The beauty of photographing christenings lies not just in the sacred rituals but also in the nuanced interactions and personal stories that unfold throughout the day.

As a photographer and consumer of the human story I cannot love this more. 

Christenings are celebrations of new beginnings. They mark a hopeful start and a welcoming into a larger community. The opportunity to gather together to support and nurture a child in their beginnings of life is a beautiful and important thing.

From the getting ready at home to the backdrop of Perth’s wondrous churches, the combination of the symbolic rituals of each faith and the connection of those present to the child is a true privilege to photograph.

While the overall structure of a christening is steeped in tradition, there is always the presence of spontaneity waiting in the periphery.  There are no guarantees of how a child will react to everything which is happening around and to them on their day.  Some children take it all in their stride while some find it a little overwhelming.  The important thing to remember is that it’s perfectly OK for your child to react in any way they do because it’s a lot for a little person all in one day.