Kerry Wedding Photographer – Natural Photos, Real Craic

Q: How long do photos take after the ceremony?

Family photos take about 20 minutes if everyone is nearby. Couple portraits usually take 20–30 minutes, with time left to enjoy your reception.

Q: What if it rains in Kerry?

We pivot to covered or sheltered locations with good light. I plan alternatives in Killarney, Dingle and Kenmare so you still get great photos.

Q: Do you cover elopements and mid-week weddings?

Yes. I photograph elopements and intimate weddings across Killarney National Park, Dingle Peninsula and Kenmare with simple, relaxed timelines.

Q: Can we take photos in Killarney National Park?

If it suits your schedule, yes. I’ll advise the best times and locations and handle simple permissions when needed.

Q: How many photos do we receive?

You’ll receive a full set of edited, high-resolution images in a clean online gallery ready to download and share.

Killarney, Dingle, Kenmare & Tralee. Real moments, zero faff, calm timelines and wet-weather pivots.

You want the day lived, not staged. I’m James — a wedding photographer covering Kerry: Killarney, Dingle, Kenmare, Tralee, Sneem and all the wild bits between. I keep things easy. Short cues. Real laughs. Your crowd forgets the camera — that’s when the good stuff happens.

What you get (in plain English)

Real moments over stiff poses — we’ll do the family must-haves fast, then let you enjoy the day.
A calm plan with a wet-weather pivot — Kerry skies change; we roll with it.
Local know-how — the right light, the right spots, the right time.
Zero awkwardness — light direction, no cheese; a bit of banter, lots of truth.

Where I work most (and why it works)

Killarney — Ross Castle, Muckross Abbey cloisters, Torc, Ladies View, Gap of Dunloe.

Dingle Peninsula — Slea Head, Coumeenoole, Eask Tower (wind-dependent), piers.

Kenmare — Sheen Falls, Reenagross Woodland, quiet waterside lanes.

Tralee & North Kerry — Ballyseede Castle, Ballygarry Estate, Blennerville.

Tip: Aghadoe for sunset, Muckross Abbey for a quiet morning, Gap mid-week/off-peak.

Venues I’m often in

Great Southern Killarney • Muckross Park • The Brehon/Gleneagle area
The Dunloe • Dromquinna Manor • Sheen Falls
Ballyseede Castle • Ballygarry Estate • Aghadoe Heights • Park Hotel Kenmare

Elopements & small weddings

Less fuss, more heart. I help with simple permissions/timing and map a route with a built-in rain option. One bag, quick stops, big feelings.

How the day flows (sample)

Prep: 60–90 mins — details and family bits, no rushing.
Ceremony: I’m quiet; I get the looks, not the backs of heads.
Confetti & hugs: let it breathe; fast & natural.
Family photos: 15–25 mins with a tidy list.
Couple portraits: 20–30 mins nearby; if it rains, we pivot under cover and still get magic.
Reception: speeches with clean audio; dancefloor where the truth lives.

See the work, prices & availability

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Why couples book me

“No posing, no stress — our parents loved him.”
“We forgot the camera existed.”
“Rain? He had a Plan B — photos are unreal.”

FAQ

How long do photos take after the ceremony?

Family set in ~20 minutes if everyone’s nearby. Couple portraits 20–30 minutes. You’ll still have time to breathe and grab a pint.

What if it rains?

We pivot to covered/sheltered locations with good light. I plan alternatives in Killarney, Dingle and Kenmare so you still get great photos.

Do you cover elopements and mid-week weddings?

Yes — often the nicest light and quietest spots.

Can we take photos in Killarney National Park?

If it suits your schedule, yes. I’ll advise the best times/locations and handle simple permissions if needed.

How many photos do we receive?

Hundreds from a full day, fully edited, delivered in a clean online gallery for full-res download.

A Note from Your Photographer — Killarney & The Kingdom

Listen, you don’t plan a Kerry wedding and skip the Killarney National Park. It’s the heart of the Kingdom. The lakes, the mountains, the winding lanes — they’re as much a part of your story as the vows themselves.

But here’s the thing most couples don’t realise: you can’t just rock up with a wedding dress and a camera. You need permits to shoot inside the park, and you need a photographer with the right insurance to secure those permits. Don’t stress — I handle that side so you don’t have to.

And let’s be real — this is Ireland. Out of every 10 Kerry weddings I shoot, at least 8 have a touch of rain or wind. And you know what? That’s where the magic happens. Lean into it. Laugh, smile, hold each other tight, and let the Irish weather do its wild thing. Some of the best wedding photos I’ve ever taken came with wind in the veil or rain on the stone steps.

That’s why they call it the Kingdom of Kerry. Big skies, dramatic light, raw and real emotions. If you’re up for it, Kerry will reward you with wedding photos you’ll treasure forever.