couples are: "You became part of our family for the day," and "We barely noticed you...but you were everywhere!" This really covers the most important parts of my job - to capture all the important, fleeting moments of your day without intruding on them, and to make you comfortable enough with me and my camera to be able to do that.
I spent eight years as a photojournalist in SC, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. I've covered everything from hurricanes (ask me about the time I was trapped in my car) to stories on uninsured women fighting cancer. I started my photography career to change the world; I'm still doing that - one quiet, intimate moment at a time.
I document a maximum of 15 weddings per year, to be able to give each of my couples the personal attention they deserve. Their stories are beautiful, unique, and important, and deserve to be treated that way. Read More
In a career spanning more than 20 years at three newspapers I've worked as a reporter, photographer, picture editor and director of photography. Most recently I spent 14 years as a staff photographer at The Charlotte Observer. Over the past five years I've worked hard to balance my newspaper work with a thriving wedding photojournalism business. My wife and I decided that the time had come to put all of our efforts into our business.
I also wanted to thank you for all of your efforts with the WPJA. I know this organization has played a significant role in helping us to grow our business and helped make the decision to go on our own easier. I've gotten numerous referrals through the WPJA. I'm always glad to hear that a bride found us through the WPJA because I know that they are looking for a wedding photojournalist and they have an excellent understanding of what that means. I recently attended a seminar and all of the photographers I spoke to agreed that the WPJA was an excellent investment for their business.
My business is really taking off because of the WPJA membership. This is the first year I really advertised and started the business in earnest. Traffic to my Web site was painfully slow until I was listed on the WPJA site. I just signed a bride and groom last night who were referred through WPJA - this was my first "Platinum Package" sale. I'm getting at least two to three serious inquiries a week just from WPJA traffic. My wife was worried about me spending the money to join, but she agrees now that this is by far the best thing we could have done for the business.
I find your emails/website more informative and refreshing
than any other organization I've been apart of. I also embrace the fact
that you hold members to high standards and aren't afraid to take a
stance on what is important.
Any questions that I've had have been answered promptly and in an
informative manner. I look forward to what the future holds and please
let me know if there is anything I can do to contribute to this
professional community.
—Craig Carpenter, NORTH CAROLINA
JOANNA BOLICK, NC
I am so thankful for the WPJA - about 20% of our weddings have come through here, especially after placing 1st place in a recent contest.
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on using their documentary photography skills to capture ‘the
moments’ of your wedding day.
With a diversity of landscapes ranging from mountainous regions to strikingly sandy beaches, North Carolina is a fabulous vacation location in addition to being a charming wedding destination. The state is divided into three main regions: the coastal plain, the Piedmont region and the Appalachian Mountains and foothills. Because of its varied range of elevation, from sea shore to the mountains, this state has one of the biggest varieties of climate of the southeastern states, making for ideal wedding location and wedding photography options. The Piedmont region, located in the central portion of North Carolina contains the state's most urbanized and densely-populated cities; Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Fayetteville, which are all fantastic wedding locations. With a rolling countryside, small rivers, streams and waterfalls, couples will find tremendous locations for beautiful wedding photographs. The western portion of North Carolina is lined with mountains that make up the Appalachian region, including the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Balsams and the Black Mountains, which can stand tall as a majestic backdrop for your wedding photographs. The coastal plains, which make up the eastern 45% of the state, start off with sandy islands called the Outer Banks, which form the Albemarle and the Pamlico Sound. These areas are relatively flat and reveal the massive Atlantic Ocean and make for ideal locations for your wedding photojournalist to shoot brilliant photos.
Some of the best North Carolina 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 North Carolina artistic wedding photography!
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