Planning A Wedding In Clare?

Finding the right venue is a huge part of planning your wedding, but once that's sorted the day starts to feel very real very quickly.

One of the things couples tell me all the time is that they're excited about the wedding but nervous about being photographed. The good news is you don't need to know how to pose, act naturally on command, or spend half your wedding day standing in front of a camera.

I'm James, a relaxed documentary wedding photographer who photographs weddings throughout Clare, Cork, Kerry and across Munster. My focus is simple: helping couples enjoy the day while capturing the real moments as they happen.

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Wedding Photography Collections · Cork & Munster

Choose the coverage that feels right for your day.

Weddings don’t all run to the same timetable, and I don’t think photography should feel like it does either. These collections give you a starting point, from a smaller celebration to the full story of the day. Whichever you choose, I’ll photograph it in the same relaxed, natural way.

Collections start from€600See Intimate ↓

Travel Included in MunsterAnd I photograph weddings right across Ireland too, for a small travel fee

Sneak PeeksOften the very next day, a first look at your photographs

4–6 Week DeliveryPromised within 4–6 weeks and, as my reviews say, almost always far sooner

Private Online GalleryUnlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live

Bride and groom kissing on a wet beach under a stormy sky, a West Kerry elopement

Intimate

Small celebrations

Small, simple and meaningful.

For elopements, civil ceremonies and smaller weddings where you don’t need a full day of photography, but still want the important people, moments and atmosphere remembered properly.

Collections start from€600

Perfect for: Elopements, intimate weddings and smaller celebrations

150+ professionally edited photographsThe people, the moments and the atmosphere of your day
Relaxed, natural storytellingYour celebration as it genuinely unfolds
Private online galleryView, share and download in one place
Unlimited high-resolution downloadsWhile your gallery is live
Gallery available online for 3 months

Enquire about Intimate

Bride walking with her bridesmaids in burgundy dresses at a Vienna Woods Hotel wedding in Cork

Moments

Part-day coverage

The heart of the day.

For couples who want the excitement beforehand, the ceremony and everything that happens afterwards, without needing photography into the evening.

Coverage: Until dinner is called or 5pm, whichever comes first.
Perfect for: Couples who want the main story of the day without full-day coverage

300–400 professionally edited photographsThe main story of your day, beautifully told
Relaxed documentary coverageReal moments, just as they happen
Folio presentation box with USBYour photographs, presented properly
50 professionally printed 6×4 photographsTo hold, share and frame
Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
Gallery available online for 3 months

Talk to James about Moments

A groom and his groomsmen throwing their sunglasses towards the camera on a sunny lawn in Cork

Memories

Full-day coverage

The complete wedding story.

From the nerves and excitement in the morning to the dance floor that night. This is for couples who want the whole day remembered naturally, without turning the wedding into a photoshoot.

Coverage: Until a few songs after the first dance.
Perfect for: Couples who want the full story, from preparations through to the evening

500+ professionally edited photographsFrom preparations right through to the evening
Natural documentary storytellingThe whole day remembered naturally
Folio presentation box with USBYour photographs, presented properly
50 professionally printed 6×4 photographsTo hold, share and frame
Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
Gallery available online for 6 months

Drop me a line about Memories

The album collections

Your wedding story, made to be held.

Bride and groom kissing on stone steps in front of Muckross House as the veil blows in the wind

Forever

Full day + heirloom album

Your wedding story, made to be held.

Everything you need from the wedding day, finished with a proper handcrafted album. Not something that lives on a screen, but something you can sit down with, pick up and keep.

Your handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" album, shown here with the acrylic cover

Coverage: Until a few songs after the first dance.
Perfect for: Couples who want the full wedding story and a finished album to keep it in

500+ professionally edited photographsThe whole day, from preparations to the dance floor
Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding albumMade to sit down with, pick up and keep
Up to 80 photographs designed into the albumYour story, laid out page by page
Your choice of beautiful album finishesIncluding my favourite, the Acrylic Prestige
USB included with your wedding album
Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
Gallery available online for 6 months

Contact me for Forever pricing

Bride and groom kissing in a grand ceremony room under a chandelier at Fota House

Eternity

The complete album collection

One story. More than one home.

The complete wedding-day collection with your own handcrafted album and additional parent albums, so the story of the day isn’t kept in just one home.

