Photographers at a Roy Moore event tonight were limited to shooting up-close photos of the controversial Senate candidate after the host church expressed concerns that terrorists could obtain the images.

CNN reported Magnolia Springs Baptist Church in Theodore would only allow close, head-on shots of the candidate because the pastor, Dr. David E. Gonnella, feared an attack from the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda.

The church where the Roy Moore campaign event tonight is will only allow the camera to shoot a close, head-on shot of the candidate because the pastor fears a possible Al-Qaeda attack, he told CNN. — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 29, 2017

"We have a security concern and some times Al-Qaeda pulls it [video] off the internet to get pictures from inside," Dr. David E Gonnella said. https://t.co/AcLybgNqM3 — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 29, 2017

He was concerned that broadcasting inside the church would allow Al-Qaeda or others to gain knowledge of the layout and entry points, thus causing a security threat. — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) November 30, 2017

Moore spoke to a crowd inside the 148-year-old church tonight, receiving a standing ovation when he entered the building. Among the attendees were protestors challenging Moore on reports he had improper sexual contact with teenage girls in the 1970s. Moore has denied the allegations and said he has no plans to leaving the race.

Moore faces Democrat Doug Jones on Dec. 12.

Photos that were taken at the scene show packed pews awaiting Moore.