Albie's christening started in a grand old church, full of carved wood and stained glass, and finished at a lively party with balloons, cake and children everywhere. I stayed with the family for the whole day, so the pictures tell the story from start to finish.
In the church
During a service you can't get in the way, so I shot the moment at the font from a distance with a long lens, then moved in closer for the quieter details. Once it was over, a wide lens fitted everyone in front of the altar in one frame, with the whole church rising up behind them.
At the party
The party was all about the small things: the train on top of the cake, guests leaving messages by the thank-you sign, and a little girl dancing with a balloon. I kept a fast 50mm lens on and let the day happen, picking out Albie's big blue eyes whenever there was a calm moment.
