Voluntari & Pipera, Ilfov County
Christening Photography & Video in Voluntari & Pipera

Voluntari is full of young families, and christenings here usually take place at the local parish churches, followed by lunch at a restaurant in Pipera or in the north of Bucharest. We photograph the service — the immersion, the anointing with holy chrism, the moment the godparents take the baby — and then the family gathering at the restaurant.
Because the church and the restaurant are often only a few minutes apart, a 3-hour photo package frequently covers everything. Sunday traffic is light, so we can also add a short family session at home before the service, while the baby is still rested and in a good mood.
Voluntari and Pipera sit right on the north-east edge of Bucharest and are where much of the city's business life happens. Pipera's office towers house tech companies, banks and multinationals — so this is where we film most company presentation videos, recruitment campaigns and team headshot days.
The glass façades and open plazas give a clean, modern look that works brilliantly for brand content, especially in the soft light of early morning before the area fills up. For couples living in the new residential neighbourhoods here, we also cover getting-ready photos and civil ceremonies at the Voluntari town hall.
Traffic on Pipera's main roads is heavy at rush hour, so we schedule office shoots between 10:00 and 16:00. 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 Voluntari & Pipera
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 Voluntari & Pipera: FAQ
Can you film a company video in our Pipera office?
Yes. We bring a lean crew with lighting and audio, work around your team’s schedule and can deliver matching photos from the same day.
Do you organise headshot days for companies in Voluntari?
Yes — we set up a portable studio in a meeting room and photograph up to 40 people per hour.
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 Voluntari & Pipera?
Dates fill up fast — send a quick message and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.