Candle Light Ceremony at St. Rose of Lima Church
Sunday I had the pleasure of shooting an annual candle lighting ceremony at a historic church near Kenyon, Minn. It was the 13th year the event was held to remember the first Irish pioneers who started the church 137 years ago. More photos can be seen here.
The shooting was quite a challenge with one window allowing in light from outside near the front while the rest of the church was pretty dark. A high ISO and low shutter helped the exposure.
Candle Light CeremonyDeacon Newell McGee leads the 13th annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at St. Rose of Lima Church near Kenyon.
Candle Light CeremonyChris Kneeland, left, of Pine Island lights her daughter Rachel's, 12, candle while singing "Silent Night, Holy Night" during the 13th annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at St. Rose of Lima Church near Kenyon.
Candle Light CeremonyVisitors hold candles while singing "Silent Night, Holy Night" during the 13th annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at St. Rose of Lima Church near Kenyon. The annual celebration is in memory of the Irish pioneers who held the first Christmas Mass at St. Rose 137 years ago.
Candle Light CeremonyRuth Fredrickson, center, of Kenyon sings "Silent Night, Holy Night" during the 13th annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at St. Rose of Lima Church near Kenyon.
