The Big Picture
As your wedding photographer, my job is to capture stunning memories of your big day for you to share with family and friends for generations to come – and yours is to enjoy the experience.
To help make this happen, the starting point is always a meeting. Ideally this happens in person but Zoom or Whatsapp works also, and between us we get a sense of how you want me to capture your wedding day so that it is totally personal and unique to you.
Naturally, you will be the star of the show and, as such, the photos I take of you will reflect this. But all the other players also have an important part to play in your memories so I will make sure to capture all the family and friends groups in a fun natural way.
Alongside this I will spend time capturing the other moments that often go unseen and unrecorded because, be they funny or poignant, full of laughter or tears, these are the ones that will really capture a true picture of your wedding day.
In a nutshell, from constructing a timeline to putting together a shot list, by the time you step in front of my camera on your wedding day, we will have ironed out all the details, so you can just enjoy your day and let me do the rest for you.
For example, a popular tradition is that the wedding prep is recorded from early morning and the first time you see each other is just before the ceremony. But more and more often,we see fewer superstitions around seeing each other before the ceremony, and some couples are even choosing to walk up the aisle together.
So whether you decide to get ready together, separately at the same venue, or at different venues we can talk about how best to accommodate whatever it is you wish to have recorded. It’s your day, after all.
Equally some couples are happy to see me off as soon as they sit down for dinner while others like me to stick around for the first few dances.
Many like the idea of a second photographer who can often get a different angles and some go for drone coverage to get a bird’s eye view of proceedings.
The other options centre around how you want to receive your images.
Every package comes complete with access to a beautiful online slideshow and cloud based image gallery featuring between 600 and 800 high resolution digital images that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends.
As an added extra – handy for people who may have a poor internet connection – we can supply a USB drive with your images (print ready) at no extra cost OR we can supply a unique wooden USB Photo Print Box at a small extra cost.
Beyond that you can choose from a range of printed images including our Fine Art Albums that offer a unique combination of hand crafted bindings paired with a contemporary design with either a 100% full grain leather or beautiful fabric cover.
These albums open out flat so you get a full view of each image.
You can also opt for a pair of smaller parent albums as well as a selection of framed prints and even gift prints to send on to your guests.
Basically what you choose is up to you and I am always happy to discuss different options but, to give you an idea of cost I have included my list of standard packages here.
And remember – you can ask me anything and if it’s even remotely possible I’ll make sure to achieve it!
Photography Packages
4 full day options
Willow
Together we will capture every magical moment of your day, from early morning prep through to dinner and your first few dances as a married couple.
'Willow' includes:
» Booking Consultation
Chat to Nick after your booking is confirmed. Discuss your envisioned wedding day timeline and address any queries you might have.
» Wedding Coverage from morning preparations or 2 hours 30 minutes prior to leaving for your ceremony, straight through until you are seated for dinner
» Pre Wedding Consultation
A further chat 1-2 months before wedding day. We'll go over any last minute queries or photo requests you might have.
» Beautiful online Slideshow, Photo Gallery, Wedding Album Design that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends
» Elegantly Packaged Photo Box and selection of prints
Beech
Enjoy everything included in the Willow Package along with extended coverage until just after the first few dances.
'Beech' includes:
» Booking Consultation
Chat to Nick after your booking is confirmed. Discuss your envisioned wedding day timeline and address any queries you might have.
» Wedding Coverage from morning preparations or 2 hours 30 minutes prior to leaving for your ceremony, straight through until 30 minutes after your first dance
» Pre Wedding Consultation
A further chat 1-2 months before wedding day. We'll go over any last minute queries or photo requests you might have.
» Beautiful online Slideshow, Photo Gallery, Wedding Album Design that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends
» Timeline Consultation
Video call 1-2 weeks out to run through timings.
» Elegantly Packaged Photo Box and selection of prints
Fir
Featuring the same level of coverage as the Beech Package with the beautiful addition of a bespoke Fine Art Album
'Fir' includes:
» Booking Consultation
Chat to Nick after your booking is confirmed. Discuss your envisioned wedding day timeline and address any queries you might have.
» Wedding Coverage from morning preparations or 2 hours 30 minutes prior to leaving for your ceremony, straight through until 30 minutes after your first dance
» Pre Wedding Consultation
A further chat 1-2 months before wedding day. We'll go over any last minute queries or photo requests you might have.
