A Christmas Engagement: Zuzana & Jonathan

I have known Zuzka & Johnny for a good bit now and I always thought they make the most wonderful couple. I shot a maternity session with them back when they were expecting their little girl, Nadia. I was so delighted when I heard they got engaged over Christmas last year! The two are getting married next July in Czech Republic. So as this year's holidays were approaching and town looked so festive we both felt a photoshoot was in order to commemorate the occasion!

We took to the glowing streets of Galway and used its picturesque landmarks as a backdrop - we stopped off at the Continental Christmas Market, had a hot chocolate in Butlers, took a few shots at Yes Flowers and a few intimate portraits down on Kirwan's Lane.

I always know I am on to a good one when I look at the back of my camera during shooting and I get all giddy, which most certainly happened during this shoot! I mean, look at them! *gush*

Wishing you all the happiness in the world Z & J and thank you for sticking it out in the cold and busy streets!

Wedding Wednesday - Susie & Ronan at Doonbeg Lodge

Susie and Ronan got married on an amazing day earlier on in the year when it was not as cold as now *brr*! That gave an opportunity to experience the most scenic drive out through the Burren up to Doonbeg Lodge where the reception took place.

You may find that the selection of images is a little different than my usual real weddings. That is because, for the first time, I was second shooting a wedding! I was assisting the wonderful Cara Gardener From Cara Mia Photography. She is such a positive person and easy to work with I am so happy she asked me to come along!

The couple had a stunning black tie wedding at a marquee among rolling green hills of a golf resort surrounded by the beach. A real fairy tale setting with some really cute details. One of my favorite ideas was the polaroid camera that they left out for the guests. It was such a hit that the guests found it hard to sit down for dinner because they were enjoying the pictures so much! The camera is an Instax Mini 7s - you can get one yourself here.

I knew from Cara that the bride was very sweet and relaxed but when she volunteered during the portrait session to take her shoes off and walk across the Burren rocks, I knew we were in for a fun day!

See for yourself...