Northern Ireland Wedding Photographer

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Northern Ireland wedding photographer

Looking for a Northern Ireland wedding photographer who captures real moments naturally?

I’m Melissa Wright, an award-winning wedding photographer based in County Armagh, photographing relaxed and authentic weddings across Northern Ireland and Ireland.

My goal is simple: to help you enjoy every moment while creating beautiful photographs that tell the story of your day.

LET’S CONNECT
Northern Ireland wedding photographer

YOUR WEDDING DAY IS SPECIAL

BUT NOT AS SPECIAL AS YOU ARE.

Your WEDDING is all ABOUT YOU. Your family, friends and relatives are there to CELEBRATE WITH YOU. Be your true self.

Do things that make you HAPPY, laugh loudly, kiss slowly and hug tightly.

Finding the RIGHT wedding photographer that you CONNECT with and feel COMFORTABLE around is essential.

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How it works with me

01

You say hello

It all starts with an enquiry. You pop your date in, tell me a bit about your plans, and I’ll come back to you personally. No copy and paste replies, just a proper chat.

We can meet up for a coffee or all can be done online, it’s completely up to you, just let me know.

02
We get everything booked in

If you decide you’d like me there, I’ll send over everything you need to make it official.

Once you’re booked in, that’s you sorted. From there, I’ll stay in touch so you always know what’s happening and what to expect.

Around 7 months before your wedding, I’ll start sending out helpful guides to support your planning and make things feel that bit easier as your day gets closer.

03
Your pre wedding session

About 5 months before your wedding, I’ll send you a link to book in your pre wedding session.

This is a really relaxed shoot with no pressure at all. It’s simply about getting used to being in front of the camera and feeling comfortable with me before the big day.

Most couples leave saying they feel so much more relaxed about everything afterwards, and that’s exactly what it’s for.

04

Final planning

Around 4 weeks before your wedding, I’ll send over a detailed questionnaire so we can fine tune all the important bits like timings, locations, family groupings and anything specific you want captured.

This keeps everything clear and means on the day you don’t need to think about a thing.

05
Your wedding day

This is where you stop thinking about photos altogether.

I’ll arrive, blend in, and capture everything as it unfolds. No awkward posing, just me fitting in with your team.

Just you getting on with your day while I document it all.

I’ll gently guide you when needed, especially for couple photos, but it will feel relaxed and quick so you can get back to your guests.

Guest have even asked couples if I’ve been a long time friend!

06
After the wedding

Once the day is over, I go through everything carefully and build your gallery. You will get a preview with 42 hours of your amazing day.

You’ll then receive a private online gallery filled with all the real bits, the in between, the people you love, and everything you felt on the day.

From there you can download, share, and relive it all over again whenever you want. Albums can take up to 8 weeks after design being approved.

If you’re after photos that feel like your day rather than a staged version of it, I’d love to hear from you.

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GOT SOME QUESTIONS?

I’m from Tandragee, in County Armagh the home of Tayto Crisps (the yellow ones lol).

I travel all over the North and South for weddings. From Sligo to Belfast, Dublin to Donegal, if you’re getting married anywhere in our gorgeous wee country, count me in. I’ll bring the camera and the craic!

A local Irish wedding photographer understands the best venues, lighting conditions and weather, helping you feel relaxed while creating beautiful images throughout your wedding day.

Absolutely! I’d love to hop on Zoom or Whatsapp Call, whatever works best for you!

Of course! I’d be more than happy to share a full gallery with you.

That way you can see exactly what you’ll get from me – a lovely mixture of beautifully directed shots that never feel overly posed, alongside all those natural documentary moments from the excitement of getting ready right through to the dancing.

Every gallery is unique to each couple’s day, so you’ll get a real feel for how I capture the story as it naturally unfolds. I will ask the couples if ok to share beforehand.

Yes. I can arrange a 2nd professional photographer to be at the other prep location, ensuring high quality images for both partners.

The 2nd photographer will remain with you up until Meal Call and while I am out capturing portraits they will either assist me or be in capturing your guests at your drinks reception.

My 2nd photographers are someone that is a full time working photographer, part of the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland (of which I am President) and work with me on a regular basis so know my style.

I aim to have your gallery sent to you within 4-6 weeks of your wedding day. This may vary in busier times. I want you to relive the day all over again as soon as possible after the day..

A LOT!!!

I never limit shots but it will depend on various factors, such as the weather, time constraints etc but typical between 300-500 to dinner call and close to 1000 (usually more) if choosing booking until first dance.

Yes, as a Professional this is extremely important. I want to ensure that my clients and myself are covered. I have both Public liability and indemnity insurance.

I am also the President of the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland, if cover needed should the unthinkable happen I have a whole group of fellow professionals to help.

My packages include travel to weddings within Northern Ireland and border counties up to 3 hours from my home in County Armagh. I’ll give you a custom quote for anywhere further afield.

I try to blog and share to socials as many weddings as I can however, unfortunately I don’t always have the time to blog everyone’s beautiful day. With running the business and having three kids, time is limited. So don’t be offended if your wedding is not on the blog.

To secure your date a booking fee is required and contract signed. All is done online. You can pay your booking fee via bank transfer. The balance is then due 2 weeks before your wedding date.

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KIND WORDS

+ STORIES WE VALUE

  • “Thank you for everything”

    Melissa is unbelievable! She made everything so chilled and natural and she was such a help on our wedding day. Definitely the best we could have asked for. Photos we will cherish forever!
    NAIMH HERON

  • “You’re Work is UNBELIEVABLE”

    Melissa you were absolutely amazing, you captured all the precious moments without us even realising – our candid ones are thee best! We are so thankful we chose you – your work is unbelievable, we cant thank you enough!
    COLLEEN & DAREEN MYNES

  • “Captured OUTSTANDING Shots!!”

    Dearbhail & I absolutely loved having Melissa as our wedding photographer! She is amazing! Melissa captured some outstanding shots, making us both feel at ease throughout the entire day!! Providing a pre-wedding shoot within her package was an added bonus. We recommend you book Melissa for your special day!
    DEARBHAIL & CONN
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My high-quality albums offer more than just a collection of photos; they become a tangible celebration of love, meticulously crafted to be passed down through generations.

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If you’re looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond, make you feel truly special, keep you calm and comfortable, and deliver the most amazing photos – then book with Melissa. I’ll be recommending her to all my nearest and dearest.

– Eimear & Ciaran, Great Northern Hotel Bundoran

Ready to CONNECT?

Pop your details into the form below and tell me all about your wedding plans. Once you hit send, you’ll be whisked straight over to my pricing page so you can have a peek at the packages I offer.

I’ll be back in touch personally very soon to let you know if I’m available for your date. I might not be at my desk this very second (probably out photographing another lovely couple or chasing after my kids!) but your message will be safe in my inbox ready for me to reply.

Can’t wait to hear from you ✨

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