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Beginners Photography Workshop

Beginners Photography Workshop

Beginners Photography Workshop

Forget Auto mode - get creative with your camera. 95% of attendees use auto mode before attending my workshops. After the single day workshop, you'll know how to take full control of your camera, understand lighting, portraiture & landscape photography. Blurry or out of focus images will be a thing of the past & you'll be able to take photos that you will be proud to frame in your home.

Forget Auto mode - get creative with your camera. 95% of attendees use auto mode before attending my workshops. After the single day workshop, you'll know how to take full control of your camera, understand lighting, portraiture & landscape photography. Blurry or out of focus images will be a thing of the past & you'll be able to take photos that you will be proud to frame in your home.

Forget Auto mode - get creative with your camera. 95% of attendees use auto mode before attending my workshops. After the single day workshop, you'll know how to take full control of your camera, understand lighting, portraiture & landscape photography. Blurry or out of focus images will be a thing of the past & you'll be able to take photos that you will be proud to frame in your home.

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Over the years, I've observed that about 85% of my workshop attendees are female, some say it's a great day out to meet like minded peers with a similar interest, others like the idea of investing time in their own hobbies & self learning. And of course taking better pictures is always a plus. Whatever your goals are for attending a workshop, know that you are very welcome.

Over the years, I've observed that about 85% of my workshop attendees are female, some say it's a great day out to meet like minded peers with a similar interest, others like the idea of investing time in their own hobbies & self learning. And of course taking better pictures is always a plus. Whatever your goals are for attending a workshop, know that you are very welcome.

Over the years, I've observed that about 85% of my workshop attendees are female, some say it's a great day out to meet like minded peers with a similar interest, others like the idea of investing time in their own hobbies & self learning. And of course taking better pictures is always a plus. Whatever your goals are for attending a workshop, know that you are very welcome.

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The course was fascinating and Ger's relaxed yet highly informative approach was a breath of fresh air. For anyone wanting to switch from "auto-mode" and get an insight into the world of photography, you cannot go wrong with this workshop. - Louise Hand
I attended one of Gerard's workshops & was blown away by his generosity of spirit in sharing his experiences and expertise in an easily understood manner. No manuals or Youtube tutorials matched the simple down-to-earth advice he gave so freely. - John Dowling

The course was fascinating and Ger's relaxed yet highly informative approach was a breath of fresh air. For anyone wanting to switch from "auto-mode" and get an insight into the world of photography, you cannot go wrong with this workshop. - Louise Hand
I attended one of Gerard's workshops & was blown away by his generosity of spirit in sharing his experiences and expertise in an easily understood manner. No manuals or Youtube tutorials matched the simple down-to-earth advice he gave so freely. - John Dowling

The course was fascinating and Ger's relaxed yet highly informative approach was a breath of fresh air. For anyone wanting to switch from "auto-mode" and get an insight into the world of photography, you cannot go wrong with this workshop. - Louise Hand
I attended one of Gerard's workshops & was blown away by his generosity of spirit in sharing his experiences and expertise in an easily understood manner. No manuals or Youtube tutorials matched the simple down-to-earth advice he gave so freely. - John Dowling

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My teaching approach

My teaching approach

My teaching approach

I take a "cut to the chase" approach with my workshops. These classes are about "accelerated learning" on core topics. We take an in-depth look at camera controls, photography & lighting and then we get hands on to put it all into practice. I want you to understand why you choose certain settings as opposed to telling you which settings to use. Once you understand the "why" & understand what the camera is doing behind the scenes, your photography skills will improve immensely...

I take a "cut to the chase" approach with my workshops. These classes are about "accelerated learning" on core topics. We take an in-depth look at camera controls, photography & lighting and then we get hands on to put it all into practice. I want you to understand why you choose certain settings as opposed to telling you which settings to use. Once you understand the "why" & understand what the camera is doing behind the scenes, your photography skills will improve immensely...

I take a "cut to the chase" approach with my workshops. These classes are about "accelerated learning" on core topics. We take an in-depth look at camera controls, photography & lighting and then we get hands on to put it all into practice. I want you to understand why you choose certain settings as opposed to telling you which settings to use. Once you understand the "why" & understand what the camera is doing behind the scenes, your photography skills will improve immensely...

