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Baptism photography at St Edmund’s, Loughton

This baptism collection begins at St Edmund of Canterbury Church in Loughton, Essex, with photographs of the service, the people gathered around the baby and group portraits inside the church.

The celebration continues beyond the ceremony: greetings outside, guests sharing a meal, children playing at the tables and a cake being cut. I’ve brought those parts together so the photographs show the gathering as well as the service itself.

“Jonathan did an amazing job covering our daughter's baptism. He was professional, easy to work with, and very respectful of the church environment. He nailed the relaxed, documentary-style photos we were looking for. We are so impressed with the final results and highly recommend him for any special event!”

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The baptism and family celebration, in photographs

Inside St Edmund of Canterbury Church, the photographs include the priest reading, guests watching and closer views of the baby being held during the service. Group pictures beneath the crucifix sit alongside less formal exchanges near the altar.

After the church photographs, the collection moves into greetings and the gathering around the tables. There are small details here too: a baby holding someone’s fingers, children playing with toys and flowers, and a pause against someone’s shoulder. The cake-cutting photograph brings another part of the celebration into view.

Select an image to open it larger. If you’re arranging a similar occasion, my christening and baptism photography page explains the coverage, and you can see my event photography prices for planning your ceremony and family gathering.

Women standing among the congregation and looking towards the front of the church — Guests watch the baptism service at St Edmunds R C Church.

Priest in white robes reading from a baptism service booklet — The priest reads from the service booklet during the baptism.

Man holding a baby as two girls look towards the child in church — Children gather close as a man holds the baby.

Man touching a baby's forehead while another man holds the child in church — A close view of a guest touching the baby’s forehead during the service.

Smiling woman holding a baby as guests lean towards them indoors — Guests gather around the baby at St Edmunds R C Church.

Woman holding a baby close and looking towards the baby's face — A close moment between a woman and the baby she is holding.

Smiling woman holding a baby's hands while another woman carries the baby — A guest holds the baby’s hands as they look at one another.

Two women smiling down at a baby held between them near the church altar — Smiles around the baby inside the church.

Man and smiling woman standing together as she holds a baby facing her — A portrait with the baby inside the church in Loughton.

Four smiling adults standing together, with a man holding a baby in a white dress — A group portrait with the baby inside St Edmunds R C Church.

Four adults, a girl and a baby photographed together beneath a crucifix in church — A full-length group photograph at the baptism in Loughton.

Two women holding babies facing one another indoors — Two babies meet face to face during the gathering in Loughton.

Sleeping child resting against a man's shoulder with guests behind — A sleeping child rests on a shoulder while guests gather nearby.

Baby looking towards the camera while resting on a smiling woman's shoulder — The baby looks towards the camera while being held close.

Children reaching towards a baby held by a woman indoors — Children gather around a woman holding a baby at the christening in Loughton.

Baby in a white dress resting against a woman's shoulder — A close-up portrait of a baby being held during the christening gathering.

Two women hugging outdoors, with one smiling and other guests behind — An embrace among guests outside at the christening gathering.

Smiling man in sunglasses standing with folded arms among guests outdoors — Guests chat together in the sunshine at the christening gathering.

Baby held against a woman's shoulder outdoors as another woman reaches towards them — A baby looks out over a woman’s shoulder as guests gather outside.

Smiling man embracing a woman indoors while another guest stands nearby — A smiling greeting during the christening gathering in Loughton.

Baby held in a woman's arms grasping another woman's fingers — A baby holds a guest’s fingers during the indoor gathering.

Woman holding a baby close to her face with a hand around the child's head — A close-up portrait of a woman cuddling a baby.

Baby with eyes partly closed resting against a woman's shoulder — A baby rests against a shoulder during the gathering.

Smiling woman leaning towards a baby held by another guest — A guest leans in to greet a baby at the christening gathering.

Children looking up and reaching towards a baby held by a woman indoors — Children look up towards a baby being held above them.

Laughing woman in glasses cradling a baby indoors — A guest laughs while cradling a baby at the gathering.

Smiling man in glasses holding a child who raises one finger — A portrait of a smiling guest holding a young child in Loughton.

Two men smiling at one another while standing among guests indoors — Two guests share a smile during the christening gathering.

Smiling man in a waistcoat looking towards another guest indoors — A guest smiles across the conversation during the indoor gathering.

Seated woman in glasses looking towards someone beside her indoors — A seated guest looks towards the conversation beside her.

Woman in glasses seated at a table and looking to one side with a slight smile — A seated guest smiles towards someone across the gathering.

Woman in glasses resting her chin on her hand while seated at a dining table — A guest sits at the table as the gathering continues around her.

Man and woman seated side by side at a table with plates of food — Two guests sit together during the christening meal.

Man in a light blue shirt eating at a table surrounded by other guests — Guests share a meal during the christening gathering in Loughton.

Woman smiling with her hand near her mouth while seated among guests at a table — A guest smiles across the table during the christening gathering.

Woman laughing beside two guests seated at a table indoors — Laughter around the table at the christening gathering.

Young child in a blue dress holding a snack and looking towards the camera — A child pauses with a snack during the christening gathering.

Young child looking up with their tongue out beside buffet trays and adults — A child’s expression beside the buffet table at the gathering.

Young child holding a fork and looking aside beside a table indoors — A child looks across the room during the meal.

Young child looking aside with one arm raised and a fork in the other hand — A close-up portrait of a child at the christening gathering.

Girl looking up towards an adult with her hands together among other children — A child looks upwards as people gather around her.

Two girls at a table, one playing with a toy truck and the other holding a flower — Children play together at the table during the gathering.

Girl looking down at a table while holding a yellow flower, with another child beside her — A girl holds a yellow flower beside the table at the gathering.

Girl holding a white flower beside her face and looking towards the camera — A child’s portrait with a white flower at the christening gathering.

Young child smiling with a pink toy held above their head indoors — A child lifts a toy overhead during the christening gathering.

Man holding a cake knife above a decorated cake beside a smiling woman holding a baby — A cake-cutting moment at the christening celebration in Loughton.

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Your christening photographer in Essex

I’m Jonathan Owen, an Essex photographer working professionally since 2003. For a baptism or christening, I photograph the ceremony with attention to the church setting, then look for the greetings, group pictures and everyday interactions that make the family gathering your own.

Before your date, we can discuss the ceremony, any guidance from the church and the photographs you’d particularly like. That gives us a plan for the important moments without turning the whole celebration into a photo session. I handle those conversations with you directly and personally select and edit the finished photographs.

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Baptism photography at St Edmund’s, Loughton

The baptism and family celebration, in photographs

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