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婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
婚礼摄影师Shane O Neill(aspect)。10月26日的照片
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A relaxed and natural wedding day at The Europe Hotel Killarney

www.aspectphotography.n…When Michelle and Joseph told me they wanted their wedding day to feel relaxed and natural, it set the tone for every decision that followed. Morning light poured through the windows of The Europe Hotel & Resort, perched beautifully on the shores of Lough Léin and overlooking the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks in County Kerry. The grounds, the lake, the mountains—it all added a sense of calm and epic scale at once.Their ceremony took place in the serene setting of Prince of Peace Church in Fossa, west of Killarney. Designed by Liam McCormick and consecrated in 1977, the church offers a modern sacred space and a clear connection to its landscape. After the ceremony, the celebration moved back to The Europe for an evening that seamlessly blended elegance with joy.From the first smiles of the preps to the final dance floor moments, I witnessed two gorgeous families coming together, friends laughing without restraint, and genuine emotion everywhere you looked. Michelle and Joseph’s wish for natural photos meant we kept things relaxed—portraits that felt part of the day rather than interrupting it.As your wedding photographer, my job (I’m Shane O’Neill) is to create a story of your day that feels unforced and real. With both the morning’s ease and the evening’s energy captured at The Europe, the mix of light, the lake reflections, the movement of guests—all became part of the narrative. Meanwhile, at Prince of Peace Church in Fossa, the architecture and quiet moments required sensitivity and timing so that the ceremony felt captured but not intrusive.Working alongside the incredible vendor team ensured everything looked and felt the way Michelle and Joseph imagined. From the blooms by Luis Flowers to the hair artistry of Pádraig Bourke and hairstylist O’Neill, to the makeup of Laura Ryan, each element added to the day’s atmosphere. The delivery of a beautifully iced cake by MM Cookies, the emotive string quartet and vocalists from Encore Occasions (Naoise Stuart-Kelly, Brian Gilligan, piano by Feargal Murray, strings by Munster String Quartet), the vibrant party energy created by The Event Band and DJ Steve Simpson with saxophone solos by Natalia—all of these elements became part of the imagery I captured. And the videos by Dreamcatchers mean that the memories are alive in motion too.My time shooting weddings in Ireland and abroad has taught me that trust, calm presence, and flexibility matter as much as technical skill. I’ve been recognised in my field and bring that same commitment to every wedding I photograph. For Michelle and Joseph’s day at The Europe and Fossa Church the planning paid off: we had a timeline that honoured the gentle morning, the bold afternoon ceremony, and the party that followed.The Europe Hotel & Resort, a five-star property on the Lakes of Killarney with 180 elegant bedrooms and sweeping views, is itself a venue of distinction. Prince of Peace Church is a striking modern church with a polygonal plan and copper-clad roof designed by a noted architect. These venues speak to excellence, which makes them ideal backdrops for a wedding that aims to be both relaxed and beautifully captured.Working with so many vendors means collaboration is key. When Luis Flowers delivered the floral arrangements, when Laura Ryan and Pádraig O’Neill worked quietly in the morning prep suites, when Dreamcatchers set up their cameras and The Event Band tuned their guitars—I was there capturing how it all came together. For couples reading this, know that your day can feel effortless because the team behind it is tuned into your vision.Michelle and Joseph’s trust in the process meant I was free to observe and document rather than dictate. Their focus was on each other, their guests, and the feeling of the day—and that allowed me to create the authentic imagery they wanted.The result: photos that reflect the energy of the moment, the genuine laughter of friends, the quiet emotion of vows, the shimmering light over Lough Léin.A few highlights* The pre-ceremony calm in the suites of The Europe, where everyone was relaxed and smiling.
* The ceremony at Prince of Peace Church, where architecture, tradition, and emotion met in perfect harmony.
* The reception back at The Europe Hotel & Resort where the sun set over the lake and the dancefloor came alive.
* Vendors who were there to make it happen: Luis Flowers, Laura Ryan, Pádraig O’Neill, Dreamcatchers, MM Cookies, The Event Band, DJ Steve Simpson & sax Natalia, Encore Occasions string quartet and vocalists, Ennis Bridal Boutique, Folkster Kilkenny, Patrick Bourke (attire), Collins Jewellers Ennis.
* My photographic approach: documentary, natural, relaxed, mixing digital and film to deliver timeless images.If you’re planning a wedding at The Europe Hotel & Resort or in the Killarney/Fossa area and you’re looking for photographs that let you live the day rather than pose for it, reach out. I’ll bring the years of experience, calm direction, and a style that honours the real, raw moments. For Michelle and Joseph, the decision to trust the process meant they got back images that feel like memories, not just posed pictures.www.aspectphotography.n…

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