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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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Winter weddings are not always dark & damp affairs, very often the days are crisp and, with the early sunsets (and if you know what you are doing !!) you can create wonderful warm images. We had limited time at Lyrath Estate during Eimear & Williams wedding, but, with the sun playing ball, and a bit of know-how, we came up with this shot and I quite like it.

Eimear &Williams wedding at the Lyrath Estate
Eimear & Williams wedding at the Lyrath Estate

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“Dublin can be heaven with a wedding at eleven and a stroll through Stephens Green” – okay – may be the wedding wasn’t quite eleven but we did stroll through Stephens Green and it was heaven for Phil & Chris who couldn’t contain their happiness as they tied the knot in the city registry office. The smiles were infectious and after a quick couple of hours I headed off with a skip in my step. All was made even better when I received a lovely message from the happy couple ” Hi Kevin. We are so absolutely trilled with the quality of your work. The photo presentation box is just beautiful. Some fantastic shots. The movie brought a tear to our eyes. Such a special and emotional day. You are so relaxed in your approach and we felt so comfortable. We will highly recommend you to our friends and family. Thanks again. Phil & Chris.

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Sometimes you have a shot in mind for a wedding day, and hopefully everything falls into place. I had planned this one for the Cliff at Lyons for a while, but only at Lisa & Brians recent wedding did the elements come together to create a memorable image. Although I am always informal & laid back, I do like to take a few minutes at each wedding to try and create something special.

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With the fab surroundings & the friendly staff the Stephouse Hotel in Borris is one of my favourite spots. I was extra spoiled with Sinead, David and their families being so friendly & welcoming, along with the preparations being held in the Lorum Old Rectory (my first visit there), with lots of tears, lots of laughs, drinks in the patio garden, Game of Thrones & mini hurleys, this wedding had a bit of everything !!!! Especially nice was the feedback & thank you note received from Sinead & David.

“Dear Kevin, thank you so much for the wonderful photos of our wedding day. We are beyond happy with them. Thank you for all you did for us on the day. You are truly excellent at your job and we can’t recommend you enough. Thank you again, Sinead & David Leddy XXX”

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Sometimes things just fall nicely into place, I had met Fiona & Gary on the run u to the wedding and we clicked straight away, add in a warm welcome on the day, the rain stopping for the afternoon, singing waiters, throw in a cute dog and a disney theme and wrap it up in the fab surroundings of Moyvalley / Balyna House and it was hard to go wrong. Delighted that Fiona & Gary were so happy with their photos :

Hi Kevin

Wow! Thank you so much for the beautiful photos you took. The presentation box and USB were such a nice touch.

I love the photos,  they really captured the love and laughter on the day, they are so expressive. Some of the candid ones are my favourites,  you caught so many moments that I missed on the day. You also caught some lovely moments between myself and Gary and our families.  I’m so happy with them.

You were a pleasure to deal with in the run up to the wedding and especially on the day you were so relaxed and didn’t have us on a clock like I’ve known some photographers to do.

The slideshow was an unexpected addition and I love it thanks so much. Can’t wait to annoy all my friends now and show them and can’t wait to start working on the album.

Thanks so much for your time, your creative eye and your warmth on the day. I would be happy to recommend you to any bride and groom.

Fiona and Gary

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