Christenings are always great moments for the whole family to catch up with each other! We don’t always see each other often enough, so when there is a special occasion to celebrate, it’s fantastic to witness the joy that brings to families, plus being able to photograph it too.

Wailam and Tom contacted me to photograph their daughter’s christening. Well, sort of. As you can see in the photos; where’s the church?! Where are the photos of the actual ceremony? That’s the sort of part.
What really impressed me about the two was how certain they were of what they wanted. Wailam asked me to just come by their home instead, after the ceremony. It was more important for them to get family photos of everyone who could make it, in the comfort of their own home. Rather that than having photos of the actual christening itself and trying to quickly get all the family photos done afterwards. Some family members had brought their children too, and we all know how challenging it can be to keep them happy for such a relatively long time. So it was decided that it would just be easier to do the family photo shoot at home. I absolutely encourage all clients to make their special occasions their own! If it’s a wedding or a christening or a birthday party, absolutely make it your own and plan it to be the most enjoyable and stress free for yourself. After all, these special occasions are all meant to be fun.

Little Alora was clearly delighted with all the attention on this day. So many family members all around! She was beaming from ear to ear in almost every photo. Though, just between you and me, I have to admit we did strategically place her grandmother behind me, who did an amazing job throughout the family portrait shoot of keeping Alora happy! From talking to her throughout the photo shoot, to even dancing and singing, she was very adamant of helping me get the best family photos. I really appreciated that.

The portraits, initially, were supposed to be taken inside but after seeing their back garden, I thought otherwise. I suggested that we do the photo shoot outside instead, in this gorgeous, green corner. This corner didn’t only have lovely flora in the background, but also with it approaching dusk, we had such beautiful, soft, natural lighting, that is so typical here in Cork city. I did of course have my lighting set up with me, just in case, but when it’s this beautiful already, it makes little sense to spoil it.

I photographed for about half an hour, getting all combinations of family members, ensuring everyone would be happy. We can’t be forgetting an aunt here, or a cousin there. Suddenly the grandfather was missing! All the usual culprits at it again. Haha! It was so much fun though, they’re two fantastic families who clearly get on very well with each other. That was a joy to see and be apart of.

To finish it off, I took the following photos, this time indoors. Alora had been very co-operative and fantastic. Now, she was just tired. She fell asleep immediately, as I packed up my camera gear again.