reportage wedding photography

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As my style is mainly reportage and capturing the day unobtrusively I often get asked if I do the “detail shots”…..you know, the shoes, the dress, the flowers etc. These are all part of the day, the  individual touches, the stunning dresses & the killer shoes, the hand crafted bouquets and carefully thought out table plans, and therefore form part of the story of the day, so I make sure to set aside some time to capture what I can. See attached for a small cross section of “detail” shots taken mainly from 2013 shoots, with a few oldies but goldies thrown in for good measure !

Just click on the play icon for the slideshow to start (bottom right corner of film strip) and there is also an option for full screen but you might lose some quality    🙁

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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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Always nice when couples take the time to write with thanks when they receive their album. Arrived home from shooting a wedding and this was sitting in my inbox – made my evening !!

Dear Kevin
Myself and Donny have just returned from holidays to a wonderful surprise from you. Thank you so much! The album is absolutely stunning all of the photos you included are fantastic and it is put together really beautifully. Everyone we have showed it so far has been very impressed.
I can’t believe our day was over 9 months ago, it has flown by! Your album brought it all back and it was great to go through it. We are delighted that we chose you as our photographer, and all our family and friends have also commented on how great you were. You weren’t intrusive at all, yet managed to capture all those special moments. All of the photos really capture our day and the style of photography is exactly what we wanted. So a big massive heartfelt thank you once again, and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to everyone!
Best Wishes
Marion and Donny

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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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Saturday 20th April kept me in Fingal, even though it was Cavan marrying Galway. Fiona & Damien had their ceremony in the Church of the Assumption in Howth and followed up with their reception in the Howth Yacht Club. Despite the appearance, the sunny day was actually baltic !! especially when we tried to get a few shots on the east pier. Fiona caused quite a stir however when not one, but two groups of passing people asked for a photo with her !! A great day was had by all and the staff in the yacht club were ever so welcoming, accommodating & helpful. As I left the dance floor was full and the room was hopping !!