I am so excited to announce that I have been accepted to the prestigious Wedding Photojounalist Association!

The WPJA describes themselves as:

A professional organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets our members apart in the industry is their candid, documentary approach – a distinctly artistic vision toward wedding photography.

I have been preparing my portfolio and honing my photojournalism skills in order to be ready to apply to this association and I got in after my first attempt. This really is a milestone in my career and I’d like to thank all my clients who chose me to document their weddings. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t even have this great body of work that I am so very proud of. Thanks everyone!

Here’s what I feel like doing…

…wear a short dress?

This segment of  Why Not? is driven by the Technical Designer in me.  I’m a stickler when it comes to properly fitting clothes that suits ones body type for every day wear and I believe this should also extend into the category of bridal wear. You should be wearing something that is not only fabulous but flatters your figure and you feel comfortable in. But I say take it a step further and show off your best feature. If you have great curves then try a mermaid style dress that will hug you in all the right places, if you have fantastically toned arms and chest area then show them off with a strapless or spaghetti strapped dress and if you have long, shapely legs then opt for a short gown so we can admire them and your stylish shoes!

A short gown is appropriate for a city hall wedding, a beach wedding, or garden wedding and is so modern. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing long dresses in your normal day life then a short or tea length gown might be an option for you. If you are petite this style would be so flattering instead of loosing your figure in an overwhelming ball gown. Don’t rule out a short dress as a wedding dress option because of tradition.  Why not get a short dress to change into during the reception so you can dance more comfortably in?

Ultimately, this is about choosing a gown that is right for your body type and your occasion.  There are many gown options out there so think about what you feel comfortable in your every day wear and pick a style that will enhance your figure and maybe even show off your best feature. Live it up, it’s your wedding!

1) Vineyard Collection by Priscilla of Boston; 2) BCBG; 3) Priscilla of Boston; 4) Jenny Packham

Here’s one of my modern brides, Amy, who got married at NYC City Hall in a super chic BCBG dress that was spot on appropriate for the occasion and showed off her lovely legs.

And if course my non-traditional bride Liz  in her pink and white Betsey Johnson dress that worked out perfectly for her fun wedding at a roller rink.

Shelley and Mike came out from LA  to have a winter wedding in NYC. They had a great attitude about the whole day even though it rained ALL day. The weather didn’t stop them from having a really lovely, intimate and fun wedding with their loved ones from different parts of the country.  I think the rain added for some cool moody evening shots during the ceremony at the sleek and modern Shoreham Hotel.