1st place in Slow Shutter
The WPJA contest judges presented David Beckstead, a 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.
2002 Judges
Judges
- The first and second place images are wowzers pictures. It was a pretty tough decision. First place is a perfect combo of architectural photography and motion. Ditto for second place. You get a sense of place. But without the bride the photo would be static. She adds the life the image needs. First place won because of its beautiful overall planned composition. The photographer knew the image would happen as the bride walked down the stairs and did a wonderful job of executing the picture.
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 David Beckstead, was awarded 1st place for photo 43531 in the Slow Shutter category for the WPJA's 2002.