A christening moves fast — often under an hour — inside a dark church with strict rules about flash photography. Choosing the wrong photographer means missing the moments that can never be re-staged. Here is what to look for before you book.
What Moments Must Be Captured?
A skilled photographer covers the full day — not just the church ceremony. Key moments include:
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Home preparations: the gown, candles, oil, and family getting ready
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The baptism immersion or sprinkling — the heart of the ceremony
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Anointing with chrism and the first outfit change
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Family formals with parents, grandparents, and godparents
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Reception candids at the lunch or gathering that follows
View the Fuss Photography christening gallery to see these moments captured across Sydney churches.
Why Church Photography Is Harder Than It Looks
Most churches are dim, and many — especially Greek Orthodox — prohibit flash during the baptism. Add an unpredictable infant, a moving priest, and 30 family members to organise for portraits, and you need a photographer with real christening experience, not just a good wedding portfolio.
Orthodox vs Catholic vs Anglican: What Changes?
Fuss Photography has extensive experience with Greek Orthodox christenings — including no-flash immersion photography across Sydney churches since 2000.
How Much Does Christening Photography Cost in Sydney?
Prices range from $650 to $1,500 depending on coverage hours and inclusions. Fuss Photography packages start from $1,000 for 4-hour coverage — unlimited photos, colour-corrected high-resolution files on USB, covering both church and reception.
Questions to Ask Before Booking
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Have you photographed inside my specific church before?
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Do you use flash during the ceremony?
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How many edited photos will we receive, and what is the turnaround time?
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Can you cover both the church and the reception?
Get in touch via the Fuss Photography contact page to ask these questions and check availability for your date.
What to Wear for Christening Photos
Dress the baby in white or ivory. For the family, coordinate colours rather than matching exactly — pastels, navy, and soft greys photograph well. Avoid busy patterns and bold logos, which draw attention away from the baby. In Sydney summers, lighter fabrics work best; winter calls for richer tones.