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Christening Photography · Tbilisi

Christening Photography

A christening happens once - and no one can stage it again. The moment of anointing, the first touch of the font, the baby resting peacefully in the godparent's arms - these frames either survive or they don't. We work quietly in the church, never stopping the ceremony and never missing a moment - so this day stays forever.

Duration

1.5 h - full day

Price

from 500 ₾

Delivery

in 7 days

Format

church + feast

Christening photography in Tbilisi - priest baptising an infant, Emma Studio

Emma Studio · Christening Collection · 2026

6+
years of experience
100+
photos per christening
4.9
stars out of 5
7
days to delivery
Honestly

The ceremony lasts half an hour. The memory - forever.

At a christening everything happens at once: the priest reads the prayers, the baby cries or laughs, the godfather is nervous, the grandmother lights a candle, guests crowd by the door. The parents barely see this day - they are in the middle of it. And when they check their phones in the evening, they find ten blurry frames, half of them of someone's back, and the main moment - captured by no one.

In the church we work so that you forget we are there - no flash, no noise, with the priest's blessing. We know in advance where to stand during the anointing, where the font is best seen from, and when the moment will come that cannot be repeated. That is what experience is: we know the rhythm of the ceremony and follow it, never direct it.

And then comes what makes a christening a true family day: group photos with the godparents in the churchyard, portraits of the little one in the white christening gown, the feast where three generations sit at one table. Years later, this album is how you will tell your child the story of their own christening.

From recent christenings

A few frames from christening shoots.

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What's included

Our christening photography - everything together.

Christening photography starts from 500 ₾ - from ceremony-only coverage to a full day. Everything is written below: what each package includes, what we do at every christening, and the standard we work to.

01

Full ceremony coverage

From entering the church to the final blessing - the baptism, the anointing, the font, the placing of the cross. We are there for the whole ceremony, and not a single moment is missed.

02

Discreet work in the church

We shoot quietly, without flash, from positions agreed with the priest. We never stop the ceremony and never ask anyone to pose - we photograph it exactly as it happens.

03

50-150 retouched photos

We sit down with every selected frame individually - correcting color, the tricky church lighting, skin tones. No presets, no batch filters. The result is ready for print.

04

Portraits with godparents and family

After the ceremony - group photos in the churchyard: the baby in the godparents' arms, the family portrait, three generations together. We plan the list in advance so no one is left out.

05

Detail photography

The cross, the candles, the white christening gown, the font, the cards - the details that make this day special. We capture them before the ceremony begins.

06

Online gallery for guests

A password-protected link - godparents, grandparents, and every guest can view and download the photos. Perfect for sharing with family living abroad.

How we work

A ceremony with no second takes.

A christening shoot is different from a studio session - there is no second take. So everything is planned in advance, and on the day itself we think about one thing only: the moments.

01

Consultation

We learn where the christening will be, at what time, who the godparents are, how many guests to expect, and whether a feast follows. We note the moments that must not be missed.

02

Preparation

We coordinate the shoot with the priest in advance and assess the church lighting. That way the ceremony day runs smoothly - we disturb no one and miss nothing.

03

The shoot

Full ceremony coverage - quietly, from the background. Then portraits in the churchyard and, depending on the package, the feast. Guests feel at ease, and we capture real, living frames.

04

Delivery

We select the best frames, edit them by hand, and upload them to the online gallery. 7 business days and the full collection is yours - ready to share with godparents and guests.

Packages

Pricing, openly.

Four packages - all on location: Mini covers the ceremony only, Full and Premium follow you to the feast, and with Perfection we spend the whole day with you - from the morning preparations to the last toast. Hidden fees - none. A small deposit (30%) at booking, the rest on the day of the shoot.

