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Macedonian Orthodox Christening Photography | Andrjea

Macedonian Orthodox Christenings are rich in culture and traditions ideal for photography. And the Christening of this baby girl, Andrjea was no exception. Surrounded by her family and lots of love, hugs, and kisses from her parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties, and cousins. And of course big brother and sister.

The Preparation Shots at Home

The first location we visited was at the home of Andrjea’s auntie and uncle where the baby and all the family got ready for the big day ahead. We usually spend about 1 to 1.5 hours getting these shots. It’s a great opportunity to get the baby in familiar surroundings and fairly early in the day when she is most likely lively and easy to capture intimate shots that sometimes don’t quite happen later in the day.

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The Orthodox Christening Ceremony

We traveled to Woollongong for these shots at the Saint Dimitrija Solunski, Macedonian Orthodox Church in Stewart street. The first thing that caught our eye at this beautiful Church is the very ornate and decorative walls, ceiling and altar. The detail is quite amazing. The altar was decorated by the traditional works of art, and a beautifully presented baptism font.

Baby Andrjea was a pure delight here. Even as she was dipped into the baptism font, she didn’t shed a tear but simply smiled and made this Christening a pleasure to photograph.

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The Location Shots

Before stepping into the reception venue, we took some shots of Andrjea and her family in the beautiful gardens. The backdrop features an eagle eyes view of Wollongong and the surrounds of it’s beaches. Giving us a great opportunity to capture some photos before the party began.

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The Christening Reception at Panorama House

The reception venue room was adjacent to the garden at Panorama House Bulli Tops. Wonderfully decorated from the floor to ceiling with impressive table settings and a view that few venues could boast. The reception began with a formal entry from the family, God Parents and the baby girl, Andrjea. The guests enjoyed some great food and wine before the party began with dancing. A short collection of speeches from the father, Godparents and even big brother and sister. Finishing the night with more celebrations and both English and traditional music.

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Christening Photography to Share and Remember

The whole day really was a pleasure to photograph for the family. And a day that the whole family can relive for many years to come. You can see more examples of our work in our blog and in our Christening post here. If you would like to find out how we can capture a Christening or speical event you have planned, please contact us and let us know what you have in mind.

Andrjea’s Christening Video Trailer

We have published a short video trailer from Andjrea’s Christening video here.

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Christening Photography

When it comes to Christening photography, it’s important to choose a photographer with the right skills. The right photographer will not only have photography expertise but also the experience in Christening work.

Careful planning by your Christening Photographer is an important key to capturing any Christening effectively. That’s why it’s important to choose a Christening Photographer who understands the ceremony and traditions of the day.

boxes decorated with ribbon and the child's name holding some things needed for a Greek Orthodox Christening including the baby's shoes, white singlet clothes and bath towel, a Crucifix
baby Marie with her unicorn pink cake and decorations during her Greek Orthodox Christening reception at Bayblu Seafood Restaurant Blakehurst south of Sydney

Different Types of Christenings

Christian denominations define the type of Christening you may have planned. Some of the Christenings we have captured over the years include Greek, Macedonian, Serbian, Antiochian and Lebanese Orthodox. Catholic and Maronite Christenings. However, we have also captured naming ceremonies that observe similar traditions to Christenings. If you are planning a Christening, Baptism or naming ceremony that you don’t see covered, please let us know and we can prepare a plan to capture your ceremony and event.

The Planning

When you choose Moving Memories as your Christening Photographer, we will firstly discuss all the details planned. Who will attend the event? What times the Christening will start at the church? If you choose to have some photographs taken at home as the baby is prepared, we will discuss who will be there. This planning ensures not only all the traditions of the day are covered but all the people most important to you are captured.

The Christening Ceremony

It’s important to get the right shots. However, it’s also just as important to respect the rules and traditions of the priest and the church. Priests always appreciate a photographer who respects these church rules. For example, in an Orthodox service, this often means standing in the right place without obstructing the service. And not crossing the altar between the priest and the back of the altar.

The Greek Orthodox service most often starts with the priest parents, Godparents and child at the church entrance. This is followed by the priest leading the parents, Godparents, and child to the church altar. The service begins with prayers as the child is prepared to be immersed in water for a second or two. This is commonly known as Baptism.

These traditions are a little different from church to church but all Christenings will be very similar to those of the same religion.

The Location Shots

If there is a little time available between the Christening ceremony and the reception, it’s the perfect time to get some shots with the baby and close friends and family. Often a good place to do this is at a park en route to the reception. And that’s maybe a location close to the church or reception. Consider what locations are in these areas and we can plan to visit these locations for those shots on the day.

