Bridal Preparations!
Sometimes couples wonder if they need the morning preparation shots. You know, the hair, the makeup, all of that stuff.
I have to say, I love the morning shots! I love them for a few reasons. It’s the one part of the day when time can feel like it’s going slowly. Hair and makeup takes at least a few hours, and this gives everyone time to ease into the day. A glass of champagne to ease the nerves, time for a bit of craic with family and friends before setting off, and time to get used to the stranger in the house with the camera!
I like to spend around two hours with the bride and her friends in the morning. This gives me time to get to know everyone, to sit down and have a cuppa and a chat, and to become a part of the day, not just be the guy with the camera who arrives all guns blazing. When I’m a part of the day, and everyone is doing their own thing, I can capture the moments without having to set them up, and if I do ask someone to stop for a sec, then their photograph is much more relaxed and natural. And this helps to tell the story of your day, right from the beginning.
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Rory
Rory O’Toole is a photographer based near Midleton in east Cork in Ireland. He has exhibited as part of numerous group shows, including
- Tairleareach, from beyond the sea. Cork City Hall 2017
- Cork Photo fringe 2014
- Rua Red Winter Open show 2012
- Cork Analogue Photographers at Gallerie Nautique 2009
Rory is a staff photographer with the East Cork Journal, photographing events in the East Cork community most weekends.
He also works with many commercial clients includingVibes & Scribes, Buckley Kiely, The Everyman Theatre, Keohanes Readymix.
Rory has also photographed hundreds of brides and grooms and their families and friends, and loves the laughter and fun of a good wedding!
"... Rory is an amazing photographer and a true gentleman.
He captured our special day last December effortlessly and the candid shots which we wished for are absolutely beautiful. ..."
"... When we got to see our photos, we were absolutely thrilled. We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better photographer or for more beautiful photos. ..."
"... We are so happy we chose Rory to photograph our wedding. On the day he was patient and so generous with his time. Even though we are both a bit camera shy, his relaxed manner really put us at ease. He sent us a slideshow preview of our photos and we absolutely love them. ..."
"... Look no further - book Rory now - you’ll be glad you did. Lots of love, Emer & Philip, Barnabrow House, Aug 12th 2017 xxx ..."
"... What made the experience so special was that Rory respected, understood and fully incorporated what memories we wanted from our day. The ease and good humour with which he undertook his craft made everything so enjoyable and we couldn't recommend Rory highly enough. ..."
"... One of my favourite photos catches the raw emotion on my Dad's face as I reach the top of the aisle - it's extremely moving and I'm so grateful to Rory to have that moment along with the many, many others photographed so vividly ..."
"... Thanks again for the atmospheric, unobtrusive, fun & friendly work on this Rory. Myself & Angelika were delighted with the results. ..."
"... We got Rory to cover our wedding and he was brilliant. He met us a month before the wedding to discuss what we wanted and gave us tips which were helpful.
HIs work was brilliant and looking back at the pics he covered all angles really well.
He had been very friendly and easy to work and defo recommend him for any event. ..."
