David Beckstead is an award winning member of the WPJA and was ranked #1 Internationally by the Wedding Photojournalist Association for his 2002 wedding photography contest points.

David's combined contest winning points (125) for 2002 & 2003 earned him the distinguished 'Gold Member' title from the WPJA, an Award of Excellence.

David Beckstead is based out of Arizona, USA but travels Internationally for weddings.

Please visit his web site for more information and sample images:

www.DavidBeckstead.com

WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003

1st Place - Architecture

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

The staircase has a nice linear flow and the addition of the blurred couple helps add a little humanity to a photo that would have been stagnant.

Nice composition and use of natural light. Nice movement.

Nice subtle earthy hues and smart choice of slow shutter speed combined to create an ethereal image.

 

6th Place - Sequential

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Another fun cause and effect sequence with a clear beginning middle and end.

 

7th Place - Ceremony

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Great emotion depicted and it's all in the hands and eyes.

 

7th Place - Artistic

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This photo has a great motion and feel. The photographer made a bold choice of cropping down on the bride and groom’s heads.

A composition that breaks a lot of rules by cropping into heads but it works because the shapes and motion are so interesting.

 

8th Place - Sequential

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Cute moment.

It's so much fun imagining what their conversation was.

 

9th Place - Kids (being Kids)

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Liked how the photographer pulled back and incorporated the bridesmaids on
the top of the stairs. Different perspective.

 

View David Beckstead's award winning 2003 'Multiple Picture Story' images. Click here.

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WPJA PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST HALF OF 2003

2003 SECOND PLACE - Getting Ready

Photo © 2003 by David Beckstead

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

This photo is quiet but has a great reflective mood. It’s a personal moment for the bride. The slight motion in the frame helps the picture out as well. Nicely done.

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2002 WPJA Award Winning Photos:

2002 FIRST PLACE - Bride Alone

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

 

2002 THIRD PLACE - Bride Alone

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

 

2002 FIRST PLACE - Slow Shutter

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

 

2002 FIRST PLACE - Group Portrait

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

 

2002 FIRST PLACE - Using Available Light

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

 

2002 FIRST PLACE - Obscure

Photo © 2002 by David Beckstead

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A NEW Digital Canon EOS 10D was awarded to David Beckstead!

...it's valued at $1500.