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PAula O’Hara weddings Content and design by Paula O’Hara. An online, downloadable guide for all my clients.

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Front cover: Shot on location at Kilshane House, Co. Tipperary for Confetti Magazine confetti.ie Model: Gracie @ www.1stoption.ie Styling: Alise Taggart Hair: Bridget Haren Florals: Bella Botanica Makeup: Anita Conroy

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Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to The Notebook - named this after one of my all-time favourite films!! I’m hoping it can be a notebook for you and will give you some useful things to think about as you plan your own day (I’ve even left some pages at the end for you to write down your ideas). This is a Wedding Day Guide designed and written for my clients from their photographer’s perspective.

Recording your day as it unfolds in a natural way always makes for the loveliest of wedding photos.

But in order to do this well, it’s a good idea to plan a bit beforehand to make things run as smoothly as possible, so we have lots of time to spare for beautiful photos.

I’ve photographed many weddings since I started in 2008, here at home and abroad. In these pages, I’ve gone through each part of the day, sharing words of wisdom along the way. Don’t worry! All this is not set in stone, just some gentle pointers in the right direction. Ultimately, wedding days still go their own way as they should, and that’s what is so wonderful about them. I love the surprise photos and that every single wedding I shoot is unique. There is definitely no need for a ‘minute-by-minute’ plan of action or for long shot lists. That’s ‘crazy-over-the-top’ wedding industry nonsense that can actually hinder your photographer from seeing the real story of your day as it unfolds in its own individual way.

But what I want more than anything is for this day to be easy for you, so you can kick back, put on your glad rags and let the rest of us, photographers, planners, florists, make up artists, hair-stylists, cakemakers - your amazing wedding team, sweat the small stuff. I’ve learned a few things along the way on this job, and every now and then I’ve written them down somewhere. Finally, I’ve pulled all the postits together in one place to share with you. Most of all, I’m hoping this sparks a conversation. I’d really love to hear back from you, tell me what you dream of, how you see it all unfolding.

Let’s make this the best day ever!

Keep in touch...

Keep an eye on my website blog, instagram and facebook accounts throughout the year. There are plenty of new photos and weddings being uploaded there and also sometimes important announcements, products and events. It’s also just a great place for me to interact with you, so don’t be shy - comment, share and ‘like’ if you’re on there.

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“If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” ~ Roald Dahl

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The morning preparations GETTING READY (Coverage starts 2 hours before ceremony) When I arrive with the bride I will photograph the location and details - dress, shoes, stationery etc. I’d be delighted if you could please ask bridesmaids to take plastic covers, stickers and tags off shoes and dresses and leave everything out the night before the Wedding if possible.

It also helps to leave any other items such as wedding invites, jewellery accessories which you feel you would like photographed in the same tidy light area so that I can work on these details without disturbing you or bridal party too much!

Sometimes it's best to put these in another clear bedroom or place away from where everyone is getting ready. As long as there is window light available. Keep curtains or blinds open to let in as much natural light as possible. It's much more flattering than bulbs/artificial lights.

My coverage starts 2 hours before the wedding so hopefully you can let your makeup artist know

that you would like to be getting your makeup done around that time, so I can be there to get those beautiful shots. You might not be the first one to get makeup done, but dont’t be the last either.

Plus it means you won’t mind me taking natural pictures in the morning because you’ll already be looking your best! Do leave yourself lots of time so you’re not the one being rushed at the end. It’s a good idea to tell the hair and makeup stylists what time you’d like them to be finished rather than just the starting time.

Bridesmaids and the mother of the bride should be getting into dresses well before the bride so they can help you into your dress and it will look better in pictures. It might seem really early to them but it can take quite a bit of time to get those dresses on. I've seen this many times. Have the bridesmaids try all their dresses on either the night before or early in the morning just to check they are good to go. (Scissors and boob tape at the >> ready if needed!)

Let there be light!

Reception rooms look wonderful when naturally lit.

