Engagement Shoots
Sarah and Billy Engagement Shoot – Lifestyle Photography
More engagement shoots this summer and Sarah and Billy’s July shoot was undertaken in the rain which was not ideal but we did our best to ensure that we covered as much of the shoot as possible in the shelter, ie, under tree cover, and also with the help of the trusty umbrella (a number of which I carry along for the inevitable Irish weather).
The photoshoot was undertaken early morn in St Anne’s Park in Raheny, a short stroll from the James Larkin coast road. I was after shooting a wedding the day before in Kilkenny and we had decided that evening to go ahead pending Met Eireann’s ‘wet finger in the sky’ forecast and all appeared well until a half an hour into the shoot and the the rain appeared!. So fiddlesticks and all the rest, we carried on, and to be honest it turned out well, Billy’s wet dog adding some character to the shoot – he seemed to have delighted in the whole affair!. The shot taken which looks like a foggy background, was actual heavy misty rain and it is one of my favourites of the day as was a second shot of the railing taken with dripping rain.
Of particular interest was the rose garden which was part of St. Anne’s Park Rose Festival 2011 which was held a week later in St. Anne’s Park, Raheny on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July, 2011. The colors of the roses added a lively palette to the shoot, further enhanced by the diffused light of early morning.
Four hours later I was photographing Neil Delamere on the river Liffey for his new show “The Only Viking In The Village“, which will be aired in a few months time – the weather could not have been more amiable. A busy but enjoyable two days of action packed photography.
We thank Sarah and Billy for being so easy to work with and we so look forward to photographing their wedding next year!.
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Lynsey and Gavin Engagement Shoot – Lifestyle Photography
We decided in June to undertake Lynsey and Gavin’s engagement shoot in Malahide Castle which is located just north of Dublin city. Thankfully the weather was great, warm and a tad windy but comfortable all the same. Malahide castle provides a great backdrop for photos when it is not too busy but as this was a Sunday….. well, you know what to expect with crowds and distractions so after a brief spell we decided to move to the beach and capture some lifestyle photos there.
Malahide strand was fab to shoot on, plenty of interest from the red/yellow lifeguard hut to the rusting beach separating poles stretching out into the sea. My aim as always on an engagement shoot is to get the couple to relax in front of the camera well before their wedding (which is is in August this year), and also to give them some lifestyle photos that they can use for their wedding invites, etc. I try to change what is expected in a shoot and work with each couple to get relaxed non posed photos, shots they would like on their wall and which depicts how they really are. We all had a bit of fun and the photos really captured both Lynsey and Gavin as naturally as possible. A month to go until their wedding and I am really looking forward to shooting this particular wedding.
If you would like to discuss an engagement shoot or wedding photography please call Aidan on 087 2861544 or mail me on aidanoliverphoto@gmail.com.
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Simon and Natasha Engagement Shoot – Lifestyle Photography
The photos in this collection are some of the shots taken on Simon and Natasha’s recent engagement shoot. Simon contacted me through the o2 treats program and we settled on a location in the Pheonix Park, ie the pond just off the Ordinance Road.
Being mid Spring the weather was cool but not warm enough to take off coats, but this did not stop us from capturing some intimate moments of the lovely couple. The backdrop is wonderful to shoot in and the light this time of year very illuminating.
If you would like to get a quote for some natural, fun and unique photography from one of Irelands Leading professional photographers please call Aidan on 087 2861544 or fill in the contact form here. We will quote you immediately.
