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Baptism & Christening Photography in Davis

Baptism and christening photos with photographer Angie Shvaya in Davis are quoted per request. A ceremony session runs 1–1.5 hours with 50–80 edited images, delivered in a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks.

UC Davis campus, the Arboretum, downtown murals, and surrounding farmland provide diverse backdrops for every session type.

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Baptism & Christening Photography in Davis at a glance

Photographer
Angie Shvaya, a natural-light photographer based in Sacramento, CA
Where
Davis, Yolo County. Angie confirms the meeting point with you during planning.
Packages
Ceremony Session: Custom quote (1–1.5 hours, 50–80 edited photos). Baptism Day: Custom quote (2–3 hours, 100–150 edited photos).
Delivery
Edited images in a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks
How to book
Send your date, location ideas and what you have in mind through the inquiry form, or call (916) 735-6145. Angie confirms availability and the plan with you before anything is booked.

Updated October 25, 2026

About This Session

What is a baptism session in Davis like?

A baptism session in Davis records the whole family together in one place, which is worth photographing on its own. Ceremony coverage starts as guests arrive and continues through the service and the family portraits after it. Angie never uses flash in church and follows the parish's rules on photography, which she confirms before the date. Church parking fills before a service, so ask guests to arrive 15 minutes early. Send Angie a short list of the family groupings you want, such as godparents, both sets of grandparents and cousins, and they get photographed in order. For outdoor portraits afterward, the UC Davis Arboretum, downtown murals, and the campus quad are a short drive away. Galleries arrive within 2-3 weeks in a private online gallery.

Packages

How much does baptism photography cost in Davis?

Baptism photography in Davis is quoted per request, based on the ceremony length, the location and whether the celebration is included. Send the date and details through the form and Angie replies with a quote.

Ceremony Session

Custom quote

1–1.5 hours · 50–80 edited photos

Families who want the ceremony and family portraits with parents, godparents and grandparents

Baptism Day

Custom quote

2–3 hours · 100–150 edited photos

Families who also want the celebration after the ceremony covered at a home, hall or restaurant

Images are delivered in a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. Any travel details for Davis are confirmed in writing before you book. The baptism photography overview covers each package in more detail.

Common Questions

Baptism & Christening Photography questions in Davis

Baptism photography in Davis is quoted per request, based on the ceremony length, the location and whether the celebration is included. Packages: Ceremony Session: Custom quote (1–1.5 hours, 50–80 edited photos). Baptism Day: Custom quote (2–3 hours, 100–150 edited photos). Any travel details for Davis are confirmed in writing before you book.

The Ceremony Session package covers 1–1.5 hours on location and includes 50–80 edited images, delivered in a private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. Other options: Baptism Day (custom quote).

Send your date, location ideas and what you have in mind through the inquiry form, or call (916) 735-6145. Angie confirms availability and the plan with you before anything is booked.

Usually, yes, but every church sets its own rules. Some ask the photographer to stay in one spot, some ask for no photos during certain prayers, and most ask for no flash. Angie checks with your priest, pastor or parish office before the date and follows their guidance on the day.

No. Angie photographs baptisms with natural light only, so nothing distracts from the ceremony. Inside a church she uses the window light and a fast lens. Darker churches give the images a warmer, softer look with a little grain. If the sanctuary is very dark, she tells you before you book.

Yes. An Orthodox baptism includes the blessing of the water, triple immersion, chrismation and the procession around the font, so coverage is planned around the whole service rather than a single moment. Angie stays where the priest asks and works without flash. Ask your parish about photography before you book and pass along anything they tell you.

Yes. Adult baptisms in a baptismal pool, at a river or at a lake are covered the same way: Angie plans where to stand for the moment you go under and come up, checks the light at that time of day, and takes portraits with your family and church community afterward. Tell her if several people are being baptized that day so she knows who to follow.

Three to four weeks ahead is ideal, and as soon as the church confirms your date. Parishes often hold baptisms on set days, so book once your date is set. Send the church name and ceremony time with your inquiry, and Angie confirms whether she is available.

Local Info

About photography in Davis

The UC Davis Arboretum is the standout location: tree-canopied pathways along Putah Creek create soft, dappled light that works beautifully for portraits at almost any time of day. The campus quad and library lawn are popular for graduation sessions with UC Davis students. Downtown Davis murals add color and character for more urban editorial looks. The surrounding farmland offers wide-open sunset skies.

Spring is peak season in Davis: the Arboretum is in full bloom from late February through April with flowering trees and green pathways. Fall is excellent too, when the tree canopy turns amber along Putah Creek. Summer evenings work well for sunset sessions in the open farmland east of campus. Graduation season in May and June draws many UC Davis portrait bookings.

Davis is about 15 miles west of Sacramento, typically 20–25 minutes via Interstate 80. Angie regularly shoots at UC Davis for graduation portraits and does not charge a travel fee for this area.

Prepare for your session

Angie confirms your church's photography rules with you before the date. Send the ceremony time and a short list of family groupings for the portraits, such as godparents and grandparents.

How It Works

How do I book a baptism session in Davis?

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Send the date, church and time

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Confirm the church's photo rules

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Ceremony, family portraits, celebration

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Receive your gallery

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