leighinmohr House Hotel Wedding | Nicola & William August 17, 2019 Nicola and William tied the knot on the 17th of August at the beautiful Leighinmohr House Hotel in Ballymena. This wedding was truly something else in many ways! Nicola contacted me in June and gave me the date she was considering for their big day. Originally I thought 2020 so checked my diary and replied like normal stating I was available. This was the point where ordinary was thrown out the window and she told me nope 2 months! I initially planned on wrapping things up for the year due to Erin expecting our second child ..read more

Cushendall Wedding | Cathy & Dave July 4th, 2019 Cathy and Dave got married on the 4th of July. The ceremony took place in St Mary’s RC Church and the reception was held in Cushendall Sailing & Boating Club. When I initially spoke with Cathy and heard the location of the wedding I was excited. Cushendall is a place we love to go as a family with the kids and I remember commenting on how I would like to photograph a wedding in this part of the country. The story of Cathy and Dave is no ordinary adventure, it’s one that sums them up perfectly. Cathy from a little Irish village of Cushe ..read more

Wedding Photography Equipment Nikon For a photographer, we see more than a camera. We see an extension to our arm, a tool of the trade and a trusty companion that we will bond with. For me, it’s like months of homework in order to decide what I’m going to look at, but it doesn’t end there, it is not that simple. The camera must meet a certain expectation and a few mandatory requirements for the specific roles it will be used in. It’s not about brands or loyalty or following a trend because joe blogs have a certain camera. I don’t care what others are using I only care that it suits me in the w ..read more

Wedding Venues Ballymena A selected list of Wedding Venue Ballymena Below is a selection of wedding venues in Ballymena. Ballymena is the eighth largest town in County Antrim it has its fair share of delights for anyone planning a wedding from hotels, castles, and magical gardens, there is quite a selection to suit your wedding no matter what look you wish to have. Kilmore Country House A beautiful 17th Century house which has been transformed into a boutique Guesthouse and Wedding Venue. The Ballinluig function room can hold 80 guests or there is a marque which accommodates up to 300 guests ..read more

A few of the best wedding venues in Northern Ireland There is a huge selection of Wedding venues in Northern Ireland, all different styles to suit your wedding day. Below are a few wedding venues in Northern Ireland that might just take your fancy. Links are available below to all of these venues and worth checking out if any grab your interest. The Hedges Hotel The Hedges Hotel is still quite a new wedding venue and is located next to the famous dark hedges, Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. A beautiful modern hotel with good sized rooms and bathrooms. The dark hedges have been ma ..read more

Cushendall Beach Maternity Photo Shoot Cushendall beach maternity photo shoot, this place is by far one of my favorites. A sandy and shingle beach set in a bay immediately to the northeast of the small town of Cushendall and situated directly behind Cushendall Golf Club. Full parking facilities in front of the beach means a short walk down towards it and very convenient. Today was all about Erin as she is expecting her second child in September. Erin’s daughter Ruby was along to get in on the action and provide some entertainment for us all! Natural looking images was the aim today along with ..read more

Portglenone Forest | Maternity Photo Shoot Portglenone Forest outside Ballymena is classed as  ‘Ancient Woodland’ and is 26 acres of lovely wooded areas and greenery. Flowers in the summer add colour and character and makes it a location many flocks to for a walk or a picnic. The forest leads down onto the Bann River and from here you can look over to the other side of Portglenone. Portglenone Monastery is also neighboring the forest. Today we were here for Silvia and Ricardo as they are expecting their first child. We had a rather overcast day which I see as a blessing because it gives this s ..read more

La Mon Hotel Wedding, Belfast, N.Ireland Laura and Jim tied the knot in the beautiful la Mon Hotel on 29.03.2019 Introduction: When I first met the couple a few months beforehand they were so relaxed and chilled out that I just knew they were perfect for my style of photography. Jim was very easy going and as long as Laura was happy then Jim was happy. This is kinda what you expect us, males, to do when planning things. Laura was relaxed about it all and was very organized, knew what she was doing and what she needed to do.   Arrival: On the big day, I arrived at La Mon Hotel & Country Cl ..read more

Templeton Hotel Wedding, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland Christine and Edward 02.02.19 The Venue: On the 2nd February, Christine and Edward had a beautiful Templeton Hotel Wedding in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland. Templeton Hotel has been open since 1991 and a well-known venue within County Antrim. The Hotel operates a “one wedding per day” policy to ensure first class service and attention. Staff was fantastic and from photographers, view they will do anything you kindly ask of them even if it means running a little over the time. First Meet: I met Christine and her mum just before Christmas in ..read more

The Garden Across The Road | Kells Northern Ireland Outdoor Wedding Mr & Mrs. Smith 11.08.18 Venue: To start off my new Blog I was going to run it from 2019 onwards but I felt I really needed to include this amazing Outdoor Wedding at the end of 2018. I had the pleasure of photographing Alison and Neals beautiful wedding in August at The Garden Across The Road. This little beauty is located outside Kells, Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Garden Across The Road is totally stunning, from greenery to a short walk across the road taking you to a woodland that is just magic ..read more