2016 Look Back | Weddings in Ireland - Rafal Borek
2016 Look Back ~ Wedding photography in Ireland
So now that 2016 is behind us, I want to reflect on what a fantastic year it was. I shot weddings in every part of Ireland,
discovered beautiful hidden gems and travelled abroad to shoot weddings also. I'm so thankful to all my couples for welcoming me into their homes
and trusting me to be a part of one of the biggest days of their lives. As everyone knows no two weddings are the same
and I learned something from each one I shot. I'll never forget the morning a 10 year old girl stopped me on the stairs before I started shooting and said
"I hope you will get some good shots and won't let us down." I thought perhaps she was joking, but no she was very serious. It was really hard not to laugh,
but actually she made a really good point. It reminded me how important it is what I do, not only for the bride and groom but also for their families.
Not only is it about the couple portraits but also about those unexpected moments that happen at every wedding
Here's to another exciting year ahead!
Martinstown House wedding | Kim and Barry | Garden Party
Martinstown House wedding.
I love when a couple choose to have an unplugged ceremony.
Guests are asked to turn off their mobile phones to be present
and enjoy every minute with the bride and groom.
I always find that this makes the ceremony more personal for everybody.
Kim and Barry got ready in Martinstown House,
so it was great to be able to shoot both of them getting ready that morning.
Martinstown House itself is a unique wedding venue
with beautiful interior with a marquee on the grounds.
"There are so many memorable moments from our wedding day;
sharing breakfast on the morning of the day itself, getting ready with my mam and bridesmaids,
my father’s face as I emerged from Martinstown House in my wedding dress
and sitting at the dinner table looking at all our friends and family enjoying one another’s company and the day itself."
Kim and Barry
Happy scrolling, enjoy!
Rustic Island wedding | Johanna and Michael | Inishturk Island
Being a wedding photographer in Ireland means shooting in beautiful castles,
historic houses and exploring wonderful countryside. But that's not all.
Sometimes it happens you jump on a boat to capture an island wedding.
Johanna and Michael travelled all the way from the UK to get married on Inishturk Island
in county Mayo, a place where Johanna grew up. It was a huge pleasure for me to join them for two days.
The sea was very choppy on the way to the island, thanks to my small Fuji camera
- which I don't usually use on weddings - I was able to shoot in these challenging conditions!
The ceremony was in a small church 20 meters away from the bride's house followed by
a marquee drinks reception all surrounded by the ocean, a beautiful landscape and views of Connemara.
I'm excited to share this island wedding with you,
Enjoy!
A wedding day.
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Caroline and Paraic wedding in Gougane Barra and Barnabrow House
I had a pleasure to join Caroline and Paraic for two wonderful days.
I was pretty excited about this wedding from the first email I received
from Caroline. They got married in a small church in truly unique place
Gougane Barra - an ideal setting for intimate weddings - surrounded by
immediate families. On the second day, I travelled to Barnabrow House
where Caroline and Paraic celebrated their marriage with the family
and friends. It was such a relaxed and beautiful day filled with
tons of positive vibes. Some of the highlights below. Happy scrolling.
Day 1 - Gougane Barra ceremony
Day 2 - Barnabrow House reception
Temple House | Shirleen and Declan | Sligo wedding photography
Temple House really knows how to make every individual wedding shine on its own.
It’s one of those venues that is stunningly beautiful, yet completely unique all at once,
allowing couples to make their weddings "their own". Personal touches are key when it comes to decor,
and letting individual personalities shine through, and Temple House knows the potential they have,
which is just part of what makes it my favourite place in Sligo for weddings.
The day of Declan and Shirleen’s wedding was picture-perfect. It couldn’t have been written any better.
Even the weather cooperated with us that day, allowing the bride and groom to have their first dance outside,
against the backdrop of the castle ruins. It truly felt like a magical moment.
Not only is Temple House unique on its own, but Declan and Shirleen really knew how to make it ‘theirs’ for the day,
resulting in an absolutely beautiful and breathtaking event, from start to finish.
Connemara | elopement photography Ireland
Breathtaking landscapes, hidden beaches, horses, lakes.. visiting this place is an adventure every time.
Connemara is like another country, wild and beautiful and makes you feel like a thousand miles from civilisation.
Well it's only 2 hours drive from my place!
I've spent a wonderful few hours there with Iwona and Łukasz and am looking forward to going back there again soon.
