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It’s always such a joy to photograph at Saint Sophia’s Cathedral.
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This was an especially joyous occasion because we were asked to document Olivia’s baptism. Here she is looking pretty in pink and showing off her adorable smile!
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Olivia’s Dad and big brothers were looking pretty snazzy too.
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Everyone was lovin’ on Olivia! Her cousins eagerly took turns holding her and smothering her with kisses. She didn’t seem to mind the attention very much.
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It wasn’t too long ago that we photographed Christopher’s baptism. He’s grown up so much!
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St. Sophia’s is so stunningly gorgeous. It’s like being transported to Europe.
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The main event…Olivia gets dunked in the baptismal font. The baby is traditionally immersed three times to symbolize the three days Christ spent in the tomb.
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The number three surfaced again. It’s the number of times Olivia, her parents and godparents walked around the baptismal font.
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After the beautiful ceremony, everyone gathered at Rockwell in Los Feliz for a delicious lunch.
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Olivia let her hair down and enjoyed a little snack.
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Just a few of the gorgeous children in attendance.
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Rockwell is such a great place for a party. It’s so cozy. The orange kites add the perfect touch of whimsy. The dessert buffet was lovely too. Olivia’s mom and relatives stocked it with macarons and delicious Greek pastries.
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As you can see, the guest of honor had a sweet time at her party!
If you’d like to see more of Olivia and her family, check out these posts.