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I really enjoyed the workshop & it seemed to go so fast, a sure sign that it was really interesting. I spent all day yesterday out practicing and putting into action what we went through and it’s all making since to me now. Previous to this, I would have ideas of shots I’d like to take but never knew what settings to use, but now I understand what the camera is trying to do, even before I take the shot. I must say I’m finding a vast difference in my images, only one day after your workshop, thanks again... - Tony McMahon

I really enjoyed the workshop & it seemed to go so fast, a sure sign that it was really interesting. I spent all day yesterday out practicing and putting into action what we went through and it’s all making since to me now. Previous to this, I would have ideas of shots I’d like to take but never knew what settings to use, but now I understand what the camera is trying to do, even before I take the shot. I must say I’m finding a vast difference in my images, only one day after your workshop, thanks again... - Tony McMahon

I really enjoyed the workshop & it seemed to go so fast, a sure sign that it was really interesting. I spent all day yesterday out practicing and putting into action what we went through and it’s all making since to me now. Previous to this, I would have ideas of shots I’d like to take but never knew what settings to use, but now I understand what the camera is trying to do, even before I take the shot. I must say I’m finding a vast difference in my images, only one day after your workshop, thanks again... - Tony McMahon

Reasons for photography workshop

Some of the reasons

Some of the reasons

Some of the reasons

I’m goings on holidays & I want to take better photos. I have this camera for years, I never learned to use it right. I want to take better portrait photos of my family. I’m traveling soon, I want to document my travels. I own a craft business, I want to take better product photos for my blog. I want to frame some photos at home, I’d like to put my personal touch on them. I love photography, I just want to get better. I am a painter, I’d like to photograph my work. I'm thinking of starting a home studio, I want to see if I will like photography. I'd like to learn to take better photos for Instagram. The list goes on, whatever your reasons, I'm here to jump start your learning...

I’m goings on holidays & I want to take better photos. I have this camera for years, I never learned to use it right. I want to take better portrait photos of my family. I’m traveling soon, I want to document my travels. I own a craft business, I want to take better product photos for my blog. I want to frame some photos at home, I’d like to put my personal touch on them. I love photography, I just want to get better. I am a painter, I’d like to photograph my work. I'm thinking of starting a home studio, I want to see if I will like photography. I'd like to learn to take better photos for Instagram. The list goes on, whatever your reasons, I'm here to jump start your learning...

I’m goings on holidays & I want to take better photos. I have this camera for years, I never learned to use it right. I want to take better portrait photos of my family. I’m traveling soon, I want to document my travels. I own a craft business, I want to take better product photos for my blog. I want to frame some photos at home, I’d like to put my personal touch on them. I love photography, I just want to get better. I am a painter, I’d like to photograph my work. I'm thinking of starting a home studio, I want to see if I will like photography. I'd like to learn to take better photos for Instagram. The list goes on, whatever your reasons, I'm here to jump start your learning...

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I attended the one day beginners workshop with Ger in Jan 2019. It was excellent! What I liked was that he didn't over complicate it by going through every button and function and mode. He focused on the key elements you need to actually get a decent picture and how to change specific settings depending on the setting/light etc. Very practical and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I highly recommend this! - Christina O'Connor

I attended the one day beginners workshop with Ger in Jan 2019. It was excellent! What I liked was that he didn't over complicate it by going through every button and function and mode. He focused on the key elements you need to actually get a decent picture and how to change specific settings depending on the setting/light etc. Very practical and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I highly recommend this! - Christina O'Connor

I attended the one day beginners workshop with Ger in Jan 2019. It was excellent! What I liked was that he didn't over complicate it by going through every button and function and mode. He focused on the key elements you need to actually get a decent picture and how to change specific settings depending on the setting/light etc. Very practical and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I highly recommend this! - Christina O'Connor

One Day is all it takes

one day is all it takes

one day is all it takes

one day is all it takes

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...

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...

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...

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Workshop Location

Workshop Location

Workshop Location

Beginner photography workshop take place in my own home in Oughterard, Co. Galway, about 15 min drive from Galway city. Years ago I used to teach in education centres and hotel boardrooms but my home workshops soon became very popular. In winter months the fire is on, the groups are small at 4 people, the environment is relaxed & attendees open up and conversation starts flowing very quickly. I run monthly workshops all year round so there are always upcoming dates to choose from...

