Snagov, Ilfov County
Christening Photography & Video in Snagov
Many Bucharest families combine a christening at a church in Snagov or Ciolpani with lunch at a lakeside restaurant. We photograph the service inside the church, then the family by the water before guests sit down — a short walk to the jetty gives the softest light of the day.
Summer Sundays on the DN1 can be busy with people heading to the lake, so we usually meet at the church 30 minutes before the service. For video, the godparents holding the baby by the water makes a beautiful closing shot; with the full-day package we stay for the cake and the party at the restaurant.
Snagov is the lakeside escape of Bucharest — 40 minutes north on DN1 and you are among forests, private jetties and garden venues on the water. It is one of the most requested places for summer weddings near the capital, and for good reason.
The long, narrow lake gives beautiful reflections in the evening, and many venues are set up for boat entrances, ceremonies on the pontoon and parties under the trees. Sunset on the western shore is spectacular from June to August; in September the mornings bring mist over the water that we love for portraits.
We know the jetties, the access roads that get busy on Friday afternoons and the spots that look best by drone. 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 Snagov
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 Snagov: FAQ
Can we film our wedding on Lake Snagov with a drone?
In most of the Snagov area, yes, with the right permits — we request them in advance and check the rules at your venue.
When is the best time for portraits in Snagov?
The hour before sunset from June to August, or early morning in September when there is mist on the lake.
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 Snagov?
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