FORGED IN LOVE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hello you awesome people…
Feel free to check out some of the awesome weddings I’ve had the absolute honour of capturing for some amazing couples but if you don’t have the time or patience ha you can check out my portfolio here.
Let’s work together.
Like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Rathsallagh House Wedding Photographer
I loved being a Rathsallagh house wedding photographer. It’s one of my favourite venues I’ve photographed at in 2024 having the privilege of traveling up and down Ireland for weddings this year. Here are some images from Ais & Petes awesome day back in September. The day full of emotion, colour and even their dog turned up for a couple of snaps. With family and friends at the heart of everything they planned that was evident in the atmosphere throughout the day with all the hugs, inside jokes and a few tears here and there.
As a documentary wicklow wedding photographer, I was excited for this one as it was the first time I got to be at Rathsallagh house. Winning the wedding suppliers country house venue of the year for a second year in a row they really know how to run a wedding. located in Ireland just south of Dublin ( 55 mins Dublin Airport) on the Kildare Wicklow border, Rathsallagh is closed exclusively to couple’s on their wedding Day. with fantastic fantastic scenery to enjoy, the wonderful facilities and the great location Rathsallagh has to offer with 270 acres of Parkland and Walled Gardens.
They have been hosting wedding parties for almost 30 years now and their experience in that regard is hard to surpass. They can comfortably seat from 50 up to 250 guests . Smaller Weddings are a speciality at Rathsallagh as it is set up to provide a soft romantic setting with lots of candles and garden flower arrangements provided at no extra charge. Because you have exclusive use of the estate on your big day , Rathsallagh is considered to be one of Ireland’s more unusual and exclusive wedding venues. and no detail is over looked by the team.
Thank you so much to Ais & Pete for having me along for the ride and what a day it was!! enjoy the images below and if you’re planning to have your wedding at Rathsallagh and need a wicklow wedding photographer who will just let you enjoy your day and capture awesome wedding photos that don’t need to be set up then contact me HERE for availability
Kildare Wedding Photography At The Abbey
They say when you meet the one that one life isn’t enough and as a Kildare wedding photographer I really hope theres a multiverse so these two can meet over and over again.
I first met Alison And Oisin during their pre wedding session in Dublin,s Memorial Gardens. From that moment I knew they were my kinda people. They laugh like they're teenagers and look at each other like none else in the world matters and as a documentary wedding photographer thats all you can hope for in your images the people are just unapologetically themselves.
The sun was shining with a little cloud in the sky. The setting was The Abbey in Kildare. The giggles coming from the elegant and modern suite that the bridal party stays in the night before the wedding. Who I walked in Alison came and gave me the biggest hug and with a nervous look on her face I asked was she ok to which she replied now you here it all just got a little real! Oisin on the other hand just cracked open the champagne with his best men and chilled on the balcony of his separate suite.
The Abbey is located in Athy, Kildare just off the N7 motorway about 60 mins from Dublin and as an Abbey wedding photographer this iconic period building has been transformed into an exclusive-use space only hosting one wedding per day, featuring an enchanting 18th-century chapel, a stunning ballroom, 38 beautiful bedrooms, and two opulent wedding suites inspired by the finest decor from around the world. In house catering which I can definitely vouch that the food is amazing!!! With two private courtyards and lots of guest parking the Abbey has it all. and I as a Kildare wedding photographer its one of my favourite venues ive gotten to capture some amazing memories in my unique documentary style photography.
With a guard of honour from the Irish Defences Forces waiting for them as they exited the ceremony. As a Kildare wedding photographer I was there to capture all the hugs, the laughs and the occasional guest stuffing some canopies down when they thought no one was watching (yes I will photograph you eating canopies but rest assured you can enjoy your dinner in peace ha). We even had some confetti but top tip for confetti even when you think you have enough get more !!!!
As Oisin & Alison entered the room as husband and wife for the first time everyone was up on their feet to what seems kinda traditional now is to swing napkins in the air. we got down to the speeches and boy was that room full of giggles and a few tears, a documentary wedding photographers dream.
On to dancing as an all the guest gathered around the newly weds. the abbey is unique in the sense it can actually offer two rooms for your evening. you can chose to stay in the ballroom or have everyone party in the chapel. which as you can see from the photos these two decided to stay in the ballroom but that didn’t stop all the friends and family cheer them on as they slow danced to one direction’s “little things”. Random pointing, lifting people up, throwing hands in the air and at one point having a catch a sugar cube in your mouth competition (dont ask). Even after I had gone this lot carried on late into the night with Oisin sending me photos the next day of them doing the limbo under the swords for the guard of honours, sound lads thanks haha. I wish these two the best of luck in everything they do and the album is looking so good and i’ll hopefully see you both soon. thank you to the abbey for always looking after me and if you would lie to book them for your wedding I highly recommend you do!!!
Let’s Talk Awards!!!
spoiler alert I won a this is reportage award!!! im so excited I need to tell you all about it read the short blog here
This is my very first THIS IS REPORTAGE Award!!! and I could not be happier right now. It’s 12.05 after midnight on October 3rd and after a year of entering I’m finally sitting here as a this is reportage winner.