The Christening Reception

Some receptions are a low key or small event. Maybe a small gathering at home. Or a few tables at a restaurant. Other Christening receptions may be as big as or even bigger than an average wedding reception. This may include a DJ, band, MC, a magician or children’s entertainer, face painter or jumping castle. The possibilities are endless. And your reception organiser or events planner can assist you with your plans.

Typically if you are planning a reception at a reception venue there will be a script or a run sheet that’s followed for the event. Your photographer should be made aware of the run sheet and what exactly you have planned and when it will happen. This will ensure the Christening reception is covered in detail. When you book Christening photography with us, we invite you to describe what exactly you have planned. We will also discuss the details with your reception venue or liaise with your event manager or MC to make sure everything will be covered.

baby girl in high chair at Sydney Christening reception Moving Memories Australia
baby girl immersed in water at the baptism Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening Moving Memories Australia
baby girl immersed in water and anointed at the baptism Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening Moving Memories Australia
baby girl covered in oil by the God mother just before the baby is immersed in water at the baptism font Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening Moving Memories Australia
oil is poured by the Greek Orthodox priest into the hands of the God parent just before the baby is immersed in water at the baptism font Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening Moving Memories Australia
the priest blesses the water in preparation for the baby's baptism in the Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening
a baby girl held by her God mother before Baptism in a Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening
the very ornate chandelier, paintings of Saints and icons that adorn the ceiling of a Sydney Greek Orthodox Church at St. Catherine's Mascot
boxes decorated with ribbon and the child's name holding some things needed for a Greek Orthodox Christening including the baby's shoes, white singlet clothes and bath towel, a Crucifix
twin baby girls with their God mothers at the entrance to the Greek Orthodox Church with the priest pray and repeat affirmations at the start of the Greek Orthodox ceremony in Sydney
a baby girl held by her mother as the proud grand father gets a smile from the baby girl at a Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney
an ornate vessel and the scissors that the priest will use to cut a lock of hair from the baby in a Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening service
a baby twin boy with his mother takes joy in the sight of his colourful birthday cake also celebrated at the baby's Greek Orthodox Christening reception at Tavernaki Greek Restaurant Sydney
a baby twin boy with his mother takes joy in the sight of his colourful birthday cake also celebrated at the baby's Greek Orthodox Christening reception at Tavernaki Greek Restaurant Sydney
young girls at the altar hold the candles, known as Lambada, used in a Greek Orthodox Christening in Sydney
young sisters at the altar hold the candles, known as Lambada, used in a Greek Orthodox Christening in Sydney
a twin baby boy is held by his father as the Godfather and the priest anoints the child with olive oil from head to toe before the child is immersed in water in the baptism font at a Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney
a twin baby boy is immersed into water by Father Leslie as the child is Baptised and the Godmother is prepared with a white bath towel to embrace and dry the child at a Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney
twin baby boys with their God parents at the entrance to the Greek Orthodox Church with the priest Father Leslie as they pray and repeat affirmations at the start of the Greek Orthodox ceremony at St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Leichhardt Sydney
twin baby boys with their Godparents as they are blessed at the entrance to the Greek Orthodox Church with the priest Father Leslie at the start of the Greek Orthodox ceremony at St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Leichhardt Sydney
the Holy Bible on the altar with the Baptism font and ornate vessel in the background at St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Leichhardt Sydney
the scissors traditionally used to cut a lock of hair in the Greek Orthodox Christening at St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Leichhardt Sydney
on a sunny summer afternoon outside St. Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Leichhardt Sydney just before the Christening will begin
a twin baby boy Christian having some precious time and fed milk from a bottle by a young girl at home before his Greek Orthodox Christening in Sydney
a twin baby boy Christian standing in his cot at home before his Greek Orthodox Christening in Sydney
some floral table decorations at the Canterbury Leagues Club Sydney to celebrate a Greek Orthodox Christening
baby girl Valantia with her cake, balloon dressed in her Christening gown the Canterbury Leagues Club Sydney to celebrate her Greek Orthodox Christening
the priest, baby, big sister holding the Lambada, Godmother at the alter of St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown
the baby girl embraced by her Godmother at St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown
the scissors traditionally used to cut a lock of hair in the Sydney Greek Orthodox Christening at St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown
the very ornate altar at St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown
St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown
baby Marie with her unicorn pink cake and decorations during her Greek Orthodox Christening reception at Bayblu Seafood Restaurant Blakehurst south of Sydney
baby Marie with her unicorn pink cake and decorations during her Greek Orthodox Christening reception at Bayblu Seafood Restaurant Blakehurst south of Sydney
cutting the unicorn pink cake at baby Marie's Christening at Bayblu Seafood Restaurant Blakehurst south of Sydney
baby Marie smiling at her Christening reception at Bayblu Seafood Restaurant Blakehurst south of Sydney

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