JOD Photography
Documentary wedding photography in Ireland

Bringing It All Together

Every supplier plays their part — from florals and music to hair, makeup, and venue styling. Together they shape the atmosphere and energy of your wedding day.

If you're planning your celebration anywhere in Cork and want to see how real weddings come together, you can explore the main Cork Wedding Photographer guide for venue insights and full coverage details.

Wedding Photography Collections

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 simply 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.

Travel Included Throughout Munster, with no hidden travel costs
Sneak Peeks A first look as soon as I can after the wedding
4–6 Week Delivery Your complete gallery, often considerably sooner
Private Online Gallery Unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
A relaxed moment during an intimate Cork wedding

Small celebrations

Intimate

600

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.

Perfect for Elopements, intimate weddings and smaller celebrations
  • 150+ professionally edited photographs
  • Relaxed, natural storytelling
  • Private online gallery
  • Unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
  • Gallery available online for 3 months
Check My Date
A natural wedding moment at the Japanese Gardens in Waterford

Part-day coverage

Moments

850

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 photographs
  • Relaxed documentary coverage
  • Private online gallery
  • Unlimited high-resolution downloads while your gallery is live
  • Gallery available online for 3 months
  • Folio presentation box with USB
  • 50 professionally printed 6×4 photographs
Check My Date
An East Cork wedding photograph

Full day + heirloom album

Forever

1,950

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.

Coverage Until the first dance or 10pm, whichever comes first.
Perfect for Couples who want the full wedding story and a finished album to keep it in
  • 500+ professionally edited photographs
  • Private online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
  • Gallery available online for 6 months
  • Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding album
  • Up to 80 photographs designed into the album
  • Your choice of beautiful album finishes
  • USB included with your wedding album
Check My Date
A relaxed wedding celebration at Kenmare Bay Hotel in Kerry

The complete album collection

Eternity

2,550

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.

Coverage Until the first dance or 10pm, whichever comes first.
Perfect for Couples who want the full album experience for themselves and their families
  • 500+ professionally edited photographs
  • Private online gallery with unlimited high-resolution downloads while live
  • Gallery available online for 6 months
  • Handcrafted 30 × 30cm / 12 × 12" wedding album
  • Up to 80 photographs designed into the album
  • Your choice of beautiful album finishes
  • USB included with your wedding album
  • Handcrafted parent albums included
Check My Date

The album I keep coming back to

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

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 often considerably sooner.

Your photographs are yours to keep

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.

Wedding photography additions from JOD Photography

Make it yours

Enhance Your Collection

Start with the collection that suits your day, then add only the things that genuinely matter to you. There’s no need to squeeze your wedding into a package just because that’s how the price list was written.

Talk to Me About Your Plans
01

Second 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.

02

Engagement 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.

03

Parent 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.

Cork Wedding Venues — Verified

Links go to official venue pages. Grouped by region for quick scanning.

Cork City & Suburbs

East Cork

South Cork & Kinsale

West Cork

North Cork

Why I Built This Supplier Guide

When couples reach out to me about photography, the next thing they usually ask is — “Do you know a good florist, band, or makeup artist?” After hearing it so often, I decided to start putting together one big list in the background.

Some of these suppliers I’ve worked with, some I haven’t. None of it is paid or sponsored. This is simply a living Cork wedding directory — one place you can check without spending hours trawling through random links.

It’s especially handy if you’re planning from abroad. Cork can feel like a maze of names and websites — here you’ll find them organised by category and county, all in one place.

And of course, while the flowers, the cake, and the band all matter — it’s your photos that tie it all together. That’s where JOD Photography comes in.

Natural wedding portrait of couple laughing outdoors – JOD Photography

Wedding Bands & Ceremony Music – Island of Ireland

Verified Irish wedding entertainment by county. Includes full bands, 2–3 piece / solo & DJ+Sax, plus ceremony musicians. Many acts travel nationwide.