Nothing staged, Nothing posed. That is TIR's moto. For those of you who don’t know, TIR was founded by the very talented Cornwall wedding photographer Alan Law. Who in the jist of it created the website for a place where documentary wedding photographers could showcase their work outside of the then portrait obsessed instagram (now reel obsessed). Roll on 2024 and Tir now has 1000s of members and averages about 10-11k images entered per round of awards with only 50-60 images chosen. Giving you a less than 1% chance of winning. Every round which is every two months is drenched in the immense talent that presides in the documentary wedding photographer located the length and breadth of the world not just Ireland and the uk. As a documentary wedding photographer I thought I knew what documentary photography was until I entered the world of TIR, boy was I wrong (embarrassed emoji). The level was beyond anything I had known and for a year I entered images in a bit of a hope and wing it kinda vibe!! and each round for a year I came up empty handed. The awards would be released, my heart would sink and I’d look through the collection and realise why I didn’t win. My images just weren’t good enough!!! and I knew this deep down. I was playing it too safe.
12 months later and I entered the above image. The veil shot from Jason and Kates awesome little wedding in The Tankard pub just outside of Tralee, Kerry in the south of Ireland. I knew I had something with this one and the feedback from my peers suggested the same but that didn’t guarantee anything. I had to be brave enough to put myself out there over and over again.
Beep comes the notification for a new email and I open it at the desk. This is reportage….. you’ve won an award!!!!!
What the actual F**k!!!! My head is gone and I’m dancing in my chair like a kid who was just given cake for breakfast!!! I did it I finally did it!!!
And if you’re sitting there thinking it’s only one award whats the big deal. And you’d be entitled to that opinion cos you’re right it is only one award but it’s what the award means which is so much more important to me. It means growth, It means the hard work is paying off, it means my name is etched in documentary wedding photography folklore but so much more than that it means I’m doing something right!!! That the style of photography I chose is right for me an right for the couples who trust me to capture their day through my eyes how I see the world!!!
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT - I just won a This Is Reportage story award and placed FIFTH in Ireland and 59th overall in the world !!!! WHAT THE ACTUAL F**K!!!!
Like most (I assume) I have a list of goals on a board in my bedroom and winning a TiR was on the list for this year and I’m so thankful I achieved that goal!!! 2024 has been a year. I believe I’m on my way to being the photographer I know I am and this isn’t the end WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!!!!
Update - this image also placed 2nd at the NineDots Gathering in November in Manchester being chose by 3 of the best wedding photographers in the world in Lisa Devlin, Jeff Chang and the amazing Kate Hampson!!!
click here to see all the amazing photos from collection 41 . Thank you to everyone for all the message and congratulations I’m blown away by it all. Andy x
Why I Photograph Close up To Get The Images You’ll Love
Castleknock Hotel Wedding - Fujifilm XT-5 + Xf 18mm 1.4
There is a famous quote in the photography world - “If you’re photos aren’t good enough you’re not close enough” by the legendary and often mythologised war photographer and founder of Magnum Photo Agency - Robert Capa
When I first picked up a camera I always wanted my images to be about something instead of just something. When starting out I would photograph landscapes, you know churches, ruins, Poolbeg (if you don’t know Poolbeg is the famous red and white chimney stacks located on the south side of Dublin City). But this didn’t or couldn’t hold my attention cos it’s not what drove me. As a documentary Cavan wedding photographer I quickly realised why that didn’t hit me as a creative the way I wanted it to. I wanted to be know for something more, to give people something they could cherish to leave something behind and in those first few weddings I felt I was always holding back, like I was shooting the wedding from the outside. Now my coupes loved their photos and I did a good job but I wanted more from me as a photographer and I think that comes deep from my childhood more likely my teenage years into my 20s when I just wanted more from my life. My expectation of myself is always so high and sometimes Kerri (my better half) has to be the voice of reason for me, but for me I always have to be better not only for me but for my couples the ones who put their trust in me.
Dublin City Hall Wedding - XT-3 +Xf 18mm 1.4
My favourite lens I’ve owned as a documentary wedding photographer is the fujifilm Xf 18mm 1.4. This lens changed everything for me. It’s the equivalent of a 28mm focal length in full frame terms and to the non photography folk thats kinda like the 1.2x on your iPhone. So why 28mm ? This lens made me realised I needed to get closer to my subjects to be able to make people feel like they were back there at the moment of the photo, to get more of the story in the frame but also allowing me to crop if I needed to. whats out of the frame is sometimes as important as whats in the frame. As my mentor Phil Salisbury says crop it until you think you’re right and crop it some more. If you want to see more how I approach your wedding day then click here. The couples I tend to attract are people who love photos but hate posing. Fun Couples who want to do things differently like Suzanne & Ross’ crazy fun wedding in The Medley in Dublin on new years eve. For couples that look for timeless, moment driven photos that can be passed down to future generations.
