ALAN Edgecomb’s ministry is photography.
He has been dedicated to serving the Church behind the camera for the last 15 years.
He talks through how he caught a stunning shot of Deacon Chad Hargrave distributing Holy Communion under a ray of light.
The first thing that jumps out is Mr Edgecomb’s timeworn understanding of the organics of the cathedral.
He said he tried to capture that photo for many years.
But, he said, it has to be a certain time of year, at a certain time of day, with a certain level of incense drifting over the sanctuary and the subject standing in a certain spot.
The photograph of Deacon Hargrave is the result of everything lining-up just right.
The photo is one of dozens on exhibit at the Hanly Room for the 150th anniversary of St Stephen’s Cathedral for the next week.
The exhibit was opened by Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge and free to the public until March 22.
Mr Edgecomb’s work represents 10 per cent of the life of the cathedral.
He said his style has changed over the years.
When he first started, he said, his style was more artistic.
But as time has gone on, he has moved towards photojournalism.
He said that was mostly because his shoots are often for The Catholic Leader.
Mr Edgecomb said the candid shots in the exhibit showed an authentic side to the cathedral and the Church in Brisbane.
They also showed a side to the life of the cathedral that many might not ever see because of his access as a photographer.
He said he loved his ministry and hoped to take many more photos of the cathedral for years to come.
