Wedding Photographer

Anne Marie and Stephen's wedding

2012-01-17T17:37:00.002Z

We had the pleasure of photographing Anne Marie and Stephen's wedding on Saturday. We started in Anne Marie's house, then Louth Village with all the lovely colours coming trough the stained glass windows and finished off in Cabra Castle. It was very cold but we got some photographs outside. We hope you like them.
There are some more photographs on our Facebook page

We would like to wish Anne Marie and Stephen all the best of luck in the future

Paddy and Emma

Jennifer and David's Wedding 30th December 2011

2011-12-31T16:49:00.003Z

We had the pleasure of taking photographs yesterday of Jennifer and David's Wedding in St James Church Eglish and then Kinnity Castle Co Offaly. Below are some of the pictures from wedding and we hope you like them.

We would like to wish Jennifer and David all the best of luck in the future

Sonya and Kieran's Wedding

2011-12-20T11:26:00.002Z

We photographed Sonya and Kieran's wedding on Saturday 17th December in Meigh and then off to a very cold Carlingford for the reception. We had great fun and I hope you like this selection of images. There is another 20 images on our facebook if you would like to have a look.

We would like to wish Sonya and Kieran all the best in the future.

Paddy and Emma

Sarah and Neil's Wedding

2011-12-07T14:58:00.002Z

We had the great pleasure of photographing Sarah and Neil's wedding in Inverness on Sunday 4th December. Here are some of the images and I hope you like them, there are some more of them on our Facebook Page

We would like to wish Sarah and Neil all the best of luck in the future

Paddy and Emma

Una and Gerard Wedding 12th November 2012

2011-11-16T14:16:00.002Z

We had a great day at Una and Gerard's wedding in Knockbridge Church and then The Neurmore Hotel on Saturday 12th November.

We would like to wish Una and Gerard all the best of luck in the future

Paddy and Emma

Aileen and Andrew's Wedding 3rd Nov 2011

2011-11-04T17:02:00.002Z

We had some great fun at Aileen and Andrew's Wedding yesterday in St Josephs Church Castletown Dundalk and then in The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford. It rained quite a lot but we did get 15 minutes when it didn't rain and we got some beautiful pictures in Carlingford. Hope you enjoy these and there is more on our Facebook.

We wish Aileen and Andrew all the best in the future.

Paddy and Emma

Olivia and James Wedding 22nd Oct 2011

2011-10-26T11:14:00.003+01:00

On Saturday we had the pleasure of photographing Olivia and James as they got married in Cliften Church and then later had reception in Ballynahinch Castle Hotel and what a wonderful day it was. Here is a number of images from the wedding, hope you like them. If you want to see more click on our Facebook page

We would like to wish Olivia and James all the best in the future

Paddy and Emma

2011-10-13T11:28:00.003+01:00

Are you getting married or do you know someone who is? If so, would you like to come have a glass of wine , sit back and listen to the leading wedding specialists in Louth. This intimate event is going to be for 20 couples only and you need to apply

Aine and Alex Wedding 2nd Sept 2011

2011-09-03T17:34:00.002+01:00

We had a great day yesterday photographing Aine and Alex Wedding and here are a few photographs of the day. It was a joy to work in The Redemptorist Church and Ballymascanlon Hotel with a great couple. Its just great to do a job that you love.

There is more pictures on our Facebook, why not have a look ?

We would like to wish Aine and Alex all the best of luck in the future.

Paddy and Emma

Fintan and Emma's Wedding 23rd July 2011

2011-07-26T15:38:00.003+01:00

On Saturday we had the pleasure of taking photographs at Fintan and Emma's Wedding in Carlingford and what a wonderful day it was.Below is a selection of some of the images,I hope you enjoy them.
There are more images on our Facebook page.

We would like to wish Fintan and Emma all our best wishes for the future.

Some photographs from recent weddings

2011-07-14T14:26:00.004+01:00

Below are some images from recent weddings in Ballymascanlon House Hotel,Neurmore Hotel,Darver Castle,Glencarn Hotel and Knockabbey Castle that haven't been on blog before but have been on our Facebook.
Why not Click on our Facebook link to see whats going on at Paddy Clarke Photography

Bridget and Gerry's wedding

2011-06-25T13:52:00.015+01:00

We had the pleasure of covering Bridget Cooney and Gerry McCourt's wedding in Darver Church and then Darver Castle and what a great wedding it was.

Bridget had plenty of help getting into dress by very attentive bridesmaids

A very proud dad John taking his beautiful daughter up the aisle

Lots of smiles after wedding ceremony

What a lovely church Darver is

unfortunately it rained and we had to take the photographs inside

A couple of shots of Bridget who looked absolutely fabulous

There are some more images on our Facebook hope you like them

We had a great day covering Bridget's and Gerry's wedding ,we wish them all the best of luck in the future

Paddy and Emma

Bridget and Gerry's wedding 24th June

2011-06-24T10:41:00.003+01:00

Just in Studio getting ready to go to Bridget and Gerry's wedding in Darver Castle today.
The weather looks good and I am really looking forward to todays shoot.

Martin and Louise Wedding 21st June

2011-06-24T10:17:00.007+01:00

Martin and Louise got married on Tuesday 21st June and came into us in the studio for some photographs before going to Fuchsia House Restaurant Ardee for a beautiful meal.

Louise looked stunning

A very atmospheric picture in phone box

A bit of fun

A toast to the bride and groom

We had a great day and we wish Martin and Louise all the best in the future

Lisa and Bernard Wedding 11th June

2011-06-15T11:18:00.020+01:00

We had a great day on Saturday shooting Lisa and Bernard's Wedding in St Nicholas Church Dundalk , later in Knockabbey Castle and Riverbank Restaurant Killaney.

Some final touches for Lisa before leaving house

Bernard stopped off for a drink in Kennedy's

Lisa and her dad making their way up the isle of St Nicholas

The all important part of the day

Lots of applause after Lisa and Bernard got married

The lighting of the middle candle

The offertory procession by Jack Callan and Reuben Clarke to Fr Paddy Rushe as Lisa and Bernard Look on

Lisa looked absolutely gorgeous in the wonderful setting of Knockabbey Castle

King and Queen of the Castle at least for one day

Flower Girl Samantha Defoe admiring Lisa's wedding ring

Jump for joy

Wow what a veil

Bernard pictured admiring his new wife Lisa

A stunning close up of Lisa

The Marquee at Riverbank

We would like to wish Lisa and Bernard all the best of luck in the future and for giving us such a wonderful wedding to photograph

There is more images on our Facebook to look and we hope you like them,please leave some comments

Paddy and Emma

Francis and Ciaran's Wedding 7th May 2011

2011-05-07T15:10:00.022+01:00

We had a great day yesterday at Frances Toal and Ciaran Culligan's wedding in St Patricks Cathedral Dundalk and then Ballymascanlon Hotel for the reception

Our day started at 8.30 at The Temple hair dressers

Ciaran and the men had breakfast in The Crown Plaza

Final touches for Frances before she leaves house

Frances and Dad arrive at St Patricks on time

Ciaran nervously waits for Frances.