If your reception room has lots of windows and light coming in make sure not to cover them up or close the curtains especially in the summertime when the daylight lasts all evening. Key details such as the cake table should be placed as close to a natural daylight source as possible and not tucked away in a dark, cluttered corner against the wall beside the fire extinguisher!

It'll make for a much better set of photos.

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“Always allow yourself alot more time than you think you need, and plan to be in your dress at least one hour before ceremony if possible.” <<

It’s a good idea to plan to be in your dress at least one hour before you leave for the ceremony.

Believe me when I say, things always take a little bit longer than expected and it will give you some time for chilling and enjoying the company of your family before leaving the house/hotel room. I will also have time to document this lovely stage! It can be a really special time for you with your parents when they see you in that dress ready to go. It’s always best not to be feeling rushed at any stage in the morning. Think happy thoughts :) Have a clear, tidy space in the room where you are getting ready. It doesn’t necessarily have to be your bedroom but, if possible, it will usually be a room with good window light and gentle soft-coloured/light walls that are kind to your skin tone.

The ‘dressing of the bride’ is probably one of the the nicest stages of the morning so it’s really quite important to take your time doing this with your girls around you. I want to be there for this but I don’t want

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to miss having some time with the men before the ceremony so please leave me enough time for me to capture you getting your dress on and then heading off to ceremony (at least 30 mins) before you.

GROOM’S PREP (Coverage starts 30 mins before ceremony) As a sole shooter, I don’t normally shoot the groom’s prep, unless you are both getting ready in the same location or a second shooter has been booked to go to the groom’s house/hotel. It is better if the groom lets the photographer know in advance of the wedding of any special activities going on in the morning and the timings for them so we don’t waste time waiting.

We really want the most photogenic moments here.

Sometimes the photographer arrives and the groom is in the shower, at breakfast or just not quite ready for photos. The best thing to do is plan exactly when you are putting on your shirt, and tie and those final stages with the boys (usually just before you leave) and let the photographer know the best time to capture this.

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ceremony << 30 minutes before the ceremony at the venue so give yourself plenty of time to arrive on time.

I will usually arrive around the same time as the groom to grab a few quick shots of all the guys together. I also want to get those natural moments as the guests are coming in.

Let your ushers show everyone to their seats and ‘usher’ guests into the church before the bride arrives. Sometimes they don’t know this is their job! The groom is usually standing at the top of the aisle with his groomsmen about 10 minutes before the bride arrives. We don’t want you to see her arriving!

The arrival of the bride to the ceremony can all happen very quickly. I won’t stop you too much for photos but do take everything in really slowly and the natural documentary shots will unfold. Make sure your bridesmaids know to help you out of the car (especially if you have a long veil or train) Let your bridesmaids go up the aisle before you and wait for a bit before you start your walk. Take in that lovely moment and enjoy it. There’s no rush and it all adds to the excitement.

Important: Please check out beforehand with your officiant if the photographer has permission to photograph the ceremony!

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LEAVING THE CHURCH Please allow for the time in your schedule after the ceremony to greet and meet your guests. So many couples don’t add in the half hour that this usually takes to their time schedules. I think it makes for lovely celebratory photos, but make sure you have the time for it. Decide whether you want to do a traditional greet at the door of your church (usually after Catholic ceremonies) or if you’re happy to keep this time for chatting to them at the drinks reception before the meal. You don’t have to be traditional! This might be something you might want to consider skipping on if you have about 200 guests leaving the Church and a considerable drive to get to your reception venue ■

If you are having a later ceremony and reception all in one place you have the option of having a ‘first look’ before the ceremony. This might also be a good idea if you are having a winter wedding to get some beautiful portraits in daylight. The light fades much quicker in the winter months so an early ceremony time is a must.

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UNPLUGGED CEREMONY

This couple had an unplugged ceremony. There were no iphones, ipads, or flashes going off or getting in the way. You could really feel the emotion in the room as everyone was truly present and I could see their faces to capture those expressions. Have you considered going unplugged?

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“I love when you look at someone with a smile on your face, and they break into a smile back at you, not because they know why you’re smiling, but because you’re happy, and that’s enough to make them happy.”

