Christenings and baptisms
The ceremony, the font and the family, photographed quietly.
Christening and Naming Day Photography
Christenings, naming ceremonies and first communions, photographed quietly at your church or venue, with family groups afterwards.
The short answer
Is there a christening photographer near me?
Kaushik Bathia photographs christenings, naming ceremonies and first communions from the studio on The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, at churches, venues and homes within about 20 miles, including Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip and Watford. The ceremony is photographed quietly, catching the looks between people rather than staging every frame, and the family groups follow. Coverage is booked in advance by phone, WhatsApp or the form below.
On the day
How a christening is photographed
During the ceremony we stay close enough to follow it without getting in anyone's way. Every church and venue has its own guidance on photography during the service, so it is worth asking yours in advance; we work within whatever they allow.
Afterwards come the group photographs: parents, godparents, grandparents and the wider family, organised quickly so nobody waits long. At the gathering that follows we look for the small in-between moments as well as the big group shot.
In the studio
A studio portrait for the occasion
If you would rather not have a photographer at the service, a studio family portrait in the christening outfit is a calm alternative. The studio is warm and the session moves at the baby's pace, with time for feeds and cuddles.
Who it is for
Who it suits
Naming ceremonies
Non-religious naming days at a venue or at home.
First communions
The day itself and portraits of the child afterwards.
Take home
What you take home
An edited gallery
The ceremony, the groups and the gathering, edited and ready to share.
Family groups
The formal pictures every family wants, organised quickly.
Albums and prints
Prints, frames and albums, including copies for grandparents.
Practical details
Finding the studio
- Studio: The Broadway, 21 Joel St, Northwood HA6 1NU, in the middle of the Northwood Hills shopping parade. Get directions
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 18:00, Sunday 13:00 to 18:00
- By Tube: Northwood Hills station on the Metropolitan line, two minutes' walk from the door
- By car: parking close by; Pinner, Ruislip and Rickmansworth are a few minutes away, with Harrow and Watford a short drive
- Booking: sessions are booked in advance by phone or WhatsApp on 07956 505383, or with the form below
- Prices: given on request by phone or WhatsApp
How to book
How booking works
Get in touch
Tell us the date, the church or venue and roughly how many guests.
Plan the groups
We agree the list of family photographs in advance.
The day
Quiet coverage of the ceremony, then the groups and the gathering.
Your gallery
View, choose and order prints or an album.
Good to know
Christening photography: questions answered
Yes, where the church allows it. We follow the ceremony quietly and work within the church's own guidance on photography.
Yes. Christenings, naming ceremonies and first communions are all photographed.
Christenings are covered at churches, venues and homes within about 20 miles of the Northwood studio.
Prices are given on request by phone or WhatsApp, depending on the length of coverage and what you would like to take home.
Yes. A studio family portrait in the christening outfit is a calm alternative to coverage on the day.
Plan your day
Planning a christening or naming day?
Tell us the date, the church or venue and roughly how many guests.