Untitled (bridal party posed in studio) c. 1945

Editor: This photograph by John Deusing, *Untitled (bridal party posed in studio)*, presents an intriguing reversal of light and shadow, offering a ghostly vision of what appears to be a wedding party. It's as if the artist wanted to capture more than just the image of the party, but its soul. What catches your eye? Curator: It’s that soulfulness, precisely! The high contrast amplifies the inherent drama of the event, doesn’t it? I wonder if the choice to print it this way was a way to underscore a certain vulnerability? The image feels both present and hauntingly distant. What a moment to capture! Editor: Vulnerability? That's insightful. The uniforms and formal wear seem to convey strength and stability, but I see your point. Thanks! Curator: Of course. And who knows? Perhaps the bride or groom felt a flutter of something akin to the image itself, a world turned upside down. Food for thought!