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I am photographing a Ladies Night in a couple of months time for a local Masonic lodge. Has anyone ever covered one of these events before?
Just whet to expect really, I have photographed numerous social function (formal and informal) in the past. The Dj is a good idea. It's just i have never photographed a masonic function. It's an area I don't have any knowledge off.
Hi Nick.
yes the ladies evenings tend to be very formal.
each lodge can do things very differently but the formality is normally the same.
The worshipful Master and his wife / partner would normally have their photo taken with the guests as they enter the function room.
during the evening there will be a song to the ladies were the singer will firstly approach the Junior warden's position and sing to his lady presenting her with a rose.
he will then approach the senior warden's position and sing to his lady also presenting her with a rose.
finally the singer will approach the top table and sing to the Masters partner where another rose is presented.
photos are normally taken of the singer & ladies at each position.
there could also be an occasion where the Master may present his partner with a gift from the Lodge.
the rooms are normally very well lit so the equipment required is quite small.
I would suggest speaking to the director of ceremonies (DC) of the Lodge holding the event as he is normally the person who controls the evening.
other than what I have mentioned above there are not normally many more opportunities for photography.
if you need anything else give me a shout & I'll help if I can
if you get the opportunity then enjoy yourself, they are just normal people having a good time.