Using a sensitive eye and formally glancing at this photograph it is evident there are a multitude of segments gleaming from this work of art. The contrast of light immediately draws us to the women/girl(s) in white attire. The dark contrast of the room mixed with the bright white from the subjects emphasizes the main focus of the picture to be the three women. The detail of the dark, dated room and mother preparing her daughter for marriage resemble the historical time period of which this picture was taken. The subjects are extremely clear in the photo, although they do not show a frontal view of their faces. Behind the women there are various diagonally placed window panes creating an artistically shaped background. While the shapes cover the back wall, it looks as though the floor is carpeted creating a textured ground. This shaped wall and textured floor, together, contrast dark and light colors to also place the main focus on the subjects.
Now trying to interpret this picture my first question: why did Kasebier create this particular image? I would think, this is a woman's wedding day and Kasebier is the photographer. Just like today, wedding photographers do not only take straight on photographs rather they catch the beauty in every movement. This image is extremely valuable to the progression of the camera because they lighting and focus are creating a crisp image using the people as the focal point.
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