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Belfast & County Down · From £150Wedding photography in Belfast.

Natural, relaxed coverage of Belfast and County Down weddings — from City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter to coastal and country venues down the Ards Peninsula. Real moments, honestly told.

700+ · NI weddings since 2008 ★4.97 · 300+ reviews From £150 · transparent pricing Local team · based in the Ards Peninsula

A local photographer for Belfast & Down

Belfast & County Down weddings — our home patch.

17yrsShooting NI
700+NI weddings
50+Belfast & Down venues

Planning a Belfast or County Down wedding and looking for a photographer who already knows the venues, the light, and the way the day flows? We're based in the Ards Peninsula, so this is home turf — we've shot well over 700 weddings across NI, and we know Belfast and Down better than anywhere.

A wedding is made up of hundreds of tiny moments, and photography is how you keep them forever. We focus on the real, in-between ones: the quiet before the ceremony, the hand squeeze during vows, the carefree dancing late into the night. The style is relaxed and natural, so you can be fully present while we document the day in a way that feels effortless.

Marrying at a registry office or City Hall? See our dedicated Belfast City Hall page for venue-specific notes. Otherwise browse our galleries for a feel of what to expect on your own day.

Still deciding where to take your photographs? Our quarter-by-quarter guide to Belfast wedding photos walks through the light, the crowds and the park permits in each part of the city.

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Wedding Photography

One hour through to all-day — bridal preps to first dances, the way the day actually happened.

Photography first →

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Wedding Videography

Adds the bits you missed. Includes unedited speeches and ceremony from a static second camera.

Add video →

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Ceremony Music

With our daughter Miabella — a Grade 8 classical pianist and rock guitarist — live for ceremony or cocktails.

Live ceremony music →

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Pre-dinner Entertainment

Guitar or piano sets while you mingle and have photos taken. Available as solo or duo. Set lists yours.

Guest entertainment →

Belfast & Down · Photo & Video Packages

Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Packages to suit all budgets — from a one-hour ceremony-only package through to all-day photo and video coverage. Travel within Belfast and County Down is included in the prices below.

★ Photography

Photo only

£150 · from
  • 1 hr £150
  • 2 hr £250
  • 3 hr £350
  • All day £795
Photo + Video

Combined

£400 · from
  • 1 hr £400
  • 2 hr £500
  • 3 hr £650
  • All day £1,395
Live Music

Entertainment

£300 · from
  • Solo £300
  • Duo £450
  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
Extras

Engagement & albums

£75 · from
  • Bridal preps £125
  • Engagement shoot £125
  • Album 80–100pg £195
  • 16×12 canvas £75

Belfast & County Down travel included · Interest-free direct debit available · Full breakdown on the packages page.

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Belfast & Down venues

Venues we've shot across Belfast & Down.

City landmarks, coastal hotels, country estates, castles and civil venues. If your venue isn't listed here, we've almost certainly been somewhere near it — just ask.

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Belfast City HallDonegall Square · civil

Civil
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Belfast CastleCave Hill

Castle
03

Malone HouseBarnett Demesne, Belfast

Country house
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Culloden Estate & SpaHolywood

Hotel
05

Clandeboye EstateBangor

Estate
06

The Old InnCrawfordsburn

Country inn
07

Slieve Donard ResortNewcastle

Resort
08

Mount StewartNewtownards

Estate
09

Killyleagh CastleKillyleagh

Castle
10

Titanic Hotel BelfastTitanic Quarter

Hotel
11

Finnebrogue WoodsDownpatrick

Outdoor
12

Larchfield EstateLisburn border

Estate
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The Merchant HotelCathedral Quarter, Belfast

Hotel

Don't see yours? We've probably covered it — drop us your venue when you enquire.

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Storybook · Belfast & Down

Your wedding day, not a photo shoot.

Your wedding day should never feel like a photo shoot. We work gently in the background, capturing the energy and emotion of your day without ever pulling you out of the moment.

From the first look to the final hugs, we're there to document it all — with warmth, intention, and an eye for the little things you'll treasure most. There's no such thing as a 'typical' wedding, so your photos should reflect the uniqueness of your day. No formulas, no rigid shot lists.

The goal is simple: to make photographs that feel like memories, not just pictures.

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Belfast wedding photography, storybook style Belfast · Storybook

Check your Belfast date

See if we're free for your
Belfast or Down wedding.

Photography is our starting point — we'll help you decide on video or music once we know your plans. We come back within one working day.

  • Honest, transparent pricing
  • Interest-free payment plans
  • Digital delivery, free of charge
  • Travel included across Belfast & County Down

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Every package

What's included as standard.

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Bridal preps addon — up to one hour at the bride's house prior to leaving for the ceremony (time-dependent, one address).

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2 & 3 consecutive hour photo packages — e.g. church & venue, to simulate cake cutting.

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All Day Photography includes bridal preps through to around 15–20 minutes after the first dance.

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All photos provided digitally, free of charge, via a private online gallery.

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Photographer available between end of meal and evening set-up for any guest portraits.

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Video packages run two cameras (one static). Typical all-day video runs 15–20 minutes edited.

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Video packages include unedited speeches and ceremony from the static camera, in full, free of charge.

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Interest-free direct debit payment plans available on every package.