18th place in Bouquet/Garter (Action)
The WPJA contest judges presented Douglas Despres, a California, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.
The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.
2010 Q4 Judges
Photographer's Comment
I've learned through experience, that when there's a traditional toss of some kind, there's really only one moment that can capture it. Instead of taking a flurry of shots and crossing my fingers, I position myself perfectly for the scene, and wait for just that right moment..
Judges
The best and top wedding photographs from this category
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
Wedding photographer Douglas Despres, was awarded 18th place for photo 606766 in the Bouquet/Garter (Action) category for the WPJA's 2010 Q4.