Beginner photography workshop take place in my own home in Oughterard, Co. Galway, about 15 min drive from Galway city. Years ago I used to teach in education centres and hotel boardrooms but my home workshops soon became very popular. In winter months the fire is on, the groups are small at 4 people, the environment is relaxed & attendees open up and conversation starts flowing very quickly. I run monthly workshops all year round so there are always upcoming dates to choose from...

Beginner photography workshop take place in my own home in Oughterard, Co. Galway, about 15 min drive from Galway city. Years ago I used to teach in education centres and hotel boardrooms but my home workshops soon became very popular. In winter months the fire is on, the groups are small at 4 people, the environment is relaxed & attendees open up and conversation starts flowing very quickly. I run monthly workshops all year round so there are always upcoming dates to choose from...

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One Day Photography Workshop Class Galway - Digital Photography Classes for Beginners

Where you become comfortable with your camera so you can start taking good photos - fast!

All camera models suitable, DSLR, mirrorless, bridge & point and shoot cameras

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Beginner Photography Classes in Galway, Ireland

We'll be taking a deep dive into the core concepts & fundamentals of digital photography. The workshop will be a mixture of classroom tuition, instructor led demos & hands on practice for attendees. From looking at the course outline below, you'll see we cover a large amount of content. There is a lot of information to take in as this workshop covers beginners right up to intermediate levels. All camera types are welcome from DSLR cameras, to mirrorless/bridge cameras to point and shoot cameras. For attendees who do not yet own a camera, I have spare cameras available for use on the day and I am happy to advise those attendees on what cameras I recommend purchasing. 

My photography workshops are aimed at beginners, people who use the auto mode but want to learn more about their camera as well as photography and learn all the features of their cameras. The photography lesson takes the format of a group workshop where attendees get hands on and it allows you to practice what you learn throughout the day. My previous workshop attendees often tell me they do not have time for evening based photography lessons which take place over 8-10 weeks, but they would rather take a single day to learn the fundamentals of digital photography.

My photography course is just that, a full day of tuition covering all the important areas of photography including, composition, light, exposure, shutter speeds, aperture, ISO, camera modes, focusing, depth of field, lenses & focal length, metering, using tripods, raw vs jpeg files and so forth. Each course attendee will receive all course content in handout format which can be referred to after the workshop as well as a list of practice exercises. 

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Photography Course Frequently Asked QuestionsContact Gerard via email at [email protected] or phone 0872295675 to arrange a booking. book photography course

Attendee feedback from a workshop

I had a pleasure to be in Ger's beginner’s photography course on Saturday 13th July 2019. First of all, he has an amazing homely yet very focused atmosphere at the class. Lots of hands-on examples during the workshop help understand all the content better. It comes clear after few hours that photography isn't rocket science, but rather pure practice and inspiration. I couldn't wait to start taking pictures myself - I was so excited with everything I learned. Thanks again Ger, I really-really enjoyed the whole day and hope to meet you again.

Katerina Bykova - July 2019 Workshop - review via google +

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introducing...

BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES

FORGET Auto Mode

Get CREATIVE with your Camera

Full Day WORKSHOPS

Private ONE 2 ONE lessons

What my attendees say...

"I have attended other courses with other photographers...

but none were delivered this effectively or successfully

5/5 star recommendation" | Rob Eyres - Nov 2014 Workshop

Learn "The Fundamentals of Digital Photography" FAST

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Gerard Conneely PHOTOGRAPHY

presents

An ACCELERATED learning experience

into the world of Photography & Lighting

with a CUT-TO-THE-CHASE

set of photography courses

we'll take a DEEP DIVE

into camera settings & controls

and get you fully UP-TO-SPEED

in a single sitting...

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What to Expect

A comprehensive well thought out course for beginners...

which simplifies the use of your camera

through PRACTICAL & hands on training...

A relaxed & informal group setting

of like minded peers

learning at the same pace...

Total Beginners Welcome

No Experience Required

We'll go beyond camera controls...

& learn about photography & lighting

for portraits & landscapes

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&

ALL THESE FEATURES

much more!

...to create

THE BEST SLIDER

with no compromises!

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Learn how to shoot any scene by using only 3 buttons on your camera!