Lighting of candles under the guidance of Fr Padraig Keenan

Danny and Margaret Culligan with Family and Friends applaud after marriage ceremony

John Toal also looks very happy after ceremony

Bridal Party on Alter in St Patricks

A very happy Ciaran and Frances

Ballymascanlon Hotel Driveway

Frances with her flower girls Amy Haughey,Hannagh and Rachel Culligan

It was a bit breezy in Ballymascanlon

Frances with her bridesmaids Clodagh Conroy,Christine Toal and Jenny McDonnell

Frances looked radiant

What a dress

Ballymascanlon Hotel

Ciaran and Frances organised an old ice cream van and everyone enjoyed a cone before their meal
We would like to wish Ciaran and Frances a very happy life together.

Natalie and Michael Wedding Album New Years Day 2011

2011-05-05T15:01:00.002+01:00

Natalie and Michael's wedding album, the wedding was on New Years Day 2011 in St Patricks Cathedral and Ballymascalon Hotel.

Therese and Damien Wedding

2011-05-03T17:03:00.017+01:00

We had the pleasure of taking photographs of Therese Cranny and Damian Donaghue wedding on Saturday 30th April in Darver Church and then The Nuremore Hotel for the reception.
Below is a few pictures from the day

Damien getting a bit of air before heading to church

Therese about to walk up isle with dad Gerry

Therese's niece playing the violin as Therese and her dad make their way up isle

Putting on rings as Fr McEnroe and Parents look on

Lighting of candles after marriage

Mr and Mrs Donoghue

Walking down isle with so many of their guests taking pictures

The Nuremore Hotel and what a great day we had

Therese pictured with her sisters Brenda Doherty and Alice Redmond

Time to relax

What a stunning bride Therese was.

We would like to wish Damien and Therese all the best of luck in the future

Noeleen and Francis collect their prize

2011-04-27T16:25:00.002+01:00

Wedding of the year Noeleen and Francis collect their prize at our studio in Jocelyn Street Dundalk. I would like to congratulate them on their well deserved win.

Sheena an Phelim Wedding 9th April

2011-04-10T16:49:00.010+01:00

We had a great day yesterday photographing Sheena Donnelly and Phelim Burns Wedding in St Patricks Church, Crossmaglen and then the reception was in The Glencarn Hotel Castleblayney. Below are a few of the pictures we took. We went to Lough Muckno on way to Hotel Sheena with her Matron of Honour Laura McEvoy and Bridesmaid Anne McGinn

Bridal Party at Glencarn Hotel

I think you would all agree that Sheena was absolutely stunning

We would like to wish Sheena and Phelim all our best wishes

Mother's Day

2011-04-02T17:31:00.003+01:00

We had a very busy day today taking pictures of Mums to celebrate Mothers Day.Please pick your favourite picture and vote quoting number and maybe a few words to say why you think it should win. The winning mum will get a full studio sitting and framed picture of their choice.

Happy Faces Day Conns Cameras Dublin

2011-03-26T10:51:00.003Z

We were delighted to do IPPA Happy Faces Day in Conns Cameras Dublin on Saturday 19th March and here is a sample of the portraits taken.

Happy Faces Day 2011

2011-03-26T10:16:00.004Z

IPPA Happy Faces Day 12th March we had a lot of fun in our studio, raised some money for Cystic Fibrosis at the same time and here is a sample of the portraits taken that day

Wedding of the year 2010 winner

2011-03-25T14:49:00.003Z

Thank you for voting for the wedding of the year 2010,congrats to wedding number 3 Noeleen and Francis. It was a tight race but Noeleen and Francis won in the end.The most loved one was
the one at the castle so we have put it back in the window of the studio. This competition was so big that the local newspaper The Dundalk Democrat was following the voting and done an article about it in this weeks paper.

The winning comment came from Sonya Donn and she won a €300 portrait voucher.
The Comment was " I am swept away by wedding number 3.The light and composition of the photo in front of the castle are simply stunning. I love the portrait of the bride and the fun expression in the photo of the cake.My favourite though is the image on the staircase-pure class. What a creative montage capturing all the different emotions of a very special day-great job"

Happy Faces Day

2011-03-09T14:40:00.003Z

Happy Faces Saturday 12th March

Below is some of the images from last year

Call in and get a mini studio session and one desk top print for a donation of only €25
All of the money collected will go to Cystic Fibrosis charity

Happy Faces Day

2011-03-08T11:20:00.002Z

Happy Faces Day March 12th

Saturday March 12th is happy faces day and on that day members from Irish Professional Photographers Association for a minimum donation of €25 will give you a mini portrait session and a desk top photo
This year it will be aid of Cystic Fibrosis and we are taking appointments for Saturday 12 March now.

Wedding of the year 2010

2011-03-04T16:41:00.003Z

The Closing date for wedding of the year 2010 is midnight St Patricks Day 17th March midnight. The competition was slow to start but over the last couple of days it has gone mad with votes coming in from facebook,email,post and blog. We have had a lot of phone votes but unfortunately we would ask you not to vote this way as we have no way of checking these votes.

We win three awards at National Photographic Awards

2011-03-01T11:37:00.005Z

Three is a magic number

At The IPPA National Photographic Awards held in The Burlington Hotel Dublin on Sunday 27th Feb, three was the magic number, we won three awards .

1 Child Portrait Portfolio Award

2 Child Portraiture Single Image

3 Classical Wedding Single Image

Three really was the magic Number, this was the third year in a row that we have won The Classical Wedding Image Award

Child Portraiture Portfolio Award

Child Portraiture Single Image Award

Classical Wedding Single Image Award

The IPPA is the largest professional photographic association in Ireland and with over 2000 entries in these awards we are very pleased that we have won .

Wedding of the year 2010

2011-02-23T15:13:00.006Z

Last year we had The Wedding Photograph of the year 2009 and we had hundreds of votes, this year we have decided to get you voting for The 2010 Wedding of the year and we picked out 4 weddings .The winning wedding will receive a framed print of their winning panel and the person who leaves the best comment will receive a €300 portrait voucher. To vote please leave comment and name of wedding or email us at info@paddyclarke.ie. You can also vote on our Facebook Page. So best of luck to everyone.