Shoot How It Feels, Not How It Looks
This is so important to me as a Cavan wedding photographer. That myself and my couples are on the same page. If you want me to have you posed in every nook and cranny in your wedding venue you then I might not be the photographer for you. Now don’t get me wrong I will do some portraits I’ll always take my couples on a wander around the venue just a quick 10-15min break from the chaos but what want for my couples is for the in between moments to become their new favourite memories. That’s what drives me thats what I want my wedding photography remembered for.
Marlfield House Wedding - Fujifilm XT-5 + Xf 18mm 1.4
Like this tender moment between between Megan and her mom in one room and her sister Amy getting her make-up done in the adjacent room. for context as a wexford wedding photographer I’m backed right up against the wall in the hallway with the two rooms split by the door frame. Patiently waiting for things to line up and sometimes thats all you need to do as a moment driven photographer is to wait and let it unfold in front of you and thankfully thats what happened here. It doesn’t always pan out but thats ok the more you do this the more you'll see the moments that your couples will come to love. thank you for reading this far and enjoy a few more images
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Wedding Photography By Andy @ Forged In Love
So, you’re thinking of hanging out with me on your wedding day to take some pictures? firstly - can I just say you’re a bunch of legends and secondly - Hi…i’m Andy a documentary wedding photographer based in Mullagh in Co. Cavan which is about 15 mins from where they found the Book of Kells all those years ago.
I photograph all over Ireland and abroad too. From someone who’s quite shy in front of the camera, I have a deep understanding and empathy for the couples I get the honour to photograph. thats why my approach is to let you enjoy your day and hopefully you forget all about the photos. thats why my photography has been described at still moments full of movement and emotion. For me the most important thing is that the phots are about the wedding, the wedding isn’t about the photos.
“He has a very special way of showing YOU in a photograph ”
A Few Images That Say A Lot About Who I Am….
Below you will find a few images…. I say a few its around 30 that show who I am as a photographer, an artist and a person. when I first picked up the camera, I always wanted my images to be about something and not just “of something”. They are also say so much about the couples that choose myself to photograph their wedding days. Relaxed and chilled couples who see their wedding day as an excuse for a good knees up, who want more from their photos than just standing around fake smiling. Real people, Real emotions, Really good photos. I hope you enjoy reading through this blog and looking through the images
A Relaxed Documentary Approach From The Very Beginning Of Your Day
The Pre-ceremony part is my favourite to photograph. I love hearing all the goss, the excitement of what is going to happen throughout the day, the human connection and behaviour and some ties a little bit of chaos. This part of the day allows people to get used to me being there. To change people expectation of what wedding photography is. As I don’t set anything up this can be a little confusing to some people but 99% of the time you can see the nerves leaving their faces as they realise they don’t have to be posing and been moved around. I want you and your guests to have the day you were meant to.
Authentic and real moments
I don’t pose or set shots up so that allow for real moments, the real of who you are and the people you love the most. I want to show people who they are. To let the in between moments become your new favourite memories. so i’m always ready for moments like below
“His personality shows in his work you can tell he truly loves what he does”
Spontaneous Moments Of Joy
Changing The Perspective Of Your Wedding Photos
I always knew what way I wanted to shoot weddings. I’m very influenced by street photography and telling stories so my approach to weddings is the same. I’m constantly moving trying to find that new angle, new perspective, If a vendor or coordinator tells me that a previous photographer took a photo here or there. I’ll take it on board and turn around because my goal is to give my couples images that they haven’t seen before. But if you ask for an image thats ok I’ll try my best to get but with my own take. But what i’ve realised over the last couple of years is that if you believe in something so strongly then so will others and most importantly surround yourself with people who believe in you even when you don’t believe in yourself because thats how you get to where you want to be. That transforms into your wedding too if you believe in what you want from your day then so will the people around you.
Still Moments Full Of Movement
One of my favourite comments I've ever got is that “my images look like they are full of movement or motion” even though they are still photos. I like to emerge myself into a wedding. constantly watching and listening to what is happing through out the day not only to the couple but t what’s going on around them.
Kids At Weddings…
Kids=chaos dogs even better in all the best possible ways. I get it, not everyone will want kids at their wedding and thats ok but I love being able to photograph the unpredictability of them. with two young nephews myself I know how to approach the photographing of them (bribing them mostly works) but I also now hen to leave them alone, when enough is enough.
Yes I DO Take Group Photos
I am a documentary photographer – It’s what I am known for, it’s what I win awards for. And i know my skill at documentary photography is why you’ll choose me to photograph your day. However, if you do want some group shots, I’ll happily take them for you and keep these group shots relaxed and make sure they don’t take over your day. i’ll aim to take all your group shots within around 15 minutes, capturing all those key people in around six group shots. However, even with our relaxed approach, there is always some people you’re left standing around waiting for! so I might end up getting a bit loud ha Group shots are entirely optional – it’s completely up to you if you want some or not. but dont forget im there to serve you if at any point of the day you want me to take a photo for you just grab me, please avoid bums and hair though. But most of all tell about the people you want photos with and why
“We really don’t want to be away from our wedding for too long” “We are so awkward at posing” “We want enjoy our day” “We don’t want the posey style photos”
These are some of the of the most common things that pop up on my enquiries. That tradition of endless posing, endless portraits, endless standing around and endless interruptions of your day. That’s exactly what I avoid on your day and thats why my couples book me. My couples want to relax and enjoy their day. I don’t need you to be standing around your venue posing in every corner for instagram. I need you to be with the people you love. To hug and kiss them, to laugh, to cry and be the people you are. The way you feel about your photos in 20 years is so much more important than how they look to others on instagram for 5 mins.
