Wedding Photography

Photographs
Highland Park United Methodist Church recognizes the value of wedding photographs as a lasting remembrance of this most special occasion.  We expect photographers to respect, honor and abide by the rules and regulations which follow.  Otherwise, they will not longer be able to photograph weddings at HPUMC.

Flash photographs will not be allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary any later than thirty minutes preceding the ceremony, or any earlier than the dismissal of the congregation by the minister. Photographs using available light may be made during the ceremony if made only from the foyer of the chapel or the Sanctuary balcony. No photographs may be taken from the organ loft of the Chapel. The wedding party may return to the altar for photographs after the ceremony if they desire, following the conclusion of the Recessional.  Please advise your friends and relatives not to take pictures during the ceremony.

Ushers should remind wedding guests with cameras that no photographs will be allowed.  Time exposures, with the approval of the officiating minister, may be made during the progress of the sacred ceremony, only from the rear doorway of the Chapel or the Sanctuary balcony, providing there is no noise or other distraction.   No photographs may be taken from the organ loft of the Chapel.

Video
Videotaping of wedding ceremonies will be allowed only if the person who will videotape has been approved by our consultant.  Any videotaping MUST be done from the BALCONY of the Sanctuary or from the rear doorway of Cox Chapel.  Aisles must be kept clear.  The videotaping must be done from a single, stationary position (i.e. the vidiographer may not move around to various locations), and it must not involve any lighting changes or additional portable lighting in either the Sanctuary or Chapel.  Remote or directional microphones should be used.