Reportage Photography

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On 23rd August I headed out to Carnaross Parish in Meath to photograph the wedding of Brona & Ciaran who were home from Oz for the celebrations. To say the preparations were laid back would be the understatement of the century. With 30 mins to go the girls were munching sambos and drinking champagne while still in their bridal party hoodies yet they still made it to the church on time. Sadly the weather didn’t play ball when we arrived at Cabra Castle, but luckily we had the stunning gold room for pics. and I did get a quick 5 mins outside between showers with the bride & groom.

I have a small selection of photos from the day below, and, if you happen to know either Brona or Ciaran (or both !!) feel free to leave a message.

Just click on the play button on the slideshow (bottom right) and there is also an option for full screen viewing (but you will loose some quality).

 

 

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One word can sum up Marion & Donnys wedding – WOW !! From the individual touches, handmade candles, cool retro table planner, fab wedding car (Citroen CX), the stunning venue (Bellinter House) through to the extremely helpful staff, I could go on, as even the weather got in on the act and behaved !!  A lovely ceremony was held in Culmullen Church followed by champers in the grounds of the hotel. Before we knew it, the guests were heading into the marquee allowing Marion & Donny a bit of “chill-out” time before the partying resumed.

I have a small selection of photos from the day below, just click on the play icon in the bottom right and there is also an option for full screen (although some image quality will be lost), and, if you know either Marion, Donny (or both !!) feel free to leave a comment for them.

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About 17 months ago I met Cyril when he acted as best man at John & Siobhans wedding. This time, the roles were reversed and John was Cyrils best man as Cyril & Mary tied the knot in Phibsboro and headed off to their reception in The Castleknock Hotel. Despite it being Friday 13th there were no problems  whatsoever (although I do think we were being stalked by a couple of lifesize balloons !!)  the only downer being the sudden shower of rain which prevented us heading up to the Botanic Gardens for a few pics . I have a few pics from the day in the slideshow below, just click on the play icon on the bottom right. If you know either Mary or Cyril feel free to leave a comment for them as they will be checking in from time to time.

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It was standing room only in the small church in Ballyduff, Wexford where friends & family gathered to see Honor & Fergal tie the knot. There must have been a population explosion in Prague, as, the torrential rain which have covered the country for most of the week dried up, the sky was blue with white fluffy clouds, so, we put it down to the numbers of “child/children of Prague” doing the rounds !! After the lovely ceremony, celebrated by Honors Uncle Felix (quite a character) we had a few shots outside a genuine “olde worlde” shop and on off to Honors parents house for some family photos. Then on with the air conditioning and off to the fab Whites Hotel in Wexford, greeted by a stunning display of chocolate strawberries and drinks in the courtyard. With the heat & sun we could have been in Spain, and with such welcoming & friendly families my job couldn’t have been much easier. See below for a small selection of photos from the day, just click on the play icon on the bottom right, and, if you happen to know Honor or Fergal feel free to leave a comment 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