Wedding Number 1 Oonagh Sharkey and Gary Hoey. 30th April in Kilkerley Church and reception in The Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford

Wedding number 2 Claire Flanagan and John Gildea. 1st July in Kilcurry Church and reception in Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk

Wedding number 3 Noeleen Casey and Francis Bellew. 17th July in Kilcurry Church and Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk

Wedding Number 4 Gill Buckley and David Harrison. 31st December in Haddington Road Church and reception in The Westbury Hotel Dublin

Wedding Sale

2011-02-23T14:48:00.002Z

Our wedding sale is ending on Saturday 26th February,if you want to save as much as €1580 please ring, email or phone now

Great News

2011-01-27T10:24:00.003Z

I'm going to be a grandfather for the first time. My eldest daughter Sarah is pregnant and the whole family is very excited about this.

To celebrate this we are offering free pregnancy sittings, with this you will get a free 8x6 print and a voucher for the baby's first photo shoot. This will run from now until the end of February.

Emma will be taking the photos and helping you pick your favourites.

Winner of Portrait awards

2011-01-26T10:30:00.005Z

Below is the winner of the Portrait awards judged by you The overall best photo was this wonderful image of two sisters.The prize for this was a €300 portrait voucher.This competition was judged by you and there was some great comments about the winning picture.

We are also giving a €300 portrait voucher to the person who left the best comment.Thank you to all who left so many lovely comments.The winner is Lynn Dunne. The comment was"A baby will make love stronger,days shorter,nights longer,bankroll smaller,home happier,clothes shabbier,the past forgotten,and the future worth living for."

We had over 700 votes for the best portrait of the year.We had two images that got well over 200 votes each.We have decided to give this image above 2nd prize a €200 portrait voucher as it was only a few votes away from winner.

Hope you enjoyed this competition and we will be having more

Portrait of the year

2011-01-22T16:42:00.002Z

This competition is nearly over and we have had loads of votes on our Facebook,emails,post and of course on our Blog.

The prize for the best portrait voted by you is a €300 portrait voucher for the family and the person who leaves the best comment also gets a €300 portrait voucher.

The Closing date is tomorrow at 12 midnight ( 23rd January 2011)

Portrait of the year

2011-01-18T17:24:00.002Z

This will be the final week of The Portrait of the year, it will end midnight Sunday 23rd January.
So lets get voting and leaving comments about your favorite image and remember the family of the best image will receive a € 300 portrait voucher and the person who leaves the best comment will also get a €300 portrait voucher .

Free Portrait Sitting

2011-01-12T17:11:00.002Z

We have our portrait special offer on at the moment. All portrait sittings are free for the month of January only. For this weekend we have a few appointments left for Friday and Saturday. Don't wait too long as all the available appointments are going fast. Call 042 9335746 to book today

Portrait of the year

2011-01-11T15:27:00.033Z

We are looking to find the portrait of the year for 2010.The family of the winning portrait will receive a €300 voucher.The person who leaves the best comment will also receive a €300 voucher.

All you have to do is leave a comment with the number of portrait you think should win.

This winner of this competition will be the portrait with the most votes.

January Special offer

All portrait sessions in January are free of charge

You just pay for the prints

Wedding Photography Sale

2011-01-08T16:05:00.003Z

The earlier you book us in January the more you can save

Our first deadline is Monday 10th January.

If you book before Tuesday you could save € 1580

If you have any questions please phone or email, we will be answering phone calls on Sunday

Phone 042 9335746

Wedding and Portrait Sale

2011-01-06T17:30:00.004Z

Wedding and Portrait Sale

The earlier you book us in January for your wedding the more you save

Free Studio sittings during January

Phone or email us for details

Natalie Martin and Michael McKevitt Wedding

2011-01-05T15:23:00.018Z

New Years Day and we are photographing the Wedding of Natalie Martin and Michael McKevitt in St Patricks Cathedral and Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk

Natalie pictured putting final touches before leaving house

Natalie and her dad entering a very full St Patricks to the beautiful music of Margaret Brennan

Fr Mark O'Hagan greets Natalie

Michael and Natalie lighting candles after getting married

One of the many lanterns in St Patricks

Michael and Natalie looking very happy after signing of register

Michael and Natalie releasing doves with the help of Flower Girl Kirsty Martin and Page Boy Sean-Padraig Melia outside St Patricks

A very romantic setting in Ballymascalon Hotel

A stunning picture of the happy couple

What a beautiful Bride

A last kiss before we finished taking photographs

The Ballroom in Ballymascanlon looked great and all set for a great night.

We would like to wish Michael and Natalie all the best of luck in the future

There are some more pictures on our Facebook Page

Gillian Buckley and David Harrison Wedding

2011-01-04T17:17:00.012Z

New Years Eve myself and Emma were in Dublin photographing the Wedding of David and Gillian and what a wonderful day it was

David pictured with his dad getting some last minute advice in 51 on Haddington Road

Gillian in The Westbury just before she went to St Mary's Church

Gillian putting on ring under the watchful eye of Fr Eamon Barry

Lighting candles on the alter of St Mary's

David and Gillian oblivious to shoppers on Grafton Street

We had some fun on Grafton Street when we came across a fireman selling calenders

Earlier in the day we seen this lovely mosaic beside the Westbury and we taught this would make a great background for a picture and i think it worked.

Bridal Party on stairs at Westbury

Gillian has a few moments to relax

What a stunning bride

David and Gillian having a moment together.

We had a great day and we hope you have a wonderful life together ,

There is more photographs of this wedding on our Facebook

Wedding Photography Sale

2010-12-22T10:36:00.003Z

Save up to €1580 on your Wedding Photographs
The earlier you book the more you save

Weddings booked from now to January 10th can save €1580
Weddings booked from 11th January to 23rd can save €1100
Weddings booked from 24th January to Valentines Day February 14th can save €800

To make things easy for you we are opening by appointment only on 27th 28th 29th and 30th December.
Please ring or email for appointment,and to make things easier again you only need €200 to secure booking

Ho Ho Ho Santa arrives at Studio

2010-12-16T12:08:00.015Z

Santa arrived at Studio last night for our VIP customers and we all had a great night as you can see from the pictures below.
If you are not a VIP customer, why don't you apply.

