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Couple dance atop Howth Summit during their Engagement Session in Dublin, Ireland.

Two Texans’ Windy Howth Engagement Photoshoot | Dublin, Ireland

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COUPLES

This engagement photoshoot in Howth was as windy as it was fun! We were delighted to meet Emily and Jacob and share in part of their Irish adventure ahead of their wedding. They were both so full of life and love, and it was clear to see that they were head over heels for each […]

Bride and her bridesmaids styling sunglasses together on her summer wedding day at Tankardstown House.

A Joyful Summer Wedding at Tankardstown House, Co. Meath

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WEDDING

This wedding at Tankardstown House was filled with joy – everyone was in such great spirits and we loved Sinead and James’ fun-loving energy. We met Sinead and her family in a cottage near Slane, County Louth on a fickle June morning. With the pandemic keeping families apart for so long, everyone in the house […]

Irish Wedding Photography. Newlywed couple dance in front of Dromoland Castle at their Wedding.

Irish-American Destination Wedding in Dromoland Castle | Co. Clare, Ireland

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WEDDING

Dromoland Castle was the ideal place for Mairead and George to host their wedding. For this great occasion, they made their wedding a three-day event (right in the middle of Ireland’s big summer heatwave)! On day one, they had their long-awaited engagement photoshoot! Mairead’s family history has its roots in County Clare, and the nearby […]

Irish Wedding Photography; couple walk towards camera after their engagement at Quin Abbey.

Engagement Photoshoot in the West of Ireland | Quin Abbey, Co. Clare.

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ENGAGEMENT

A few days before their wedding in Dromoland Castle, we met Mairead and George, a lovely couple from the US, for their engagement photoshoot in Clare. This shoot was only day one of the couple’s epic three-day wedding! Day two was their rehearsal dinner at Dromoland Castle Golf Club, and day three was, of course, […]

Bride and Groom gaze at each other with the historic map of Galway City behind them.

King & Queen of the Quays | Jenny & Gary’s Galway Wedding

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WEDDING

Relaxed and elegant Galway City Wedding, from The Ardilaun Hotel to Quay Street. Jenny & Gary’s perfectly planned day felt fun and effortless!

Killruddery House Orangery Wedding

A Dreamy, Orangery Wedding at Killruddery House & Gardens – Bennie & Josh

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WEDDING

This intimate summer wedding took place in the orangery and gardens of Killruddery House, Ireland. The couple said “I do” surrounded by only their nearest and dearest and had the most relaxed day full of laughter, dancing and scrumptious food. –– When Bennie first introduced herself to us, we immediately got along; she shared our […]

A Spiritual Outdoor Summer Wedding | Iva & Steffen

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WEDDING

Iva and Steffen’s Spiritual Summer Wedding When Iva and Steffen asked us to photograph their summer wedding, Sam and I were thrilled! These two souls have an innate warmth and generosity of spirit; we knew their big day was going to be special. “Having Ivana next to me on my wedding day was like having […]

Honeymoon couple Sit by roadside in Connemara, Ireland

What Does Elopement Mean in 2023? | Why Elope

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ELOPEMENTS

To Elope is to make a brave decision and reimagine your idea of a ‘typical’ wedding. It’s new, it’s different, and it’s something not enough of us know about. That’s why we want to shed some light on this modern reinterpretation of a bold, cool way to get married. And, as you’ll see later, there […]

Luttrelstown Castle wedding ceremony setup

The Ultimate 6-Step Guide to Getting Married in Ireland

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PLANNING

How to Plan Your Wedding in Ireland (from Abroad) Or ‘How To Check Off Everything You’ll Need To Plan your Destination Wedding in Ireland’ Flying across the Atlantic to get married in Ireland is exciting and oh-so-romantic! However, we know it can be difficult to process the many steps and hurdles in the way. But as […]

Tankardstown House | Ireland Wedding Venue Guide

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WEDDING

Tankardstown House, Exclusive Meath Wedding Venue If you’re searching for the wedding venue that fits your dreams, this guide will help you. As photographers, Ivana and I want to highlight some of our favourite (and the most picturesque-) venues in Ireland; this time, we’ll visit the grand Tankardstown House! Standing in Slane’s hilly countryside, this […]

Clonabreany House | Ireland Wedding Venue Guide

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WEDDING

Clonabreany House, Meath Wedding Estate If you’re searching for the wedding venue that fits your dreams, this guide will help you. As photographers, Ivana and I want to highlight some of our favourite (and the most picturesque-) venues in Ireland; this time, we’ll explore the country gem that is Clonabreany House! Just an hour northwest […]

The Americans’ Connemara Honeymoon | Kacey & Alex, Co. Galway, Ireland

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TRAVEL

Connemara Honeymoon in Galway, Ireland | Kacey & Alex With one eye up to the ever-changing cloudscape, our long drive westwards finally brought us to wild Connemara. The waning sun cast tiger stripes of light across the mountains. The scenery was so mesmerising, we knew we’d found the perfect place for our Honeymoon couple! “Working […]

engaged couple hugging and laughing

Iva & Steffen’s Mountain Engagement | Sofia, Bulgaria

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TRAVEL

Mountain Engagement Adventure | Iva & Steffen | Sofia, Bulgaria We drove up through the dense, zig-zagging mountain road to reach our favourite vantage point for their mountain engagement session. On hot summer evenings in Bulgaria’s capital, retreating to Vitosha is always a good idea! Eventually, we arrived at our trail to celebrate their engagement in […]

Gloster House | Ethereal Irish Romance

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INSPIRATION

Georgian Romance in Gloster House | Birr, Co. Offaly Gloster House lies along the leafy road between Roscrea, Co. Offaly (close to the magnificent Slieve Bloom Mountains) and the Heritage Town of Birr. Gloster House is one of Ireland’s most stylish (and exclusive) wedding venues. Planned with Martina (of MartinaO Weddings), we drew inspiration for […]

Mykonos private villa with swimming pool for destination weddings

Steven & Jamilya’s Destination Wedding | Mykonos, Greece

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WEDDING

Mykonos Private Villa – Intimate Destination Wedding in Greece Steven and Jamilya’s destination wedding makes for fantastic inspiration if you’re looking for a private and exotic wedding location. Not only that, but this small wedding was perhaps one of the most heartfelt, joyous and intimate celebrations we’ve ever seen. The couple and their families travelled […]

Bellagio honeymoon photosession

Nick & Jenna’s Honeymoon Adventure | Lake Como, Italy

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TRAVEL

Nick and Jenna are a sweet, adventurous couple from New York who chose the beautiful Lake Como for their honeymoon (who wouldn’t!). Their session began on a beautiful morning in the lovely town of Bellagio. We chose to explore the gardens of Villa Melzi, which offered amazing views of the lake and mountains. Our time […]

Fine art portrait of couple among mountains in Ireland

Dave & Laurie’s Winter Lake Adventure | Glendalough, Ireland

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TRAVEL

Dave and Laurie’s couple session in the Wicklow mountains happened on one of the coldest days that Ireland had to offer this March… Despite the weather conditions at Glendalough, these two never stopped smiling at each other and loved their adventure in the Wicklow mountains. If the cold weather is good for one thing, it […]

Epic bridal portrait in Ireland

CLIFF AT LYONS – WEDDING FAIRYTALE

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INSPIRATION

You’re planning the wedding day and you just can’t make up your mind: “Should it be modern? Maybe more classic..? Hmm but I like the sense of freedom and wildness too.” The possibilities are endless but you have only one wedding day and it’s coming fast. I think I have a solution for you. Cliff […]

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