Archive for the ‘Weddings’ Category

Gosh how time flies! Meant to post this stuff ages ago but I’ve been very, very busy of late. I’m working on a whole series of images documenting the current exhibition at the FE McWilliam Gallery in Banbridge. But here are some shots from the recent edition of GMINI magazine. Thanks to the wonderful models as always – Jenny Curran, Caroline Davis and Jovita Gliozeryte and, of course, editor Claire Martin for pulling everything together perfectly.

Cover shoot for GMINI with Jenny at Gosford.
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Cover shots for Gorgeous Magazine with Caroline…
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Main editorial shoot for the magazine with Jovita and David…
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The Wedding Book

Some of my wedding books arrived last week. Its always very exciting to get books back and, I have to say “I absolutely looovvve them”. The only word for these album finishes is ‘Luxurious’. It is definitely something you have to touch and feel in person to truly appreciate. These books are beautifully made and the leather is so soft and supple.  I love the smell of them, if that doesn’t sound too weird. The binding is superb, they have full heavyweight photographic paper throughout and the image colour is yummy.

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Now, I just have to pry my fingers off them and hand them over to my clients…. Step away from the books Paula.

Here are few more shots from the recent issue of ‘Getting Married in Northern Ireland’.

We went to the Lough Neagh for the bridesmaid shoot and there was a crowd of flies following us the whole day! The good news is we had lovely warm, dry conditions so it was safe enough to take the dresses into the beautiful meadows down there. I seriously need new clothes as everything I own has grass stains on it from crawling around on my belly all summer. There are always some strange looks from Dessie when I get home too.

Of all the dresses that were supplied I think the claret red dress was my favourite on this model and the colour along with the golden grass suited the autumnal theme.
You will find the photos on my blog are from my favourites, and are not always the ones that get featured in the magazine…

I’m working like a demon tonight to catch up on shoots from months ago.
Its late but I’m up anyway because poor Niamh is suffering from a bad cold and isn’t sleeping so well.

So between calpol, cuddles and soothing words for the little one I’m just going to say a few words about a wonderful shoot I had in July on a warm, sunny afternoon at Larchfield Estate. Emma, the editor of GMINI, actually discovered this place and I’m glad she did.

I found the secret gardens of this old manor park to be a dream location. I’d highly recommend it as a wedding venue for brides in Northern Ireland and abroad. Collette, our model, was like a perfectly delicate china doll among the woods and flowers of the estate and we thought her auburn hair would be so fitting for the seasonal tones of the Autumn issue. The beautiful dress was supplied by Perfect Touch Bridal in Lisburn.

Charlene & Richie

I’m so overdue a blog post that its not even funny but things have been hectic for me lately – I will explain at a later date!

I thought a great way to start back would be to post some photos from Charlene and Richie’s recent wedding. Charlene picked the perfect venue for her day. The Cavan Crystal Hotel just suited her modern, fresh, contemporary approach perfectly with clear cut glass, silver, crystals and beading in all the details.
I met the girls in the hairdressers early and found them having champagne and chillin out. Then they headed to the beauticians for some more champagne, chillin out and special treatment. In fact we didn’t need to leave the venue the whole day as there were a ton of opportunities for photographs everywhere. There were lots of laughs and fun moments at this wedding too. I had a giggle when the best man found it a bit of struggle getting the rings out of his pocket! I have to say, maybe it was the sunny weather, but I totally enjoyed every moment of it. One of those days when you just love your job! Thanks to everyone on the day for being so great at just being themselves.

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Charlene loves her little ducks and of course Snoop whom you might remember from the e-session. Richie sent Charlene a little message from all the boys back home.

Mum helps Charlene into her dress…