Nationwide Favourites

Bentley Boys · Harlequin · Pink Champagne · Sway Social · The Mixtape · The Panoramics · The Electrix · Spring Break (80s) · The Good Hustle · Hot Fuss · The Connor Mc Keon Band

DJ + Sax / Solo Sax: DJandSAX® · Sax on Fire · Mark Wilde – Wedding Sax · Vlad Sax · Natalia – Sax · Holly Sax (NI)

Ceremony (church/civil): Munster String Quartet · Dublin String Quartet · Bohemian Strings · Avoca String Quartet

Munster

Cork

Full Bands: Bog The Donkey · Deuces Wild · The Stars · The Unusual Suspects · Carouse · The OffBeats · The Buachaills · Flog The Dog · J90 · Truly Diverse · Whitewater · Bentley Boys · Harlequin · Pink Champagne

2–3 Piece / Solo / DJ+Sax: The Busker — 2-Piece · DJandSAX® · Sax on Fire

Ceremony: Munster String Quartet

Kerry

Bentley Boys · Harlequin · Pink Champagne · Sax on Fire

Limerick

The Mixtape · Bentley Boys · The Hitmen Trio · Munster String Quartet

Waterford

Pink Champagne · Bentley Boys · Munster String Quartet

Tipperary

The Panoramics · The Electrix · Munster String Quartet

Clare

Full Bands: Southbound · Blacktye · Starlight Party Band · Arklight · The Good Hustle · Flog The Dog

2–3 Piece / Solo: Indigo Mood (jazz duo) · Noah Flach Music

Leinster

Dublin

Full Bands: Harlequin · Pink Champagne · Spring Break (80s) · Sway Social

2–3 Piece / Solo & DJ+Sax: The Hitmen Trio · DJandSAX® · Mark Wilde – Sax · Vlad Sax · Natalia – Sax

Ceremony: Dublin String Quartet · Bohemian Strings · Avoca String Quartet

Kildare

The Panoramics · The Electrix · The Connor Mc Keon Band

Meath

Sway Social

Wicklow

Spring Break (80s) · Pink Champagne

Wexford

Sway Social · Bentley Boys

Kilkenny

The Electrix · The Panoramics

Carlow

Full Bands & Solo: Blacktye · Firestar · Stefan J Doyle · The Prenups · Bentley Boys

Laois • Offaly • Longford • Westmeath • Louth

Harlequin · Pink Champagne · Sway Social · DJandSAX®

Connacht

Galway

Hot Fuss · The Good Hustle

Mayo

Ceremony:

Sligo • Roscommon • Leitrim

Bentley Boys · Pink Champagne · Harlequin · DJandSAX®

Ulster

Donegal

Bentley Boys · Justin McGurk & The Boogie Men

Derry • Antrim • Down • Armagh • Tyrone • Fermanagh

Pink Champagne · Harlequin · Justin McGurk & The Boogie Men · Holly Sax (Solo Sax)

Last verified: 19 Aug 2026 · Ongoing updates. If a link ever breaks, we’ll swap it for a current one.

Bride and groom walking towards Gougane Barra chapel — JOD Photography
Fine art portrait of bride in the bridal suite of Actons Hotel Kinsale Cork-JOD'Photography

JOD Photography · Serving all of Ireland · +353 86 322 6492 · driscolljames@hotmail.co.uk

★★★★★ 186 five-Star Google Reviews
58 International Awards
Travel Included Throughout Munster
Relaxed Documentary Photography

Real Reviews From Real Couples

The best way to understand what it's like having me photograph your wedding is to hear it from the couples themselves. These are genuine Google reviews from weddings across Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and beyond.

★★★★★ Read Reviews

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Timmy O'Brien

★★★★★

James made us feel completely at ease from the very beginning. Everyone from the wedding was talking about him afterwards. Professional, relaxed and brilliant to have around all day. He is exactly the photographer you want beside you on your wedding day.

