Wedding Photographer Galway | Ireland

Gerard Conneely Wedding Photographer Galway Ireland

"Wow Ger, our photos are amazing, you really captured the day beautifully & your attention to detail has not gone unnoticed. We are over the moon that we can continue to relive our day over & over again, we are in awe & can’t thank you enough! " - Lauren Lynch

An experienced wedding photographer based in Galway & photographing weddings throughout Ireland. With a modern & documentary style of photography, my approach to photographing weddings is to capture the natural moments of your day as they unfold.

I'm very much hands off and in the background while at the same time I ensure to manage your days' timeline & get you back to your guests in good time to enjoy your celebrations. Whether you are planning an elopement wedding in Ireland, a civil ceremony or a traditional church wedding, I am happy to tailor a photography package to suit your needs.

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Choosing the right wedding photographer for you...

Your wedding day experiences are created with you in mind, I get to know each couple pre wedding so on your wedding day, I can be your friend, your mentor, manage your schedule & bring out the very best in you both. My greatest hope is that your wedding photographs will bring back the emotions you felt, the excitement, the butterflies & the laughter, to craft a wedding album that tells the story of your day in the most natural way possible.

The experience I offer my couples is based on a mutual goal to ensure your wedding day is the best it can be, to relax you behind the cameras & to document the natural & beautiful moments that unfold as a result. While my job is described as a "wedding photographer", I consider myself more importantly to be your storyteller, someone who guides & encourages you so that you forget the formalities of your wedding day, & focus on the love you have for each other.

Wedding photography experience with gerard conneely photography

I have a fun-loving & relaxed approach to photographing a wedding, above all that’s most important to me. At the same time, you won’t find me sitting around drinking tea, I’ll mange your days’ timeline & schedule & have you where you need to be, when you need to be there.

It’s your day, your love story, & my end goal is always to ensure you spend as much time with your family & friends as possible.

I’ll guide you through your photography related pre wedding preparations & provide tips & guidance on your day to ensure my cameras see you in your best light.

I’ll manage each step of the way providing a complete service from your pre wedding meeting, right through to the delivery of your fully edited photographs, the album design process & finally the delivery of your images printed in a custom designed wedding album.

The majority of what I photograph is documentary in nature, photographing natural unaware moments of you both as well as your family & friends.

I endeavor to infuse your images with my own elegant style of photography, to capture the moments you are part of as well as the moments you may not get to see, with a view to telling the story of your day in a handmade custom designed Italian wedding album.

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Wedding photography pricing & packages

Wedding Photographer Galway Gerard Connneely Photography

All packages include: all images individually edited and delivered via a private password protected online gallery, small size images optimised for social media available via download link, full-size high-resolution images delivered via USB flash drive in the post, pre wedding in person meeting to discuss the timeline & plan for your day, full album design service including page previews & 3D book/box design previews prior to album ordering, bespoke album designs with custom colour & material options.

Packages available for “photography only” or “photography with an album” options. Second shooter add on options available for groom prep or groom prep plus additional ceremony/location coverage. Pricing starts at €1300

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Wedding Albums

Offering luxury wedding albums hand made in Italy by Graphistudio, Italy. Large storybook albums with an array of cover materials & colour options, bespoke design for each couple, no two albums are the same.

Kind words from previous couples...

Review of Wedding Photographer Gerard Conneely Photography

Kacey & Alan

"Ger went above and beyond our expectations, we were coordinating a wedding from another country, but Gerard was extremely responsive, helpful & thorough during the entire process. My husband and I both dislike having our photos taken but somehow Gerard managed to make the process painless and put us both at ease. Our wedding album is nothing like we have seen before, it was stunning and is a beautiful way to remember our most perfect day!"

Deirdre & David

"Choosing Ger to be our wedding photographer was a really easy decision. Having seen a photoshoot that he did in the G hotel, I fell in love with his photographic style & then when I met him we instantly clicked. I was so impressed by how hard he worked on the day, from keeping me calm to ensuring everything ran to schedule & our photos completely exceeded our expectations. Ger’s attention to detail is impeccable, he is such a great guy and a true professional. Thank you so much Ger for our fabulous photos which we truly cherish."

Amy & John

"The detail & quality of his work is simply flawless. Gerard is very professional, confident & creative in his work, he knew exactly what we wanted and had many great ideas that made our wedding album spectacular. Our guests commented on Gerard's courteous manner & he put the entire bridal party at ease, everyone felt comfortable and relaxed and this translates in the wonderfully natural images he captured. We cannot thank you enough Gerard for all your hard work and advice & we never imagined that we would have such fabulous wedding pictures."