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Camera Focusing

Out of the box - your camera decides what to focus on

This is a setup we should really avoid...

I'll teach you a technique called...

"Focus & Recompose"

Where you can pinpoint your focus...

In any part of an image - quickly and accurately...

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Learn about gear:- cameras & lenses | tripods | speedlites | accessories

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Learn why "lighting" is more important, "location" is secondary...

Take advantage of good light, in a bad location...

Lighting:- for landscapes | portraits | natural & artificial lighting techniques

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Get to grips with window light

Shooting with natural light...

Master backlighting...

Taking photos at night...

Shooting indoors without flash...

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Exposure - learn how to control the brightness of an image or certain areas within an image...

Camera's lack the ability to see what we see...

This is often what the camera does when it is confronted with a tricky scene

You'll learn multiple techniques to overcome those issues & get correct exposures...

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Learn how control your backgrounds for that out of focus effect

Typically used for portraits - it helps draw the viewers eye to the subject

"Depth of Field" - the term used for the amount of out of focus blur...

With a full topic on Depth of Field - we'll cover this in great detail...

& you'll get hands on to put that effect into your images

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Online booking available...

No deposit required

Attendee feedback from a workshop

I recently attended Gerard's 1 day beginner course. Upon arrival I was warmly welcomed with a smile and a choice of tea/coffee. He had created a very relaxing atmosphere for all of us which made photography so much more enjoyable to learn. The course was taught through a mixture of demos and a hands on practical approach for all. The information was delivered in a clear, concise and extremely well structured manner. He took the time to answer all our questions and made sure nobody was left behind. Handouts where even provided to all of us at the end to further our learning experience. Overall, Gerard is a true proffesional who i could not recommend enough. If you are a beginner, finding photography a difficult subject to grasp or just want to take your photos to the next level then Gerard's course is the only one you need to attend. Amazing value and an outstanding teacher...

Jonathon Magee - September 2016 Workshop - review via google +

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Photography Workshop Course for Beginners - Summary of Topics Covered

IN-DEPTH CONCEPTS & TERMINOLOGY

How Your Camera Works | Camera Buttons, Dials & key Menu Items
Digital Camera Sensor Formats / Full Frame vs Crop Sensors & Field of View
Camera Exposure Part 1: Aperture, ISO & Shutter Speed
Camera Exposure Part 2: Stops of light & Creative Exposure
Image Composition
Understanding Aperture
Understanding Shutter Speeds
Basic & Advanced Camera Modes inc Manual & Aperture|Shutter Priority
Depth of Field 
Understanding White Balance (Image Colour) 
Composite Photography
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Mirrorless cameras vs DSLR cameras

Pros and cons of DLSR cameras compaired to the new generation of mirrorless cameras
Purchasing guide, what and where to buy camera bodies and lenses
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CAMERA METERING

Metering Modes - Matrix / Spot / Center Weighted
Metering Techniques
Exposure Compensation
Metering in High Contrast & Even Lighting
Metering for Backlighting
Understanding the Dynamic Range of Light
Using The Histogram 
Learn to use Camera Metering Modes

 

CAMERA LENSES

Image Quality
Focal Length Explained & Best Uses
Lens Compression for Portraiture 
Lens Aperture
Lens Stabilisation Techniques 
Which Lenses for Portraiture / Landscape / Low Light / General Photography
- Wide Angle Lenses / Prime Lens / Standard Zoom / Telephoto / Macro
Reducing Camera Shake for Hand-Held Photos
Selecting camera lenses for your DSLR camera

 

CAMERA FOCUSING

Focus Selection Points - learn how to pinpoint your focus in any part of an image
Focus Modes for Still/Moving Subjects
Advanced Focusing Techniques
Getting Sharp Camera Focus

 

CAMERA EQUIPMENT & GADGETS

Camera Accessories
Caring for your Camera
Selecting & Using a Camera Tripod
Where to Purchase Camera Equipment
Camera and Lenses Accessories

 

PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES & STYLES

Portrait & Landscape Photography
Taking Sharp Images
Night Photography
Action Photography – Kids, Pets & Sports 
Photo Bracketing - Why & How to use it
Learning Landscape Photography in Ireland

 

