Corbeanca, Ilfov County
Christening Photography & Video in Corbeanca
In Corbeanca, christenings are often small family celebrations: the service at the village church, then lunch in a garden or at home. We photograph the ritual — the immersion, the anointing with holy chrism, the godparents' candles — without flash and from discreet angles the priest is comfortable with.
Afterwards, the relaxed garden setting is perfect for natural family portraits and playful photos of the baby with cousins and grandparents. Corbeanca is around 30 minutes from Bucharest with no travel fee, and on Sunday mornings the roads are clear, so we can easily cover an early service and stay on for lunch.
Corbeanca is the quiet, green side of northern Ilfov — about 30 minutes from Bucharest, between the forest and the fields. Many couples choose it for intimate garden weddings, private-villa celebrations and relaxed outdoor parties far from the noise of the city.
What we love here is the space: open fields that glow at sunset, tree-lined lanes in the villages of Tamași and Ostratu, and the edge of Corbeanca Forest just a few minutes away. It is ideal for natural, unposed portraits and for engagement sessions with a countryside feel.
On busy Saturdays the road through Otopeni and Balotești fills up, so we plan the drive carefully. As everywhere in Ilfov, 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 Corbeanca
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 Corbeanca: FAQ
Do you photograph small weddings in Corbeanca?
Yes — intimate garden weddings with 30–80 guests are some of our favourites. The Essential package is often enough.
Can we do an engagement session in Corbeanca?
Absolutely. The fields and forest edge are lovely in the last hour before sunset, and we can combine them with a stop at Lake Snagov.
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 Corbeanca?
Dates fill up fast — send a quick message and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.