I was talking to a friend recently whose little sister is getting married in the Autumn. “So is everything sorted, then?” I asked – and she grimaced. Why? “They’re planning on having a very relaxed day,” she said. “To the point where there’s no seating plan, no Master of Ceremonies…and no timeline.” My eyes opened […]

It pains me to say it, but I’ve detected a little snobbery in the wedding photographer and wedding blog world. You see, there seems to be a view amongst some photographers that there’s something ‘wrong’ with taking family and group photographs at a wedding. You know the type of pictures I mean – the traditional […]

Today I’m talking about workflow. One of the most wonderful things about working for yourself is that you have the freedom to decide what your working day looks like. You see, when you’re an employee  – whether you’re stacking supermarket shelves or defending a client in court – there’s usually a well-defined process to follow, […]

This wedding was such a treat for me in everyway – beautiful wedding and beautiful family celebration. I got to know Gemma and Alan a little better during our engagement session together and every good thing I thought about them from that day we met was so true of their wedding day. Gemma’s warmth and […]

Starting a new business can be daunting and full of insecrutities. Not only do you have to contend with the business side of things and making it work but you also have to consider your income and what money you will have coming in as you get started. That Bedding In Period: Nurture Your Passion […]

“If you’re persistent, you will get it. If you’re consistent, you will keep it.” In a creative industry, you’ll often find yourself reading business blog posts on arty subjects: how to establish your personal aesthetic, the value of getting involved in styled shoots, standing out in a crowd of talented competitors. In fact, I‘ve written […]

Wedding venue brochures throw around words like ‘exquisite’ and ‘enchanting’ pretty lightly, but with Waterford Castle every grand adjective is justified. The ferry over was such a thrill – all the excitement of an elopement! – and who doesn’t want to get married in an ivy-covered castle? Or actually, in the case of Hannah and […]

Booking weddings when you are starting out can be difficult. for most established wedding photographers their bookings come from referrals and recommendations from previous couples. But how do you get to this position and book weddings? You are a photographer after all and although your passion is for weddings most new photographers box themselves off […]

Waterford Wedding Photographer I loved this session on the beach with Michelle and Matt, who’s wedding I will photograph later in the Summer up at Lough Rynn Castle. We met on a foggy Saturday morning in Tramore for a beach session and despite the weather these guys were such sports to brave the cold and […]

Recently Ted and I spent a few days away from work. It couldn’t have come at a better or worse time! Having suffered family bereavement we really did need to get away, spend some time together and not just be passing by each other as busy days inevitably dictate. On the other hand we both […]