Relatives and Friends living abroad

2010-12-07T11:26:00.002Z

Have you brothers,sisters or friends living abroad and you don't know what to give them for Christmas,why not give them a gift voucher from Paddy Clarke Photography which they can use when they next visit.

It couldn't be easier all you have to do is call into us or ring with your credit card details and we will send you the voucher.

What to give parents for Christmas

2010-12-02T10:35:00.002Z

OK, you are all grown up and your brothers and sisters are too and you wonder what do you give your parents for Christmas?

You have given them socks,scarves,bath salts etc, so this Christmas why not give them a gift they will remember all year and will last a lifetime, a framed portrait of the people they love most, their family.

If you have a problem getting time when everyone will be there,don't worry, we will open late or even come in on Sundays from now to Christmas

Christmas Has Started

2010-12-01T17:56:00.009Z

Today 1st December Christmas has Started at Paddy Clarke Photography

Christmas Tree in Reception

Snowman on tree

and of course Santa

Lots of Christmas Music

And lots of Special Offers for you including this Gallery Framed Print

Christmas Gifts

2010-11-30T11:54:00.003Z

Christmas Voucher Special

Studio sitting and one 12x10 print framed in 16x20 frame, usual price € 350 , our special Christmas Voucher price € 250 saving €100

Buy a portrait voucher for Christmas and if it is used in January and prints ordered before Valentines day 14th February 2011 we will not charge you for studio sitting, saving you €60

Buy a voucher for €200 and if it is used before end of February we will add €100 making it worth €300

Why not avail of these special offers that will put a smile on someones face and will last forever.

Oveerseas Wedding Award winner

2010-10-21T11:49:00.002+01:00

On Sunday last i had the pleasure to receive the overseas 3 from 1 wedding award at the MPA awards in The Hilton Hotel Birmingham and to celebrate this we are giving two free parent albums (15x20) value €300 with all Story Book weddings booked from now until 31st Oct 2010.
To win this competition we had to submit 3 pictures from one wedding,one before,one during and one after wedding ceremony and we won beating photographers from all over the world

Great News

2010-09-18T10:46:00.002+01:00

I've just heard that i have won The Overseas section of the Mario Acerboni award in The Master Photographers Association annual awards.
To win this award you have to enter three images one from before,during and after a wedding ceremony. I can't tell you which wedding its from because I entered a couple and they won't tell me which one until the Gala Awards dinner in Birmingham.
The Master Photographers Association is UK based and has 1700 members, it has members all over Europe,America,Australia and Asia.

September Specials

2010-09-01T12:22:00.002+01:00

September is engagement portrait month at Paddy Clarke Photography.If you are engaged have your portrait taken with your partner and receive one 10x8 print free

Due to spectacular demand we are offering some of the August Offers in September

1. Book a sitting for anytime this year,pay the sitting fee €60 and it will be deducted from your print order

2. Debs full studio sitting with your partner or just yourself and get 4 pictures for €200

3.Buy a €100 portrait voucher and if it is used within a month of purchase it will be worth €200(only one voucher per sitting can be used)

August Special Offers

2010-08-06T17:41:00.002+01:00

We have decided to give some special offers for the month of August, I hope there is something that will be of some use to you, if not why not give us a ring or call in and maybe we can give you a special offer that will suit your needs.

1 Debs, Full studio sitting of yourself and with your partner or family and get 4 pictures for €200

2 All Studio sittings in August are free

3 Book Studio sitting for anytime this year,pay for your sitting and the sitting fee €60 will be deducted from your print order

4€500 off wedding story book albums for last minute bookings (August,September or October)

5 Free engagement portrait with all weddings booked

THESE OFFERS ARE FOR AUGUST ONLY SO GIVE US A RING 042 9335746

At Last A WINNER

2010-08-04T11:51:00.006+01:00

The 2009 wedding photograph of the year is Tommy and Teresa.

We received well over 200 votes and after counting them the photo below came out on top,so well done Tommy and Teresa

The comments were great and we received them on our Blog, Facebook ,emails, post and text.

The winner of the best comment was Maggie McArdle and her comment was about the winning picture " This is beautiful !! The veil blowing in the wind,the sea/lake and boats just unnoticed in the background while the newly weds are oblivious to all.... I think its fab"

Wedding Photograph of the year 2009 and Special Offer

2010-07-31T12:28:00.006+01:00

Today is the last day to vote and I would like to thank all who voted.

By the looks of things it will go down to the last couple of hours of voting with only a handful of votes between the first 4.

Remember you can vote on The Blog,Facebook and email.

Don't forget our special offer for July and August on Portrait vouchers

Wedding Photograph of the year 2009

2010-07-30T16:14:00.003+01:00

Only two days left to vote

Voting ends on Saturday midnight so lets see a few more votes for your favorite image, there are four images leading the way and maybe your vote will make the difference.

There are some lovely comments and i would like to say a big thank you for them, remember that there is a €300 portrait voucher for the best comment.

All the best to all our couples.

Wedding Photograph of the year 2009

2010-07-27T17:37:00.002+01:00

We have had a tremendous response for our competition with over 200 entries, well this is the last week, finishing Saturday 31st at midnight.

There seems to be 5 images very close together and I'm not telling you which ones but we will be making announcement early next week.

So best of luck to everyone.

July and August Portrait Special Offer

2010-07-23T11:31:00.003+01:00

What would you say if I was to tell you that if you buy a €100 portrait voucher from Paddy Clarke Photography in July and August and if it is used within month of purchase it will be worth €200.

Sounds good to me, so why not ring us for details.

Wedding Photograph of the year 2009

2010-07-21T11:32:00.002+01:00

When we decided to run this competition we taught that we would get between 30 and 40 votes, but we were wrong, we have well over 100.

We have entries via Facebook , Blog , emails , post and text, the comments have been absolutely brilliant.

We also didn't put a closing date, mainly because we think didn't there would be so much interest. but now we are putting midnight Saturday 31st July as our closing date.

Regarding how votes are coming in,there are votes for nearly every picture but we notice that there are 3 or 4 who are leading the field and I'm not telling you who they are.

All the best

Paddy

Noeleen Casey & Francis Bellew Wedding

2010-07-18T13:27:00.013+01:00

I had a very enjoyable day yesterday 17th July photographing the wedding of Noeleen and Francis in St Brigids Church Kilcurry and Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk

Noeleen and Bridesmaids with mum Una enjoying a glass of Champagne before getting ready

Before leaving house a bouquet of Flowers arrived for Noeleen from Francis

We had wonderful music from Niamh O'Hanlon,Ann Marie Douglas,Fidelma Bellew and Choir

We even had Briege Casey's (Sister of Bride) dog there for photographs.

