Orthodox baptism photographer in Paris
Orthodox baptism photographer in Paris
In this month of June I was commissioned to be the photographer of Baptism in Paris of a family of Orthodox confession. It was at the church of Saints Archangels located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. It is a Romanian Orthodox Church, where most Romanians from the Paris region and Orthodox confession come to celebrate baptism communion and also their marriage.
Small in size compared to other churches where I had covered wedding or communion ceremonies. This church dedicated to archangels Michel, Gabriel and Raphael is imposing by the atmosphere of serenity that reigns there. I had never done baptismal photography before I inquired about unfolding it so as not to be surprised and missed a key moment of the ceremony.
Orthodox baptism photographer in Paris
Orthodox baptism photographer in Paris
Orthodox priesrt during a baptism ceremony in Paris
Then comes the major question: “With or without flash?” I do not like working with a flash especially in such a solemn moment. I find that distracting and that it destabilizes a little people present. Destabilize in the sense that it removes a little ease and thus the charm of the stolen and not posed photo. On the other side a dark photo and under exposed it does not do too much, so I tried with a little early and after a few tries I realized that the charm of the church was lost a little. The natural light that penetrates through the stained glass, reflecting on the stones and also the decorative tapestry give a unique beauty. Which made me give up the flash.
Amazing work & lovely editing. Congratulations!