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Dublin wedding photographer for couples who want to be present on their wedding day and have photographs that feel like them!


Natural, candid and documentary wedding photography in Dublin and across Ireland, for couples who want to be present, have a brilliant day and come away with photographs that feel like them.



Zero forced posing, capturing relaxed, unscripted weddings across Dublin and all of Ireland.

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Hey, I'm Deirdre!

I’m a Dublin wedding photographer capturing weddings across Dublin, Meath and throughout Ireland in a natural, honest and documentary style.

I photograph the real stuff — the joy, the tears, the chaos, the laughter and all the quiet moments in between. My approach is candid and unobtrusive, allowing your wedding day to unfold naturally without constantly pulling you away from it for posed photographs.

I want you to feel present on your wedding day, surrounded by the people you love, rather than spending it performing for the camera. I’ll guide you when you need it, but I won’t stage moments or polish the life out of them. The aim is simple: photographs that feel genuinely like you and bring you straight back to how your day actually felt.

Having your wedding photographed should feel easy — like having a trusted friend there who just happens to have a camera.



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DUBLIN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR COUPLES WHO WANT THEIR DAY TO ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE THEIRS!

 

Award-winning documentary wedding photography Dublin & Ireland. Real moments, no posing, no shot lists.


Awkward in front of a camera? Good. The best photos I've ever taken were of people who said exactly that!



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Deirdre did such a great job with our wedding photos. We loved them so much! The film scans were a superb addition and an added bonus when we got the link to our pictures. The quick turnaround with the ‘sneak peak’ was amazing, and the fact the full set were not far behind was even better! Highly recommend, and such a great job with our City Wedding!


Hannah & Padraig

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Deirdre is so talented in how she deals and communicates with people and of course in how she captures the moment perfectly!


I love our wedding photos, going through them is like a story being told! She goes with the flow but is such a professional there is no doubt her photos will turn out amazing!


I can't recommend Deirdre enough if you want to feel comfortable without feeling like you're losing lot of the day to formal photographs, safe in the knowledge she will capture authentic and beautiful photos of you and your guests!

Maeve & Ken

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We can’t thank Deirdre enough. The photos Deirdre took are beautiful and capture the day perfectly.


Deirdre was so wonderful on the day, all of our guests loved her and were so complimentary. Deirdre has a kind of energy that makes you feel like you have known each other for a long time and puts you at complete ease.


I can’t stop looking at the photos and each time I do I’m transported back to the day. Choosing Deirdre for our wedding was an easy choice and we couldn’t be happier. I would (and do!) recommend Deirdre to everyone I know!


Thank you again,


Katie x

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We absolutely loved working with Deirdre. Everything was so easy from start to finish, and we are completely obsessed with the photographs.


She made us feel so relaxed and we had such a fun time walking around Dublin city centre with her. Nothing ever felt staged or awkward, and she was brilliant at capturing all the little moments naturally. She has an amazing ability to slink into the background and capture all the little unseen moments, while then politely and confidently providing clear directions to photos of us or any staged photos that we took.


The photos are exactly what we hoped for. Everyone genuinely looks like they are having the time of their lives, which gives the whole gallery such a wonderfully happy atmosphere. They capture not just what the day looked like, but how it felt, which is exactly what we wanted. All of our guests who have seen the photos have been full of praise for Deidre’s professionalism and the quality of the photographs.


Deirdre was also an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process. We really cherise the photos she took which were above and beyond anything we could have expected. We couldn't recommend her highly enough for a wedding!

Ellie & Philip

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DEIRDRE PHOTOGRAPHED OUR WEDDING AND WE HONESTLY COULDN'T HAVE HOPED FOR A BETTER PHOTOGRAPHER.

DEIRDRE AND HER PARTNER WERE SUCH A WARM AND FRIENDLY PRESENCE ON THE DAY. WE HAD TO CHANGE FROM OUR ORIGINAL PHOTO PLANS BECAUSE WE WERE RUNNING BEHIND TIME AND DEIRDRE WAS VERY FLEXIBLE AND MADE US FEEL COMPLETELY AT EASE THE WHOLE TIME. SHE ALSO MADE SURE TO GET ALL THE IMPORTANT PHOTOS AND TO SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH A FEW BRILLIANT SUNSET SHOTS AS WELL.


ALL THE PHOTOS CAME OUT AMAZING AND EVERYONE'S COMMENTED ON HOW PERFECT THEY ARE.


I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND DEIRDRE FOR ANYONE'S WEDDING.

Deirdre & Patrick

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How do we begin to thank you Deirdre?! We never doubted Gail when she recommended you, but boy did you turn out to be just the little gem of our wedding, that caught the magic of it all.


Some how you took two people who typical shy away from photographs, and gave us pictures so natural, so in the moment, and showed so much love. The type of pictures that our kids (if we're lucky to have them) will look at in years to come and think ugh, gross, look at mum and dad! And I mean that in the best possible way.


We can't thank you enough! Not only are you phenomenal at what you do, but you're the most beautiful person, we're so lucky to have had you with us on the day. What an energy you brought. So glad to know you and that our paths crossed. Sincerely, thank you so much.

April & Stephen

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Grand so, Here's how it all works!

 

I'm Deirdre, a Dublin wedding photographer and firm believer that the best wedding photos happen when everyone's having the time of their life. Including me!


I'm not the photographer lurking silently in the corner hoping nobody notices her. I'm the one having the craic with your guests, getting stuck into the day with you, and somehow still catching every single moment worth catching. I'll be there from the morning prep right through to the first dance, genuinely present, genuinely enjoying your day, and always with my camera ready when something real happens.

