Wedding photographers in Dublin

—What should be the criteria for a bride and a groom to choose their wedding photographer?

—When you see someones work you'll know... its a feeling your attracted to what they do. If you meet them and talk to them and that feel is still there then budget permitting thats who you choose.

—How did you get into wedding photography?

—We where both working as Engineers for a large multinational, Paul was always a photography nerd and one day just decided to enroll back in college at night to study it more formally. After 3 years there working in the studio and darkroom some friends of friends asked us to shoot their wedding. We did one or 2 and knew it was the life for us. Its not all glamour and fun, its hard work but we love what we do and we love meeting the people we meet.

—What are the most important components of a good photo in your opinion?

—Real emotion, real composition or at least some meat on the bones of the photo. Photography gets thrown around so much now its hard for people to tell if its a good photo or just a pretty one.. Good photos are unique and real and when you see one you'll know...

—How do you handle criticism?

—Like everyone we take it to heart.. then we deal with it and then we try improve on it.. you can't please everyone all of the time, life would be boring and no challenge if it all worked out..

—What do you like most about your profession?

—The friends we've made and the people we've met.. sitting in an office 9-5 not that its bad job would never allow us the potential to meet the humans we've encountered.

—Do you have a favourite joke? Tell us.

—guy walks into a vet with his dog..
vet picks up the dog and says yep.. i'm gonna have to put him down..man says why is he sick?
vet says no he's heavy.. BOOM!

—Who would you like to shoot with?

—Mary Ellen Mark but she unfortunately passed away not so long ago so maybe someone like Martin Parr just for the conversation.

—Do you believe that you replicate the soul of the person you are shooting?

—I'd hope I at least show how they shine... not sure I can say I replicate their soul thats a mighty task.

—Who inspires you in your life and why?

—Family are always an inspiration, my wife and kids are what inspires me to be better at what we do..

—Are there any trends in wedding photography?

—Unfortunately its all about trends... a couple of great photographers do one thing or edit one way and the mass follows.. if people learned more to find their style and what makes them tick we'd have such a diverse industry. Its diverse but not enough.

—What things that common people don't usually see can a wedding photographer notice?

—Moments.. or the moments between the moments the little things that most people miss because they're trying to get the obvious photo.

—What influences the value of a photo? What are its elements?

—Emotion... composition.. colour or contrast.. and layers.. they always make the best photos.

—Whose work has influenced you most as a wedding photographer?

—I like documentary photographers like Mary ellen mark and as far as recent wedding photographers go maybe Jeff newsom or Fer juaristi

—How do you define success? How do you measure it?

—Pay the bills live a fruitful existence, make some great photos meet some great people.

—What will be the future of wedding photography?

—Maybe a fusion of stills and film perhaps even a 3dimensional wedding... holographic experiences you never know...!

—What motivates you to continue taking pictures?

—What doesn't its magical and each photo gains more magic as time moves on.

—Can you give a few tips for wedding photographers who are just starting out?

—Be yourself learn but don't copy or imitate. Find your voice and practice practice practice...

—When you're going to travel, what do you take with you and why?

—i take way to much gear mainly because I'm a just in case sort of person.

—Who are your heroes?

—Prince, David bowie, Michael Jackson, Eddie Vedder.. mostly musicians.

—Are you photogenic?

—Everyone is.. its usually up to the viewer to decide otherwise...

—What do you worry about, and why?

—Everything like most people but i work hard at living in the now.

—What is special in wedding photography?

—The people nothing but the people its all about the people...

—What do you do in your spare time?

—Play with my kids, take photos, grow tomatoes, play music..

—How do you educate yourself to take better pictures?

—Practice, look at photography and read about the past.

—Are you fond of travelling?

—Of course who doesn't want to see whats out there!!

—What things are to be avoided when shooting?

—Drugs and Alcohol... and spot colouring..

—What would you like to alter in the world?

—My Hair and stop killing people please.

—What is the biggest mistake you have ever made at work?

—wearing trousers in Tuscany 41C heat..

—Where would you like to live?

—London or maybe somewhere in the US.

—What do you want to say with your photographs?

—Look they're always getting better.

—When are you completely satisfied with your work?

—Who ever is.. so i would say never.

—If aliens come to the Earth and you are the first person they meet, what will you tell them?

—leave now and take some chocolate.

—Tomorrow I will go and do...

—more editing... story of my life.

—What is the most impressive moment in your life?

—My wife agreeing to marry me...

—Is there anything around you that you would like to change?

—I'd like some hair on my head..

—Is there life after marriage?

—Theres always choices so yes.

—If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

—Start this career earlier.

—The most annoying thing in life is:

—No Chocolate and my kids.

—The best thing in life is:

—Chocolate and my kids.

—What's the side of you that the public never sees?

—Me without coffee.

—If you were a cartoon, book or movie character, who would you be and why?

—I have no idea...

—Who do you have no respect for?

—Serial Killers..

—Do you believe in the traditional roles for men and women?

—eh definitely no.

—Is there anything that you wish you hadn't bought among the gadgets that you own? Why?

—no funny enough.

—What about life on other planets?

—Most definitely.

—What's the stupidest thing you've ever agreed to do?

—no regrets haha.

—What person can be the symbol of the 21st century in your opinion?

—David bowie...

—Who do you want to take photos of?

—David Bowie...

—What do you like least about your profession?

—Taxes.... :-(

—Do you develop friendships easily?

—I think so!

—Who or what do you hate?

—Liquorice..

—What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

—auto iso..

—Would you rather be liked or respected?

—Respected

—What would you like to change in yourself?

—My hair.

—If you are called to shoot a movie, what genre will it be?

—Action.

—Do you have any professional taboos?

—nope.

—Should your parents have been more or less strict?

—Less.

—Do you take nothing but wedding photos?

—nope.

—Do you like dogs or cats?

—Both