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If you do decide you would like some family groupings photographed there is no reason why they have to be stressful or tedious as long as you plan ahead. Alot of my couples prefer to have documentary photos of family throughout the day, but if you want formals try and make them a bit cosier, more relaxed and fun! You can make them lovely by holding the ones you love the most a little closer, laughing with each other and appreciating the photos you're making for the years to come.

If you are having your full day at the one venue, the portraits will usually happen on site after the ceremony effortlessly as everyone is there and present. If you are travelling from ceremony to venue it might be a good plan to have a stop-off for photos, or have everyone meet somewhere before they get to the hotel. It can be really difficult to gather everyone for photos once they arrive as some go to check-in, others go to the room and most go to the bar. I know this because my own family do it at every single wedding! Also please give me mobile numbers for those who will have their phone on our journey to the venue always switched on in case of emergencies!

• Family photos - Usually these are done first after ceremony.

(Parents, siblings, spouses & their kids, bridesmaids and groomsmen, grandparents.)

• Bridal party shots - After family formals (Bridesmaids, bestman, groomsmen, ushers, flowergirls, pageboys) Feel free to appoint someone on each side, usually a groomsman or bridesmaid (whoever has the people skills and a big voice) in your bridal party to help out the photographer in gathering everyone together. It’s an enormous help and things will run much quicker this way. Give them the list of people needed so they know this is their job on the day. They’re usually more than happy to help you out and you’ll thank them for it.

(Hey, I’ve seen those presents they get for being awesome!)

If there is anyone else you need photographed I need to be aware of it before the wedding so the extra time can be allocated for these. If we keep to the standard immediate family,

these shouldn’t take too long and I will have time for the more natural shots of family and friends during the drinks reception.

Please also ask them to bring ample umbrellas in their cars in case they are needed.

We can’t confirm until the day whether family photos will be inside or outside the venue as it’s very much weather dependent but outside is preferable. Alot of the time these will be on grass or lawns so if anyone is precious about their heels don’t forget some ‘heelstoppers’!

I like to do family formals and bridal party shots first so they can then move on to the drinks reception and I can have some time with just the two of you after. It’s also important to do these first if there are small children as they get tired and fidgety very quickly. It not always possible at venues, but if we can do these photos away from the rest of the guests with cameras it’s usually even quicker and easier as everyone will be focused on my camera only. If all family members are not present, I will continue with the bridal party and your portraits, then family photos will be taken last. Sometimes the older, more frail members of the family, such as grandparents, can’t join us at the photo location and that’s ok as we can get some photos with them back at the reception in a more comfortable spot.

Important: DO inform family members who are needed for the photos (ahead of time) to go straight to the venue (or chosen location for photos) from the ceremony as we will be waiting on them and can’t proceed if anyone is missing.

Standard family photos (if required) ESSEntial Extras

Bride’s family

Groom’s family

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Couple with Bride’s Parents, siblings,

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Couple with Groom’s Parents, siblings,

Please let your photographer know before the

spouses and children

spouses and children

wedding, if there are any other people who you

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Couple with Bride’s Parents(s)

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Couple with Groom’s parent(s)

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Bride with both parents

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Groom with both parents

Also if you decide that you do not need family

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Couple with Grandparent(s)

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Couple with Grandparent(s)

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Groom with Mother

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Groom with Dad

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“Love is many things and sometimes we are never really sure if it even exists, but all I know is that if you were to show me her soul in a photograph, I wouldn’t even ask to see the others.”

VIDEO: Yay or nay?

Just the two of us

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INTIMACY & TRUST After the group photos I will usually spend some time with you, the wedding couple alone.

People often ask me how long do you need for photos? It really depends how much time you have between ceremony and reception and how much time you will allow me to have.

