One of the most important suppliers to get right for your big day is your wedding photographer. This person is going to be with you every step of your wedding day - from your most private to the most public moments, capturing not just memories, but the atmosphere and emotions of the day. Their pictures will allow you to revisit your wedding day again and again, so you want them to be absolutely stellar at what they do, not to mention easy to get on with and professional to make it as comfortable an experience as possible
That's why we've compiled a list of the most talented and best wedding photographers in Ireland to help you find your perfect photography fit. These are the pros we work with directly and whose incredible work we feature again and again on-site, so we know they're good!
The Best Wedding Photographers in Ireland
Wedding photography is not about getting a handful of photos you like, a great wedding photographer will tell the whole story of your day. They will compose an entire album, with a cohesive feeling and look that you will love. We have a post on how to choose your wedding photographer that we think you should read first, before grabbing a cuppa and checking out the list below to see who fits your vibe and personality best. Remember photographers are creatives, and so just like any artist each will have their own unique style, and to be honest we love them all! So, here they are in no particular order...
Kathryn O'Shea Photography
For a traditional style of wedding photography with a fresh feel, Kathryn O'Shea Photography is the one for you. An award-winning photographer based in West Cork, Kathryn is an expert at showcasing fun, joyful, and lighthearted moments. She elicits a personal feeling as a specialist in portrait and family photography that will create a wedding album you'll never want to put down.
Cork & Kerry | kathrynosheaphotography.com
Mark Donovan Photography
If you are looking for truly candid, documentary-style images for your wedding day, Mark Donovan Photography's style will suit you perfectly. With his more laid-back approach, it's easy for him to capture the most authentic emotions as they unfold through the day.
Nationwide | mjdonovan.com
Conor Brennan Photography
Conor Brennan Photography proves that photographers are storytellers. As a total romantic, his photos are so touching and they wistfully transport you back to your special day every time you look through your wedding album. He finds a magical harmony between getting a creative and original photo while also "keeping it real".
Nationwide | conorbrennanphotography.com
John Gillooley
With a pinch of madness, love, and colour, John Gillooley will capture the vibrancy between you and your partner as a couple. As a non-traditional wedding photographer, he tries to find that magical wedding day spark through the camera lens to make stills of memories you'll have forever.
Nationwide | johngillooley.com
Renata Dapsyte
Renata Dapsyte focuses on the emotional side of a wedding and not only the ceremonial and customary touchstones of the day. Her photography style is minimalistic relying on natural light and softness, but that delicate simplicity makes for absolutely striking imagery.
Nationwide | renatadapsyte.com
Eoin Kirwan Photography
There's a certain whimsical flair to Eoin Kirwan Photography's images that makes them so completely eye-catching. He creates a real rapport with his couples so that he can translate your wedding day into pictures as effortlessly and genuinely as possible.
Nationwide | eoinphotography.com
Hannah Jayne Photography
Hannah Jayne Photography believes that every wedding day is a flurry of fun, joy, laughter, and hugs just waiting to be captured. Her photos are absolutely lovely as she captures the day as it unfolds organically, but also grabs the portrait and still images too.
Nationwide | hannahjaynephotography.com
Paul McGinty Photography
In an attempt to "banish the banal", Paul McGinty Photography strives to create truly unique and not overly sentimental works of art for his wedding couples. He brands himself as a biographical photographer, weaving together the essence of you and your partner's lives on your day of union, your wedding day.
Nationwide | paulmcginty.com
Kathy Silke Photography
Light is a key focus in Kathy Silke Photography's work since it creates an extra splash of elegance in your photographs. She aims to showcase you, your partner, and your loved ones on your special day with true delicateness as you begin your life as a married couple.
Nationwide | silkephotography.ie
Aspect Photography
Shane of Aspect Photography does documentary-style photos, artsy images, and polaroids for couples who want a unique take on their big day. With 30 years spent clutching the camera, couples who choose him are in very confident hands.
Nationwide | aspectphotography.net
Colin Colleran Photographer
Far from traditional, Colin Colleran Photographer loves to collaborate with you and your partner by creating a relaxed environment to photograph in. An outdoorsy type, he loves to bring in elements of nature wherever he can, whether it's a nearby forest or the wild Irish sea.
