Week #4 Candlelit Wedding

Last weekend my family and I attended a wedding in which the entire hall was lit primarily by real and imitation candles. I felt that the lighting successfully created a romantic and intimate environment that defined the mood for the event. The reflective qualities of the ornaments combined with the candle lights I thought emphasized a regal vibe to the venue. However, while I was enthused at first by seeing the attention to detail the wedding designer put into the placement of each candle and the overall beauty of it, I soon realized that the most important detail relating to the lighting design was overlooked: providing sufficient light for pictures of the guests, bride, and the groom. Looking back at the other pictures I took of my family members, the quality was grainy and it was difficult to focus on the faces. Later in the week my family heard news of how upset the bride and groom were at the wedding photographer for how dark they turned out. This made me realize an important lesson in that it is as important,if not more important, to prioritize the practicality and intensity of lighting over the designed look of it.