Immersing In The Wedding
with out the distraction of posing and setting up images it allows me to stay involved in the wedding. watching for the moments that you think may have passed you by. Telling the story of the day is the most important part for me. showing what happened not only to you but your guests too.
I Love The Party !!!!
Although I will photograph the parts of the wedding y couples hire me too as long as we are aligned in what we want from your wedding photography. I’m there to document the day whether that is 6hrs or 12. But the little kid in me does a little dance when I know im gonna get to photograph the dancing. When people give up the inhibitions and just let go.
I absolutely love that I get to do this. its not a job to me its in every ounce of my being and I hope you love what I do too. thank you for supporting me and to all my futures couples we got this !!!
“For the ones who don’t mind getting their shoes dirty, Looking silly in love, Will give it socks on the dance floor, Who care more about how the day feels to how it looks, Who want real emotions, real moments and real memories to look back on. Stress free natural photography for couples in Dublin, Cavan and Meath and all over Ireland.
Best Of 2023 Wedding Photography Cavan
2023…. what a year!!! I can honestly say it’s been a year of absolute learning. Whether that is in photography or personally all know is I’ve definitely grown in both. I always stumble on these best of posts just because I put so much of myself into every wedding that I never know what to chose at the end ha but below is a selection of shots from this year they’re in no particular order. I’m so thankful for everyone who put their trust in me this year, but we are only getting started 2024 we are gonna go bigger and better.
Theres been so many wins this year. I got into the I.P.P.V.A, I went to my first DocDay conference and met so many amazing photographers. I can honestly say that this has been the biggest influence so far in my career. I got to do a work shop with the amazing Kevin and Annie Kheffache, two of my biggest influences in wedding photography. I met Dave Cremin who is up there with the best of street photographers in Ireland seeing that man work on the streets was amazing and I really should do a post about my street photography and I built so many relationships with fellow photographers and I feel like I finally found my people.
2023 has been the first full year of Forged In love photography after my rebranding and moving to Co. Cavan wedding photography, I discovered google is a full time job on its own when you own a business ha and I can say my mid year identity crisis is fully behind me. I moved more to a documentary style but I can’t help myself with the creativity sometimes ha but for 2024 my goal is to show people who they are at their wedding so focusing more on the connection and moments between the people in front of the camera.
Everything you see on my website is Real. Real People, Real Moments from real weddings happening in real time. There is no A.I trickery in any of these images (besides tidying up any distracting elements etc )
I’m so thankful to my couples for trusting me to capture the moments that matter the most to them. They are all shot on FujiFilm Cameras between the X-T5 and X-T3. I’m so happy to be going into 2024 with a camera system (I’ve upgraded to 2 X-T5s now :) ) that allows me to get up close and is unobtrusive to people allowing me to shoot weddings in the style I love and I’ve finally settled on my colours that I’m so happy with now. I’ll never stop learning and improving as much as I can as long as people want me to shoot their weddings I’ll bring my personality and style to every wedding!!!
“For the ones who don’t mind getting the dress dirty, looking silly in love, will give it socks on the dance floor, who care more about how the day feels to how it looks, who want real emotions, real moments and real memories to look back on.
Weddings at Marco Pierre White,Donnybrook, Dublin- Ciara & John
Ciara and Johnny!!! These two honestly!!! I have never seen a guy so in love was like a modern day movie!!!
Choosing to have an intimate ceremony in Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook this beautiful and unique Restaurant Wedding Venue gives you old school glamour with a modern twist. Tucked behind a vintage vine gate, guests stroll through the gorgeous courtyard into relaxed luxury. Cosy, unique and swanky , this is an intimate wedding venue designed to offer something different.
Absorb the atmosphere of the historic dining room which can seat up to 160 guests. Seductively revamped with auction-house finds from around the globe, the soaring venetian back bar, reclaimed floors studded with cast iron columns – rescued from a Kerry church - give some indication of the opulence that awaits and contrive to create a genuine sense of occasion. For smaller groups of up to 60 guests, choose our elegant Garden Room which has it’s own private bar and double doors leading onto the heated outdoor garden. MPW can host your wedding ceremony in a choice of locations.
This family run Irish Restaurant in an association with chef restaurateur Marco Pierre White and the Fitzers continues to raise the bar for stylish dining out in Dublin and is excited to now be catering for weddings. And it shows in the service they provide everything is on point and every t is crossed and I dotted leaving you relaxed knowing you’re in good hands. Delivering a standard that’s anything but standard so expect your expectations to be exceeded.