Nationwide | colincolleranphotographer.com
Emma May Photography
A self-proclaimed "wedding ninja", Emma May Photography dares to bring a bit of fun to proceedings in front of the camera. Her photos are bright both literally and emotionally - she's even been coined as a funny woman, so if you're in search of those laughing candids, look no further.
Nationwide | emmamay.ie
Memento Photography
If one thing is guaranteed, it's that Derek of Memento Photography will have you and your loved ones laughing in front of his camera lens. By cracking jokes, everyone has room to breathe and feel comfortable, creating gorgeous memories in the blink of an eye or the flash of a shutter.
Nationwide | mementophotography.ie
Sean Sharpe Photography
When you book Sean Sharpe Photography, you can expect him to be running around all day wielding two cameras and sprinkling confetti or detonating smoke bombs, breaking a metaphorical sweat to get the best images for you on your wedding day. He's willing to do whatever it takes to get your dream wedding photos.
Nationwide | seansharpephotography.com
Weddings by Jason
Enjoy your day without interference with Weddings by Jason, who prides himself on capturing images of your wedding like a clever, undercover reporter. He'll discreetly capture all the moments worth capturing - especially the funny, blooper-style photos.
Nationwide | weddingsbyjason.ie
Nina Val Photography
This documentary-style photographer treats each and every wedding like a new experience, finding the special moments that are unique to you as a couple and with your loved ones throughout the day. Nina Val Photography describes herself as a moment-catcher and a time-collector. How beautiful!
Nationwide | ninaval.com
Give Us A Goo
Specialising in the "unposed" photographs that make for tear-jerkers, belly laughs, and "aww" worthy images, Give Us A Goo want to capture the most off-the-cuff moments on your wedding day. Gorgeous and natural, Phil's images will be gorgeous hung up on your wall for forever.
Nationwide | giveusagoo.com
The Portrait Room
For The Portrait Room, the best wedding photos show true connection, shared glances, beaming smiles, heartfelt tears, and the looks on your loved ones' faces when they see you on the day. They strive to work around you on the day; they're there when you need them and they're in the shadows snapping away throughout.
Nationwide | portraitrooms.ie
Ivana & Sam
Talented wedding photography duo Ivana & Sam will deliver wedding photos that you can treasure and are all the more timeless with their relaxed fine art style. They prefer to use soft light and painterly film-like colours and their goal is to blend in and offer couples a joyful experience and a storytelling perspective.
Nationwide | ivanamilchanska.com
Stephanie Joyce Photography
With a passion for vibrant colours and eye-catching compositions, wedding photos from Stephanie Joyce Photography are emotional and immensely heartfelt. Her supportive and laid-back approach, with a candid style of photography, helps couples to relax and immerse themselves in the joy of their special day. She loves nothing more than capturing those little moments that become big memories.
Nationwide | stephaniejoyce.co.uk
Foran & Sauvage Photography
Two-photographer team Ruth and Martin of Foran & Sauvage Photography will provide a unique visual narrative of your big day thanks to their creative documentary style which blends candid images with artistic angles. With a relaxed and personal approach, they are committed to understanding each couple's vision for their special day and ensuring that their wedding photos truly reflect their unique story.
Nationwide | foranandsauvage.com
Kyrstin Healy Photography
If you want every last ounce of your love, joy and romance captured on your wedding day, Kyrstin Healy Photography doesn't miss a beat. With a creative documentary-style approach she keeps intrusions to a minimum and her photos are loaded with emotion and energy whilst also being candid and vibrant.
Nationwide | kyrstinhealy.com
Deirdre Langan Photography
Your wedding day means the absolute world to award-winning image maker Deirdre Langan Photography. A true professional with years of experience, she is hugely passionate about capturing every couple’s personality and the uniqueness of their celebration. She collaborates with her clients in the run up to and even after their big day to ensure their wedding photo dreams come to life.
Nationwide | deirdrelangan.com
Folklore Photography
Dzifa is the creative talent behind Folklore Photography who has a fly-on-the-wall documentary style to capture the "perfectly imperfect" authentic, genuine and fun moments from your special day. She caters to weddings of all shapes and sizes.
