Christening Your Baby at the Brompton Oratory – A Beautiful London Setting
For a London Christening Photographer this place is truly special! If you’re looking for an elegant place to Christen your baby, The Brompton Oratory in Knightsbridge in my opinion is one of London’s most breathtaking options. With its grand architecture, rich history, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it ticks all the boxes for this special family occasion.
A Historic and Elegant Catholic Church in the Heart of London
Officially known as The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Brompton Oratory is a Roman Catholic church just moments from the V&A Museum and Hyde Park. Built in the late 19th century, its Italian Baroque-style interior features soaring ceilings, intricate marble work, and magnificent frescoes - the kind of setting that feels timeless, sacred, and truly memorable for your baby’s Christening.
Why Brompton Oratory is Perfect for a Baby’s Christening
Stunning backdrop for photography – The light filtering through the stained glass, the ornate altar, and the rich detail of the architecture create beautiful Christening photographs with the wow factor.
Spacious and serene – The vast interior means a large group of friends and family can gather comfortably, while still enjoying an intimate and personal ceremony.
Central location – Situated in Knightsbridge, it’s easy for guests to reach by public transport or car, with plenty of nearby reception venues for post-ceremony celebrations.
Map – Where to Find Brompton Oratory (London Oratory)
You can find Brompton Oratory at:
Brompton Road, London SW7 2RP
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Planning Your Christening Photography at Brompton Oratory
If you’re planning your baby’s christening here, it’s worth booking your photographer early. Brompton Oratory’s light and space offer so much potential for beautiful, natural images, but knowing the flow of the ceremony and the best angles makes all the difference. I’m always happy to guide families through what to expect, so they can relax and focus on enjoying the day.
Amalia Christening Photography | St Panteleimon Church | Harrow | London
Proud parents Marilena and Zac could not keep the smiles off their faces as they christened their third gorgeous daughter Amalia in a traditional Greek Orthodox Christening ceremony.
And I was thrilled to be their Greek Christening Photographer for such a significant day for their family at the Greek Orthodox Church of St Panteleimon in Harrow.
Little Amalia looked utterly adorable in her cute little outfit by Maria Bambino (@bambinocoutureltd) and the Lambada Christening candle was decorated by the talented ladies at Alexandria Couture (@alexandria.couture.uk) Jordana and Anna.
Greek Orthodox Christening Photography
As a Greek Christening photographer with over 14 years experience I always take photographs of all the details, such as the lambada (Christening candle), the Christening outfit and the Christening Cross etc.
The service was followed by a lovely celebration back in Marilena and Zac’s garden, complete with delicious private catering ensuring all the guests were well fed and watered.
The stunning Christening cake and candy treats were courtesy of Sophie (@sophiekcakes) and displayed on a cart which had been beautifully decorated by Despina from Jamboree Carts (@jamboreecarts).
Amalia’s Christening Cake and Candy Table
Oh my!!! And HOW adorable are these images?!!!
The following weekend I went back to their house for a much more intimate photo shoot of just Amalia and her immediate family.
With less people and distractions around it meant we could focus on recreating some absolutely adorable portraits using the props they had kept from the previous week’s party. And we came up with these!!
