One of the things I really love about my job is the constant variety of jobs I get exposed to. Whether it is a wedding, a newborn baby photoshoot, a family photo session or a pet photography session - they each represent a set of different challenges which I enjoy tackling and learning from.
Baptism and Christening Photographer
I really enjoy photographing baptism or christening services. As a christening photographer, I draw from my experience photographing weddings, and families. Similarly to a wedding ceremony, a baptism service has its own pace, and a set of rituals, all of which happens quickly and without repeat. So there are no second chances! I therefore have to work quickly, moving around to find the best angle and making sure those special, fleeting moments are captured. I draw from my family photography experience to capture those little smiles, glances, and connections between family members. This experience also comes in handy when I have to direct larger groups for those very important group shots at the end of the ceremony!
London Christening Photographer
I was recently commissioned to photograph a Baptism in St James Church in Twickenham. This is a beautiful Roman Church, set in a quiet residential area. The baptism ceremony was a part of the Sunday mass, and so the main challenge was to photograph descretly and only the family of my client, which involved identifying the area of movement which gave enough coverage but was not obtrusive to others.
The church was beautiful inside, with exposed wooden beams, and stained windows letting in lots of light through.
My clients whom I photographed at St James Church in Twickenham asked me not to post their photos on my website and social media, to respect their privacy. So, I apologise for not being able to share those particular photos. However… You can see below a selection of photos from a different christening service, to give you a flavour of the types of moments captured during a ceremony.
If you would like to see more photos, please visit my recent blog posts here and here.
Fees
My fees for baptism or christening photography services are £195 per hour with 2h minimum booking. The fee includes:
A pre-consultation. I am happy to give you a call or arrange FaceTime to meet and discuss your requirements
My time on the day
A selection of 100+ professionally-edited photos on a beautifully presented memory drive
My travel costs. I work across London, Surrey and the South East. I travel free of charge 30 miles from where I live, and I am happy to go further afield for an additional travel fee
I also provide album-design services which are charged at an additional cost.
Booking
Booking for a christening or baptism service is easy! Contact me by email at info@minamilanovic-photography.com, call on 07793 677 867 or use the contact form on my website, and tell me a little bit about yourself and when you would like the photoshoot to take place.