Nationwide | folklorephotography.eu
Stephen O'Sullivan Photography
Tipperary-based Stephen O'Sullivan Photography believes a relaxed, fun and natural photography style is the key to telling an authentic wedding story. You'll be hard-pressed to notice him on your wedding day as he'll be a "ninja paparazzo" capturing all those unforgettable moments. He'll capture the real you on your special day, so there will be no awkward forced poses.
Nationwide | stephenosullivan.ie
Bruno Rosa Wedding Photography
Luxury wedding and elopement photographer Bruno Rosa Wedding Photography views wedding photos as living art. The award-winning photographer is a master storyteller with his ability to think ‘outside the box’. With his calm demeanour and his ability to blend into the background, emotions flow naturally between couples and their guests resulting in truly enchanting wedding photographs.
Nationwide | brunorosaphoto.com
Aidan Beatty Photography
Aidan Beatty Photography vows not to treat your big day like a photoshoot! With a free-flowing and natural style he helps put wedding couples and their guests at ease and it allows him to capture all the fun, the real moments and the magic. He loves to celebrate families and relationships and he captures the pure connection and bond between couples and their loved ones.
Nationwide | aidanbeattyphotography.com
My Real Name Is James
Jamie from My Real Name is James is an easygoing and relaxed documentary wedding photographer with a creative, modern style. Jamie takes a fly on the wall approach, he wants to help his wedding couples be as in the moment as possible so they can focus on making memories that will last a lifetime with their loved ones. By combining their special moments with light, composition, some flair, these images will remain magical forever.
Nationwide | myrealnameisjames.com
Nice 2 Look
If you want to capture everlasting memories on your wedding day you're in safe hands with talented husband and wife photography and videography team Sergii and Tetiana Derkach of Nice 2 Look. They've developed a signature unique style, which fuses documentary-style pictures with an editorial edge and they have a real flair for capturing wonderfully spontaneous moments.
Nationwide | nice2look.net
Light Creatif
Bart & Magda are the creative souls behind Light Creatif who produce authentic and compelling photographs that are full of light and romance. With an unobtrusive presence, they offer gentle direction to secure photos that are filled with emotions and happiness.
Nationwide | lightcreatif.com
Inbetween Days Photography
With Inbetween Days Photography you have the added benefit of two talented photographer who can capture your wedding day from a double perspective. Authentic storytellers Alex and Laura are super easy going and they love nothing more than having fun when they are photographing their couples. They chase "the messy, emotional, wonderfully chaotic bits" of your special day to create memories for life.
Nationwide | inbetweendaysphotography.com
Shane Turner Photography
Shane Turner Photography celebrates candid, unspoilt moments with artistic flair. With a relaxed and non-intrusive vibe, he loves working with natural light that "complements great scenes throughout your wedding day".
Nationwide | shaneturnerphotography.com
We Are The Mastersons
Husband and wife team Brian and Trish of We Are The Mastersons believe that when couples are having the best time possible at their wedding, that's when they get the greatest photos. They sweetly want to build you a "time machine" so that when you look at your wedding photos decades later you can immediately feel all the joy and splendour of your special day.
Nationwide | wearethemastersons.com
Keith Gordon Photography
Keith Gordon Photography favours an authentic approach with minimal fuss and steers clear of overly formal set-ups. Working in a low-key and swift way, his images exude heartfelt emotion and vibrant colour. He concentrates on the small but meaningful moments that will make your wedding photos so mesmerising no matter how many years pass.
Nationwide | keithgordonphotography.ie
Simon Peare Photography
Simon Peare Photography is all about capturing authentic, spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime moments. With a relaxed, documentary-style approach you can expect absolutely spine-tingling moments brought to life in beautifully natural images. He'll go the extra mile to ensure the wedding photo process is smooth and relaxed so you can focus on squeezing every last drop of magic out of your special day.
Nationwide | simonpearephotography.com
Want to more inspiration? See our Real Weddings to find more incredible wedding photographers in Ireland! We also have a list of the Best Wedding Videographers in Ireland!
