Megan & Paddy travelled from New York to celebrate their big day with family and friends at the wonderful Lough Rynn Castle. From start to finish this was such a laid back & fun day, the castles grounds provided the perfect backdrop for photos and we still had plenty of time to mingle before the meal call.
Capture the moment is an often overused photography expression, but it describes documentary/reportage photography perfectly. These are fleeting moments, missed by many but, thanks to photography now captured forever. The day goes by so fast for each couple, it’s nice to be able to look back on those little interactions, laughs, tears & hugs that they missed or went so quickly they had forgotten about.
My style on the day is to try keep everything as documentary as possible, whereas I still get all those “must have” shots and am more than happy to try get specific shots wanted by each couple, I prefer a fly on the wall approach and capturing the day as it unfolds.
I also prefer most of my documentary shots to be in Black & White – the viewer is not distracted by colours and the focus is on the moment. Colour versions are always available if required !!
We are blessed with so many wonderful wedding venues throughout the country, but we all have our favourites, and for me, Clonabreany is one of mine.
I have been shooting here now for many years and I still love the relaxed vibe, the great grounds and the helpful staff. Rachel and Tony were such an easygoing and friendly couple and were a perfect match for Clonabreany, and also for my style of natural and relaxed photography. From early morning preps in Tom Blake House, working alongside Gerry from Limelight Wedding Films, and with the girls in the hands of the wonderful Fiona Harrison and Stylicious Styling I knew I was on to a winner of a day – and what a day it was !!
Hopefully the photos below can give you an idea of the day, and, if they look like what you might like for your celebration just get in touch – we would love to hear from you !
2021 was a strange year, a bit of a stop start for weddings and really tough for couples to try and plan anything concrete.
I was so lucky to be involved in all sorts of weddings, from low numbers to nearly “normal” numbers and up and down the roads of Ireland. All these days proved one thing, that whatever the numbers, whatever the circumstances, once a couple decide to take the plunge the day is always so very special. Love conquers all.
Check out a few images from 2021 weddings, I still shoot in the same relaxed style, natural photos capturing the little moments as well as stunning couple shots.
If you are getting married in 2022 I wish you the very best of luck, whatever happens, it will be a wonderful day.
Covid ensured that 2020 was a tough year for all, not least the wedding industry. Lots of couples faced the prospect of postponing their weddings, many faced not one, but two cancellations but through it all, love found a way.
Throughout the latter half of the year there was a dramatic rise in more intimate ceremonies, some with as few as 6, some with 25 and what wonderful celebrations they were.
My last wedding for 2020 was when Emma and Derrick tied the knot in City Hall Dublin, we took a few shots while walking through the city streets and finished off at the Schoolhouse on Northumberland Road where they were having a family meal in lovely surroundings. It was a great way to sign off on a not so great year !!
See below for a small selection of images.
Due to the Covid pandemic Micro-Weddings have become par for the course these days. I thought I would share one from a few years ago. I met Ramtin for a quick nerve settling coffee on Westland Row and from there we headed up to Merrion Square where Niamh arrived for a first look. We then took a stroll through Merrion Square, headed up along the canal towards the registry office and, before the ceremony we did a few family shots by the canal locks. After the ceremony we had time for a few more shots of the happy couple before they met up again with their family for a meal, to be followed later by a party for friends. Only difference now is the social distancing required !!
