Available light photography at weddings 179The Broadmoor Hotel is one of
Colorado’s most photogenic wedd-
ing venues and this photograph
of guests listening to toasts not
only shows the bride many of
her guests, but includes the ambi-
ance of the South Terrace Dining
Room as well. Wedding guests
like to photograph the cake-
cutting and -eating ritual them-
selves and often crowd around the
cake table, reminding Barry of his
background in news photography.
© 2007 Barry Staver.
Another example of being patient
and alert; 10 or 12 exposures
were taken as the bride danced
with the young boy. Most were
certainly acceptable and told the
story of their dance, but this image
stands above the rest because it’s
the only one of the series where
the boy’s feet leave the ground.
This small feat brings additional
life and vitality to the moment. ©
2005 Barry Staver.