Roman Catholic Baptism Ceremony for 2 Siblings in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Baptisms are always meaningful moments, but this session at St. Brigid’s Church in Bushwick (Brooklyn) stood out because it was a shared celebration—two older siblings being baptized alongside several other families during a group ceremony.
I was there specifically to photograph Fredy’s family over the course of two hours, capturing both the sacred rituals and the natural interactions between family members. It was a little tricky since I wasn’t allowed near the altar during the baptism itself, but thank god I brought a very long lens! Having previously shot a birthday party for Fredy’s daughter, it was great to be able to continue documenting their special milestones.
These important events deserve more than casual, rushed phone pictures—professional photography captures the emotion, detail, and atmosphere in a way that truly honors the moment and creates lasting memories.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full-size and un-cropped):
To see more examples of this style of photography, visit my religious ceremonies gallery >>
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!