Wedding Photography
Wedding Photography in Ireland
Wedding photography in Ireland is full-day coverage of a wedding, from preparation and ceremony to the speeches and first dance, by a professional photographer arranged through Eriora, from €1,900.
Pricing
From €1,900
- Duration
- 8 hours
Starting price. The exact price depends on photographer, place, date, time and add-ons, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
Quick answers
- How much does it cost?
- Wedding Photography starts from €1,900. The final price depends on the place, duration, date, time of day, travel and any add-ons such as video, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
- How long does it take?
- A typical session lasts 8 hours and you receive around 250 edited photos.
- What is included?
- A planning call and a timeline built around your venue and the light
- Coverage of preparation, ceremony, drinks reception, dinner and speeches
- Family group photographs from a list you prepare
- A portrait session for the couple
- Where does it take place?
- Popular places include Castle and country house estates; Dublin city; Killarney and Kerry; The Atlantic coast. Your photographer suggests the best spot for your date, the light and the crowds.
- When is the best time?
- In summer the evenings are long and the best portrait light often comes during dinner, so many couples slip out for 15 minutes.
- How does booking work?
- Send a free request with your place, date and plans. Eriora checks which photographers are available and replies with a proposal stating the photographer, the package and the exact price. Nothing is booked until you accept.
Irish weddings have a reputation for good reason: long days, warm speeches, music late into the night and guests who travel from all over the world. Many couples with Irish roots come back to marry, and many others choose Ireland for its castle hotels, country houses and landscapes. The photographer’s job is to keep up with all of it, from the quiet moments before the ceremony to the céilí at midnight.
Venues range from Dublin city hotels and Georgian townhouses to country houses in Kilkenny, castle estates near Adare and Limerick, and hotels on the lakes of Killarney or the harbour at Kinsale. Many couples add a short portrait session on the coast or by a lake between the ceremony and dinner.
Wedding photography starts at €1,900 for a full day. For a small ceremony with only a few guests, elopement photography is a better fit; to meet the photographer before the day, many couples book an engagement session.
Where the session happens
- 01
Castle and country house estates
Ireland has many castle hotels and country houses with gardens, lakes and long avenues: classic backdrops for group photos and couple portraits without leaving the venue.
Best time: The hour before dinner, when guests are at the drinks reception.
- 02
Dublin city
City venues, Georgian streets and gardens for portraits, plus the Liffey bridges at blue hour. Easy for guests flying in.
Best time: Portraits in the afternoon light between ceremony and dinner.
- 03
Killarney and Kerry
Lakeside hotels with the national park on the doorstep: mountains, castles and old woods for portraits close to the reception.
Best time: Golden hour, which in summer comes during or after dinner.
- 04
The Atlantic coast
Hotels on the west coast make a short portrait trip to the cliffs or a beach possible; see the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara.
Best time: A 20-minute golden-hour portrait break in the evening.
Typically included
- A planning call and a timeline built around your venue and the light
- Coverage of preparation, ceremony, drinks reception, dinner and speeches
- Family group photographs from a list you prepare
- A portrait session for the couple
- A weather plan for photographs indoors and outdoors
- Edited high-resolution photographs in an online gallery
Preparation
- Prepare a short list of family groups with names, and appoint a guest who knows everyone to gather them.
- Ask your venue where photographs can be taken if it rains.
- Build 20–30 minutes for couple portraits into the timeline, ideally near golden hour.
- Share the timeline, the venue contact and any special moments with the photographer a week before.
- Keep clear umbrellas in a neutral colour at the venue for everyone.
Time of day
In summer the evenings are long and the best portrait light often comes during dinner, so many couples slip out for 15 minutes. In spring, autumn and winter, portraits usually happen between ceremony and dinner. See the best time for a photoshoot in Ireland.
Weather
Every Irish wedding plan needs a rain plan. Venues are used to it and usually have a covered terrace, a hall or a conservatory for group photos. Many of the most atmospheric wedding photographs here come from a break in the clouds after a shower, so photographers keep an eye on the sky and step out at the right moment.
Getting there
The photographer travels to your venue; for remote venues, travel and sometimes an overnight stay are part of the price. Most guests fly into Dublin or Shannon, and many venues organise coaches from the nearest town.
Photographer availability
We confirm availability for your date personally — send a request and we will check which reviewed photographers are free for this place and session.
Find My PhotographerFrequently asked questions
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Ireland?
Popular dates in summer are often booked a year or more ahead. Contact us as soon as you have a date and a venue.
Can we marry legally in Ireland as visitors?
Yes, but you must give notice in person at a civil registration office, normally at least three months before the wedding. Your venue or solemniser will guide you; see also the elopement guide.
Do we need a second photographer?
For weddings over about 100 guests, or when preparations happen in two places, a second photographer helps. For smaller weddings, one is usually enough.
When will we receive the photos?
Wedding galleries usually take several weeks to edit; the photographer will give you a date, and many send a small preview within a few days.
Can the photographer also film the wedding?
Some photographers work with a videographer they know. Mention it in your request and we will include it in the proposal if available.
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Guides for planning
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