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One of the regular questions I get asked is if I take the “family” shots.  Yes, I love documentary photography, and no, I’m not a big fan of overly posed images…….but I’m a big fan of balance. So, while I take some shots of the fun during the preparations, I don’t forget the shoes & the dress, and whereas I prefer to direct rather than pose couples, I still try to get some “timeless” bride and groom images, and yes, I do get the all important “family” shots, but I don’t drag out the whole affair till everyone has a pain in their face ! As I said, it’s all about balance, and delivering a selection of images to each couple which represents an accurate reflection of their big day both posed & unposed.

Check out the attached slideshow with a selection of images, some documentary and some (slightly) posed.

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Unfortunately, due to a rather busy summer season I have neglected the blog & updates etc. So, I have a selection of images from some of my summer weddings. This is by no means a “best of” or a “top 30” just a few images which show my style (and the bride & grooms style !!) and how it can be adapted to your wedding. From detail shots, informal portraits, documentary and even a few “semi” traditional pics thrown in. Hope you enjoy – just hit the play icon at the bottom right to set the show off.

Thanks

Kevin

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I was really looking for to Jenny & Ossians wedding as I had never shot in the stunning Moyvalley Hotel before. Unfortunately the weather misbehaved, but, to make matters worse, Jenny told me when I arrived that she had slipped 2 discs in her back the day before !! I needn’t have worried however, as neither the bad weather, nor the slipped discs could put a dampener on a wonderful day. From the intimate ceremony, the stunning location (indoor & out) and the general feel good atmosphere on the day it flew by in a blink of an eye with everyone having a fabulous time. Hopefully the few shots below can give you an idea of the day. Just click on the “play” icon on the bottom right to start the slideshow.

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Saturday 11th May kept me quite local, with both the bride & groom getting ready in Swords (5 mins from each other), the ceremony in Balheary Church (part of the Donabate parish) and the reception being held in the wonderful Dunboyne Castle Hotel. Despite the lads having major difficulties with the buttonholes, the day went without any hitches….apart from one major one !! On the way to the hotel we drove through some torrential rain, but, when we arrived, the clouds parted and we had nearly 30 mins of sunshine to get a few bridal party shots done. With everyone having such a good time and a general relaxed & enjoyable feeling to the day, before we knew it the hotel were calling for the meal so we managed to get a few last shots in the old house of the hotel. Despite “working” all day I had a really great day, lovely couple & very welcoming families, I met family members from previous weddings I shot and the staff at Dunboyne outdid themselves (again !) – I am really looking forward to the processing of the images, but, in the meantime, here are a few rough edits below which hopefully will give you an idea of the day.

Just click on the play icon at the bottom right and the slideshow should start. Feel free to leave a comment for Yvonne & David as they will be checking in from time to time.

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Friday 4th was a bit of a trip down memory lane for me. Paula & Dave got married in the Oblates in Inchicore, where, 85 years ago, my Dad started his 8 (yes 8 !!) years as an altar boy, its was also the destination for years of Sunday afternoon walks with my mam so it was nice to be there again after many years. The weather forecast was a bit foreboding but it managed to stay bright enough for a few pics in the church grounds before we headed off to Wicklow to the lovely Summerhill House Hotel. The hotel looked as great as usual, and again, the weather played ball, giving us enough dry time to get a quick session of family pics in the gardens. It was a pleasure to be part of such a nice day and Paula & Dave were one of the most laid back and relaxed couples I have dealt with. See the slideshow below for a selection of images from the day. Just click on the play icon in the bottom right where you also have an option for full screen. If you know Paula & Dave  feel free to leave a comment as they will be checking in from time to time.

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Friday 27th saw me head off down to the sunny south east and thankfully the rain & winds which had been with us for days cleared up. With two fab venues a friendly, relaxed and fun couple and good weather it all fell nicely into place. Kate and her staff at Horetown were very welcoming and got on my good side immediately by offering me coffee, so, caffeined up, I took a stroll around the lovely gardens and the beautifully laid out marquee. After a few shots of the preparations it was off to Johnstown Castle where Rosie had the place looking stunning. I will be back there in September and am already looking forward to it. With a great sense of fun throughout the day the time flew which, to me, was the only problem, as, before we knew it, we were getting the family shots done just before the calling for dinner. I have a few photos from the day in the slideshow below, just click on the play tab (bottom right of the menu) for a look, (and a full screen option too) and, if you happen to know either Sophie or Stephen, feel free to leave a comment for them