San Francisco Orthodox Christening photography | Anastasia

San Francisco Orthodox church during christening and all family together.

San Francisco Orthodox church during christening and all family together.

San Francisco Orthodox Christening

San Francisco Orthodox Christening Photographer | Anastasia

The christening ceremony is a sacred and joyous occasion that fills all guests in the church with deep and happy emotions. The godparents play a significant role in the child's life, guiding them on their spiritual journey. I was honored to be chosen as the photographer for this special day.

Capturing the special moments of a Christening ceremony in an Orthodox church is a privilege and joy for me as a baptism photographer. As friends and family gather to witness the sacrament, there is a deep sense of happiness and emotion in the air.

On that day, the church was filled with bright sunlight streaming through the windows, creating a beautiful and warm atmosphere. Baby Anastasia was happy and curious during the Christian baptism ceremony, although she cried a little as everything was new to her. Her closest relatives, including godparents and grandparents, were all there to support her.

During the ceremony, the godparents play a crucial role in the child's spiritual journey and are responsible for guiding them throughout their life. It's a beautiful tradition that is unique to Orthodox churches.

I captured the precious moments of Anastasia's baptism as she watched the lit candle, looked at the Bible, and laughed while observing the priest in the church. It was an unforgettable experience, and I feel grateful to have been a part of it. If you're looking for a baptism photographer for your special event at an Orthodox church in San Francisco, feel free to reach out to me.

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The wreath of flowers for baby girl and cross

The wreath of flowers for baby girl and cross

Baby girl with the day in the Orthodox Baptism chruch

Baby girl with the day in the Orthodox Baptism chruch

The dad holds baby girl in the orthodox christening church in the San Francisco

The dad holds baby girl in the orthodox christening church in the San Francisco

The godmother, mother, father and baby girl are listening the pastor during christening ceremony.

The godmother, mother, father and baby girl are listening the pastor during christening ceremony.

Family and friends during christening ceremony in the Russian orthodox church

Family and friends during christening ceremony in the Russian orthodox church

The baby girl crying in the SF California church.

The baby girl crying in the SF California church.

The grandmother and a little girl play with baby girl during Baptism ceremony in the SF church.

The grandmother and a little girl play with baby girl during Baptism ceremony in the SF church.

Family expecting the baptism ceremony in the christening baptism church

Family expecting the baptism ceremony in the christening baptism church

Dad and mome hold and try to calm down their baby girl in the church.

Dad and mome hold and try to calm down their baby girl in the church.

The father holds the baby daughter in the church

The father holds the baby daughter in the church

The pastor immersing baby in the water in the Orthodox church

The pastor immersing baby in the water in the Orthodox church

The priest put on the cross in the baby. The godmother holds baby and the baby girl is crying.

The priest put on the cross in the baby. The godmother holds baby and the baby girl is crying.

Infant is looking to the priest.

Infant is looking to the priest.

The godmother holds the little baby girl in the christening church in the San Jose.

The godmother holds the little baby girl in the christening church in the San Jose.

The godfather holds candles, the godmother holds baby girls and the priest pray for baby girl.

The godfather holds candles, the godmother holds baby girls and the priest pray for baby girl.

One of the tradition of the orthodox christening when godparents go three times go around the font as a sign of spiritual joy of uniting with Christ for eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

One of the tradition of the orthodox christening when godparents go three times go around the font as a sign of spiritual joy of uniting with Christ for eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The priest, godparents, baby and family go three times around the font as a sign of spiritual joy of uniting with Christ for eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven in the orthodox church.

The priest, godparents, baby and family go three times around the font as a sign of spiritual joy of uniting with Christ for eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven in the orthodox church.

The portrait the baby girl in the church

The portrait the baby girl in the church

Happy girl try to talk with grandmother in the SF, California church

Happy girl try to talk with grandmother in the SF, California church