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South Carolina · Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions

Baptism Photographer in Columbia, SC

MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover baptism, christening or First Communion celebrations in Columbia and across South Carolina, with published hourly prices you can book and pay for online.

MacroSnaps in Columbia

Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions in Columbia: photography & video

Baptisms, christenings and First Communions are quiet, meaningful ceremonies, often with godparents and extended family gathered in church. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover the ceremony with care, along with family portraits and the gathering or brunch afterward, so you have a full record of a day that happens only once. We also photograph the small things families tend to keep, such as the gown, the candle and the certificate.

Columbia is a growing city in South Carolina, home to roughly 134,000 people. We cover baptism, christening or First Communion events in banquet halls, hotels, places of worship, restaurants and private homes throughout Columbia and nearby West Columbia and Saint Andrews.

Churches set their own rules for photography, and many limit movement, flash or positions during the sacrament. We confirm the rules with your parish or priest in advance and work discreetly, usually from the side aisles or the back. If photography isn't allowed during the ceremony itself, we arrange portraits at the font or altar immediately afterward, which many families find gives better results anyway.

For a typical baptism, christening or First Communion, clients in Columbia book about 2 hours of photography ($350) and 2 hours of videography ($500). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so Columbia costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.

What we capture

Key moments we photograph and film in Columbia

01

Arrival at church

The family arriving, the child in their christening gown or First Communion dress or suit, and godparents gathering.

02

The baptism

The pouring of water or immersion, the anointing with chrism, the lighting of the baptismal candle and the white garment, within the church's guidelines.

03

First Communion

The procession of communicants, receiving the Eucharist where permitted, and the group photo of the class with the priest.

04

Godparents and family

Portraits with parents, godparents and grandparents at the font or altar after the ceremony.

05

Portraits of the child

Close-up portraits with the candle, rosary, Bible or other keepsakes.

06

Details

The gown, the candle, the cross and the church itself, photographed before or after the service.

07

Celebration afterward

The brunch, lunch or party at home or at a restaurant, with the cake and family toasts.

Pricing

Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions photography & video prices in Columbia

One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.

Photography

$250 first hour

+ $100 each additional hour

Typical baptisms, christenings & first communions coverage: 2 hours = $350

Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.

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Videography

$300 first hour

+ $200 each additional hour

Typical baptisms, christenings & first communions coverage: 2 hours = $500

Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

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Typical for the ceremony and family portraits; add 1-2 hours for the reception.

Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour

2 Hour Photography

$350

  • 1 photographer
  • 2 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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3 Hour Photography

$450

  • 1 photographer
  • 3 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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4 Hour Photography

$550

  • 1 photographer
  • 4 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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5 Hour Photography

$650

  • 1 photographer
  • 5 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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6 Hour Photography

$750

  • 1 photographer
  • 6 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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7 Hour Photography

$850

  • 1 photographer
  • 7 hours of coverage
  • All pictures edited and retouched
  • Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
  • Raw pictures delivered on request
  • Turnaround time: 1 week
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Local to Columbia

Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions around Columbia

Tell us your venue when you book. If it needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before the event: MacroSnaps is insured through State Farm with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate coverage.

Also serving nearby

  • West Columbia (2 mi)
  • Saint Andrews (6 mi)
  • Dentsville (6 mi)
  • Seven Oaks (7 mi)
  • Lexington (12 mi)
  • Sumter (40 mi)

Our work

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Family portrait at home

Planning tips

Planning your coverage in Columbia

Confirm the church's photography rules

Ask your parish office whether photography and video are allowed during the sacrament and where photographers can stand. Some churches allow photography only for private baptisms.

Book 2 to 3 hours

The 2-hour minimum usually covers the ceremony and family portraits. Add an hour or two if you'd like the reception covered as well.

Plan portraits after the ceremony

Ask the priest whether you can stay for 15 to 20 minutes after the service for photos at the font or altar. Churches are often dim, so this time allows us to work carefully.

Consider video for the sacrament

Video records the prayers and blessings with sound. For First Communion Masses with many children, a second photographer or videographer can cover your child while the other covers the full ceremony.

Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive

Why Columbia clients choose MacroSnaps

01

13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings

MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Columbia gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.

02

Prices published, not negotiated

Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.

03

Insured by State Farm

We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.

04

Our own network, not a marketplace

We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.

05

Book and pay online in minutes

Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.

06

Every image edited

All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.

Simple booking

How booking a Baptism Photographer in Columbia works

  1. 1

    Choose your package

    Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.

  2. 2

    Book & pay online

    Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.

  3. 3

    Your crew is confirmed

    We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.

  4. 4

    Receive your gallery

    Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.

FAQ

Baptisms, Christenings & First Communions in Columbia: common questions

Do you have a Baptism Photographer near Columbia?

Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across South Carolina, and we assign a crew for your baptism, christening or First Communion in Columbia as soon as you book. We also cover nearby West Columbia, Saint Andrews and Dentsville. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.

How much does a Baptism Photographer cost in Columbia?

The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $350. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 2 hours is $500. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to Columbia.

Can you photograph inside the church during the baptism?

Where the church allows it. We confirm the rules with your parish in advance and work quietly without flash. If photography isn't permitted, we plan portraits immediately afterward.

Do you photograph Orthodox and other Christian ceremonies?

Yes. We cover Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant baptisms, christenings and First Communions, and we ask you about the specific order and customs of your church.

How much does baptism photography cost?

Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so the 2-hour minimum is $350. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour.

Can relatives abroad watch the ceremony?

Yes, where the church permits it. We offer live streaming so family who can't travel can watch the ceremony as it happens.

When will we receive the photos?

Every photo is edited and retouched, and your online gallery of high-resolution images is usually ready in about one week.

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