I hope that you will enjoy the experience of being photographed like this. I will spend as much time as you like. I have done portraits in 20 minutes when pushed but I really do like to have at least 45 minutes if possible. The more time you have, the more time there is to be creative and explore. It can take a little while for you both to truly relax, to trust and ‘be present’ and for me to find the best light and the most beautiful locations. There will be the standard spots in mind where everyone goes for photos at your chosen venue (your venue manager will let you know all about them!) but those aren’t necessarily the most amazing places for photos. I’m so fortunate that my clients love photography and really want to take the time to enjoy this part of the day and create something magical.

“It can take a while for you both to truly relax, to trust and ‘be present’ and for me to find the best light and the most beautiful locations.”

In summer if I am booked for extra hours until first dance, and if it’s still light, I’m happy to do some more portraits outdoors later. You could spilt your portrait time and have 30 mins in the afternoon and maybe 15 minutes at sunset.

Most couples love that chance to escape for

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a while after dinner. It can also be the time of sunset and the best light of the day for portraits.

I often ask that we take a walk, just so we can get a few of the more intimate shots that are so important. Its also nicer if people aren’t watching you at this stage. This is probably the only point in the day when you get to have a moment to yourselves to take it all in as newly weds!

wedding videographer/ cinematographer, then it’s worth doing the research and booking well in advance. The best ones always book up early!

I have a method for working and interacting with couples on the day which is key to creating very natural photos and relaxed looking poses.

Unless I’m on a destination wedding in a hot, sunny country, you can expect in Ireland it is always best to prepare for changeable weather.

Alot of the photos on my blog have been taken outdoors even in wet conditions although you never would guess it! Relaxed outdoor portraits of just-married couples are my signature shots and everyone’s favourites so bring along a pretty umbrella that suits your wedding style and a pair of cute and comfortable shoes/ boots you don’t mind getting wet. If you have a cardigan or shawl bring it also so you can wear it between photos to keep you warm if it’s a cold day, I can carry it between shots over my bag. You don’t need your handbag, but do bring your bouquet and keep maybe some lipstick, baby wipes, brush, a bottle of water in the car.

Dresses can be held up or carried over the arm so they don’t get spoiled for those gorgeous, intimate shots of the bride and groom. Leafy trees are used for shelter and shade when possible.

I don’t like to interfere

Don’t fret too much about your dress. It was made to be worn and enjoyed for this one special day. While its packed away in a suitcase somewhere you will always have your photos to treasure! My favourite photos of couples are the relaxed, happy and carefree ones so have a good time, laugh, snuggle and enjoy the portraits which will only last a short while on your day. ■

have one. Please let me

throughout the day in real moments as they are happening and I don’t use artificial light.

It can effect the photos and your time schedule if the videographer has a very different method of working and creates alot of staged moments, retakes, uses artifical video light, or if they work in too tight with the couple, directing alot. It is really important to have a photographer and videographer who can work smoothly and quickly together as a team if you choose to know if you are having a videographer and which style of film you are after.

I would be happy to refer videographers who produce beautiful films and are great to work with!

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Destination Wedding, June 2014.

Steven & Leigh enjoying some ‘alone’ time in the beautiful streets of Malta.

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“Blessed are those who see beautiful things in humble places where others see nothing.”

details, Colours, props SETTING THE SCENE There is no reason to have details for ‘details sake’. Rather than choose the things that are trending right now, be selective, keep it simple and choose items that mean something to you, your families and your story so far.

Ultimately the people, your love, and the mood of the day, are more important than the things so don’t get too ‘lost in the details.’ This day is about being with someone and loving them so much that you’ve decided it’s forever, and having all your friends and family together to celebrate with you.

But don’t get me wrong, I love details. As a designer, and a creative, I have a house coming down with pretty little things I’ve picked up over the years, photos, pictures, books, trinkets, antiques, things that I’ve been drawn to, that I’ve attached memories to, things that make me smile. It’s human nature and weddings are just the same.

I love it when someone has an item at a wedding that has been passed down through the generations, or an uncle has refurbished an old car just for the day. Or there are much loved pets involved dressed up in bow-ties! It’s always lovely when family and friends can get involved in some way.

So if you are crafting away on your wedding and dreaming on Pinterest, of beautiful things, here is something to keep in mind.