Engagement photography at the cliffs of moher

An engagement shoot at the scenic Cliffs of Moher in Ireland - a destination wedding couple opting for a sunset couple photography session on the cliffs. View blog post

Wedding photography of bridal party with sparklers at the Hardiman hotel in Galway with Gerard Conneely

Deirdre & Conan

"Gerard was our wedding photographer and we couldn't recommend him enough. Ger was calm, patient and professional throughout the entire process of planning our wedding during Covid. We wanted a photographer who would capture all the little moments throughout the day and Ger did this so perfectly. While neither of us are comfortable in front of the camera, Ger helped us to feel very relaxed and all of our photos were so natural. We are so happy with all the photos that we have even expanded our wedding album!! We are so happy that Ger was part of the day, as every detail was captured and now we have the most amazing memories..."

Bridesmaid style in Galway at Glenlo Abbey with Gerard Conneely Photography

Bridal style the Glenlo Abbey

 

Wedding photography reviews from past couples...

Review of Wedding Photographer Gerard Conneely Photography Glenlo Abbey

Larissa & Ben

"Ger is such a professional, despite getting ready in a small house you would have barely noticed he was there, however he managed to capture the most wonderful images! He is very flexible with what you want and adapts to the circumstances on the day. We received our photos at Christmas and was the best present we could have received! I would highly recommend Gerard..."

Wedding photography  at Dromoland Castle Review by bride and groom

Nicola & Chris

"My husband and I recently got married at Dromoland Castle, and Ger and his assistant photographer were absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the entire day. He was extremely organised, prompt, and fun to work with. He guided the day with a timeline to stay on track, while still being respectful to bride & groom time with family and guests. His style is modern but classic with a flare!"

Wedding photography  at Tribton Galway

Ainslie & Luke

"It was a pleasure to work with Ger, and our final photographs exceeded our expectations. Ger is professional, approachable and so talented; he captured moments that truly give a sense of the spirit of the day, and provided us with high quality images that we will cherish for a lifetime."

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Beginner photography workshops in Galway – available all year around.
I have designed the workshop content in such a way that the topics flow & build upon each other to take you from a beginner level to a confident shooter in a single day. I've been teaching photography for 6 years & over that time, I've refined the content and structure to make it easy for beginners to follow. I recommend you grab your camera the day after the workshop & go explore, with photography, a little bit of practice goes a long way...

Beginner photography workshops in Galway – available all year around.
I have designed the workshop content in such a way that the topics flow & build upon each other to take you from a beginner level to a confident shooter in a single day. I've been teaching photography for 6 years & over that time, I've refined the content and structure to make it easy for beginners to follow. I recommend you grab your camera the day after the workshop & go explore, with photography, a little bit of practice goes a long way...

Beginner photography workshops in Galway – available all year around.
I have designed the workshop content in such a way that the topics flow & build upon each other to take you from a beginner level to a confident shooter in a single day. I've been teaching photography for 6 years & over that time, I've refined the content and structure to make it easy for beginners to follow. I recommend you grab your camera the day after the workshop & go explore, with photography, a little bit of practice goes a long way...

Beginners photography workshops in Galway Ireland

Photography Workshops

Thinking about learning to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera - look no further... Check out my beginners photography workshops page for info on monthly group based learning...

Private one 2 one photography lessons for beginners in Galway Ireland

Private One 2 One Lessons

Private one 2 one photography lessons are an ideal way to learn how to use your camera quickly as well as explore the fundamentals of digital photography & lighting...

Beginners guide to buying your first DSLR or mirrorless camera in Galway or Ireland

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Hi, I'm Gerard, an experienced wedding photographer & photography teacher. I photograph weddings throughout Ireland & I'm based in Co. Galway in the west of Ireland.

I'd consider myself to be a people person, I know how to bring out the best in my couples & I take what I do very seriously, but you would never think so when working with me.

I've been photographing weddings for 11 years; my style is very much documentary in nature & I’ve found over the years the best way to capture beautiful moments is to let them occur naturally. Many love stories have unfolded in front of my cameras and it truly is an honour when a couple places their trust in me to document their day.

While some of my couples live only a few miles away, others plan their wedding from abroad & I place great emphasis on taking care of my couples both pre & post wedding. If you like the idea of a photographer who will guide you through each step from the pre-wedding meeting, the day itself & right through to delivering your printed story in an Italian handmade album, I'd love to hear from you...

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