LIGHTING & FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Lighting for Portraiture - why to choose natural light over flash
Combining natural & flash Exposures
Using your builtin camera flash
Using on camera speedlites (external flashes - demo if requested)
TTL & manual flash modes
Using aperture & shutter speed to control exposure
Using Bounced Flash
Understanding hard & soft light
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IMAGE FILES & PRINTING

Image Files
Understanding Bit Depth
Understanding Image Types: JPEG & TIFF
Understanding RAW Files: Why Should I Use RAW?
Image Printing, Framing & Presentation
Raw image files vs JPEG image files

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A selection of attendee feedback from past workshops

I attended one of Gerard Conneely’s Photography workshops in November 2013. I was a complete beginner and I found the course content to be excellent and very well presented. The day is broken down into topics and each topic is covered in great detail. Gerard demonstrates each topic and ensures all class attendees get hands on to practice throughout the day. In addition to learning how to use my camera efficiently, he also covers general photography elements like composition, lighting, landscape photography, portraits & nighttime photography etc so I took a lot more away from the day than I had expected. I’m now much more comfortable using my camera and I’m quite confident to say it has improved my photos taking skill immensely.  Thank you Gerard for taking the time to put such an enjoyable course together, I would wholeheartedly recommend Gerard’s 1 day photography workshops to others.

Martin Murphy - November 2013 Workshop

I found the one day photography workshop for beginners absolutely invaluable. From start to finish, this course was so professional. A sign of good teacher, is when they can impart their knowledge simply to the student, Gerard excelled at this. Gerard’s passion for photography & depth of knowledge & experience allows him to explain all of the key aspects of photography with ease, while using every day hands on examples. I learned so much, I felt so empowered by all of my new found knowledge that I went straight out after the course to practice. The course was worth every penny, I highly recommend it.

Lena Taylor - August 2014 Workshop

I've just attended Ger's one day beginner's photography workshop and found it invaluable. A lot of lights got switched on inside this beginner's head and I found it incredibly useful not to have to take notes. I could just concentrate on the learning because Ger provides a full set of the course notes when you leave. He's a professional yet friendly educator, who puts you at ease and answers all your questions. The course content was laid out in plain English and in a logical sequence and I couldn't recommend Ger highly enough. Like most beginners I went to YouTube but honestly everyone on there has such a different opinion it was refreshing and a relief to have someone to cut through the enormous wealth of information and get you on the road to creativity without any fuss. If you're considering booking a course with Ger, don't dilly dally any longer, just go and book it. You won't regret it.

Laura Burke - January 2016 Workshop - review via google+

Participated in day course 10:30-17:30 which actually went to 18:30 so that Gerard could accommodate our specific questions - excellent value for money. Fantastic course that balances the theoretical with the practical elements using our own camera gear. Covered all elements of photography leaving the day with all the information I need to take the best possible photographs. Gerard provided plenty of opportunities for questions which were always answered. I have attended other courses with other photographers but none were delivered this effectively or successfully. 5/5 star recommendation.

Rob Eyers - December 2014 Workshop - review via google+

I was a complete beginner and i did'nt know if i would understand all the photography terminology and was worried i would feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information, but Gerard simplified everything and made it great fun and very interesting. He is not only a superb photographer but also an excellent teacher! The setting for the course was very comfortable and the day flew as Ger made everything so easy to understand. A great introduction to photography for me! I would highly recommend this photography workshop to others, thanks Gerard

Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha, TG4 - February 2015 Workshop

Great course and I thoroughly enjoyed it, I have been using cameras for 20 years and was amazed by how much I learned at Gerard's one day workshop. He is a natural teacher and simplifies photography methods and techniques. I would highly recommend novices and intermediates to take this course, again great teacher great workshop..

Seamus Kavanagh - August 2015 Workshop - review via google +

I attended Gerard Conneely's Photography workshop on Saturday last. Gerard is an excellent photographer, there is no doubt about that, but he takes the mystery out of apertures, shutter speeds, ISO, lighting, how they all interact, and how to achieve that perfect photo, whether it be a still or in motion. Gerard explained everything in great detail, fielded random questions, and left no question unanswered. What I liked as well was that every question/answer was supported with actually showing you, on your camera, not his camera, which really helped in the understanding process, 100& recommendation...

Ronan O'Ceallaigh - December 2017 Workshop - review via google +

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Beginners Photography Workshop Course in Galway

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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