I've held various cameras in my hands for as long as I can remember. The first given to me by my dad, an avid shooter himself, and my passion grew from there. I've always tried to experiment and to push my boundaries, and with photography that ultimately leads to a greater understanding of the craft. Now in my thirties, I own too many cameras and lenses to count, I develop my own black and white and colour film (yes we still use film!) and I feel I've reached a level in the craft where I can tell a story well.

Photographing weddings is something that gives me a lot of satisfaction. There's always so much going on, so much emotion, tension and relief, fun and laughing, tears and hugs. What I ultimately capture are natural and genuine moments between loved ones on one of the happiest days of their lives.

My style is artistic, un-obtrusive, fun and creative. Much of my photography might be described as portrait photography, but they are not posed or staged the way you would traditionally view a portrait. Instead these are real, and natural moments captured as they happen. For the majority of the day I'll be in the background, out of the way but continually documenting, on the lookout for the moments that can define such an important day.

My portraits sessions are quick and relaxed and capture the mood more so than trying to stage any particular poses. Ultimately, I try to capture every moment and every little detail of your day, without disrupting the natural flow of your wedding.

Qualifications

Honours Bachelor of Arts, National University of Ireland, Galway

Certificate in Commercial Photography, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology

FETAC in Print Journalism, Dun Laoghaire College of further education

City & Guilds Certificate in Photography, Sallynoggin Senior College