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POLICY
FOR PHOTOGRAPHER
A
Christian Marriage is a sacred event celebrating not only the commitment
of a man and a woman to love each other, but also Christ’s commitment
to be a part of this union. For Catholics the wedding ceremony is usually
celebrated within the context of the Eucharist, the sacrificial meal of
Jesus’ love. In some circumstances the ceremony may be celebrated
within a Liturgy of God’s Word, the Sacred Scriptures. In order
to respect both the nature of the Liturgy of Marriage and the Liturgy
of the Word and Eucharist, the Cathedral Parish enforces a strict policy
for photographers. Your adherence to the following guidelines is greatly
appreciated:
- If the ceremony is to be videotaped, the camera must remain in a fixed
location. Please consult the diagram on the reverse side of this page
for acceptable locations for placing video equipment.
- Sanctuary
furniture may not be moved for any reason.
- Still
photographs of the procession are permitted from the designated location
illustrated on the reverse side of this page.
- Please
do not obstruct the movement of the bridal procession at any time.
- During
the ceremony, still photographers are free to take photographs from
the rear of the Cathedral, the choir loft or along the sides of the
sanctuary.
- Please
do not approach the area of the altar or photograph from behind the
altar. Additionally, the Sanctuary furniture is not to be used for still
photographs at any time; its use is reserved solely for clergy.
- Photographs
may be taken before guests arrive and after the ceremony. Please be
aware that there are other functions that occur within the Cathedral
after wedding liturgies. In order to facilitate clearing the Cathedral
of the wedding party and guests for these other events, please limit
the time for photographs after the ceremony to 15-30 minutes.
- The
priest or deacon may pose for any photographs with the wedding party,
but please arrange for these to be taken first.
- Photographers
should dress in a manner befitting the occasion, and must observe the
proper decorum in the House of God; i.e., silence, respect and reverence.
Please try to be as inconspicuous as possible, and keep movement to
a minimum.
- No
tape, adhesive materials, nails or tacks may be used on the carpet,
pews or woodwork.
- Questions
regarding these guidelines may be directed to the Wedding Coordinator
(Cathy Patterson, at 880-7721), any time prior to the ceremony.
- Any
photographer or video technician who becomes disruptive or in any way
violates these guidelines will be invited to leave.
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