Shine Pics/ Wedding Photography
Natural, story-led coverage across city, countryside, coastal and destination-style weddings — from a one-hour ceremony package to all-day storytelling. We believe in choice, not forced options.
Our ethos
We are all unique, with different visions and budgets. So our packages start with what you need, not with what we want to sell.
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Packages run from 1 hour through to all day. Whatever your budget or vision, there's a coverage that genuinely fits — and nothing is bundled in because we want it sold.
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Quiet preparations, the hand squeeze during vows, the carefree dancing late on. We work gently in the background — gentle direction when it helps, no rigid shot lists.
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From Belfast City Hall ceremonies to rural venues across Antrim, Down and Fermanagh — almost two decades shooting in NI weather, light and venues.
How wedding photography works
Every wedding day is different, which is why we don't force couples into rigid photography packages.
Most Northern Irish weddings follow a similar shape — preparations, ceremony, family photos, couple portraits, speeches, evening celebrations. But the timing, locations and atmosphere vary hugely depending on venue, season and personal plans.
Some couples only want coverage of the ceremony and a short portrait session. Others prefer full-day coverage, starting with bridal preparations and finishing once the evening is well underway. Both approaches work — what matters is choosing coverage that fits your day, not someone else's idea of what a wedding should look like.
We're always happy to help couples work out how much photography they actually need, based on their venue, ceremony time and priorities. There's no pressure to decide everything up front — a simple conversation is usually enough.
Storybook · Natural light
Short coverage vs all-day coverage
The right choice depends on your venue layout, ceremony time and how much of the day you want documented. Here's how we usually frame it.
Coverage of the ceremony and a short portrait session, with optional reception arrival. Tight, intentional, no padding.
Ideal forSmaller weddings, registry-office and civil ceremonies (e.g. Belfast City Hall), or couples who just want the key moments captured.
The full story of the day unfolding naturally — preparations through speeches and into the early evening.
Ideal forLarger weddings, multi-location venues, or couples who want the whole day documented from start to celebration.
All packages
Published prices, published examples — you know what you're booking before we ever speak. Travel charges may apply outside NI; everything else is laid out below.
Travel charges may apply outside NI · Interest-free direct debit available · Bespoke add-ons by request.
See full breakdown →Venues we regularly photograph
From Belfast City Hall to rural estates and coastal locations — most of NI's popular and quirky venues, photographed many times over.
Easy going · Stress free · Wedding photography
Having photographed 700+ NI weddings with a ★4.97 rating from 300+ couples — calm experience is half of what you're booking.
"We blend into the background, gently guiding when needed, but mostly letting the day unfold naturally."Our approach · since 2008
What couples ask us next
One thing we've noticed across nearly two decades photographing weddings in NI: the days that feel most alive are usually the ones where the couple chose the suppliers they genuinely connect with, rather than whatever came standard.
The right starting point is a quick conversation — your venue, ceremony time, rough plans — and we'll come back with a recommended shape (1 hr vs 3 hr, photo only vs photo + video) before you commit to anything.
Bespoke add-ons are welcome too. Bridal preps, engagement shoots, location portraits before the day, an album or wall canvas after — the packages cover the most-requested items but they're not the whole menu.
Start a conversation →
Belfast · Cathedral Quarter
A note on the evening
One thing we've noticed: the weddings that feel most alive are the ones where the couple chose music they genuinely care about.
Full disclosure — our daughter fronts Miabella, a Belfast-based act that's started playing weddings with a proper live-show approach: classical piano for the ceremony, acoustic for drinks, full electric in the evening. Not for everyone, but worth a look if you want the evening to feel like a real gig.
Belfast · Live
Wedding photography · FAQs
Not always. A second photographer can help for larger weddings, venues with multiple locations, or days where events overlap — for example, preparations happening in different places, or very large guest numbers.
For smaller weddings or venues where everything happens close together, a single photographer is often more than enough to capture the full story of the day.
We're happy to advise once we know your venue, guest numbers and timeline. There's no default "right answer" — it depends entirely on how your day is structured.
Rain is something we're very used to working with in Northern Ireland. We plan for it in advance, using covered areas, indoor spaces and sheltered locations at your venue. Some of the most atmospheric photos happen on overcast days, thanks to softer light and dramatic skies.
If the weather changes, we adapt quickly and keep things relaxed. You don't need a backup plan for every scenario — that's part of our job.
The number of photos varies depending on how long we're with you and how the day unfolds. As a guide, shorter coverage usually results in a few hundred carefully edited images, while full-day coverage produces a larger, more complete collection.
We don't limit the number of photos delivered. Every image you receive is individually edited and supplied digitally via a private online gallery.
Your online gallery is typically ready within a few days of your wedding. Each image is individually edited to ensure consistency and quality, and your gallery is delivered digitally, making it easy to view, download and share.
We'll always give you a realistic timeframe after your wedding and keep you updated along the way.
Yes — the packages cover the most-requested items, but they're not the whole menu. Bridal preps, engagement shoots, location portraits before the day, an album or wall canvas after, or a wedding video add-on can all be tacked on.
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll work out the cost when we know your plans.
We've shot weddings across Northern Ireland and border areas of the Republic, including coastal and rural locations. Further afield is by request — travel will be quoted on top of the package, and we'll always be upfront about it.
Check your date
Photography is our starting point. Tell us your date and we'll come back within one working day with availability and the package shape that fits.
Every package
Bridal preps addon — up to one hour at the bride's house prior to leaving for the ceremony (time-dependent, one address).
2 & 3 consecutive hour photo packages — e.g. church & venue, to simulate cake cutting.
All Day Photography includes bridal preps through to around 15–20 minutes after the first dance.
All photos provided digitally, free of charge, via a private online gallery.
Photographer available between end of meal and evening set-up for any guest portraits.
Video packages run two cameras (one static). Typical all-day video runs 15–20 minutes edited.
Video packages include unedited speeches and ceremony from the static camera, in full, free of charge.
Interest-free direct debit payment plans available on every package.
Shine Pics · Assistant
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