How to Choose the Best Ireland Elopement Photographer for Your Wedding Adventure

Finding the right wedding photographer requires more than just looking at their portfolio; it is important to find a photographer who is familiar with your wedding venue and knows the local weather patterns as well as how you wish to feel on your wedding day. With that in mind, I created this helpful guide to aid you in selecting the best wedding photographer for you.

 

Look for Real Experience with Irish Weather

Ireland has a reputation for experiencing multiple seasons during one evening. An example would be how a sunny day can lead to cloudy skies, or even foggy conditions, in a matter of seconds. You should be looking for an experienced Ireland elopement photographer who will understand how to work with various weather conditions. Check the photographer’s portfolio to make sure they have a good selection of images taken from windy cliff locations, cloudy skies, or rainy conditions. If every image in the portfolio has bright direct sunlight, then this photographer will likely not perform well if they encounter fog that rolls in off the Atlantic. A truly professional photographer who enjoys working in this area will know how to use dark clouds as well as soft light and create images that will appear deep and cinematic in quality.

 

Find Someone Who Knows the Landscape

An elopement is a fun outdoor experience! The best photographers not only take images of their “couples” on the main track but also have knowledge of secret locations, such as secluded ledges, peaceful cliffs, and hidden spaces that tour buses do not know about. You should ask all the potential photographers how they discover their shooting locations. You want someone who has the ability to build you a custom shooting timeline based on where different times of the day have the best lighting, as well as how long it may take to hike to a certain area, and what type of shoes you should bring with you when doing so. Their local knowledge can not only keep you safe but also help you stay away from crowded tourist locations during your ceremony.

 

Check Their Comfort with Indoor Lighting

When considering your Castle wedding venues such as Ashford Castle, Kinnitty Castle, or Newtown Castle, it is imperative that your photographer understands how to shoot within such historical architecture (stone walls constructed of huge pieces of stone with smaller windows and lighting that is indirect and not very bright). Look at their work to see if they are able to produce high-quality images in low-light situations in a cozy venue or an open-air venue without the need for harsh and/or distracting flashes.

 

Pay Attention to How They Guide You

It is important that you talk to your photographer about their typical approach to photographing clients, that is, ask them to share their directing style. If you are looking for something more supportive, loving, and kind, then make sure to explore your photographer's approach in this manner. A photographer's intent is to capture spontaneous, joyful and tender moments as you enjoy the hills or the beach together.

 

Look for an All-In-One Partner 

If your visual team can also assist you with the following items, they will help make your travel much easier:

●      Finding secluded ceremony sites.

 

●      Planning a realistic travel itinerary.

 

●      Referencing local vendors for hair, makeup, and/or flowers.

 

●      Arranging transportation between rough places so that you can be stress-free.

 

A professional to handle planning and imagery will mean that your wedding day will flow effortlessly without additional stress.

 

If you would like assistance in creating a custom journey to the Emerald Isle, please get in touch with Twin Flames today to discuss your ideas!