Roman Catholic Baby Baptism in Gowanus, Brooklyn
Celebrating a new life is a profound experience, and this recent baptism at St. Agnes Church in Gowanus was no exception. Our two-hour Roman Catholic ceremony included a full mass filled with meaningful rituals that welcomed the child into the faith. Family and friends gathered to witness the sacred moment, starting with posed portraits outside the church in their beautiful garden that captured the joy and anticipation of the day. The ceremony featured traditional elements such as the signing of the cross, the blessing of the water, and the pouring of water over the child’s head—symbolizing purification and new beginnings, and we finished up with even more posed family portraits inside of the church.
The heartfelt prayers and blessings created a memorable atmosphere for everyone involved. These important moments deserve more than just casual snapshots from a smartphone; professional photography can truly capture the emotion and significance of such occasions, ensuring that these cherished memories are preserved beautifully for years 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!