Through His lens: A shepherd’s weight

Photographer Sarah Lightle described her experience capturing the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., during a reflection on her work for the Diocese of Columbus.

While preparing to photograph Mass at the Crypt Church in the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Lightle noted the challenges of working in an underground sanctuary with limited natural light. She observed that the incandescent lighting created a specific atmosphere within the space.

Before the Mass began, Bishop Fernandes approached Lightle to ensure she had the necessary equipment and coordination to photograph the event. Lightle noted that the march included hundreds of high school students from the Diocese of Columbus and the Diocese of Toledo.