WARNING!: Miguel Mayo

rodent · March 5, 2008

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Originally Posted by jilly76

I did the same thing, lol!!

Now I get all of these emails all the time! They wanted me to buy some stupid book with all of the award winning photos.

COngratualtions!! I wonder if we were in the same book?

BTW ignore my siggy. I'm testing the size.

Nic Dragomire · March 5, 2008

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Originally Posted by AnnR

does the WPJA really look at the quality of the photos though? maybe they do.

well they rejected me the first time I applied!

I know they wouldn't like his business practices 1 iota.

gina@pixoflife · March 5, 2008

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Originally Posted by jilly76

I wonder if its one of those associations that you just pay a membership fee and you are a member without really having specific standards?

Actually from what I remember the website saying (I'm a member also), the WPJA has strict standards of professionalism. If anyone does have any dealings with this photographer and he acts unethically or does not provide services as promised, I believe you can report the information to WPJA and they will look into it. Of course that's just off hand from what I remember reading, haven't checked it lately.

As far as the WPJA membership, you have to apply and then get accepted at which time there is a membership fee for photographers who decide to join. Not everyone gets accepted.

edit: BTW...MD, beautiful engagement pictures! Even something free doesn't necessarily *mean* free as time is valuable

Ana · March 6, 2008

wow! I didn't even realize that this guy PM'd me until I read this thread :S so not cool

Juan Guzman dfotoart · April 24, 2008

It is really sad that we Â¨vendorsÂ¨ do not take advantage of the opportunity to maintain our services in a suitable level. To be bannead of a forum like this one by not respecting the simple rules, closes the doors to share, to grow and to let see our work.

Respecting we are respected

rodent · April 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by Juan Guzman dfotoart

It is really sad that we Â¨vendorsÂ¨ do not take advantage of the opportunity to maintain our services in a suitable level. To be bannead of a forum like this one by not respecting the simple rules, closes the doors to share, to grow and to let see our work.
Respecting we are respected

Many vendors follow the rules & are a great asset to the forum. It's awesome that Tammy set up the forum in a way that vendors can participate because it's great to have them around. But, some people just don't know what's appropriate I guess. This guy was really out of line.

Juan Guzman dfotoart · April 24, 2008

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Originally Posted by Morgan

Many vendors follow the rules & are a great asset to the forum. It's awesome that Tammy set up the forum in a way that vendors can participate because it's great to have them around. But, some people just don't know what's appropriate I guess. This guy was really out of line.

Morgan, I agreed with you and Tammy in all.

Cali · April 29, 2008

I'm glad you posted this.....

Dmitri_Markine · July 15, 2009

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Originally Posted by AnnR

does the WPJA really look at the quality of the photos though? maybe they do. and he can probbaly submit his best stuff to get accepted.

i wonder what they'd think if they knew about his business practices

Although they don't accept everyone, I know a few who were accepted with less than 6 wedding experience. 1 photographer only shot 4 as a second shooter! They are just there for the money,just like any other wedding organizations. They are no longer strict as they used to be 5+ years ago. Photographers join just so they can put a sticker on their wall saying something like "Member of Professional Wedding Association of XXXXX".