Your handcrafted album and parent albums, shown here in linen finishes

Coverage: Until a few songs after the first dance.
Perfect for: Couples who want the full album experience for themselves and their families

500+ professionally edited photographsThe whole day, from preparations to the dance floor
Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding albumMade to sit down with, pick up and keep
Handcrafted parent albums includedFor the people who will want to turn the pages and relive the day with you
Up to 80 photographs designed into the albumYour story, laid out page by page
Your choice of beautiful album finishesIncluding my favourite, the Acrylic Prestige
USB included with your wedding album
Private online galleryWith unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
Gallery available online for 6 months

Let’s talk about Eternity

Open brown linen folio presentation box with a wedding photograph, ribbon and USB — Folio presentation box with USB

Open grey linen folio presentation box with a wedding photograph and black ribbon — Choose your finish

Moments & Memories

Presented to be picked up.

Both collections arrive in a Folio presentation box with your USB, alongside 50 professionally printed 6×4 photographs. The kind of thing you can put on a table, hand to a parent or slip into a frame.

Your full gallery is still waiting for you online, with unlimited high-resolution downloads while it’s live.

A collection of cream linen wedding albums and boxes showing JOD Photography wedding photographs — Your choice of beautiful album finishes

Wedding album with a crystal-clear acrylic cover showing a bride portrait, on a glass table beside a USB — Acrylic cover finish

James’s Recommendation

Acrylic Prestige

The album I keep coming back to.

A wedding album should feel as good as the photographs inside it.

Albums are usually an extra on top of the photography price. In Forever and Eternity, yours is already part of the collection.

Forever and Eternity include a handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding album, designed around up to 80 photographs from your day. You’ll have a choice of finishes, but if you ask me which one I’d choose, I’ll nearly always point you towards the Acrylic Prestige.

The crystal-clear acrylic cover gives the photograph real depth and the lay-flat design lets the story flow beautifully across the page. It feels substantial without being fussy, and it’s exactly the kind of album I want my couples to still be taking down from the shelf years from now.

30 × 30cm / 12 × 12"
Up to 80 photographs
Lay-flat design
Handcrafted finish
USB included

No long wait afterwards

See a little of it while it still feels fresh.

I aim to share a small selection of sneak peeks as soon as I can after your wedding. If I’m not photographing another wedding the following day, that can often mean the very next day.

Your complete gallery is delivered within 4–6 weeks, although, as many of my reviews mention, it’s almost always considerably sooner.

Your photographs are yours to keep

Download them. Back them up. Keep them safe.

Your private online gallery makes it easy to view, share and download your photographs in high resolution. Intimate and Moments galleries remain online for 3 months, while Memories, Forever and Eternity galleries remain online for 6 months.

You can download as often as you like while your gallery is live. Once it arrives, I always recommend downloading the complete collection and keeping at least one extra backup somewhere safe, as the online gallery isn’t intended as permanent cloud storage.

Make it yours

Enhance your collection.

Start with the collection that suits your day. Then add something only if it actually matters to you. There’s no need to squeeze your wedding into a package just because that’s how the price list was written.

01Second Photographer

Another pair of eyes on the day. Particularly useful for separate morning preparations, larger weddings and those moments happening in two places at once.

02Engagement Session

A relaxed session before the wedding, with no wedding-day timetable. A chance to get comfortable in front of the camera and come away with photographs you actually like.

03Parent Albums

Beautiful handcrafted versions of your wedding album for the people who will want to sit down, turn the pages and relive the day with you.

Talk to me about your plans

Something different

Your wedding doesn’t have to fit neatly into a box.

If none of these collections quite fits the way your day is planned, get in touch. I’m happy to talk it through and work out what actually makes sense for your wedding.

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Why Choose Clare for Your Wedding?

Clare is a dream county for weddings. You’ve got the Atlantic coast, the Burren, lakeside settings, and one of Ireland’s most famous castles. Whether you want grandeur or intimacy, Clare has a venue that fits.

10 Best Wedding Venues in Clare

1. Dromoland Castle

The jewel of Clare. A 16th-century castle turned 5-star luxury hotel. Perfect for couples who want a fairytale wedding in a world-class setting.

