Christenings Parties Events & Portraits
Photography And Video For Berkshire
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A selection of photos featuring baptisms, christenings, parties, events, family portraits etc for Berkshire and beyond
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Baby with older sister at a party after a local christening ceremony
Background Information and Highlights
This gallery is a compilation of lots of christenings plus some parties other events and family portraits around Berkshire and beyond.
Browse some more compilations of christenings and baptisms at Peter’s The Brompton Oratory Kensington London and at Peter’s St Sophia's Cathedral (Greek Orthodox) at Bayswater London.
Professional photography and video of your child's baptism ceremony is usually permitted but you should check with your priest beforehand as some churches have onerous restrictions which could lead to disappointment. Also, some churches conduct christenings for several children from different families during the same ceremony and this in turn may mean there are some restrictions in order to respect the wishes of the other families.
A non-refundable deposit of £95 is required to confirm your booking, and the balance is payable before the day. Payment methods include debit and credit card by phone, cheque, cash, and online bank transfer. Bank transfer is Peter's preferred method (please request the sort code and account number as these cannot be put online).
You do not need to complete a formal contract unless you prefer to do so; your booking is accepted on condition that you accept the standard terms and conditions within the Photography / Videography Contract.
Photography and / or Video Options
Please contact Peter for a quote based on your own requirements
Location(s)
Please let Peter know your venue(s)
Length of Time
No limit on number of photos / video clips shot. You choose your style
High Resolution Photo Files
Includes all the professionally edited colour images, enabling you to obtain your own prints and make your own albums, slideshows, watch on TV etc. Supplied on USB drive, plus downloadable from a private link
Online Photo Gallery
Just like those you can browse via the Galleries Page. Private link on request
Extra Hours
Time can be extended - you can decide on the day
Loose Photo Prints
Professional quality, chosen by you from your gallery. Any mix of sizes up to and including 10"x8". Minimum order value = £30 at £3 per print
Video
n.b. see more about the Video Service. Several cameras may be recorded simultaneously if applicable for your event (e.g. some christenings which may also be photographed in full) for lots of viewpoints and variety. Supplied in high definition as an MP4 file on USB drive. Option to view & download the video available via private link
Photo Albums
The Worlds most stylish of high-end albums. Each design is individually completed by Peter in consultation with you. See the main Albums Page
Hey, before you browse the many photos in this gallery why not watch this video featuring highlights from one of the christening ceremonies Peter has videoed, this time at the Holy Trinity Church in Bracknell Berkshire. He offers standalone video and combined photography and video all at very affordable prices. Coverage can start at e.g. mum and dads home and run through to the afternoon and evening party if fancied!
Christenings coverage usually starts with some establishing shots of the church as in the first photo above of St Barnabas Church Emmer Green near Reading Berkshire
A shot of the lovely interior of a village church St Nicholas Church Sulham just north of Reading Berkshire
Some parents like to have some photos and video at their home before departing for the christening ceremony. Mum and her sister pose for a set-piece photo
Godparents are a very important part of the baptism day. The next semi-formal photo illustrates the little girl with her godmother on arrival at the church
These twins were baptised at St Marys Church Slough
Its great to shoot some casual "reportage" photos and video clips as everyone arrives for the christening
The next few photos include a baptism at Our Lady and St Anne Catholic Church Caversham Reading
>And a christening in progress at All Saints Church west Reading. This ceremony has three babies from different families to be baptised
This little girl watches her sister being baptised. She herself was baptised four years earlier and Peter has photographed both the girls baptisms
Its surprising how many babies do not cry or shout during their ceremony. Perhaps their interest beats their "fear"
The priest at the next baptism created a lot of interest for the many youngster guests
Christening ceremonies are often followed by parties. Set-piece portraits of some of the guests are a popular request
The post-ceremony events may be anything from a private house to the most exclusive of central London venues. The next photo shows a marquee set up at a private house
This couple chose the amazing 5-star Lanesborough Hotel near Marble Arch for their celebrations
And these parents chose the world-renowned Annabels Club in Mayfair
The VIPs arrived by private helicopter for this 30th birthday party
Dancing the night away at a 70th birthday party
A previous bride took her university degree as a mature student - and achieved a First Class Honours! The graduates attended the graduation party at the new Wembley Stadium
An 18th birthday party was arranged by their posh restauranteurs next to Eton College Windsor. Next are a few photos illustrating the amazing halloween party
A previous bride of Peter booked photography for her 40th birthday party at The Great House at Sonning
The kids were included at the 40th birthday party and had a great time playing in the lovely gardens
Meanwhile a live band played for the dancing
Peter can set up a full-on mobile studio - far superior to photo-booths
If there is not a suitable background in the room Peter can set up various textile backdrops
This studio area was set up at the Trunkwell House Hotel
This mobile studio was set up in the Orangery at Easthampstead Park Wokingham
The former proprietor of the Trunkwell House Hotel, the well known restauranteur, requested a photo with his son
The above photo shows a group of pupils at the Cheltenham Ladies College
And the evening festivities at another event at Cheltenham Ladies College
The adults party below illustrates the guests trying their skill with a mechanical bull at the Trunkwell House Hotel near Reading
Peter shoots lots of weddings - as you'll find on the website obviously! The group photo above was shot during a wedding at the Burnham Beeches Hotel. The mother of the bride, seen in the front row next to her husband in his purple suit, subsequently booked photography for her own wedding anniversary party
And here she is, holding a photo of her own wedding day!
School summer balls are another popular choice. Great opportunity to have beautiful posed photos and not just endless silly photo-booth snaps
Parties celebrating various military events are great. Many participants like to have formal poses in all their finery as well as lots of fun casual photos
Dogs are a big feature in lots of peoples lives, even acting as ring bearers at weddings! Pet photos can be a variety of close-up portraits and environmental compositions such as in this shot