Step into the cultural heritage of an Albanian Orthodox baptism at St. Nicholas Albanian Eastern Orthodox Church in Queens, where centuries-old traditions meet a modern celebration of family and faith. This two-hour session consisted of a full mass baptism ceremony followed by posed and candid family photos both inside and outside of the church.

Our session culminated in the recreation of a vintage photograph in which we posed mother and baby together in the exact same manner as a photo of the mother on her baptism day. As a photographer specializing in cultural ceremonies, I am committed to capturing these moments with authenticity and artistry, ensuring that each event is documented with sensitivity and reverence. Whether it's a baptism, wedding, or other cultural celebration, entrust me to preserve your special moments for generations to come.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full-size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850, using a variety of lenses, all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting both digital and film for individuals and brands such as Google, Door Dash, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!