We visited Roche Castle for a couple of Photos

Noeleen and Francis beside 1955 Bentley supplied by Dixons in Ballymascanlon Hotel

Bridal party had time to stop for drink and chat in Ballymascanlon

What a cake with liquorice allsorts

Noeleen and Francis, i hope you enjoyed your day and i wish you all the best in your future married life ........ Paddy

Wedding Picture of the year 2009

2010-07-14T11:38:00.029+01:00

I have been asked many times what is our best wedding picture of 2009?

The Answer is ....... I don't know.

So I have decided to let you pick it and to make it more interesting we are giving a couple of prizes.

1st Prize: A framed print to the winning wedding couple

2nd Prize: €300 portrait voucher to the person who leaves the best comment.

To vote all you have to do is to leave name under the picture you like best in comment box and if you want to enter for portrait voucher please tell us why you think it is the one that should win.

Most important please leave you own name and contact details.

Amanda+Ian Trim Castle

Catherine+Nigel Ballymascanlon Hotel

Charlotte + Eamonn Darver Castle

Ciara Galway

Clodagh+Conor Neurmore Hotel

Denise+Mark Castle Leslie

Elaine Neurmore

Emer Neurmore

Jane+Declan Castle Leslie

Louise+John Clonraeny House

Mairead+David Neurmore Hotel

Mandy+Kenneth Armagh

Margaret Slieve Donard

Maria+Barry Ballymascascanlon Hotel

Marianna+Damian Carlingford

Mary+Padraig Carlingford

Moyna+John Carton House

Niamh Carlingford

Olive+PJ Crowne Plaza

Patricia+Mark Castle Leslie

Rowena+Brian Ballinter House

Sarah Cabra Castle

Teresa+Tommy Carlingford

Una+Jerome Donegal

Yvonne+Gordon Ballymascanlon Hotel

Claire Flanagan and John Gildea Wedding

2010-07-02T14:38:00.012+01:00

I had the pleasure of taking photographs yesterday at Claire and John,s wedding in Saint Brigids Church Kilcurry and what a wonderful day it was.
The weather was glorious and more important the Bride was beautiful.
Below you will see a selection of our photographs and there is more on our Facebook

A last kiss on Dads cheek before entering church

Joe ( Claire's dad) shakes hands with John his future son in law

The Bride and Groom leave the church and its thumbs up from John

Spectacular scenary in Carlingford

anyone for tea,outside Dan's Cafe in Carlingford and as you can see Dan supports Louth

I hope John and Claire have wonderful Memories of their wedding

Some pictures from the Abbey in Carlingford

A chance to have a peaceful drink in PJ'S before all the family pictures

What a wonderful backdrop Ballymascanlon Hotel makes.

If you wish to see more photographs please go to our Facebook

We at Paddy Clarke Photography would like to wish John and Claire all the best in the future

Happy Faces Day Prenentations

2010-05-20T16:43:00.004+01:00

As President of IPPA I had the pleasure to present cheque for €55000 to Cystic Fibroses Ireland at function in Killiney Castle Hotel

Emma and myself pictured after receiving certificates for taking part in Happy Faces Day

Very Busy

2010-05-20T16:37:00.002+01:00

We had a lot of weddings,confermation and communions over the last month which meant we didnt have much time to do the blog. but you can now look at our Facebook named Paddy Clarke so why not become a friend

Happy Faces Day

2010-05-20T16:28:00.006+01:00

On April 1st and 3rd as members of IPPA we took part in Happy Faces Day in aid of Cystic Fibroses. It was great fun and we raised a lot of money, i just put a few photographs that were taken as you can see we even had dogs in.

2010-05-20T15:45:00.019+01:00

Oonagh Sharkey and Gary Hoey Wedding 30th April

Gary and men having breakfast in Ma Brady's Dundalk as you can see they were hungry

Damian and Gary waiting for Oonagh

Father of the bride Martin giving last minute advice to Gary

Just after Gary gave all his gold and silver away

Reception was in the Four Seaons Carlingford and sa you can see we had plenty of fun

outside our favorite shop in Carlingford Memories

Oonagh even had a bit of time to shop

Really good picture of Oonagh showing off the dress she got in Bride2be Dundalk

What a beautiful place Carlingford is

Anyone for tea , outside Dan's

To finsh off we have some photographs from The Four Seasons

We wish Gary and Oonagh all the best in the future

Ann Marie Mullholland and David Thornton 16th March 2010

2010-03-18T15:11:00.011Z

On 16th March there was great excitement at The Church of the Immaculate Conception Kilkerley when Ann Marie Mulholland and David Thornton got married and here are some of the photographs

Proud Dad and Ann Marie pictured with bridesmaids and flower girls

David looks a bit worried looking at watch before Ann Marie arrives

After ceremony on alter, don't they look well

We went to Mount Oliver for photographs before the reception in The Canal Court Newry

Mount Oliver is wonderful for photographs and the vintage car really ads to the setting

Ann Marie really look radiant on the day

When I said goodbye after this photograph you could sense that it was going to be a great reception and with St Patricks Day the following day i wouldn't be surprised if celebrations are not still going on.

I wish Ann Marie and David al the best of luck

Jason Lawler and Olivia Reynolds Wedding 12th March 2010

2010-03-18T10:47:00.014Z

On Friday 12th March I had the pleasure of taking photographs at Jason and Olivia's wedding in St Finians Church Dillonstown Annagassan and what a wonderful day it turned out to be.

Olivia arriving with her dad and on time

Olivia and her dad about to walk down aisle to the Majestic

voices of The Vard Sisters

As you can see there was not much room left in Church

Jason and Olivia lighting unity candle with Fr Tom Daly

The reception was in Neurmore Hotel and the weather was good but a bit chilly
and as you can see we got some lovely pictures of the happy couple

We also to took some photographs inside and you can see how lovely Olivia was.

Bridesmaids Rachel , Joan and Melanie were great fun
and a great help on the day

A very big thank you to Gareth Mathews Relax Weddings and Events

who made the day run very smoothly

I wish Jason and Olivia all the best in the future

2010-03-06T16:08:00.006Z

Picture of Denise and Mark winner of The Classical Wedding Image of the year

Pictured with my daughters from left Ruth Emma and Sarah after I received award

Picture above Vincent O'Byrne Chairman Judges presenting award to me

Presented awards at The Irish Professional Photographers Association in my capacity as President and what a surprise when i was awarded The Classical Wedding Image of the year award, for the second year running with a beautiful photo of Denise Fannin and Mark Fry at their wedding in Castle Leslie.

