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Rachel and Albrecht

July 07 2010

Rachel and Albrecht’s love is out there and for the capturing. They are a joy to photograph. After their engagement session I was so looking forward to shooting their Wedding. And I was not disappointed. There were so many photos I could have blogged! I’ve probably overdone it again.

Even though we were in Northern Ireland, there was no forgetting this was a half-German Wedding. The ceremony was in both English and German with two officiants representing both families. And then there was the ‘Log-cutting’ afterwards of course. And the German car, and the menu. Oh, and the German beer… Rachel and Albi put alot of thought and planning into this Wedding to make it very much their own.

BTW: Brownlow House is a fabulous Wedding location. Beautiful light, beautiful features, and not a million miles away from here :)

The German’s were really interested in our timetable. I was a little nervous. I’m not used to anyone actually paying much attention to it ;)

Happiest bride ever…

It is traditional in Germany for the bride and groom to saw through a log after the ceremony. They have to work together and they have to cut right through it. Thankfully, we had a nice, easy one.

Loved the Trabant and the decoration:)

I don’t think it was any accident that Rachel’s dress perfectly matched Brownlow House and the Rolls…

I had to have a translator on hand for the German family groups. Thank-you Marko!

Scrumptious looking. Rachel’s mum did this…

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Artified

July 07 2010

I couldn’t believe what Peter created from the photograph I took of Rachel and Albrecht. Such a skilled hand. The light and detail perfected in pencil.
It’s always a real honour to have a drawing made from one of your photographs. Because you know that the artist has truly studied every piece of that image for hours. And appreciated it.

Maybe it is because I started my own journey as an art student that it means so much. Using only what you have to capture light and shade and take it to another level. I remember sitting in the life drawing room for hours just feeling completely at home. Nothing else mattered. Only the paper, the charcoal, the light and the subject.
On Saturday I will be with Rachel and Albi again to capture their very special day so I thought this would be a perfect time to share this piece.

The original photo…

Artwork by Peter James Irvine…

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Cara

July 07 2010

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” ~Elizabeth Stone

Cara was born in the very early hours of the 14 July. 7lb 6oz. A dark and gorgeous ball of squishy cuteness.
At five days old she had her first photosession. This is normally a perfect time to photograph newborns as they really haven’t been out of the womb for long and are usually quite sleepy and not too aware of whats happening around them. Cara was the exception to that rule. She studied me for ages and was listening to all the voices, very alert with no intentions of sleeping! I think she is going to be her own person :) But I am a very patient newborn photographer. So we waited, and waited some more. Finally, she could fight it no longer and I got to work photographing all the little things that make her so special.

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Last but not least, I think this might be my favourite mother and baby shot yet… cara1

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Share the love

July 07 2010

Hi folks. Just me working on a Sunday morning after telling myself I don’t do that anymore! I’ve also been suffering the worst cold ever and I’m feeling a bit sorry for myself. So hopes this blogpost makes sense as I might have overdosed on Lemsips this morning. The kids like it when I’m like this as it means Mummy spends Saturday night under the quilt with them watching movies. Can I also apologize to anyone who calls me on my phone and finds themselves conversing with a four-year-old. My iphone keeps going missing. Blame Shrek Kart.

Believe it or not, we are now halfway through the year and I’m wondering where all that time went! The 2010 wedding clients, their families, the locations have all been amazing. Lots of joy, laughter, tears, nerves, excitement – and that’s just me!
So, for those of you, who enjoy Weddings on the blog, I thought this might be a good time to share the love so far on a little slideshow of highlights. Lots more Weddings to come in the second half so keep visiting. I have Rachel and Albrecht this weekend at Brownlow House. I’m so excited about doing the one and only Wedding this year in my own hometown! Also, if the newborns melt your heart, look out for little Cara later in the week. Right. Shutting down now.x

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Johnny & Maeve

July 07 2010

I’ve been so lucky this year to have so many patient, happy couples who have just been a pleasure to photograph. On Monday it was no exception when I headed down to Newry to photograph Johnny and Maeve’s beautiful Wedding. I really did have alot of fun with this bunch. I hope you can tell from the photos! The great weather helped also. I’ve posted just a small selection here of some favs. Well, actually, quite a few. It was very hard to edit down it down. Carlingford is a great place for a Wedding and the staff at the Four Seasons are so friendly.

Maeve and Johnny, your gallery will be up soon. Here are some of the highlights to bring the big day back to you on your honeymoon!

BTW: This is my kind of Wedding morning. Highly recommended to all brides! Have your hair and make-up done early so you have plenty of time to sit down and enjoy your breakfast. Tea and smoked salmon on fresh wheaten. Yum!

johnnymaeve020 And this is the view from the breakfast room. 360° of mountains.