Mogoșoaia, Ilfov County
Christening Photography & Video in Mogoșoaia
If your family has arranged the christening at Saint George Church in the palace grounds, built in 1688, you get a truly special setting: a small painted interior and soft daylight from narrow windows. We photograph without flash, follow the priest's guidance and capture the immersion, the anointing and the first communion up close.
After the service, a short walk through the palace gardens gives you family portraits with a backdrop few christenings have. Visiting hours and fees apply to the complex, so we confirm the details with you and the parish beforehand. Mogoșoaia is 15–20 minutes from Bucharest and pairs easily with a restaurant in the north of the city.
Mogoșoaia is home to one of the most photographed buildings near Bucharest: the Brâncoveanu palace, built in 1702, with its loggias, carved stone and gardens running down to the lake. Just 15–20 minutes from the north-west of the city, it is a favourite for ceremonies, wedding portraits and engagement sessions.
The palace looks completely different with each season — wisteria and fresh green in May, warm stone and long shadows in summer, golden trees reflected in the lake in October. The gardens can be busy on weekend afternoons, so we time portraits for quieter moments and know the corners where you can still have the place to yourselves.
Photography inside the complex may require an access fee, which we arrange in advance. No travel fee applies.
A christening is short, emotional and impossible to repeat. In twenty minutes the priest, the godparents, the baby and a church full of relatives all play their part — and most parents remember very little of it afterwards. Our job is to make sure you can relive every moment.
We photograph and film christenings in churches and monasteries across Bucharest and Ilfov, quietly and without flash during the service, following the priest's guidance on where we can stand. Then we follow you to the restaurant for relaxed family portraits, the godparents' speech, the cake and the party.
English-speaking families, mixed couples and godparents flying in from abroad are very welcome: we work in English and Romanian and can explain each step of the Orthodox ritual to guests who see it for the first time.
Why us
What you get in Mogoșoaia
No flash in church
Fast lenses and quiet shutters, so the service stays calm and the priest is comfortable.
Every moment of the ritual
The renunciation, the immersion, the anointing with holy chrism, the first communion and the tonsure.
Family portraits
Parents, godparents and grandparents, photographed calmly before or after the service.
Packages
Clear pricing, no surprises
Photo
€450
3 hours coverage
The church service and family portraits.
- ✓1 photographer
- ✓3 hours coverage
- ✓200+ edited photos
- ✓Online gallery
Photo + video
€850
5 hours coverage
Church service and party, in photos and a short film.
- ✓1 photographer
- ✓1 filmmaker
- ✓5 hours coverage
- ✓250+ edited photos
- ✓3–4 min highlight film
Full day
€1,300
8 hours coverage
From getting ready at home to the cake at the party.
- ✓1 photographer
- ✓1 filmmaker
- ✓8 hours coverage
- ✓400+ edited photos
- ✓Highlight film
- ✓Full ceremony video
Process
How we work together
- 01
Short call
We note the church, the restaurant, the guest list and the moments that matter to you.
- 02
Coordination with the parish
We confirm photography rules and timing with the church in advance.
- 03
Christening day
Discreet coverage of the service, then portraits and the celebration.
- 04
Gallery & film
Sneak peek in 72 hours, full gallery in 2–3 weeks, film in 4–6 weeks.
Christening Photography & Video in Mogoșoaia: FAQ
Do we need a permit to shoot at Mogoșoaia Palace?
For wedding photography and filming, the complex usually charges an access fee. We check the current rules and arrange it before your date.
When is Mogoșoaia least crowded?
Weekday mornings and the last hour before closing. On Saturdays we plan a short, efficient portrait session around the busiest times.
How do you handle the timing between the church and the restaurant?
We arrive at the church 20–30 minutes early for details and family photos, cover the service, then drive ahead to the restaurant to photograph the setting before guests arrive. In Bucharest and Ilfov we plan the route around Sunday traffic, which is usually light.
Which moments of the Orthodox christening do you capture?
All of them: the renunciation at the church door, the blessing of the water, the triple immersion, the anointing with holy chrism, the white garment and candle, the tonsure, the first communion and the godparents receiving the baby. If you celebrate the first birthday on the same day, we also cover the traditional tăierea moțului.
When will we receive the photos and the film?
You get a sneak peek within 72 hours, the full online gallery within 2–3 weeks and the edited film within 4–6 weeks.
Let's talk
Christening Photography & Video in Mogoșoaia?
Dates fill up fast — send a quick message and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.