Software engineer Jacob Wright made headlines recently when he decided to wear his Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset on his wedding day in Utah. The $3,500 headset allowed him to record immersive photos and videos of his special day, which quickly went viral on social media.
Despite initial reluctance from his wife, Wright carried the sleek headset in his backpack and grabbed it for post-ceremony photos and the reception. He made sure not to wear it during the actual ceremony out of respect for his wife, but wanted to capture the moments in a unique and futuristic way.
Wright explained that he wanted to create these immersive memories to show his future children in 20 years, as he believes the technology will have advanced drastically by then. The photos and videos captured through the headset will allow him to relive the moments in a completely different way than traditional photography.
However, despite the hype surrounding the Apple Vision Pro headset, sales have reportedly slowed down and some customers have even returned the product. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue or if the technology will eventually become more mainstream in the wedding industry.
For now, Jacob Wright’s decision to incorporate the mixed-reality headset into his wedding day has certainly sparked a conversation about the intersection of technology and tradition in special events. Only time will tell if more couples will follow suit and embrace this cutting-edge way of capturing their most cherished moments.