» Second Photographer with you until your meal
» Beautiful online Slideshow, Photo Gallery, Wedding Album Design that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends
» Elegantly Packaged Photo Box and selection of prints
» Bespoke FineArt Album
12x12, 30 pages*
* Albums are custom made and can be increased in size as per request.
Ash
With a second Photographer to capture even more magical moments added to everything that comes with the Fir Package
'Ash' includes:
» Booking Consultation
Chat to Nick after your booking is confirmed. Discuss your envisioned wedding day timeline and address any queries you might have.
» Wedding Coverage from morning preparations or 2 hours 30 minutes prior to leaving for your ceremony, straight through until 30 minutes after your first dance
» Pre Wedding Consultation
A further chat 1-2 months before wedding day. We'll go over any last minute queries or photo requests you might have.
» Second Photographer with you until your meal
» Beautiful online Slideshow, Photo Gallery, Wedding Album Design that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends
» Elegantly Packaged Photo Box and selection of prints
» Bespoke Queensberry
Handcrafted FineArt Album
12x12, 30 pages*
» Pair of Parent Albums
8x8, 30 pages*
» Stunning 30x20 Framed
Print / Canvas or 20 Mounted Prints 12x8, Ready for Framing
» Drone coverage
Weather and Venue approval depending
* Albums are custom made and can be increased in size as per request. Parent Albums are a duplicate of the main wedding album.
Weekend and Multi day Coverage
In addition to single-day packages, Nick also offers more comprehensive packages for multi-day or weekend events. These packages are designed to ensure every moment is captured in detail, even for events that span over several days.
The multi-day offering includes all the features of a full-day package with additional coverage from a second photographer, drone footage, fine art albums, framed prints, and gift prints.
This package provides a more immersive and complete documentation of the occasion, making it an ideal choice for clients planning grand and lengthy celebrations
Get in touch with Nick to discuss personalized multi-day packages, designed to capture every cherished moment of your extended wedding celebrations.
Packages at a Glance
| Overview | Willow | Beech | Fir | Ash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Wedding Consultation advice and assistance throughout your planning. Face-to-face, video or phone call depending on convenience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wedding Coverage from morning preparations straight through until dinner | ✓ | |||
| Wedding Coverage from 2 hours before your ceremony until 30 mins after the first dance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Second Photographer with you until meal | ✓ | |||
| Beautiful Online Slideshow, Photo Gallery, Wedding Album Design that can be viewed anywhere and shared with family and friends | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Elegantly Packaged Photo Box and selection of prints | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bespoke Queensberry Handcrafted FineArt Album 12x12, 30 pages | ✓ | |||
| Bespoke FineArt Album 12x12, 30 pages | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Pair of Parent Albums 8x8, 30 pages | ✓ | |||
| Stunning 30x20 Framed Print/Canvas or 20 Mounted Prints 12x8, Ready for Framing | ✓ | |||
| Drone Coverage Weather and venue approval depending | ✓ |
Additional Extras
| Description |
|---|
| Additional Full Day |
| Highly Experienced Additional Photographer |
| Couples Photo Session |
| Later Coverage until Midnight 10.30pm until Midnight |
| Rehearsal Dinner / Day after BBQ Subject to availability and based on your individual requirements |
| Express Edit Slideshow after 1 week. Full gallery after 2 weeks |
| Drone Coverage Weather and venue approval depending |
| Bespoke Queensberry Handcrafted Fine Art Matted Album 12x12, 30 pages* |
| Bespoke Fine Art Matted Album 12x12, 30 pages* |
| Pair of Parent Albums 8x8, 30 pages* |
| Stunning 30x20 Framed Print/Canvas or 20 Mounted Prints 12x8, Ready for Framing |
FAQs
Some frequently asked questions
If you don't see your query answered below please don't hesitate getting in touch with me.
Fridays & Saturdays are the most popular wedding days and will book quickly up to a year in advance. Other popular days such as bank holiday weekends, mid-terms, Christmas & Easter breaks can book up to 2 years in advance. There is no such thing as too early, so just send us an email and ask us to check your date.
To book we require a €500 deposit / booking fee to hold your date as well as a signed booking contract, all which can be completed online. That’s it! Once these are out of the way, we won’t be in contact until just before the wedding to go over the schedule for the day.
I do travel and there are no extra charges for most weddings within Ireland. For weddings outside Ireland I'll tailor a custom package for you both.
I want to make things easy for you both, so once you book me you won’t need to worry about anything. We can meet up in person or via Zoom a few months before your big day and I’ll get all the info I need from you & vice versa.
