Medieval Banquet

As you may know from my previous post, I was invited to be the photographer of a co-op's Medieval Banquet on Sunday, November 8, 2009. I accepted, and spent several hours running around getting pictures that night. Being the first 'official' photographer for their banquets, and never having actually done that sort of thing, I felt like I had to get perfect pictures for everyone. And since I am new with indoor photography using DSLR cameras, it was a challenge to get settings right. After sorting through the many pictures I took, and editing them, I now want to show you the results of my work, though it is not the best. =)

This is King Dylan and Queen Elizabeth, the seniors in the co-op.

I was in charge of getting pictures of the families with the King and Queen, and though I did not have time to get them all, I got three families.

This is the High Table where most of the high school students ate.

After trumpet announcements of families and single persons entering the hall...

They prayed and began the banquet. =)

There was a dance where the girls wrapped ribbons around a pole.

There were plenty of masks. =)

And various students would go up and talk about things that people did, ate, or wore in the Medieval Ages.

The King and Queen overlooking their 'guests'. =)

They had a sword demonstration by some of the boys

And, strangely, someone was caught for attempting to 'poison the King'. Hmmmm, I wonder who that could be? X) =)

The King decided that good punishment for putting salt/vinegar in his cup (although incidentally, there was salt/vinegar in all the High Table member's cups...), the accused was to sing "I'm a little teapot" in the middle of the room. Of course it never happened, but it was funny watching the accused try to defend himself! 8D

A few of the High Table members (Queen Elizabeth, David-Robin Hood-, Kylie-Maid Marian-, and Miss Elizabeth) went down and sang a song for everyone. It was beautiful! =)

Behind the wall separating the quests and the food preparation area, the servers were getting some well-needed rest. =)

This was hysterical. A couple of the High Table members were not pleased with the service and food they were getting. 8D Many cookies were broken for this. 8D

Then there was a dance done by the High Table members and a few guests. This picture is just before. Look at Drew and Kylie. lol 8D

After the feast, Queen Elizabeth was interviewed by the servers and some High Table members. 8D

And I took a requested family picture. =)

I hope you enjoyed the pictures! I have a few more I will post soon, so keep checking! =D