Located just off the Main Street in donnybrook, Dublin this venue has plenty of options for your wedding day photos. With Dublin City a stone throw away or the stunning floristry of Herbert park in the spring when the blossoms are in full bloom or even the courtyard itself, MPW donnybrook has you covered and if you’re a fan of first dates their maitre d' would give Fred a run for his money!!! and we haven’t even got to the food yet!
Marco Pierre White’s idea of simple is old school: elegant dishes prepared using the finest ingredients by chefs trained in London by Marco himself. The deceptively simple menu demands every dish earn its place: the choicest cuts of meat, freshest fish, classic sauces. The vibe? Grown up, relaxed, playful.
If a MPW wedding is for you check them out here
Let’s work together.
like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At The Annebrook House Hotel, Westmeath - L&T
Lisa & Tom at the Annebrook house, Mullingar was an absolute PARTY!!!! Lisa had been following me on social media well over a year before I shot their wedding. She just wanted me to be me and let me have free reign. Both Lisa & Tom did not care for all the traditions and stress that comes with a wedding day they just wanted to have fun. The setting for this amazing day was the Annebrook House. Situated in the heart of Mullingar, 50 minutes from Dublin. The award winning 4 star Annebrook House hotel presents a spectacular fusion of 17th century heritage with ultimate modern styling making it the ideal venue for your Westmeath wedding.
At the annebrook house, Orla and the team understand how important the decision is for you both in selecting the right venue and they are there to fill you with confidence so you can relax in the knowledge that Annebrook house hotel is the ideal location for your wedding. They also cater for civil ceremonies both large and small. This romantic wedding venue offers flexible dining and drinking spaces centred around the tastefully decorated 17th century manor house. On arrival at this unique venue, their bridal party and guests enjoyed the traditional charm of the manor house for their drinks reception complete with its own private entrance and bar which Lisa and toms family friends took full advantage of. I was running between inside and outside as there was so much laughter coming from both haha
For the main event, spacious and bright ballroom catered for plenty of space and offered the perfect backdrop to their wedding meal and celebrations. Alternatively they can offer a more intimate restaurant style wedding- which provides the luxury of a full a la carte menu in the beautiful surroundings of our old house cellar restaurant. The hotel offers a variety of accommodation types with 26 bedrooms and 32 two bedroomed apartments, which Lisa and Tom had for their getting ready spaces. The venue's central location in mullingar means that it is an ideal location for guests to travel to. With exclusive use of the hotel which only allows 1 wedding per day and gave guests full exclusive use of the beautiful annebrook house, its elegant entrance, reading and drawing room, bar and lounge and also its manicured gardens and view of the local park which the hotel has there own entrance so make sure you ask them for a key if you plan to use it when it closes at 9pm. The house provided the ideal backdrop for those photographs hey hopefully cherish.
I can’t praise Orla and the team at the Annebrook house. They made life so easy for not only Lisa and Tom but for myself swell, It was the first time I hd shot there and I hope I get to go back soon. The communication was perfect through out the day and they all kept the timeline running to a tee and I know thats how they are with the couple as well. So if a Westmeath wedding is your choice then put the Annebrook on the top of your list!
Their day was just full of laughter, TikTok videos, Shots at the bar, Dancing on chairs and giving the best man the middle finger ha
I absolutely loved capturing this day was such a blast and I can’t thank both of them enough for letting me be the one to photograph all the crazy, love and awesome memories!!!!
Let’s Work Together.
Like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you? Don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At Clanard Court Kildare - N&J
If luxury country chic weddings is right up your street then the Clanard Court Hotel in the heart of Kildare has got you covered. This award winning 4 star family run hotel is only one hour from Dublin, 45 mins from Kilkenny and 30 minutes from Haas, Newbridge, Carlow And Portlaoise . Emma and the team specialise in tailor-made weddings and providing only the very best for your dream day....all this and so much more.
Their dedicated Wedding Team, attention to detail, delicious food, stunning décor and excellent service mean that your special day will be everything you dreamed….and more. They pride themselves on offering each couple personalised attention to ensure every aspect of their special day captures the essence of your union.
With stunning features like the candlelit indoor ceremony in our beautifully dressed chapel-style space or outdoors in our Secret Garden. They welcome all Civil Ceremonies and have a unique and wonderful Little White Chapel as well as the Garden available. Spacious rooms for getting ready and four posted bed in the gorgeous victorian style bridal suite.
The little white chapel offers a totally unique experience and a beautiful backdrop of the barley fields perfect for those intimate ceremonies. Absolutely stunning on a summers day!!!
The romance of their sublime, crystal-chandeliered Garden Ballroom will have your loved one truly lost for words. Opening up on to a beautiful Garden Terrace and Secret Garden, our Garden Ballroom boasts floor to ceiling windows that allow access and a view of the idyllic private gardens beyond. This stunning space accommodates up to 250 guests and the Hotel also has smaller private spaces for more intimate weddings. Plus there is a Kids VIP Den safely tucked into the side of our garden space to keep your younger guests entertained too.
