The WPJA’s reputation and credibility rest in our members’ hands and the truth behind each photograph submitted in WPJA photography contests. The purpose of the WPJA is celebrating the photographers who creatively document and record the found moment.

Because many members use the titles 'wedding photojournalist' and/or 'wedding photojournalism', it’s essential that we uphold the integrity standards of a photojournalist through the WPJA photography competitions. In doing so, WPJA requires each entry uphold the following code of ethics:

1. An honest picture is created the moment the shutter is pushed, not after using image manipulation software.

2. Images submitted in WPJA contests must be made from actual weddings. Images made during seminars or other staged events are not eligible for entry.

3. Situations controlled by the photographer, for example guided by instructions such as “stand here”, “look there”, “do this” or “do that again”, become portraits and may only be entered in portrait categories. All other categories are understood as candid.

The camera is at your disposal to create what you want it to. Have fun and be experimental - and honest.

By clicking the button below, I understand and agree to the WPJA Contest Code of Ethics (described above), have read the RULES of this contest and affirm that the image(s) submitted is created solely by me in the year 2004. I 'sign' this form by clicking the 'I Agree' button.