👉 Visit Dromoland Castle

2. The Inn at Dromoland

A more relaxed choice on the Dromoland estate, still offering beautiful grounds but with a boutique hotel feel.

👉 Visit The Inn at Dromoland

3. Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

A historic house turned boutique hotel in the heart of Ennis. Perfect for couples who love charm, character, and a central location.

👉 Visit Old Ground Hotel

4. Bellbridge House Hotel, Miltown Malbay

A coastal gem at Spanish Point. Perfect for smaller weddings with Atlantic views and that West Clare atmosphere.

👉 Visit Bellbridge House Hotel

5. Hotel Woodstock, Ennis

A modern hotel option that works for both big and small celebrations. Known for warm hospitality and great packages.

👉 Visit Hotel Woodstock

6. Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis

A former convent turned elegant hotel. Beautiful gardens, central location, and perfect for intimate weddings.

👉 Visit Temple Gate Hotel

7. The Lakeside Hotel & Leisure, Killaloe

Set on the banks of Lough Derg. Romantic lakeside views, with outdoor ceremony options.

👉 Visit The Lakeside Hotel

8. Gregans Castle Hotel, Ballyvaughan

Not a castle in the ballroom sense — more a romantic country manor overlooking the Burren. Intimate, stylish, and food-focused.

👉 Visit Gregans Castle Hotel

9. Carrygerry Country House, Newmarket-on-Fergus

A cosy 200-year-old country house. Perfect for weddings under 60 guests, with a real “home from home” feel.

👉 Visit Carrygerry Country House

10. Stella Maris Hotel, Kilkee

A coastal wedding option right on the Wild Atlantic Way. Intimate and ideal for couples who love the sea.

👉 Visit Stella Maris Hotel

Why Book JOD Photography for Your Clare Wedding?

When you’re planning a wedding in Clare, the venue is only half the story. You’ll want a photographer who knows how to capture the day as it really feels — relaxed, fun, emotional, and timeless.

“James was incredible from start to finish. Our wedding at Spanish Point was intimate and low-key, and he caught every detail without ever being in the way. The photos are magic.” – Eimear & Conor

“Fair pricing, no hidden extras. James gave us more than photos, he gave us memories we’ll treasure forever.” – Niamh & Colm

Natural, documentary-style wedding photography.
Fair, transparent pricing.
Local knowledge of Clare, Cork, Kerry, and beyond.

MOMENTS

Let’s Get the Craic Started

real, honest & completely unscripted

Whether you're planning a massive session in Cork, an elopement in Kerry, or a celebration somewhere further down the road, tell me everything. Share the details, the venue, the general plans, and exactly how camera-allergic you both are.

Let’s talk about your wedding

Whether you have every detail planned or you’re just at the very beginning, I’d love to hear about your day.

No pressure. No awkward sales talk. Just a warm, friendly conversation to see if we’d be the right fit.

MOMENTS

Let’s Get the Craic Started

real, honest & completely unscripted

Looking for a Complete List of Clare Wedding Venues?

This article highlights a selection of popular venues, but it doesn’t cover every option available across the county.

View All Wedding Venues in Clare Small Wedding Venues in Clare – Intimate & Relaxed Options

For a full overview of hotels, coastal venues, and smaller locations, the main Clare venues guide will help you compare your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there castle wedding venues in Clare?
A: Yes — Dromoland Castle and Gregans Castle Hotel are standout options, each with its own style.

Q: Can I have a coastal wedding in Clare?
A: Absolutely. Venues like Bellbridge House and Stella Maris offer Atlantic views.

Q: Which Clare venues suit small weddings?
A: Carrygerry Country House and Gregans Castle are ideal for intimate gatherings.

Q: Do Clare venues host civil ceremonies?
A: Most do, but always confirm directly with the venue.

Q: How far in advance should I book a Clare venue?
A: For summer dates at popular spots, 12–18 months in advance is safest.

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Thank You

A huge thank you to the incredible venues and staff across Clare who make weddings here so unforgettable — from the team at Dromoland Castle to the warmth of the Old Ground Hotel and the coastal magic of Bellbridge House. Thanks also to all the couples who trusted me to document their celebrations — your joy and laughter are what make this work so rewarding.

If you’re planning your Clare wedding, let’s chat. I’d love to hear about your plans and capture your day with the same natural, candid style I bring to every celebration.