Don’t force it Choose colours and styles that suit your venue.

Take a look at the outside and inside of your venue, the colour of the walls, the doorways, the furniture. Is it modern, urban, industrial, old, rustic, country? Can you choose a style and colours to suit your venue? There are lots of examples of wedding styling at different venues on my website. You can see the stylist has made careful choices to suit the locations and usually the seasons also.

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THE PLACES Take a real journey through the surrounding area at your venue, the landscape and look out for any special features or places that you are drawn to. This is not so much something you need to think about if you are getting married in the city, but with so many venues being in the heart of the rural countryside, set amongst epic hills and mountains, in ancient woodlands and along beautiful coastlines, it’s worth considering the bigger picture. Leave a bit of time so you can go that little bit further into these areas for your photos. Venture out of the hotel gardens, and make the most of stunning landscape as part of your wedding story.

‘AFTER WE WED’ Alot of couples are now opting for more photos after the day, especially on destination weddings where the country or place they have chosen means so much to them. It’s usually a post-wedding one or two hour session, not necessarily the next morning but in the same week. It’s another chance to have some more time to go to those harder-to-reach locations for epic wedding photos whilst you’re there. ■

“The details are also in the stories, the cultures, the ceremonies, and the places.”

changing seasons...

Every season nature gives us something wonderful. The blossoms of April, the bluebells of May, the masses of pink rhododendron in June, the golden cornfields of late summer, the changing of the leaves in October...

Keep in mind what natural beauty and colours might be available at your venue or close to it on your day.

Sarelle & Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding colour choice of pinks and blues matched the pink walls and blue doors of their venue and the colours in the summertime hedgerows :)

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After Dark...

YOUR WEDDING ROOM After photographing the portraits and taking some natural guest shots at the drinks reception, I will then photograph your reception room, cake, floral and any decorative details you might have before the guests are called in.

Please let me know if you there are any special things you have crafted or organised for your day so I can look out for them.

CAKE CUTTING Normally, if I am not staying on for the cake-cutting when it is actually happening, I will just shoot the cake on it’s own as I prefer to document a real ‘cake-cutting’ as it happens, rather than a fake one.

But do let me know if you would like a photo of the two of you with the cake before I leave. I’m happy to shoot what is important to you.

Above: Destination Wedding - Conor & Alise, Atlanta, Georgia 2012. The bride

decorated a small porch area with string lights, chinese lanterns and pomspoms.

This added soft ambient light to an area that would have otherwise been very dark.

Photographers will work around dark situations with artificial light as best we can but

the effects aren’t nearly as lovely as this. Make sure and check out the lighting at your venue, so you won’t be ‘Dancing in Dark’. Styling: www.alisetaggart.com

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L ig h t i t u p. . .

If your evening reception is in a very dark venue, consider adding your own string lighting or even lots of candles in among the flowers along the tables and on shelves to light your faces. For very little expense it can really make a big difference to the mood and atmosphere of the room, plus they look really pretty in photos! Also for speeches it is best if flower arrangements, candlelabras etc aren’t too tall, - we need to see your faces :)

Watch out for distracting items at your venue, especially during speeches and evening proceedings such as speakers, flourescent lights, wall signage etc. If they’ve no need to be there ask for them to be removed or turned off.

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lovelIST...

I’ve been making a list, I’ve been checking it twice. Here’s alot of wedding folk who are really nice! My favourite wedding vendors - Having worked with them behind the scenes, I know they are excellent at what they do, create beautiful weddings and are absolutely lovely with it.