IPPA Awards Presentation

2010-02-27T11:33:00.002Z

Sorry for not updating blog for a while, its just been very busy.

On 26th January i had the pleasure of speaking at Photo Training Overseas in Antayla Turkey and then followed that with a well deserved holiday.

Now i am back in Ireland getting ready for The Irish Professional Photographers Association Annual Awards, which is been held in Ballymascanlon Hotel Dundalk tomorrow night 28th Feb.

We have qualified for a number of finals. Emma is in Classical,Family and Childrens Portrait also in Wedding Reportage.I am in Classical,Bridal,Avant Garde and Reportage Weddings.

So fingers crossed and i will tell you how we get on next week

Happy New Year

2010-01-08T14:53:00.006Z

Happy New Year to all our customers old and new.

We can only hope that this new decade is as sucessful as the last. We had some amazing weddings last year in both old and new locations.

From a sunset on a beach in Donegal, to champagne in an Orient Express carraige outside a hotel in Galway, St Stephens Green in Dublin, to the unforgetable helicopter flight to the boat house in Castle Leslie Co Monaghan, the splendor of Carton House Maynooth, to the historical Trim Castle, the exclusive Belinter House in Navan, to the beautiful scenery of Kinsale Co Cork, we certainly travelled the country last year. How ever we cannot forget our beautiful local venues, the historical Darver Castle, the breathtaking views from The Four Seasons in Carlingford and stately elegence of the Ballymascanlon House Hotel in Dundalk.

As President of the Irish Professional Photographers Association the year started off with the presentations of the annual awards in Carton House Maynooth. Where I was delighted to recieve the Best Classical Wedding Image and Emma was awarded the Open Art and Creativity Portfolio Award. During the year I travelled the length and breath of the country opening the National IPPA Photographic Exhibition. In October I hosted the Annaul October IPPA Conference in the Ballymascanlon Hotel in Dundalk. This was a very special event for me as I was awarded an Honary Life Membership of the IPPA .

Both Emma and I are looking forward to the new year starting with the Photographer of the Year Awards in February in which we are finialists in the Wedding and Portrait Catogories.

Sex and the City Party to Launch New Makeover Service

2009-12-19T16:37:00.007Z

Monday night saw the launch of the New Makeover Service at our studios in Jocelyn Street Dundalk. There were spot prizes for everyone who attended and a best dressed lady competition.

The winner of our best dressed lady competition was Deirdre O Connor from Dundalk. Deirdre was presented with a voucher for a €500 photographic makeover. The prize was presented by Martin Mc Cabe of Boyne Style and New Weddings magazines and our own Emma Clarke.
Martin choose Deirdre because of the simple elegance of her outfit and her natural good looks.

The event extremely well attended and all the ladies relaxed and enjoyed the cocktails and nibbles.

Below are Karen, Fiona and Emma from the Temple hairdressing salon. Fiona from the Temple is part of the Makeover team.

Leah Kehoe and Julia Carvel (from Darver Castle) relaxed and enjoyed the ambience of the new makeover room with Emma.

Tori Eveson and Fiona also enjoyed the night.

Mother and daughters, Eileen, Caroline and Elaine Farrell were happy to pose for pictures with Ashling Hearty. Ashling will also be part of the makeover team.

Our many thanks to all who attended and made the night such a success. And who knows it might even become an annual event..... lol.. any excuse to glam up!!!!

The wedding of Sarah Mc Donald and Peadar Mc Mahon 18th December 2009

2009-12-19T11:27:00.013Z

Emma and I travelled to Kingscourt on Friday morning for the wedding of Sarah Mc Donald and Peadar Mc Mahon. The cold sharp morning did nothing to dampen the spirits of the couple.

After a cermony at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Kingscourt , we warmed up in Sarah and Peadar's local pub "Malones" (blocks) where champagne awaited!!

We then travelled to the fabulous Cabra Castle. While the guests enjoyed mulled wine and the lovely open fires in the Castle, we braved the cold with the bridal party to get the pictures in the grounds that Sarah really wanted for her album.

Despite the bitter cold Sarah and her bridesmaids had loads of smiles for the camera.

Not to be outdone the Peadar and grooms men decided to go one better and get an action shot!!

Once Sarah and Peadar had gotten themselves warmed by the fire we took some shots of the interior of the castle.

I am sure you will agree that Sarah looks beautiful in this close up

The famous Cabra Castle Gold Room

Emma helped Sarah quickly check her makeup before the final shot.

We finished off the day with an image of the castle in the moonlight showing all the lights and decorations

We wish Sarah and Peadar all the best for their future together and look forward to meeting up to choose their album.

Merry Christmas

Paddy and Emma

Una Donagher and Jerome Byrne Wedding 7th November 2009

2009-11-14T12:03:00.012Z

Hi its Emma here,

Off to Co Donegal this week. Una Donagher and Jerome Byrne from Dunleer travelled to Una's home in Ballyshannon Co Donegal to celebrate their wedding with family and friends.

Una and her Dad, Sean, travelled to Cashelard Church where a nervous looking Jerome waited at the altar.

Formalities over and the heavy rained stopped we managed to get some fun shots on a local beach.

The bestman Paul really wanted a surfing Bride and Groom and ran off and got the board for this shot.

The cloudy skies with the sun breaking through makes for a stunning image of Una and Jerome having a romantic moment.

With the rain starting to fall again we travelled to the Millpark Hotel for a champagne reception. I managed to steal Una away for a few minutes and as you can see we got some gorgeous images.

The party continued long into the night.. .....

Jerome has been a personal friend for years and I was delighted to be able to share his special day. I wish him and Una every happiness for their future lives together .

award winning photograhs from Kilkenny Judging

2009-11-07T17:14:00.006Z

Hi Folks

It has been a very busy week. Starting with a judging session on Monday and Tuesday for the National Photographic Awards in Kilkenny, which is the last of the year. Both myself and Emma have won 59 awards for the year which includes one diamond ( the highest grade given ) and 14 golds.

Emma and I where on a location shoot, in the Erigal Hotel in Co Cavan, on Wednesday for the NEW bridal magazine, for the Christmas edition. it should be on the shelves soon and we think it will be well worth a look.

I have included four of the golds we received this in Kilkenny this week, just to give you some idea of what we are submitting for the finals in February 2010.

Weddng of Maria O Dwyer & Barry Cassidy 24th October 2009

2009-10-30T11:29:00.003Z

On Saturday I had the pleasure in photographing Maria and Barry on their special day. Maria and her dad walked down the aisle to the beautiful voice of Ruth Brady singing Romance. The church continued to be filled with music throught the ceremony.

