Emily and Joe were married at Pangdean Barn, Pycombe on Thursday the 16th of May 2024 and a little earlier had a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony at The iconic Grand Hotel, Brighton. Two lovely wedding venues. The gardens at Pangdean Barn are maintained in superb condition. A day full of beautifully colourful dress and decorations
Married at The Walled Garden, Cowdray Estate, on Friday 26th April, 2024 What a superb wedding! Sophie & Matt were an absolute dream to photograph and such fun throughout the whole day. The Walled Garden venue were amazing hosts, where everything ran so smoothly and the staff were just so friendly and professional. Nothing was
The lovely Hannah married Lee at The Hove Club on Saturday 7th May, 2022 A great day for this super couple. It began with Hannah getting ready at her Mum’s, whilst Lee was getting himself ready at the Best Man’s home in Hove. What Lee wasn’t expecting was for his best man Rob to have
Married at Borgo I Vicelli, in Florence, Italy, on Tuesday the 3rd of May, 2022 What an honour, to be asked to cover Chris & Shailini’s wedding in Florence this year. A stunning venue in the heart of Tuscany – a photographer’s dream. Glad we took the drone, even though it was for just a
We had a super fun photo shoot at the Bandstand at Brighton beach after Mick & Elke tied the knot. It was a beautiful day, perfect location for the perfect family. #BrightonBandstand
A very happy occasion, especially since the whole pandemic issue meant that this was so difficult to finalise. Everything ran smoothly in the end. Michael was so smart in his Rifles uniform and Francesca looked stunning in her dress. A great looking couple. Francesca did get a touch of the giggles during the vows, but
What a lovely day at the Hickstead Hotel, where Danny & Teresa got married on Saturday 17th July. The weather was glorious, if not a little too warm. The limited numbers allowed certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! Plenty of fun shots as well as the usual formals etc. Have a wonderful life together folks, you
Each time we get out with Duke, if I have my camera gear with me, I usually manage to grab a few decent shots. The last couple of days was no exception. Sometimes he seems to know what I’m after, so he just sits or stands there perfectly posed. And sometimes he wonders exactly what
Great to be asked to produce the front cover image of ‘Deadly Deceit’, Cliff Comber’s sequel to his first action novel ‘Running For His Lives’ https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/running-his-lives ‘Deadly Deceit’ https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/deadly-deceit starts off where the first book left off, with ‘Dutch French’ in even more hot water. Published by Austin Macauley, this is the second in a
Took the camera whilst walking along Lancing beach with Sue yesterday and came across a couple of kite surfers. I started chatting to one of them, called Saul. He’s been kite surfing for about 4 years now and is already very accomplished. So I took a few shots and some video footage. I suppose conditions
Your Complete Wedding Checklist If you’ve clicked on this blog, you’re planning your wedding – how exciting! You’ve possibly planned much of your wedding already, but here is a useful checklist I’ve put together for you, just to make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything. Most of the list applies whether yours is a straight
What a beautiful wedding ceremony & reception at the Queens Hall, Cuckfield. The terrific fun couple, Adam & Ellen, who have been together for 10 years – finally tied the knot. Ellen and her bridesmaids got ready at Ellen’s parents, meanwhile it was the Talbot pub, Cuckfield for the groom, groomsmen and some of the
Super chilled out couple Richard and Amanda decided on a classy and low-key affair at the lovely Ockenden Manor. An upbeat service followed by a few photos and then the reception at The Talbot over the road. A vibrant village pub with a great reputation locally for its food and ales. Richard & Amanda love
A fabulous country estate in Herefordshire, with woodland, lakes and lots of wildlife. Fun celebrations started the night before, with quiz night, BBQ and not only that, it finished in the hot tub! For the girls, getting ready the next morning meant sneaking the odd peak at the tv. They can be excused because the
A lovely relaxed wedding and in the beautiful setting of South Lodge, Horsham. Cat & Dale are a fab couple finally deciding to tie the knot in style! Not only that, it was a December wedding, just a couple of weeks before Xmas, so a wonderful atmosphere too. Lots of Xmas trees, lights and decorations to give
It can be a difficult task in choosing what music the bride should enter to. The right piece of music can evoke a special mood and act as the perfect beginning to a ceremony. Here are some useful tips in picking the right music for your special day. One of the first things to consider
Vintage Themed Wedding A lovely vintage themed wedding at Southover Grange, Lewes. Sue & I had to dress up for this one. Sue looked great in her outfit, with black fascinator and not only that, I eventually found a quality vintage suit. Helen looked fantastic in her dress.. Kev and his brother Doug his best