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Well that was a busy Christmas !!  Had a few jobs on the lead up to the big day, but then had 5 weddings within 7 days…phew ! Will probably catch up with me over the next few days, but the adrenaline, the fun, and the welcoming wedding couples and their families made it a very exciting time. Got to visit some new stunning venues, as well as some old reliables that haven’t lost their charm – also got to try a few new techniques. Attached are just a few small clips from the busy time, hope you enjoy  and very best wishes for 2015 🙂

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It was great to be back at Thomas Prior Hall for the wedding of Sarah & Darragh. It’s such a fab venue which suits the Christmas season so well. This was very much an international affair, with the b&g both living abroad (in different countries / continents !!), and with guests flying in from all corners of the world it was a fantastic atmosphere, with everyone out to have a great time – which they did (with gusto !). Hope you enjoy the few pics below.

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It was fitting to spend Halloween in a haunted csatle – Kinnitty to be exact, shooting the wedding of Linda & Connor. Unfortunately the weather didn’t play ball and, from early morning to late evening the rain fell with style !! This didn’t dampen the spirits for Linda, Connor, their family & guests however, as big open fireplaces and the warm & cosy interior of the castle ensured that everyone had a great time.

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I’ve been neglecting posting my reportage pics, the bread & butter of what I do. Yes, I like the bride & groom photos, the family & friends photos, and they are all “must haves” for most weddings, but I love those moments, unseen by most, but captured forever. Here are a few recent award winners with the IPPA (Irish Professional Photographers Association) – hope you enjoy.

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I had the absolute pleasure of shooting Fiona & Davids wedding in the stunning Bellingham Castle this October. It was a great day, the sun shone, the crowd were great and Fiona & David were wonderful to deal with. Not only did we share a mutual love of beaches & dogs 🙂 but, on the day, we complimented each other with our relaxed attitude which lead to some lovely photos. Just a small selection follows.

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Dear Kevin,

We’ve just finished looking at our photos and what can we say……they are fabulous !!!!

Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful photos of our special day.

We couldn’t get over all the details that you had captured – they are fabulous.

You got such beautiful shots around the church and the scenery in Ballymagarvey.

We are delighted with them – thank you so much !!!

We would highly recommend you to our friends (and even did so without seeing the photos !!)

It was a pleasure to deal with you from the beginning, and on the day you made us feel so relaxed.

The end result is amazing – thanks a mill

Ide & Patrick.

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