Hair Stylists Altamoda Hair by Bridget Haren Joanne Kelly Kathy Fitzsimmons Cathriona’s Hairsalon Dylan Bradshaw Make-up Artists Jennifer Ireland Stacey Kilpatrick Kate Rose Crean Ashley Morhej Catherine Fleming Anita Conroy Making Faces Clare Hogan Stationery & Papery love Appleberry Press Signora e Mare Dusty Boy Designs Lenka Calligraphy Four Hats Press Le Happy The White Letter Minted.com riflepaperco.com silkandwillow.com

Florals & decor Petal Studio The Informal Florist Frogprince Weddings & Events Floral Earth Bella Botanica Appassionata Mark Grehan at the Garden.ie Stylists and Event Planners in Ireland Grace & Saviour Alise Taggart Frogprince Weddings & Events Olivia Buckley Event Management House of Hannah Love & Styled by Amber Waterlily Weddings

Cakes & Treats Cove Cake Design Brown Hound Bakery Kaleidoscope Bakery Cloudberry Bakery Sophia Rose Cake The Sweet Treat Co

The Cake Stand The Little Artisan Cake Company Candytuft Cakes Eva Paris Macarons Bridal Boutiques & Accessories The White Gallery Ivory & Pearl Gibson Bespoke Cameo Bridal Patrick Casey Sharon Hoey Alison Jayne Couture Myrtle Ivory

Magazines/Blogs: Image Brides Confetti.ie Green Weddings Shoes Martha Stewart Weddings Brides Magazine UK Junebug Weddings Magnolia Rouge Oncewed Love My Dress One Fab Day (Ireland)

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Just Us Sessions

A ‘Just Us’ session can not only give you another set of amazing photos but it can really help your wedding photography experience and portraits on the day.

There’s no need to be nervous about your photos but if you are I highly recommend having an engagement session.

A ‘Just Us’ session can be a great way to get to know your photographer, so that when the wedding day comes around you can relax more and feel confident about the photos.

All these sessions take place on location. I’m always looking for breathtaking landscapes, cities, towns, architecture or places that are special to couples. Even if you are currently living in another country, or going away for a romantic city break, we can discuss travel options.

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For ‘Just Us’ sessions you can choose the best time of day for the best light. For photos, the light at sun-up and sun-down is perfect. If the weather is bad we can reschedule. Unlike weddings, there is no time-schedule so lots more room for creativity and experimenting.

Some couples opt to have a ‘post-wedding shoot’ instead, wearing their wedding attire.

It’s another chance to get epic wedding photos in amazing locations.

All ‘Just Us’ sessions include 40-50 high quality digital files in a password-protected online gallery available to download, print and share. There is a reduced price on ‘Just Us’ sessions for my wedding clients. I will be booking these sessions from December through to April with some limited availability in the Summer so book early! ■

Wear colours that compliment each other and the location. For city shoots you can wear any sort of heel, but in the mountains, you might need something a bit safer! Natural textures, soft patterns like wool, denim, and cottons are great. Sports logos, loud colours that might clash so are best avoided. Stunning organic dresses, that look close to what you might choose for your wedding work beautifully also.

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Don't put it off...

I design and produce albums in the months when I am not out shooting weddings from October through to March usually. It’s really important to have your album selection finalised soon after the wedding when it’s all still fresh in your mind. All albums must be completed within the first year after the wedding. If you are unsure I'm happy to make the selection for the album.

BOOKBLISS I feel the album is the perfect finish for wedding stories. You might have chosen an album with your collection, or may decide to come back for one later. Whatever you do, make sure and print your photos and don’t leave them sad and lonely on old harddrives!

My albums are luxurious handcrafted fine art books, both contemporary and timeless.

I hope to create an heirloom that will last the generations in style and quality and it’s something that only gets better in time.

A beautiful, subdued range of covers in vintage leather, linen or fine japanese silk , perfect-bound archival papers or lustre photographic finish, with bespoke embossing, complete this signature look.

The pigments, the supple leathers, the colours, the presentation... it all makes for a pretty special album experience and completely contemporary. ■

Details: • Wide choice of genuine leathers, cotton, canvas silk or photo cotton covers.

• Lots of colours to choose from.

• Embossing on the front (if required) • Square albums 12x12” with mini-albums 6x6” to match.

If you're interested in ordering one of these beautiful albums please request a brochure.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.

What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.â&#x20AC;? ~ Aaron Siskind

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loveletters...

