NORTHERN IRELAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
For the modern Northern Ireland couple seeking authentic & cinematic wedding photography that’s as personal as they are.
Your love story starts here…
My vision as a Northern Ireland wedding photographer is to provide authentic and cinematic wedding photography with love and feeling.By blending my creativity with your personality, we’ll create timeless, meaningful images that reflect your unique love story.I strive to offer a truly personalised experience for couples throughout Northern Ireland & Donegal who value real story and authenticity above any of the other cookie cutter one size fits all wedding photos out there.“Northern Ireland wedding photography filled with love & feeling that blends your personality with my creativity.”
CINEMATIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY NI
For couples who want timeless imagery with real emotion.
Some of my favourite weddings and stories.
If you're looking for Northern Ireland wedding photography that’s real, romantic, and beautifully you, you're in the right place.My style is all about capturing emotion, connection, and the moments that matter most.Take a look through my portfolios to see some of my faves. My work is honest, heartfelt & filled with love. Will your love story be next?-
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Wedding Portfolio
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Engagement Portfolio
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Real Weddings
AUTHENTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY NI
Blending storytelling and style for couples who value real moments and beautiful details.
Don’t just take my word for it… Kind words from some of my couples.
Have a read through what some of my lovely couples have said about their experience.If you're wondering what it's really like to have me as your wedding photographer, their words will give you a genuine glimpse into the care, creativity, and connection I bring to each of my weddings.
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Jenny & Eamon
Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa
Shea has been an absolute pleasure to work with very professional and friendly we 100% highly recommend.
Our wedding and engagement shoots photos are unbelievable and I don't know how we're going to choose our album as we love each and every photo we cant stop looking at them.
Shea captured every moment in our big day even behind the scenes when we didn’t realise as well as our guests.
We're probably the most awkward people to take photos but Shea made us feel totally comfortable. All our guests are talking how incredible the photos are.
We really look forward to getting our album back.
Thanks again Shea.
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Aideen & Lee
Castle Leslie Estate, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
We could not recommend Shea highly enough! He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and made us both feel right at ease from the first time we met with him!
We opted for an engagement shoot ahead of the wedding and from the get go Shea was enthusiastic, professional and accomodating, making us both feel so relaxed! (He didn't even complain when we had him do a long hike to the beach)! Our engagement photos turned out amazing so we knew we were in good hands for the big day.
When it came to the wedding, Shea was brilliantly organised and captured every detail so perfectly, so much so that when he invited us to view our wedding slideshow we felt like we were reliving the day all over again! We honestly could not be happier with our wedding photographs & cannot wait to see our full album!
Thank you Shea for being so amazing at your job & for adding to our special day!
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Eimear & Ethan
Trench Road & Beech Hill House Hotel
Shea has honestly been the most fantastic photographer.
He is the most lovely man and we genuinely couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos!
Planning a wedding during the last year wasn’t easy but Shea was so accommodating and made everything so easy.
He added so much fun to our wedding day and there is honestly no better man for the job!
He was also so timely after the wedding and had all of our photos to us so quickly and we loved designing our wedding album - can’t wait to see the final product now!
Honestly Shea, we can’t thank you enough!
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Audrey & Lee
I would recommend Shea to anyone getting married.
He is a complete professional & a perfectionist in his work.
Due to Covid-19 we had to change our dates and Shea was completely supportive and so helpful during this time.
Not only is he a first class photographer he is a lovely guy as well, he has made the whole experience a happy one for us and he made the shoots super easy and comfortable for us.
Our engagement shoot was amazing and the wedding pictures just blew us away.
We can’t thank you enough Shea.
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Fiona & Kyle
Shea captured our special day and from start to finish Shea was patient, attentive, professional and with his friendly & humorous personality kept us both calm!
He took on board what we wanted and our likes and dislikes and our photographs show this throughout!
Myself and my husband would like to thank you Shea for our beautiful photos which will help us remember our amazing day for years to come!
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Sarah & Ciaran
Just a message to once again say 'Thank you Shea Deighan' for being such an exceptional wedding photographer and for capturing our day so perfectly - you captured so many special moments, moments that we will forever treasure.
Our photographs exceeded all of our expectations and we are delighted with the wedding album you have since produced - all of our family and friends have also enjoyed seeing and sharing all of the photographs, with everyone commenting on your attention to detail and the quality of your work.