Thank you so much Natasha and Jay for trusting me to capture your awesome day and hopefully I’ll be back to Clanard Court soon. I’ve got some more ideas I haven’t done yet :)
Let’s Work Together.
Like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you? Don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Orlagh House Wedding Photographer Dublin - Siobhan & Ross
As an Orlagh house wedding photographer, I love that this stately home is only located 5 mins from the M50 Tallaght exit. My mind was blown it seems so far up in the mountains from anything you see online but it really isn’t. You will get all of the feeling of a gorgeous country estate at this lavish house. Exclusively yours for your wedding day, there is also the option of booking a second day and bridal parties and rehearsal dinners. I first met Siobhan and Ross last year at his sister Amy’s traditional Sikh wedding in dublin. And this one definitely felt like it was shooting a friends wedding! My only disappointment was not being there for the whole day as they booked 6hrs as covering the getting ready and ceremony was important for them. But I knew there was gonna be fun in the evening and Siobhan sending me vids of her up on chairs. I had the biggest form of FOMO ever haha but the hours I was there did not disappoint. I was very influenced by the book “Is This Something@ by York Place Studios for this one as I had only read it the week before looking for layers and connecting photos and incorporating what I do best which is moments. Ross had such nice things to say posting on google that “We highly recommend Andy as your wedding photographer. He immediately puts you at ease and you feel like you have known him forever. He is very professional and brought a lot of fun to our day.we will be recommending him to all our family and friends”. Thank you guys for having me I had a blast !!!!
Let’s work together.
like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At Bellinter House, Co.Meath - Louise & Sean
Louise and Sean at Bellinter house in county meath. Bringing Irish and Scottish families together in one awesome day!!!
Nestled in the heart of County Meath, along the banks of the River Boyne, Bellinter House is not just a wedding venue; it’s everything you will need on your big day. Full of elegance and charm and a mere 30-minute drive from Dublin city. Recognised as one of Ireland’s most exceptional wedding destinations, Bellinter House is a jewel that captures your dreams and delivers more than you could ever expect
At Bellinter House, your love story begins with a breathtaking backdrop. The grounds are awash with natural beauty, ancient trees and gardens, with stunning views of the River Boyne. The crowning jewel o is the iconic Weeping Beech Tree, a majestic symbol of love and unity, gracing the front lawn of their historic house and is the ideal setting for your outdoor wedding ceremony.
The Nunnery Suite, located in the East Wing of Bellinter House, offered an indoor haven of elegance for their ceremony. The exquisite space ensured comfort and convenience for Louise and Sean’s family and guests to gather to witness the magical moment when they both said “I do.” They also had a beautiful moment where Louise’s best friend sang for them at the ceremony. It definitely brought a tear to a few eyes.
Guests then dined in The Garden Suite, which is the Main Banqueting space which can accommodate up to a maximum of 160 guests. A Georgian-inspired blank canvas to transform to your vision on the day of your wedding. The room has floor to ceiling windows looking out into the lush green garden. Bellinter House tantalises the taste buds of the most stylish and discerning couples. It has a special energy that makes it one of the most desirable wedding venues in Ireland. The service is impeccable and they really look after the vendors as much as the guests and it’s quest refreshing as a photographer.
Not for the faint-hearted, Bellinter House tantalizes the taste buds of the most stylish and trendy couples. It has a special energy that makes it one of the most desirable wedding venues in Ireland. I’d highly recommend the venue to any couple considering it and I can’t wait to get back to it hopefully for an outdoor ceremony next time. Thank you Louise and Sean for trusting me to capture your day. You guys are just the best!!!
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Weddings At Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Galway - Lorraine & Paul
Lorraine and Paul at Lough Rea in Galway. Epic sunsets, party canons on the dance floor, groomsmen sipping on weird liquor from somewhere unknown, hyped up kids on sugar and a bride who just couldn’t wait to be a wife. This day had it all and was so much fun from start to finish.
Having an all in one ceremony and reception at the luxury 4 Star Lough Rea hotel & Spa overlooking the majestic Loughrea lake just 20 mins from Galway City. Ideal Base To Explore Galway & Its Surrounding Areas. Surrounded by a quaint little village and beautiful lake which we had to go and try get the sunset at and boy did it not disappoint .Lough Rea Hotel and Spa has been selected as the Top Wedding Hotel in Ireland for 2023. The award is based on reviews and testimonials of the hotel on weddingdates.ie by couples who have had their weddings there.
Not only did Lough Rea Hotel and Spa earn the prestigious Ireland title but they also picked up the gong for Galway Top Rated Venue, Connaught Top Rated Venue and Top Rated Four Star venue which included hotels in Northern Ireland, an impressive 4 awards in total. The Lough Rea Hotel & Spa is licensed for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies. Lorraine and Paul exchanged their vows against the panoramic backdrop of the lake and distant mountains of the fourth floor Slieve Aughty suite and you can opt for a rooftop cocktail reception if you can get the weather for it unfortunately we didn’t. Damien and the guys there are on the ball every minute of your day and no request is too small or big for them.