We'll do your couple portraits and family photos and I promise we'll keep them quick, relaxed, and actually fun. A little guidance, a lot of laughing, and then we're back to the party where we both belong.



Because here's the thing. The magic isn't in the posed shots. It's in everything that happens around them. The look on your partner's face when they see you for the first time. Your uncle who swore he wouldn't cry. The moment the band plays that song and the whole room loses the plot together.


Those are the moments I'm there for. And you can only catch them if you're fully in the room, not hiding behind a lens pretending you don't exist.


A little gentle guidance when you need it. No shot lists. No airbrushing. Just your day, honestly told, by someone who was genuinely delighted to be there!


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Outstanding!!!!!!!


Deirdre was the most amazing from start to finish. Since meeting Deirdre at a friends wedding we knew she was to be our photographer too.


Deirdre’s style is unmatched. Deirdre is so modest about her skills and work. Everyone is blown away by the quality of all the photos. There was no faf in setting things up, line up strike a pose and back to the party.


For anyone with a phobia of photos Deirdre is the photographer for you. She put us at ease and brought the best out in everyone. Our photos are so cherished and will be a memory for a lifetime. We are eternally grateful for Deirdre and her skills and we will never forget her.

Donal & Jonathan

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I truly cannot recommend Deirdre enough, she is phenomenal and her work is just absolutely incredible!


Deirdre was our wedding photographer this year and we genuinely couldn’t have been happier. She instantly zapped away any awkwardness we felt and we loved every second we spent with her that day.


I’ve never known wedding guests to rave about a photographer like they did with Deirdre, she was a HIT!


The joy we all felt that day radiates from every single photograph and we are so grateful and thankful to her for capturing it.


I can hand on heart say that Deirdre helped to make our day as amazing as it was. We will absolutely be booking family shoots with her in the future!


Louise & Fred

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Deirdre has been the photographer at a number of weddings where I have been the celebrant and I have always been struck by her easy manner and how she puts the couple at ease.


She is full of energy, the photos are amazing and, even the shyest, couples always seem to be totally at ease with her. I always look forward to working with Deirdre.... and seeing the great results.

Gail, Celebrant

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Deirdre was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!


The pictures we now have of us and our loved ones perfectly captured our day.


Deirdre paid attention to every detail and we never felt like the camera was on us.


Many of our guests were blown away by her photos, professionalism and friendly face.


Would highly recommend for any engagement or wedding shoot, thank you Deirdre!

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Lets chat!

I take on a small number of weddings each year because every single one deserves my full attention. If you want a photographer who'll show up, get stuck in and have the absolute best time doing it, I'd love to hear about your day!

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FAQ

How long will I wait for my wedding photos?


I promise delivery within 6- 8 weeks — but honestly, I'm usually earlier than that. I know how much you're dying to see them, and getting your gallery to you as quickly as possible matters to me.

How many photos will I receive?

You'll receive all the best images from your day, fully edited, in high resolution, ready to download and keep forever. A full wedding day typically delivers 700+ photos. No culling down to a handful, no holding images back — just everything that tells the real story of your day.

How long does it take to get our photos?

You'll receive all the best images from your day, fully edited, in high resolution, ready to download and keep forever. A full wedding day typically delivers 700+ photos. No culling down to a handful, no holding images back — just everything that tells the real story of your day.

Do you offer engagement or pre-wedding shoots?

I love photographing love — so yes, absolutely. If you book your wedding with me, you can add a pre-wedding or engagement shoot at a discounted rate. It's also a brilliant way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. It's also a massive icebreaker!

Do you photograph destination weddings?

Right now I'm focusing on weddings in Ireland only — I've got little ones at home who need me! But who knows what the future holds. If you're planning something abroad, drop me a message anyway and we'll have a chat.

How do I book you?

Once we've had a chat and you're happy to go ahead, a non-refundable deposit secures your date along with a signed contract. From that point your date is held — just for you. No double bookings, no uncertainty. Simple as that.

Do you work alone or with a second photographer?

I work alone, and I've absolutely got you covered — I'm a bit of a wild one with my camera! That said, if both of you are getting ready in separate locations, or if you're having a large wedding with a big guest list, a second photographer is worth considering to make sure every moment is captured. I work with a number of brilliant photographers and can bring one along for an additional cost. Just ask and we'll figure out what works best for your day.

How far in advance should I book?

I typically book up about a year in advance for weddings — but not always, so please do enquire regardless of how close your date is. You might be surprised. The worst I can say is that I'm already taken!

Will you visit our venue before the wedding day?

I've shot at a lot of venues across Ireland, and I can work in any venue, any lighting condition, and any weather. If your venue is somewhere I haven't been and I'm in the area, I'll absolutely try to check it out beforehand.

But here's something I genuinely mean — I love shooting in a venue for the first time. Everything is fresh, everything is new, and you're not going to get a recycled version of a photo I've taken a hundred times before. It's going to be completely unique to you and your day. That buzz of somewhere new? It's one of my favourite things about this job.

What happens if you have an emergency on the day?

Honestly, this is something every couple should ask their photographer — and I'm glad you're reading this. Ireland has an incredible community of wedding photographers, and I'm lucky to be part of several of them. We look out for each other. If something were ever to stop me from being there on your day, I would make sure your wedding is covered by a photographer every bit as qualified and talented as I am. Your day will not go undocumented. I promise you that.

Will we get to meet you before the wedding?

Always. I always chat with my couples before the wedding — we can hop on a Zoom call or, if we're in the same part of the country, I'd love to meet in person for a coffee. Getting to know each other before the day makes such a difference. By the time your wedding comes around it should feel like having a friend there with a camera — not a stranger.

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Get in touch! I'd love to hear about your plans for your wedding!