Monthly Archives: October 2008

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WPJA and [AG]WPJA acceptance!

October 30, 2008 – 2:01 am

Very exciting news for me came today!!!!
I have been accepted into the Wedding Photojournalist Association and The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association! I initially was going to apply to only the Artistic Guild, but I thought what the heck I will submit my work to both and see what happens….
I did not hear from them for a while and thought maybe I did not make the cut…. and then the email came today :)
Here is a little on the organizations from their websites if you are not sure what I am jabbering about!

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*text below from the WPJA site*

WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALIST ASSOCIATION
Leading the way in Wedding Photojournalism, WPJA represents the most discriminating talent around the world technically, creatively and visually. Qualified members hold industry-leading standards, skills and business integrity.
The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), an International, membership-based organization, represents professional photographers skilled in the documentation of weddings and events in a candid, unobtrusive style. The WPJA was founded to uphold excellence in the area of wedding photojournalism.

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The ARTISTIC GUILD of the WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALIST ASSOCIATION

*text below from the AGWPJA site*

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA is a group of international wedding photojournalists, who capture unscripted wedding moments as they happen, and excel in the art of post-production image processing. The [AG]WPJA is a division within the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA); one which specifically promotes Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism. The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA is comprised of outstanding wedding photographers, who are at the forefront of the wedding photography industry when it comes to enhancing images. The chief objective of the [AG]WPJA is to provide members with a platform where the finest enhanced, manipulated and/or artistic wedding photojournalism in the world is spotlighted and promoted for the bride and groom.
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So that’s my news for tonight back to editing……and freezing in my *office* as Ryan will not let me put the heat over 62 degrees!

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Nikki and Chris

October 28, 2008 – 12:22 am

Lots of fun last weekend with Nikki and Chris out at Chittenango Falls State Park. I had a great time photographing them and they has some fun in the leaves! Nikki and Chris will be married next September at Ventosa Vineyard in the Finger Lakes.
I am very excited to be working with you guys!
Thanks for the nice morning :)
Here are a few from their shoot!
Enjoy~

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Alexis and Joe!

October 22, 2008 – 8:34 pm

Well—I have to say this is by far my favorite time of the year for engagement sessions. Actually, it is just my favorite time of the year period! This has been one of the most beautiful fall seasons and I have taken full advantage! Friday morning was a really fun shoot with Alexis and Joe. We spent the morning up at Green Lakes State Park and it was perfect all around! Alexis and Joe are such a cute couple and I know their wedding next summer will be a fun one! Thanks for a great morning guys!
Enjoy~

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Nicole & Joe (not in the rain)

October 14, 2008 – 1:15 pm

Joe and Nicole were married on October 3rd in Syracuse, NY. It was a great day all around and no rain! Not that a little rain would have stopped this group from having a good time! Seriously, my face hurt at the end of the night from laughing and smiling all day :)
I may have gone a tad overboard on the photos for this post …I had 10+ more I wanted to put in here but thought it may be a bit excessive! Nicole has a very talented mother and aunt who hand made many of the garments that Nicole wore. Including her absolutely beautiful wedding gown, embellished shoes, hand bag, and the list goes on. There were so many small details that meant something special to them. It is things like this that make me love my work even more.
Nicole and Joe …what can I say…I had the best time at your reception! You both have amazing families and friends that love you both so much.
I wish you all the best :)
Andrea~

Enjoy and slideshow is here

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Peter and Lauren | Syracuse Wedding Photography

October 6, 2008 – 7:13 pm

I had a great time yesterday with my brother-in-law Peter and his bride-to-be Lauren! I still can’t believe Peter is getting married!!! I have known Pete since he was 8…9 yrs old?! Wow I feel so old…*sigh*
No- I will not be shooting their wedding next October in Charlotte, NC… I will be partying at it :)
We are all really looking forward to the trip!
The 3 of us spent some time up on the SU campus and a little time down in Armory Square. It was a lot of fun!
Ryan, I and the kids were treated to a fantastic dinner at the Dinosaur BBQ after!
Thanks, I just ate all the leftovers :)
Here are some of my favorites from yesterday.
Love you guys ~
Oh and I have the gallery all edited!!!!

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