“We just finished looking at everything twice and there are no words to describe how amazing your photos are! We are over the moon and feel like we lived the day again. You really captured the spirit of the day and the essence of all of the participants. We can’t wait to share them with everyone. Thank you so so so much.” - Kelly & Chris “Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

They really are so beautiful and more than I could have hoped for. You’ve exceeded all my expectations!

I really wanted the photos to tell the story of our day and you’ve done that perfectly. What a great story!!

The way you use the light and the angle of your shots really sets your work apart from others as something very special.

You worked so so hard all day (everyone commented on that by the way) and the results are breathtaking.

Dying to share them with everyone!!” - Enrique & Elaine “We were viewing the photographs this afternoon and really, really love them!! They are absolutely brilliant!! Thank you so so much, the images mean so much to us and you really captured the day perfectly!!! I have to say it was such a pleasure to have you at our wedding, you were so professional and thoughtful on the day and really knew what we wanted and how to go about capturing the pictures in the best way.”

- Michael & Claire “The photographs really are absolutely AMAZING!!! We are soooo delighted with them! Definitely brought a tear to my eye.. I waited on Rich to get home from work so we could look at them together and relive it all. We have been getting so many people remarking on the photographs too.. I’m so glad we got you as our photographer!” - Rachael & Richard “The great thing about your photographs, is that we almost feel like we can relive the day over and over again at any time, from start to finish, because you documented not only the ‘big’ moments but all the ‘little’ moments that evoke such emotion in us. I know it’s early days but I can’t wait to show these to our kids, if we are blessed to have some.”

- Ciaran & Clare “Absolutely LOVE the photos!! We had the most amazing day and the pics just capture it perfectly! I’m so happy with them and cant wait to get the album sorted! I’m so glad you were part of our big day, you made it so easy for us (who knew I was a poser at heart!lol!” - Peter & Cheriee

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“The photographs are absolutely beautiful, we’re really really delighted with them - thank you so very very much! :) It’s so lovely to see such happy memories captured so beautifully, we felt all warm and fuzzy looking at them! :) can’t wait to show them off to friends and family now and of course start picking the most special for our album - although that will a real challenge.”

- Kerry & Mark “Paula, I absolutely love, love, love the photographs! You did an amazing job, the light and colours are gorgeous! I could sit and watch the slide show all day! There are so many beuatiful images, I think I might have to have more than one album!

Thank you so much for documenting our day, we really were blessed to have you as our photographer.”

- David & Kristen “We’re totally over the moon with the results!!!!! You did such a wonderful job Paula. We really LOVE the photographs and I can’t stop looking at them over and over again. We’ve also had so many compliments and good words said about the photos, you and your style of working. The guests were very comfortable with you around... I didn’t even notice you snapping most of the time!”

- Rachel & Albrecht “Photos are fantastic, but I had no doubt they would be great as your photography is always first class.

I’m glad you enjoyed the day too, u were just like part of the gang and made everything as comfortable as possible.”

- Nicola & Niall “We just love the photos we are constantly looking at them!

They are so beautiful! Even thought we knew you would do an amazing job we were still blown away!Thank you so much! We absolutely love them!!! They have captured our day perfectly!” - Mark & Carolynne “I love our photos more and more everytime I see them. It’s a lovely job you have, to make such special memories for people and we couldn’t be more grateful.” - Jude & Marie “We are in love with every single one of them. Just amazing!

You were so great to work with, and it was easy for us to feel relaxed around you. They’re everything we dreamed them to be, and more... much much more, thank you.”

- Grace & Adam

Beauty on the lake.

Lough Rynn Castle, Ireland, Summer 2016 Featured in Confetti Magazine

Selected by Rangefinder Magazine as one of the top Rising Stars of Wedding Photography, Paula has been commissioned to shoot weddings and bridal editorial all over Ireland and further afield.

Her work has been featured in numerous magazines and online publications both at home and internationally including Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart, Harper's Bazaar and Utterly Engaged.

She lives in the Irish countryside with her husband and two children, but is available to travel.

fine art weddings

Tel: 07933 775171 email: info@paulaohara.com www.paulaohara.com