Cillian Anthony's Baptism at St James' Church Galway

There are some family moments that deserve to be remembered for a lifetime, and a child's baptism is certainly one of them.

On 1st August 2026, we had the pleasure of capturing the beautiful baptism of Cillian Anthony in Galway, surrounded by his loving parents, Marianne and Padraig, along with their family and loved ones.

A Special Baptism Day in Galway

The celebration took place at St James' Church, Bushypark, Galway, providing a beautiful and meaningful setting for this important milestone in Cillian Anthony's life.

Baptisms are always wonderful to photograph because they bring together so many genuine emotions in one day: proud parents, happy grandparents, godparents, family members and, of course, the little one at the centre of it all.

For Marianne and Padraig, the day was about celebrating their son and creating memories that Cillian can look back on as he grows older.

Capturing Natural Family Moments

Our approach to baptism photography in Galway is relaxed and natural. Rather than focusing only on posed photographs, we love capturing the little moments that tell the complete story of the day.

From Cillian with his parents before the ceremony to the special moments inside St James' Church, we documented the celebration as naturally as possible.

We also captured family portraits with parents, grandparents, godparents and extended family, creating a collection of photographs that will become even more meaningful as the years pass.

The Baptism Ceremony at St James' Church, Bushypark

Inside the church, our focus was on documenting the ceremony respectfully while capturing the important details and emotions surrounding Cillian Anthony's baptism.

The baptism itself, the interactions between Marianne and Padraig, and the reactions of family members all became part of the visual story.

These are often the photographs families treasure most, not simply because they are beautiful images, but because they bring back the people, emotions and atmosphere of the day.

Creating Memories for Cillian Anthony

One of the things we love most about photographing baptisms and christenings is knowing that the photographs will eventually be seen by the child themselves.

Years from now, Cillian will be able to look through these photographs and see his parents, grandparents, godparents and family gathered together in Galway to celebrate this special chapter of his life.

That is what makes family photography so meaningful to us.

Baptism & Christening Photographer in Galway

At Austin Vows, our photography is centred around genuine moments, natural emotions and timeless storytelling.

Alongside weddings and couples, we love documenting meaningful family celebrations such as baptisms and christenings throughout Galway and across Ireland.

If you are planning a baptism or christening in Galway and would like natural, elegant photography of the ceremony and your family, we would love to hear about your plans.

At a Glance

Event: Baptism of Cillian Anthony · Parents: Marianne & Padraig · Date: 1st August 2026 · Church: St James' Church, Bushypark · Location: Galway, Ireland · Photography: Austin Vows