Late last year I got to photograph this gorgeous little boy
who has somehow grown up in the last 8 months (as babies have a habit of doing) and turned into this impossibly more gorgeous little boy (is that bad grammar??)
I was extremely privileged to be asked by his mummy and daddy to photograph his christening. It was unlike any other christening I’ve been to. In a great way, of course.
I’m used to the stock-standard aussie-style christening, not the beautifully traditional celebration that is a Macedonian christening. And do these guys know how to celebrate. I often forgot I was there to work, I was enjoying it so much.
The day started at Jacob’s house as I, along with the videographer, captured everyone getting ready. The little man of the day was in a great mood from the get go, which made my job nice and easy. What a great little personality he’s developed.
Mum was smart and asked for a few family shots to be taken while everyone was all prettied up. These are a couple of my favourites (the light in their house is just divine!!!) And if I forgot to mention it – Snez, you looked stunning!
From there it was on to the ceremony, which I absolutely adored. I’m convinced I was the only mono-lingual person there, and mistakenly mistook the priest to be speaking in Latin. I wondered how everyone else was doing such a great job of following what he was saying *insert blush here*.
It was such a wonderful service, even being unable to understand it, and so many lovely images that I had a hard time choosing what to share here. But one image that jumped out at me was this one
It spoke a lot to me about the relationship between father and son. As an observer throughout the day I saw a lot of love pass between them, and it was a very special thing to witness. Daddy was clearly proud of his little boy, as he should be. And it’s being able to capture these emotions and moments that endears me so much to what I do.
After the christening ceremony, it was on to the reception. Think lots of food, lots of dancing, and loads of celebrating going on and you’ll have a rough idea what it was like.
I was super impressed with how well Jacob took it in stride. I’m not even sure I saw him cry, not even once, all day. Not that it was easy getting him to smile. I think I’d been dubbed ‘the crazy lady’ by the end of the night, and my tongue had gone numb from blowing raspberries for the duration.
I just love this shot, though not my usual style, taken almost at the end of the evening.
We’d snuck out to one of the reception rooms, decorated with French-style decor, which suited his christening outfit just perfectly. While mum and dad were chatting to some guests he was putting on quite the show for me.
And lastly, for now, is a shot which sums up the day for me.
I would easily say a wonderful time was had by all that were there, myself included. Snez and Tony – thank you so much for the honour of recording this very special day for you all. I can’t wait to share the rest of the images with you
Narrelle x