On the day of the wedding I am mostly in the background, capturing things as they happen without intrusion. I come to your home or hotel about 2hrs before the ceremony and I can either stay until dinner (6pm) or until about 30mins after the first dance (10:30pm)
Every wedding is different, but in general I usually begin my coverage around 2 hours before your ceremony with the bride’s preparations.
My typical wedding day coverage is around 7 hours – from morning preparations through until your seated for your dinner. We do offer packages that extend my coverage to include your speeches and first dances.
I hear this a lot! To be honest, I think most people feel a little awkward initially in front of a camera, myself included.
That's why choosing the photographer who not only takes beautiful images, but also the one who suits you both best as a couple is so important. Most of the time you won't even know I'm there. But when required I can help guide you both, I'm good at keeping people at ease during their day. So you will be looking your very best in your photos.
For most weddings, I work alone. Prior to your wedding we will run through the schedule for the day so I will be prepared and know exactly what needs to happen and when. I do work with a second photographer when it is needed. Please enquire for more details.
In peak wedding season (May – September) our editing time is around 8 to 10 weeks. Off-peak weddings, our editing time is 3-4 weeks, if not sooner. We work 7 days a week (and longer hours than we care to mention!) to make sure to get you your wedding photos as quickly as possible.
Once all our editing is done and your photographs are ready for you, we will upload all of them into a secure, password protected, viewing gallery on our website. We then will email you the location and the password to view all of your photographs. Your viewing gallery is great for sharing with family and friends, as well as for purchasing prints
Each wedding is different, but normally you will receive between 400 to 600 photographs.
No. We edit out all the unwanted photos (ie. eyes closed, blurred focus, subject not looking…) leaving you with the best of the best.
Yes. All the best of the best images are corrected for colour, balance & contrast. Further edits like cropping, removal of unwanted things (light switches, exit signs) and black & white / sepia / vintage filters are also applied to selected images.
YES I'm fully covered.
Your photography package balance is not due until just before or on your wedding day. Or if it is easier, payments can be made over course of several months to pay down your balance. Just ask us about these options. Payments for wedding albums are not due until after the wedding when you are ready to order.
Booking fees can be paid by credit / debit card, bank transfer, cash, cheque, drafts, or postal orders.
Balances paid on wedding days must be paid in cash or draft.
My photography style is very laid back – so I let you dictate what you want on the day. Of course there are a few posed shots you should have, mainly family photographs. Other shots, while may be constructed are done so to look “unposed” in the photograph. Many times you will hear me say “Just hold hands, walk towards me and chat away as you go”. This isn’t posed, but I am aware of the outcome I am looking for. Any requests on the type of photos to be taken can be requested before the big day.
I usually like to get the group & family photographs taken as soon after your ceremony as possible and can have these done in 20 minutes. These photos are very important to your day, but don’t need to take a large portion of your day to complete them.
Of course! I do have my own particular style, but I am alway open to new ideas. And we love when brides & grooms take an active roll in creating the look of their wedding photos.
All our images are captured digital in colour RAW format. This format allows us to easily change any photograph from colour to black & white. I make a judgement call on which photographs will look better in colour or black & white and this is what you will see. However, if you ever decide you would prefer one over the other, we can always revert the image back!
Yep! All the images are yours to do what you wish with!
We offer one of the largest ranges of albums in the country, from storybook albums, matted albums to fusion & fine art albums. We don’t want you to be limited in your choice and will go out of our way to make sure you get exactly what you want. Regardless of the type of album, I design every album from scratch – no templates here – which makes your album 100% unique.
Once you decide if we chose your photo's (initially) or you have chosen your own photographs for your album, design time is around 2 weeks, if not less. I will then send you proofs to see what the design will look like for your review. Once everything is approved and the album has been ordered, production time ranges from 4 weeks up to 8 weeks depending on the type of album & time of year.
Yes I always carry backup equipment on me and shoot with multiple memory cards. When I get home I back up your images again and also use cloud storage system for more backup. BACKUP!
YES the ones on the site and all via Google.
No but I have a list of some great videographers and other vendors who I worked well with before. I send that on with the booking confirmations.
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Nick is Taking Bookings for 2024 and 2025
Nick's artistry and meticulous attention to detail will transform the precious moments from your wedding day into timeless memories. Enquire with Nick and he will send on availability, pricing detail and arrange a call convenient with you to go through your plans.