You were a pleasure to be around in the lead up to the wedding, confirming for us that we had, without a doubt, made the right decision in choosing you as our photographer and furthermore on the day itself as you created a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
We couldn't recommend you highly enough and we will continue to recommend you to future brides and grooms.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Honest, elegant photography for people who care about connection.
Falling in love with my work? Let’s go further.
You’ve seen some of my favourite images, now let’s dive a little deeper. If your heart’s starting to say yes, this is where it gets exciting! You can read kind words from other amazing couples, explore the collections I offer, browse through beautiful albums, and find answers to all your questions in my FAQs. It’s all designed to help you feel confident and excited about what’s next. Make yourself a cuppa, get comfy, and have a good look around.-
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Kind Words
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Wedding Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet Shea
Northern Ireland Real Weddings & Blog
You’ve seen plenty of standout shots from lots of different weddings - but what does a full wedding day actually look like through my lens? That’s where my real weddings blog comes in. Here, you’ll find loaded galleries from morning preps to the first dance, showing the complete story as it unfolded. It’s the perfect way to see how I capture not just the big moments, but all the genuine, in-between ones as well.Occasionally, I’ll write about my engagement shoots as well. Not everyone chooses to go with an engagement shoot but I think they are great homework for the wedding day and helps build the excitement.
I’ve been photographing weddings for 15 years, and in that time, I’ve been asked everything - from the practical to the personal (and the downright hilarious). Here’s a collection of the most common questions I get, along with honest answers that’ll help you get a better sense of how I work. Whether you’re still deciding or you’ve already booked, I hope you find this helpful.Have questions about me & my style?
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I hope I am! I’m often booked up a year or two in advance, but sometimes a perfect date opens up. I always say: if we’re meant to work together, the timing will align.
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Once you’ve checked your date and decided we’re a good fit, I’ll send over a booking proposal with everything laid out clearly. A signed agreement and a booking fee secures your date—simple!
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Because I care deeply about people, connection, and the fleeting moments that make life meaningful. On your wedding day, there will be things you see and things you miss—and I want you to have both. I’m here to capture the big, the small, and the in-between with love and intention.
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Perhaps the most important question of all. Choosing a wedding photographer is a personal thing—you want someone you can trust and feel at ease with.
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I don’t just take photos—I tell stories. I specialise in weddings, and that focus matters. From the emotional to the unscripted, I know how to read a room, anticipate moments, and blend into the day so you can just be yourselves. There’s a world of difference between someone who photographs everything and someone who lives and breathes weddings.
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Your most meaningful images will be beautifully displayed in your wedding album—still the best way to relive the story of your day. You’ll also receive a digital gallery and a USB (yes, a proper one that won’t fall apart in a month!). Cloud delivery is also an option if that works better for you.
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I do both really well and I’m very comfortable with each. It all depends on what you want. My couples trust my experience to choose which works best on their wedding day.
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Absolutely! Prior to my weddings, I’ll always find the homes of my couple, the church, venue and any photo locations. I’m not the type to wing it and always do my homework prior to the wedding. I think my couples love this about me. It also makes sure I can’t get lost trying to find your home on the wedding day.
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I try to blend into the background and will look similar to one of your guests with a simple shirt, tie and waistcoat combo along with smart casual shoes.
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With each of my weddings, I’ll sit down a month prior to create a bespoke wedding schedule. This keeps the day running smoothly and is one of my most liked services.
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I use professional equipment and I have duplicates of everything. In the unlikely event of equipment failure, I have backups to ensure that I’ll never miss a thing.
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During busy times: Up to one calendar month. During quieter times: Up to two weeks.
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In 15 years as a full time professional wedding photographer, believe it or not, I haven’t been everywhere. Because couples see me recommended by venues I’ve been to before or they have seen images from a previous venue, they often get their date booked before a couple with a brand new venue. If I am available and I haven’t worked at your venue, I will do my homework prior to your wedding to ensure I know it very well.
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Who is? I think most people aren’t comfortable at the beginning. It’s my job to make you comfortable. If you like and are comfortable with your wedding photographer, this will be reflected in your photography.
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If you’ve made it this far, I love that you’re taking the time to get to know me and how I work. If you’ve still got questions or want to chat through your plans, I’d be more than happy to hear from you.
Let’s Make Your Wedding Beautiful Together
If you’ve fallen in love with my work, I’d love to hear all about your plans and see if I’m the perfect wedding photographer for you.
On my blog today, I’m over the moon to share Aoife and Micheal’s romantic engagement shoot at Roe Valley Country Park in Limavady.