Once outside Barry was keen to try out some of the motorbikes in the church grounds .. lol...

The Ballymascanlon House Hotel was the venue for the reception. Wet and windy weather made it impossible to take any photographs outside on the grounds but the gorgeous interior of the hotel gave me plenty to work with.

Maria looks fantastic in this close up shot taken in one of the sitting rooms at the Ballymac.

Siobhan, Kelly and Fiona were a great help throughout the photographs and good fun was had by all.

The gorgeous gardens of the hotel can be seen in the background while the newly married couple cut the wedding cake.

May I wish Maria and Barry all the best for their future lives together. I look forward to choosing the perfect album for them when they return from honeymoon.

Paddy

Amazing deals for November at Paddy Clarke Photography

2009-10-24T10:28:00.005+01:00

Hi!! Just giving our blog readers the scoop on our amazing deal before it hits the papers on Wednesday.

We have given a lot of thought to this deal. Everyone always wants to get just one more picture in their order and now they can at half price! Not only for the studio but it also applies to WEDDINGS.

Are you going to more than one wedding next year? Let your friends know about this offer. Three couples get Paddy Clarke to photograph their weddings and they all can make savings... book two weddings and get the third half price.

Vouchers are a great gift at any time of year. For christenings, birthdays, anniversiares, Christmas presents and Wedding presents. Think ahead and avail of our fantastic offer buy two and get one half price

Renovations to Jocelyn Street Studio 2009

2009-10-23T14:44:00.016+01:00

Hi Folks...

on re reading some of the blogs I seem to mention the renovations a LOT... lol ....lol...

So I have decided to put some photographs on the blog for you to see. For customers who have been here before you will see the great work that has been done and understand why it took so long. For those of you who have yet to vist the studio here is a little taster of the Paddy Clarke Experience..

Above you can see the changes to the studio floorplan. We moved walls, put in new flooring throughout, replastered and two new rooms. The finishing room were all the hard work takes place and the Dressing - Makeup area is below

As you can see Emma has done a fantastic job in designing the new dressing area. She felt that people needed more space to relax before their sessions. The colours are simple but the splash of red with the cabinet doors and chairs is really funky and fun. Two words that she likes to associate with her work.

If you would like an invitation to the launch of our new Makeovers contact the email us on info@paddyclarke.ie or contact the studio on 042 9335746.....

IPPA October Conference in the Ballymac Hotel 2009

2009-10-23T14:13:00.004+01:00

On Sunday 4th and Monday 5th of October I hosted the IPPA October Conference at the Ballymascanlon House Hotel in Dundalk. This was a huge event not only for the IPPA as they celebrated their 60th Anniversary , but also for me personally as this event was hosted in my home town .

There were over 100 people in attendance at the Gala Dinner on the Sunday night and we had a full house for all the seminars. We had guest speakers from America and Bratislava as well as the UK. The Presidents of the Master Photographers Assoc. (UK), the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) were also in attendance . It was a fantastic weekend and the feedback about the Ballymac from all who attended was brilliant.

I was awarded an Honary Life Membership of the IPPA, for all my work for the association. I am still in shock!! It was totally unexpected and a great honour to receive.

Vinnie O Byrne, who is a personal friend as well as President of the MPA presented me with my award.

The presentation was all the sweeter because my children were there to help me celebrate and celebrate we did...lol

Keep watching out for new blogs

Paddy

Recent Weddings

2009-10-23T11:21:00.020+01:00

Hi Folks!! Sorry its been so long since i have put anything on the blog. It has been mad here at the studio, between finishing the renovations, organising the October Conference at the Ballymac and of course keeping the customers happy! lol.....

I have prepared a little compilation of recent weddings for you and your friends to enjoy.

The wedding of Emer Smith and Maurice Meehan at St Brigids Church, West Knockbride Bailieboro. Reception held at the fabulous Newmore Hotel. 17th October 2009

The wedding of Ciara Berrrill and Micheal Sheilds 19th September 2009

On the 19th of September 2009 I travelled to Salthill in Galway to join Ciara and Micheal, both from Dundalk. They celebrated their wedding with family and close friends.

Ciara and Micheal are photographed in a carriage from the original Orient Express. It sits in front of Glenbo Abbey Hotel where the reception was held and is used as part of the hotel restaurant. Very unusual.......

The wedding of Niamh Kirk and Ronan Jennings 25th of September 2009

Emma travelled to the beautiful Carlingford Bay to photograph Niamh and Ronan on their wedding day.

After a lovely ceremony in St Micheals Church in the village Emma took the couple on a little detour to the NO1 hairdressers , you will agree that Niamh looks fabulous with their salon in the background.

Niamh and Ronan look out over the stunning Carlingford Bay

The wedding of Amanda Carroll and Ian Francis 25th September 2009

Amanda and Ian travelled from Bellapusta Church in Ardee to the spectacular Trim Castle Hotel to host their reception.

I hope you enjoyed looking at these recent weddings keep checking the blog for new weddings and recent events with Paddy Clarke Photography.

Paddy

Susan and Scott 's Wedding in Carlingford 16th September 09

2009-09-17T16:00:00.013+01:00

Wednesday afternoon Emma and I made our way out to Carlingford for the wedding of Susan and Scott. We did not have to travel as far as the groom who flew in from Melbourne Australia.

Not only did Emma and I photograph the wedding but I also had the pleasure of walking Susan down the aisle! A long time friend I have never seen her look so beautiful or happy. I hope Scott realises what a lucky man he is!

The Heritage Center in Carlingford gave the small wedding an intimate feel. Both Susan and Scott had family present who had travelled from far and near for their special day.

A lovely image of Susan with confetti in her hair

The picturesque willage of Carlingford was a lovely backdrop for the couple. Susan who is living in the area wanted pictures with her husband Scott in all her favourite places.

The weather held for the day and there is no nicer place to be then Carlingford on a good day.

Susan and Scott looked fabulous posed against the stunning Carlingford Bay.

Susan and Scott took a moment for themselves under the arch in the Abbey.

We quickly popped into No 1 Hairdressing for Susan to check her hair.

The reception was held in the Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford. After a gorgeous meal Susan and Scott cut their wedding cake with the bay in the background. The Kangaroo bride and groom on the cake brought a little bit of Aussi wit to the day...lol...

A great day was had by all and continued late into the night. Both, Emma and I wish Susan and Scott every happiness in the future together.

