Photography
A photographic story
180 €
- One photographer
- CEREMONY, ARTISTIC PORTRAIT SESSION AND RECEPTION AT THE RESTAURANT
- Signature editing and cinematic colour grading
- High-resolution online gallery
- Photographs delivered within 10 days
Baptism photography and film
Holy Baptism.
A memory of the beginning.
The ceremony, your loved ones and the little gestures. Photography and film that preserve the atmosphere of your family celebration.
A calm presence. Genuine moments.
Photographs stop time.
Film preserves its voice.
Traditional photography stops time, but video captures the flicker of a candle, the priest’s voice and your child’s first tear. Working alone as a hybrid artist, I create perfectly matched colours across your photographs and film, without unnecessary fuss or cameras filling the church.
Selected photographs
Stories
from the church.
Stories in motion
Voices, gestures.
One sacred day.
Films of real days — with their own rhythm, atmosphere and people.
Without the fuss
One day.
A shared rhythm.
- 01
Before the day
We discuss the church, the ceremony time and the people who will be there with you.
- 02
During the celebration
I work calmly and unobtrusively, with care for your child and the atmosphere in the church.
- 03
After the celebration
Your photographs and film take you back to what you experienced together.
In their own words
When the day
becomes a memory.
A huge thank you for the amazing work capturing our son’s baptism! So positive, creative and lovely to work with. He captured the most precious moments beautifully and naturally. The video is wonderful, and the trailer is fresh, original and exactly our style. We wholeheartedly recommend him!
Nikola is an incredible photographer! I found him by chance for my son’s baptism, and it was the best choice I could have made! He captured the emotion and feeling in every moment of our celebration. I had not seen such genuine photographs in a long time. Communication with him is also easy and clear, and everything runs smoothly. I recommend him to anyone who wants more than beautiful photographs — images that take you back to how you felt at the time!
Thank you, Nikola, for the beautiful moments and memories you captured so skilfully with our daughter! A wonderful professional, extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended, and I cannot wait for the next priceless moments captured by him!
Nikola is an incredible professional and an exceptional person! He captured our celebration in magical photographs. He put our two-year-old daughter and all her guests at ease, had fun with them, and the results speak for themselves — amazing photographs! I highly recommend his work to everyone! Thank you for being part of our celebration! We will definitely invite him to every occasion to capture our important family moments.
Coverage that suits you
Choose how we
remember this day.
Three approaches. The same eye for genuine moments.
Photo + video
Hybrid coverage
350 €
- Hybrid coverage (photography and video)
- CEREMONY, ARTISTIC PORTRAIT SESSION AND RECEPTION AT THE RESTAURANT
- Signature editing and cinematic colour grading
- A teaser featuring the day’s key moments
- Drone footage (conditions permitting)
- Online gallery
Film
Cinematography
290 €
- One filmmaker
- CEREMONY, ARTISTIC PORTRAIT SESSION AND RECEPTION
- ARTISTIC FILM FOOTAGE OF YOUR CHILD AND FAMILY
- A short artistic film
- 4K filming with professional sound
- Drone footage (conditions permitting)
- Cinematic colour grading
Good to know before we begin
Frequently asked
questions.
Have more questions?
Get in touch ↗
How far in advance should we book a baptism?
I recommend booking at least 2–3 weeks in advance so I can ensure availability and plan around the ceremony time at the church. Once we have discussed the details and confirmed your chosen package, your date is reserved with a 30% deposit of the agreed total. The remaining 70% is payable after delivery of all agreed finished materials — photographs and/or films, depending on your package. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a date.
How long does the coverage last?
The duration depends on your chosen package — usually between 2 and 3 hours. This includes the ceremony and a portrait session with the parents, godparents and guests.
Can we have photographs before or after the ceremony?
Yes, of course. Coverage usually starts shortly before the ceremony to capture the family’s and guests’ emotions, and continues afterwards with portraits of your child and loved ones outdoors or at a specially chosen location.
What does the portrait session include?
The session includes photographs of your child, the parents, godparents and guests, as well as details — outfits, crosses, candles and symbolic moments. The aim is to preserve the emotion and warmth of the occasion in a natural, beautiful style.
When will we receive the photographs?
Finished photographs are delivered within 3 weeks of the event, depending on how busy the season is. Every image is professionally edited and colour graded.
In what format will we receive the photographs?
You receive all edited photographs as JPG files through an online gallery, where you can easily download them and share them with loved ones.
Is video included in the package?
Video is included in two of my packages, depending on what you are looking for:
Hybrid Story: You receive full photographic coverage and a short, dynamic video trailer (up to 2 minutes) in 4K (UHD), capturing the most precious and emotional moments.
Cinematography: This is a video-only package. You receive an artistic film of up to 5 minutes with a cinematic aesthetic, professional sound and drone footage.
Can you travel to another city?
Yes. For events outside Sofia, an additional travel fee applies, agreed in advance according to the distance.
How can we follow the progress of our photographs and film?
You receive a private link to your project’s client portal, accessible from your phone or computer. It shows overall progress and separate updates on photo editing and film editing, depending on your chosen package. I update the progress when I complete a project stage, and add the delivery links to the portal when your materials are ready.
Let’s start with your date
Your baptism.
Your story.
Tell me about the day, the venue and the coverage you have in mind. We will discuss availability and the details personally.
info@nikolaivanov.bg ↗+359 87 6 888 512 ↗