Mini

500
  • 1.5-2 hours - the ceremony
  • 1 photographer
  • 50-80 retouched photos
  • Portraits with godparents in the churchyard
  • Online gallery
  • Delivery in 7 days
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Full

800
  • 3-4 hours - ceremony + start of the feast
  • 1 photographer
  • 100-150 retouched photos
  • Detail shots - cross, candles, gown
  • Group photos with godparents and guests
  • Express 15 photos - within 48 hours
  • Online gallery for guests
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Premium

1200
  • Full day - ceremony + feast (5+ hours)
  • 2 photographers
  • 200+ retouched photos
  • Highlight video reel (vertical, 30-60s)
  • Printed photo album (20 pages)
  • Fast delivery (in 3 days)
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Perfection

2500
  • The whole day with you - from getting ready to the end of the feast
  • 2 photographers + videographer
  • 300+ retouched photos
  • Cinematic christening film (3-5 min) + highlight reel
  • Drone footage (churchyard, weather permitting)
  • Premium leather album (30×30) + 2 mini albums for the godparents
  • Framed large-format print (50×70)
  • Express preview of 20 photos - the next morning
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Add-ons

Extra hour+150 ₾
2nd photographer+250 ₾
Highlight video reelfrom 350 ₾
Express delivery (48 hours)150 ₾
Large-format print (30×40)60 ₾ / each
Photo album (20 pages)from 300 ₾
Our guests

In their own words.

At Sandro's christening my biggest worry was that a photographer in the church would disturb the ceremony. We never noticed him at all - and when we opened the gallery, every moment was there: the anointing, the font, the godfather's face. The frames we never even saw that day.

Nino K.

Sandro's mother · Saburtalo

It was my first time as a godfather and I was very nervous. Before the ceremony the photographer calmly explained where we would stand and how everything would go. And the result - photos of me holding the little one that bring tears every time. The whole family has them printed.

Giorgi M.

Godfather · Vake

They stayed for the feast too, and it was the best decision - the ceremony photos are beautiful, but the feast frames are alive: the toasts, grandmother dancing, three generations at one table. We received 140 photos, and the guests downloaded theirs from the gallery.

Tamar B.

Luka's mother · Dighomi

Questions

Christening photography - common questions.

Didn't find your answer? Call or write to us - the photographer will answer you personally, the same one who will shoot your christening.

+995 593 455 678
Is photography allowed inside the church?+
In most churches photography is allowed with the priest's consent - tell us where the christening will take place when you book, and we will coordinate everything in advance. We work quietly, without disrupting the ceremony, and without flash whenever required.
Do you cover only the ceremony, or the feast too?+
The Mini package (1.5-2 hours) covers the ceremony and portraits by the church. The Full package also covers the start of the feast, Premium - the whole day, and Perfection adds a cinematic film, drone footage, albums, and morning-preparation coverage on top. If you are not sure how much you need, start with Mini - you can always extend on the spot (extra hour +150 ₾).
How far in advance should we book?+
Usually 2-3 weeks ahead is enough. During busy periods - the weeks after Easter, May, and September-October - it is better to contact us a month ahead so your preferred date stays free.
What's included in the price - are there hidden fees?+
The price you see on this page is final. It covers the shoot, hands-on editing, high-resolution photo delivery, and an online gallery. Add-on services (large-format printing, photo albums, rush delivery) are priced separately and agreed upon in advance.
How do I pay - which payment methods do you accept?+
We accept cash, bank transfer, card payments at the studio (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), and online payments via TBC Pay and BOG iPay. A small deposit (30%) is due at booking; the balance is paid on the day of the shoot or when you receive your photos.
Where are you located? Is parking available?+
Emma Studio is located at 29 Zovreti Street in Saburtalo. And for christenings - we come to your church.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel?+
Rescheduling is free if you let us know at least 48 hours in advance. For last-minute changes or cancellations, the deposit is non-refundable, since the date was blocked and we could not take another booking. In cases of emergency or illness, we handle things reasonably.
Booking

Before the christening,
get in touch.

Dates fill up - especially weekends and the weeks after Easter. Call or write to us and let us plan the photography of your christening.

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