Paddy

Wedding of Marianna and Damian in Four Seasons in Carlingford

2009-09-11T21:36:00.014+01:00

On Saturday 5th of September in Armagh Cathedral we had the pleasure of photographing Marianna and Damian. Marianna, orginially from Armagh , and Damian, from Oranmore in Galway, had flown home from San Franciso to be married.

While Damian waited patiently with his bestman Kenneth Madden, Marianna was walked down the aisle by her Dad Sean.

The wedding was officiated by Fr Rory on the beautiful marble altar of St Patricks Cathedral

There were lots of friends and family at the cathedral to help Marianna and Damian celebrate and i managed to get a group shot on the steps outside.

Can you see yourself....lol

While the guests were enjoying a champagne reception i took the newly married couple around the sights of Carlingford and got some fabulous shots of them.

We even had a glimpse of the sun!!

After a quick stop at Dans Cafe i took Marianna and Damian to the lovely ground of the Four Seasons Hotel.

with her piecing blue eyes this is a beautiful close up of Marianna.

I hope that the happy couple enjoyed their time with me, they were a pleasure to work with and photograph as you can see.

Many apologies for the delay in putting up the blog. Then studio has been mad with the renovations

Paddy

Renovations

2009-09-11T21:26:00.002+01:00

Sorry it has been so quiet on the blog. We have started some renovations at the studio, and the place is mad!! All the computers had to be dismantled and moved because of the dust and of course the place is upside down. It will be worth all the stress when its finished. There will be a new dressing room and a larger studio for Emma to create her magic. The work rooms have all been moved and reworked. When the work is complete is will be fab!!!

2009-08-25T14:23:00.007+01:00

Being President of the IPPA means that i don't really get much time off, so when the studio is closed on Mondays' I am in IPPA offices in Dublin. This week we had the 3rd round of the judging for the Irish Professional Photography Association Annual Awards. You might have seen this mentioned in the local papers from time to time but now with the blog I have decided to show you the photographs we have won with..

Emma and I had great sucess this judging. I recieved a Diamond Award for this image from a wedding in Castle Leslie. Diamonds are the highest award and are few and far between so I was really excited to get it. I also recieved other awards.

Emma recieved a Gold Award for her photograph of baby Mark, along with other awards.

Keep watching the blog to see new award winning images . We would love to hear you comments so drop us a line

Paddy and Emma

Patricia and Marks Wedding in Castle Lesley 22nd Aug 09

2009-08-24T16:52:00.019+01:00

On Saturday morning Emma and I headed off to Broomfield for the wedding of Patricia Fee and Mark Trimble. I had my fingers crossed that the weather would stay dry as Patricia really wanted photographs by the boat house in Castle Leslie, were the reception was being held. As you can from the stunning photograph below we managed to get some!

The music that greeted us at St Patricks in Broomfield was magical. The Dundalk String Trio, organist Bernie Fee, Deirdre O Connell on the Flute and soloist Bernie Mc Mahon created the perfect atmostphere in the Church.

We cannot leave out Niamh and Juliet the flowergirls who charmed everyone when they held hand walking down the aisle

With candles lighting the way Patricia was given away by her Dad.

Their daughter walking down the aisle no doubt brought back happy memories to the Brides parents who were celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary.

the happy couple took time to shake as many hands as possible..

On arrival at Castle Leslie champagne and strawberries were the order of the day but unfortunatly I had work to do and missed out ....lol

Family photographs taken, I whisked Patricia and Mark away to capture some of the fantastic
backgrounds that the Castle has to offer. Patricia and Mark were a dream to work with and i hope that they enjoyed being photographed . The results are spectular and they are going to have an amazing album.

Both Patricia and Mark were great fun to work with. They even had time to give us a turn on the piano ...lol

Patricia looked extremely regal while posing with the sumputious gardens of Castle Leslie in the background.

I wish the new Mr and Mrs Trimble all the best for their future and look forward to meeting them when they return from honeymoon

Paddy

IPPA Exhibition Opening in Dundrum

2009-08-19T14:33:00.002+01:00

Heading to Dundrum Shopping Centre today to offically open the IPPA / RSA Insurance National Photographic Exhibition. I think there might be some celebs there. Check in later and i will post some of the photographs from the photocall.

Paddy

Carey Ann and Liam Wedding Castle Lesley 15th Aug 09

2009-08-17T14:35:00.017+01:00

Saturday morning Emma and I were on the road early to the glorious Narrow Water Castle in Warrenpoint Co Down.

Carey Ann and Liam, along with all their family and friends gathered at the Castle of a day of festivities to celebrate the their marriage.

Tears of joy were the order of the day but after an intimate ceremony conducted by Anne Mc Cann everyone was ready to have some fun.

When we walked outside to the gardens a jazz band was playing and there was tea and scones on the lawns. I whisked the couple around the splendid grounds of the castle to take some spectacular images of their special day.

Every one was please to pose with their champagne in hand before being called for the sumptuous feast served in the gorgeous formal dinning rooms within the castle.

I hope that Carey Ann and Liame njoyed the day and i look forwar to meeting with them when they come home to create an album that will help them relive their special day over and over

Paddy

Charlotte and Eamonn's Wedding in Darver Castle on Friday 14th August 09

2009-08-15T16:30:00.001+01:00

Yesterday I had the pleasure of sharing Charlotte and Eamonn's special day. At 1.50 Charlotte walked up the aisle on the arm of her dad Owen. We then travelled from Knockbridge to the stunning Darver Castle one of my favourtie places to photograph weddings. This my second trip to Darver with the Mc Kenna family. Donal, Charlottes brother, was married here in June of this year.

We managed to avoid showers of rain and get some lovely shots out in the grounds.

I hope that Charlotte and Eamonn had a memorable day. They were a dream to work with and the craic was great. I look forward to seeing them both when they get back from honeymoon and creating a fantastic album for them.

Aine and Donal Wedding in Darver Castle 12th June 09

2009-08-15T15:00:00.000+01:00

When Aine and Donal Mc Kenna got married in June we had not started the blog, but I have decided to put in a couple of their images so they dont feel left out...lol... Donal's sister Charlotte married Eamonn yesterday and is now Mrs O Boyle!

A great day was had by all on the 12th of June and I hope they are enjoying married life

Paddy Clarke

2009-08-15T14:41:00.000+01:00

Hi and welcome to the Paddy Clarke Photography Blog. I work in social photography i.e. weddings, portraits and fashion. Along with my talented daughter Emma we run our busy studio in Jocelyn Street in Dundalk.

Check in with us soon for the lastest wedding blog and to see what we get up to!

Paddy