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Having shot Anne-Maries sisters wedding, and having spent many happy summers on Achill this was a wedding I was really looking forward to and it didn’t disappoint. I spent the weekend in Ostan Oilean Acla on Achill Sound and the hearty breakfast set me up perfectly for the day. Despite pliers being needed for the final dress adjustment, horizontal rain (Achill is famed for four seasons in an hour…not a day….an hour !!) and a few kamakazi sheep the craic & laughs were flying, all helped by the Dublin / Mayo banter (All Ireland Final looming) – the whole wedding was nicely rounded off when I received this lovely message from Anne-Marie and Stephen.

“Hi Kevin, the photos landed safe and sound on Friday. We both can’t get over how AMAZING they turned out. With the weather being so bad we were a little anxious on how many we would have. All we can say is you’re truly are a magician with a camera ? We really are so glad to have made the 10 minute dash outside between rain showers to take some pics. They are unbelievable, you really wouldn’t think it was the same day! We are delighted to have these photos to relive our special day and share with our family and friends. We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us on the day and the producing these amazing pictures. We’ll have no problem recommending you to anyone looking for a photographer for their special day. Warmest regards Anne-Marie & Stephen O’Malley“

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One thing you get from experience is being able to anticipate certain moments and trying (and hoping) to be in the right place, at the right time. No chance to do things over, you have to get everything right, composition, exposure, focus etc….when it all clicks (no pun intended) into place you end up with a “moment”. One of the bridesmaids had told me that morning that Sineads Dad wore his heart on his sleeve and not to be surprised if he got emotional, so, when Sinead was ready, I positioned myself at the back of the room behind her, had the camera set up as I wanted (I didn’t want to be bursting out flash) and hoped……..2016-end-of-year-032

 

 

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So that’s another year in the can. Many thanks to everyone who put their trust in me for their big day, I met so many great couples, warm & welcoming families and my fair share of slightly mad bridesmaids and there was never a dull moment. I got to visit some new venues this year as well as revisit some old favourites. We really have some stunning venues throughout the country and such hardworking staff to ensure the day goes without a hitch (apart from one major one !!!)
A large percentage of my weddings come from referrals, so I also get the added bonus of meeting up with lots of previous couples at their friends weddings. I am extremely grateful for all referrals – they are the bookings that always mean the most.
This coming year is looking bright with a few more new venues along with meeting some families for the second (and third !!) times. I am fairly tied up through to the end of August with just a few select dates available, September through to November has better availability but the far side of Christmas up to NYE is booked out.
If you would like your photography to be relaxed, unobtrusive but with a bit of the WOW factor thrown in why not drop me a line to check availability.

For the month of January I am running a special, for all weddings booked & deposit paid. Book a standard digital package and receive a free upgrade to a deluxe USB presentation box which includes 100 6*4 inch photos from your day carefully selected to create your personal storyline. Book any standard album package and get a free album upgrade from 30 to 40 pages. This is only applicable for January bookings, but can be applied to 2017 and 2018 weddings. Details of package & prices are available through the website.

See below for a selection of images from throughout the year – not a best of nor a collection of favourites, just a few images that sum up my style of photography and how I try to balance the small moments with stunning wedding images.

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Eimear & williams wedding at the Lyrath Estate

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Eilis & Garrett and their fab retro VW wedding camper van

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Sometimes things just come together, the light, the location, the couple. Was walking to a vantage point for a few pics of Deirdre & John and peered through the trees to see them sneak a kiss and the sun popped out to give them a nice backlight.

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Planning your wedding for 2018/ 2019 ?
Do you want your photos to be relaxed & informal but without any compromise on quality ?
Why not check out our feedback, our style and browse through the various packages and prices, and, if you like what you see,
please drop us a line and we’ll see if we can work together to create wonderful memories of your big day.

We would love to hear from you.

We operate in a mainly documentary style, capturing the day as it unfolds but we are only too happy to mix in some classical, or photos with the WOW factor if the opportunity presents itself.

The key to our work is to provide a balanced memory of your day and to ensure that each couple get to spend as much time with their friends & family as possible.

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Details of my most popular packages are shown below, but we can easily tailor packages to suit.
There are many styles of albums available and various coverage options,don’t be afraid to ask 🙂

Essentials
Starting with the preparations, this package includes coverage up to the start of the meal. All your images supplied on a personalised USB key, in full hi-resolution, print ready and non-watermarked. There is also a separate folder with all your images in lo-resolution for sharing via social media & email.
€1,650

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Essentials +
As the essentials package but includes coverage up to the start of the dancing* – this package includes a larger USB keepsake box with a collection of 100 6*4 prints from your day carefully selected by your photographer to create a storyline from your day
€2,000

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Gold
As the essential package but includes a 30 page storybook album, printed and assembled to the highest of standards. Includes full design service and up to two proofing revisions these albums hold approximately 75 images as chosen by each couple.
€2,250

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Platinum
As the essentials + package but includes a 40 page storybook album, along with carry case and two matching parent albums printed and assembled to the highest of standards. Includes full design service and up to two proofing revisions these albums hold approximately 100 images as chosen by each couple.
€3,000

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Eimear&Liam : He understood what we were looking for and really delivered it
Andrea & Eric : On the day itself, you were an absolute pleasure to deal with – especially with both myself and Eric not being the biggest fans of having our pictures taken! You put us at such ease

Louise & Ciaran : The photos are timeless & you really did capture the relaxed, fun atmosphere of our wedding day. We never felt like we had a photographer there on the day. You made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Your photos are beautiful and its so nice to have these memories captured forever
Elaine & Dave : Thanks again so much for all your work on our wedding pics, they are gorgeous!. It’s great to see all of the shots that we would have missed during the day! Friends at the drinks reception and at dinner before we arrived in – exactly what we wanted!
Nadine & Stephen : It was an absolute pleasure to work with you. We were delighted with the end results and you made everything so easy on the day, which was so important to us

  • Extended coverage to dancing is till 10pm – any later may incur an extra charge of €100 per hour or part thereof.

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The pressure was on when I travelled up to Oldcastle to shoot Sarah & Ronans wedding, not only does Sarah run her own Beauty Rooms, but there were no fewer than 4 couples among her guests whose wedding I had already photographed, and they knew a few others as well !! I needn’t have worried as from the first moment I walked in the door till I left just as the meal started I was made feel right at home (it didn’t hurt that I knew so many guests !!!).  The sun was really strong on the day but luckily Crover House has a few spots in the shade which were great for the photos. The cherry on the cake was the lovely email I got from Sarah just after she received her photos ” Hi Kevin, received my USB today in the beautiful package. And I have literally just went through my photos (was too excited to wait for Ronan) and all I can say is wow. To say I’m blown away is an understatement. They are stunning and I cannot emphasise enough how perfectly you captured the whole tone of the day. Lots of fun, laughter and big smiles!!  So now is the hard job of picking 70 images! Thank you so so much  you really are so talented. Sarah “

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