relaxed wedding photography

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An intimate & cosy wedding was how Ruth & Jonathan described their wedding plans, and it proved to be exactly that. From the stunning venue, Trudder Lodge, the planning & little touches provided by Collette of Elegant Events to the friendly & welcoming family & friends. It’s rare that at a wedding the photographer gets to know most of the guests by name, but that was the case on 28th March. The snow had melted and everyone was welcomed into Trudder lodge by blazing open fires and a bouncy castle out back for the younger guests (and those young at heart). It’s difficult to narrow down the images to try and give a feel for the day but hopefully the photos below will give you some idea.

If you happen to know either Ruth or Jonathan feel free to leave a message as they will be checking in from time to time. Just hit the play icon on the bottom right to start the slideshow and there is a full screen option available.

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During 2012 I was lucky enough to visit some stunning new venues around the country, revisit familiar venues and was privileged to be a part of, and document, the wedding day of fantastic couples. I am looking forward to more of the same throughout 2013 and hopefully will keep everyone up to date via facebook etc.  See attached gallery for a selection of images from 2012 which, in my opinion, showcase my style of work which is mainly informal & documentary, while still capturing some more classical style (without being over-fussy). This is not a “best –of” nor is it a selection of my favourite images, just a collection of images which take you through from preparations to entrance for the meal. Hope you enjoy.

To start the slideshow just click on the play icon at the bottom right.

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I never know if its a good or a bad thing to photograph a friends wedding. I needn’t have worried as everything (bar the weather !!) fell nicely into place for Lorna & Eddies wedding on the 05th Jan.

With the ceremony in the stunning St Patricks Church and the reception in the lovely Trim Castle Hotel (just a 5 minute walk away) the afternoon flew and before we knew it the bell was ringing for the meal.

I have a few pics from the day below – just click on the play icon (bottom right) to start the slideshow, and, if you happen to know either Lorna or Eddie feel free to leave a message.

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It was back down to the Step House Hotel or Nicola & Rays wedding on the 07th December. Borris is fast becoming a “local” for me as I was welcomed by both the church sacristan, and Angela in the Step House by name !! Nicola & her bridesmaids looked stunning and even kept the goosebumps under control despite the cold, but we didn’t stay for photos for long as the blazing fires and mulled wine in the hotel were calling !! With a great couple, welcoming families & friends & fab locations I hope I did the day proud.

Have a look at the slideshow below to check it out for yourself, just click on the play icon (bottom right) to set it off and there is an option for full screen if you wish. Should you know either Nicola or Ray feel free to leave a comment for them.

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I was so looking forward to Dara & Bobbys wedding. Not only were they a very laid back couple, but the ceremony & reception were being held in my “local” hotel – the Waterside. In fact, so close was I that I dropped down later that evening to get a few snaps of their entertainment provided by “Thosefireguys” bravely running around in vests with a baltic breeze blowing in from the sea (although perhaps the flames kept them warm). The weather was fine, but perhaps a bit too sunny for photos without squints (I’m never happy !!) so we had to head into the shade for most of the pics. We did however get a small bit of time on the beach with the happy couple. The staff at the Waterside were as helpful as ever, and, when I left the celebrations later that night their dj, Ruairi Finnegan, had the crowd hopping, trying to work off the large candy buffet which had been demolished !!

I have a few pics from the day below, and, if you happen to know either Dara or Bobby feel free to leave a message. Just click on the play incon (bottom right) for the slideshow to start the slideshow.

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Where to start with Feena & Claudes wedding ?? Quite a few firsts for me !!

I called over to meet Feena in the fab La Stampa Hotel for a few shots. The wedding ceremony was due to start at 4pm in University Church on Stephens Green, so, her hubby-to-be Claude-Alain turned up @ 1:30 for a few shots & a quick stroll towards Grafton Street, then off to the Iveagh Gardens for some bridal party shots & family shots….so all photos were done & dusted before the marriage ceremony !!! As you might guess from his name, Claude-Alain is not originally from these shores, he is in fact from Switzerland,a country quite close to me having spent quite a bit of time working in Zurich. A large contingent from the Gruyere district in Switzerland turned up in the national costumes making it a very colourful day. After the ceremony it was through Stephens Green to get the two buses back to the Thomas Prior Hall in Ballsbridge for the ceremony. In typical Irish (and very non-Swiss) tradition the buses were late but great fun was had on the trip nonetheless. I have a few shots from the day below so feel free to have a look, just click on the play button at the bottom right corner, and, if you happen to know either Feena or Claude-Alain feel free to leave a comment (English or Swiss/French !!).