Lorraine and Paul opted for the stunning De Dannan Suite boasting Murano glass chandeliers, luxurious velvet drapery and interchangeable lighting to suite the theme of their wedding. With guest being able to chill in the Piano Lounge before dinner. The food was delicious. I’’m always so thankful when couples treat you like a friend and have you seated with their guests for the meal. It gives me a chance to get to see who is gonna be the wild one on the dance floor haha
I really enjoyed this one and theres so many unforgettable moments from it that hope last a lifetime for them. thank you Lorraine and Paul you are both so awesome!!!
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Like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At City Hall, Dublin - Rob & Jen
Being chosen as someone’s wedding photographer is something I’m so proud off on this journey of mine. But being chosen to be someone’s wedding photographer before you have even shot your first wedding is something ill never get my head around. Rob had always said from the day I picked up a camera that when he got married I was the only one they wanted to shoot. They stuck to their word! Rob & Jen are either insane or insanely trusting ha.
Having their wedding is the hugely popular city hall in Dublin and an after party in the trendy Mayson Hotel. Rob & Jen did it their way. Surrounded by family on both sides., the emotions were flying high in the picturesque background of one of Dublins iconic venues.
It costs €1250 to get married at the Dublin City Hall, including a deposit of €550 to secure your date. And is booked out well over two years in advance. They only take on one wedding per day and for good reason. This is my opinion one of the most beautiful venues to get married in Dublin. with its stunning architecture and old-world charm, is one of the most stylish and unique venues you will find in which to celebrate their Dublin city wedding.The 18th century building is the perfect backdrop to any special day and the spectacular Rotunda with its ornate gold-leafed dome, marble floor and sumptuous fittings was the perfect space for the wedding of their dreams.
Choosing to dine and dance the night away at the trendy Mayson Hotel situated on Dublin’s famous docklands. The latest offering from Press Up in(the group behind The Dean Hotel and many other popular venues around the city). Located near The Point Village, with views across the Liffey and out to Dublin Bay. With several New York-style bars, restaurants and events spaces, there are options for couples throughout the hotel. The Timber yard, a dedicated events space with its own bar, balcony, and cool cladding and brickwork aesthetic is the most versatile space, with seating for up to 110 guests. the mayson definitely offered a new and unique experience for couples who dint want that usual hotel experience from a Dublin City wedding.
Thank you Rob and Jen, love you guys and I can’t wait to watch you grow your family over the years and see the amazing future you are building for yourselves
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like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At Dunboyne Castle Hotel, Dunboyne -Dan & Georgia
Dan and Georgia…. From forgiving him for falling asleep before their first date at jimmy Chung’s Chinese in Dublin aged 16 (r.i.p Jimmy Chungs) to saying I do 9 years later. These two knew no matter where they are going in life they’re gonna do it together. Perfectly balanced, a bond most search for their whole lives, the yin to his yang and a shared love for a pint of the black stuff these two are made for each other.
Situated just 20 minutes down the motorway from the Dublin, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa offers a luxurious setting away from the bustling city life. The Tara Suite, can accommodate celebrations with up to 220 of your most awesome and favourite people for you to eat and dance the night away as elegant lighting highlights the high ceiling, covering your reception in a glamorous glow. Intimate ceremonies can take place in the Drawing Room, which features a picturesque fireplace for couples to use as their altar backdrop. A detailed chandelier hangs overhead for a classic aesthetic. The hotel also features 145 bedrooms and suites detailed with modern amenities to give visitors a relaxing overnight stay. Also available is the Synolda Suite, a welcoming get-ready suite for you and your loved ones to prepare for the altar in style.
With a dedicated team working to make your big day run as smooth and stress free as I’ve seen, Dunboyne castle is the perfect setting for people looking to get married in Meath.
Dunboyne Castle Hotel is a stunning Georgian mansion, built in 1764. The property has been thoroughly renovated in recent years but retains the charm that makes it so popular among newly engaged couples. The estate also offers a rich history, having been built on the site of the original castle. This was destroyed in the 18th Century Cromwell invasion, and the ruins can still be viewed on the grounds.
However, the rich heritage of the estate is just one of the reasons it has gained a reputation as the top wedding venue in Meath. With a choice between the Georgian Drawing Room and contemporary Tara Ballroom, weddings with up to 220 guests can be held in the hotel. They operate a one wedding a day policy and are delighted to help you celebrate your special day. Discover what’s on offer in the Meath wedding venue, and imagine hosting your celebrations with them.
Thank you to Dan and Georgia for trusting me to capture day. It was a blast!!! and thank you to the guys at Dunboyne Castle hotel for looking after me, I’ll see you soon!!!
““So in love with all the photos! Gonna be so hard to pick for the album. I’ve been saving and sending them to everyone”.”
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like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Weddings At The Carlingford Brewery Company, Carlingford, Louth - Catherine & Mickey
Carlingford Brewery Company, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Catherine & Michael…. Two of the funniest people I’ve ever met. Mick had some health problems so they got married before this day so this wedding turned out to be more of a celebration of life. They were so chilled all day and as you can see spent the day laughing their hearts out.
