Wedding photography FAQs.

Everything couples ask me before they book. If your question is not here, get in touch and I will answer it directly.

About Me and My Approach

Who is the best wedding photographer in Dublin?

There are a lot of talented photographers working in Dublin and across Ireland. What I do specifically is documentary wedding photography: relaxed, unposed and focused on what happens on the day rather than what I can arrange. If that is the style you are drawn to, take a look at my portfolio and see if my work feels right for you.

What is documentary wedding photography?

It is an approach to wedding photography that prioritises real moments over posed ones. I work quietly in the background, following the day as it unfolds and photographing the emotions, interactions and details that make your day yours. The result is a gallery that puts you back in the room rather than one that looks like a fashion shoot. You can read more about how I work on my about page.

Do you only shoot in a documentary style?

Primarily yes, but every wedding includes a relaxed portrait session of 20 to 30 minutes and family group photographs, which take about fifteen. The documentary approach means the rest of the day is unposed, but you will still get the images you need of the two of you together and the key groups. I just do not spend the whole afternoon directing people.

Are you available to shoot outside Dublin?

Yes. I photograph weddings across Ireland and internationally. My most regular venues are in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath and Leinster generally, but I travel wherever the wedding is, and travel within 100km of Dublin is included in every collection. See my wedding photographer Ireland guide for a sense of where I work most often.

Pricing and Collections

How much does a wedding photographer cost in Ireland?

Wedding photography in Ireland typically ranges from around €1,500 to over €7,000 depending on experience, coverage length and what is included. My collections for 2027 and 2028 run from €1,850 to €7,950. Full details, including exactly what is in each collection, are on my collections page, and I have written a longer guide to what wedding photographers cost in Ireland.

What is included in your collections?

Every collection includes an online gallery with high resolution downloadable images, a print release and a pre-wedding planning call. Coverage runs from four hours on Intimate to a full day on the others. The Full Story adds a second photographer until dinner and the Content Creation video, and the Kheffache Collection adds analogue photography on 35mm and medium-format film, a second photographer all day, express delivery and parent books. See the full breakdown of each collection here.

Do you shoot film?

Yes. Digital is the foundation of every wedding, and alongside it I photograph on 35mm and medium-format film, choosing the moments where analogue brings the most to the story. Analogue is included in the Kheffache Collection and available with every other collection. More about analogue wedding photography

What is the Content Creation video?

I film the day myself with a small camera mounted on my own, so there's no extra person, and deliver a vertical highlight video, footage of your ceremony and speeches and 20 sneak peek photos within 72 hours of your wedding. It is designed for couples who want shareable video alongside their photography without the cost of a separate videographer. It is included in The Full Story and the Kheffache Collection and can be added to Full Coverage for €1,395 or to The Short Story for €995. Full details are on the content creation page.

Do you offer payment plans?

A €400 booking fee secures your date and the balance is due before the wedding. If you would prefer to split the balance across the lead-up, that is available on request, so get in touch and we will agree a schedule that works for you.

Booking and Logistics

How far in advance should I book?

For peak Saturdays in summer, 12 to 18 months ahead is typical. Some popular dates go even earlier than that. I take a limited number of weddings per year, so if you have a date in mind it is worth checking availability sooner rather than later.

How do I check if you are available for my date?

The quickest way is to send me a message through the contact page with your date and venue and I will come back to you quickly. Once we have spoken, I hold the date for seven days while you decide.

Do you do engagement shoots?

Yes, and I recommend them. An engagement session gives us a chance to work together before the wedding day, so you are comfortable in front of the camera and I get a feel for how you move and interact. It also makes the portrait session on the wedding day much more relaxed.

Do you travel abroad for weddings?

Yes. I have photographed destination weddings in Europe and beyond. My Ireland destination wedding guide covers what international couples planning an Irish wedding need to know, but if you are planning something outside Ireland entirely I am happy to discuss it.

On the Day

How long do you stay at the wedding?

It depends on your collection. The full day collections run from getting ready through to the first dances and beyond. Shorter collections have a defined start and end time. The collections page has the specifics.

How many photographs will we receive?

It depends on your collection, from around 150 to 200 on Intimate up to 750 to 850 on the Kheffache Collection. The comparison table on the collections page shows the range for each. You will receive every image that meets my standard. I do not hold back good photos to upsell albums.

Do you bring backup equipment?

Yes, always. Two camera bodies, multiple lenses and backup lighting are standard on every wedding I photograph. Equipment failure is something I plan for rather than leave to chance.

What happens if you are ill on the day?

I have a network of trusted photographers I can call on in an emergency. It has never happened, but the contingency exists and I take it seriously.

Will you be directing us all day?

No. A documentary approach means the day runs at its own pace. I will guide you briefly for the portrait session and I will make sure family groups happen efficiently, but for the rest of the day you will barely notice I am there. If you hate having your photo taken, I have written about how a wedding day runs for camera-shy couples.

Venues and Locations

Do you know my venue?

I have photographed at most of the major venues across Leinster and beyond. For venues I cover regularly I have written detailed guides, including Carton House, Luttrellstown Castle, Cliff at Lyons, Powerscourt, Ballymagarvey Village and The Merrion Hotel. If your venue is not listed, ask me directly.

What are the best wedding venues in Dublin?

My Ultimate Guide to Dublin Weddings covers the venues I recommend most often and what makes each one different from a photography point of view.

What are the best castle wedding venues in Ireland?

My Top 10 Castle Wedding Venues guide covers the castles I photograph most regularly, with honest notes on what each is like to work in.

After the Wedding

When will we receive our photographs?

Edited galleries are delivered within four weeks of the wedding, and you will see a preview of your photographs before then. If you have the Content Creation video, your highlight video is delivered within 72 hours, and express delivery of the full gallery is available as an add-on.

How are the images delivered?

Via a private online gallery where you can download full resolution files, share with family and order prints directly. The gallery stays live for twelve months.

Do you offer wedding albums?

Yes. A fine art album is included in every collection except Intimate, which comes with ten fine art prints, and albums are available as an add-on from €550, with parent books from €195. See the collections page for options.

Can we share our photos on social media?

Absolutely. Your gallery comes with a full personal use licence which covers social media sharing. I only ask that you credit me if you post them publicly.

One More Thing

If you have read this far and like what you see, the next step is simple. Check my availability for your date and let us have a conversation about your wedding. I only take a small number of weddings each year and I would love yours to be one of them.

You can also browse real weddings to see full galleries and read about how different days unfolded, or read what couples say about working with me.