The setting for this awesome day was the Carlingford Brewery Company.Located in the heart of the Cooley Peninsula and just a one-hour drive from both Dublin and Belfast lies a beautiful secret. A secret unknown for ten years but which has stood for eight centuries. A secret that has served thousands of families over the years and is now re-emerging to serve many families in the future.
The Old Mill, Riverstown. A fully-working Mill for 600 years, this exquisite building is available to book exclusively for your wedding day. If you’re looking for somewhere truly unique that you, your partner, family and friends will never forget, celebrate at the Old Mill.
Imagine your wedding day set in the rustic Taproom, surrounded by rustic woodlands and an unfiltered character and ambiance boxed up and packaged for your big day. They famous for weddings in our Old Mill. A barn-like atmosphere and an unwavering character on the grounds of the Carlingford Brewing Company but one thing they noticed over the past two years, was the increase of wedding enquiries for smaller numbers of guests. Quirky yet beautiful weddings, catering for guest sizes between 20 and 60. This is what gave them a great idea!
They spent months deciding on a unique wedding package offering for these smaller, more intimate and that little bit more rustic wedding couples and came up with the perfect solution: Weddings in the Carlingford Brewing Company Táin Taproom! Taking it up a notch for intimacy and total rustic ambiance.
If great rustic food is what you’re about then step outside and watch them cook authentic wood fired pizza from a stone oven outside the Taproom, a real ‘Wow!’ factor for guests, and for those who love craft beer, you couldn’t have it pulled any closer as they brew all their beer on-site. Catering options include a pig on a spit, a barbeque, an amazing antipasti picnic spread and traditional catering options also, you name it!
Guests can be seated in the cosy surroundings of the Taproom itself with its wood burning stove and chilled out vibes or in warmer weather, there is ample covered and heated outdoor seating in our terrace, set in the mature leafy landscape, overlooking the Old Mill and with seating now also overlooking the picturesque stream.
For wedding enquiries or to receive our new Taproom Wedding brochure via email, please email info@carlingfordbrewing.ie.
“You two are like ninjas!!! I'm gonna book you for my newphew’s wedding cos I’m the cool aunty and I said I’d pay for the photographer. What’s my discount?”
- The unofficial bridesmaid
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like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Destination Weddings In Gibraltar, Spain - Carol & Niall
Gibraltar, United Kindom
Being chosen to be someones wedding photographer is an absolute privilege and one I will never take advantage of. But being flown to another country to capture the most important day of a couples life is the biggest compliment I think I’ll ever receive, not only a photographer but as a person and friend.
Niall and Carol decided that it was time to do what they knew they were gonna do eventually anyway, they planned and executed moving country, changing jobs and getting married all with in 5 weeks of each other (yeh they’re crazy) but only Niall and Carol could achieve something like this. So off they went to Gibraltar, a small province of the United Kingdom, on the south of Spains coast, flew over the people most special to them and tied the knot in a registry office and the rest is history. Welcome to the world of Mr and Mrs McKeever.
Unfortunately for Carol, her family couldn’t be there as she is originally from Brazil but she did have some Aunts and Uncles in Spain who took the time to travel down and spend some time with everyone. She hadn’t seen them in over two years due to covid and the emotions were running high, it made for some real moments. I wanted to capture these precious moments so I made sure not to interrupt the scene and just quietly documented it as it unfolded, approaching the day in a candid and uninterrupted style.
To Niall and Carol, I love you guys and I’ll see you soon for our holiday, you will forever be in my heart and my friends for life.
“The best decision Niall has made in our whole relationship was hiring you to take our photos, I'm in shock, I knew you were good but I’m so happy with them. You are a legend!”
- Carol and Niall via WhatsApp
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like every wedding photographer on the planet this is what we live for and if we could we would shoot weddings 365 days a year but that’s physically impossible. So if you think I'm the one for you don’t delay and ensure your date is available as space is limited. Instagram or Facebook will be the quickest response but for booking please fill in the form from the link below and check your spam cos your reply could end up there, I'm so excited to see what we can create together.
Documentary Communion photography
Noah enjoys his KFC bucket on his Communion day.
It’s such a nice feeling when previous couples reach out to you to capture another chapter of their lives. I photographed Aoife and Conor’s wedding in Glebe House in Drogheda last year. It was Little Noah’s communion this year and I was asked to capture the day for them :)
Noah might be my spirit animal. All he wanted to do was to go to KFC and get a bucket to himself. So I convinced Aoife to let me come to KFC with them and it was so much fun, we got some funny lots but who cares haha of course I grabbed the traditional family photos for them but documentary is my niche. Capturing those in between moments is my favourite thing to do.
On the Sunday they had a family bbq, it honestly for me just felt like hanging out with friends, Aoife’s friends have this running joke where they say they’re gonna get me to come on a night out with them and bring my camera so they can create their own end scene of the hangover movie haha
I approached the day like I do in a wedding, looking outside the norm and I hope you enjoy the photos :)