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Bríd & Ger Counihan

★★★★★

James blended in effortlessly, brought the craic and made everyone feel relaxed. Every laugh, embrace and tear was captured naturally. The sneak peeks arrived the next morning and our gallery was delivered incredibly quickly. We'd recommend James in a heartbeat.

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Sharon Murray

★★★★★

We are normally nervous in front of cameras but James made us feel so relaxed that we forgot the camera was even there. The photographs are incredible and we couldn't recommend him highly enough.

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Anne Marie & Stuart

★★★★★

James captured every emotion of our wedding day with honesty and heart. The album is stunning and the photographs tell our story beautifully. His work is real, natural and unforgettable.

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Megan O'Brien

★★★★★

From the moment James walked in everyone was laughing. Nothing felt posed and every smile was genuine. The surprise video and beautiful photographs were more than we ever expected.

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Laura Barry

★★★★★

James felt like another friend in the room. He kept everyone relaxed, captured beautiful candid moments and delivered sneak peeks within hours. Our guests are still talking about him.

If these reviews sound like the experience you're looking for...

I'd love to hear about your plans. Whether you're getting married in Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick or anywhere across Munster, I'd be delighted to tell your story.

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Entertainment, DJs & Event Production

  • Ace Entertainment Cork — Full-Service DJ & Event Production
    LED dance floors · photobooths · fog, sparklers, lighting & effects · DJ & production packages
    aceentertainmentcork.ie · Facebook · 085 814 6367
  • Bertie Meehan — Wedding DJ / Event DJ
    Full wedding DJ, crowd interaction and energy, also handles special effects & party sets
    Facebook · Instagram
  • BMG Sound — Wedding & Event DJ Specialists
    Full night DJ packages · audio, lighting, event systems across Cork & nationwide
    bmgsound.com
  • The Event Hub — Entertainment & Production Agency
    DJs, bands, LED dance floors, photo booths, lighting & full event production in Munster
    theeventhub.ie
  • Celebs Entertainment Cork — Event & Party Specialists
    25+ years in entertainment, multi-type acts across Cork & area
    celebsentertainment.ie · 087 777 9846
  • Bryan McDonnell DJ — Cork Wedding DJ
    Highly rated wedding DJ in Cork, experience in ceremonies & receptions
    djbmdcork.com
  • Cork Party DJs — DJ Hire & Sparkle Floor
    Wedding DJ hire, sparkle floors, party entertainment in Cork
    aceentertainmentcork.ie · 085 814 6367
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.


    I reply personally to every message — usually within 24–48 hours.

    Wedding party posing under the trees in Gougane Barra, Cork, JOD'Photography

    Wedding Dress Shops in Ireland

    Official websites & brand socials only (no directories).

    Cork

    • Diamond Bridal, Cork CityWebsite
    • Cinderella’s Closet, CorkWebsite
    • The White & Gold, KinsaleWebsite
    • Bella Bleu Vintage Bridal, Cork CityWebsite
    • VOWS.ie, BlarneyWebsite

    Kerry

    • The White Ivy Bridal Boutique, KenmareWebsite
    • Finesse Bridal Wear, ListowelWebsite
    • House of Delphine, Kenmare (by appointment)Website
    • Sinéad’s Boutique (Bridal), TraleeInstagram

    Limerick

    • Virginia’s Bridal, Limerick CityWebsite
    • Áibhéil of Adare, AdareWebsite
    • The Attic Bridalwear Boutique, Limerick CityWebsite

    Waterford

    • Bijou Bridal, TramoreWebsite
    • Enchanting Brides, Waterford CityWebsite

    Tipperary

    Dublin

    Carlow

    • Obsession Showroom, GraiguecullenWebsite

    Kildare

    Kilkenny

    Laois

    • Smart Brides, PortlaoiseWebsite
    • The Bridal Studio, StradballyFacebook

    Louth

    Meath

    Offaly

    • Ivy Grace Bridal, TullamoreWebsite
    • My Fair Lady, TullamoreWebsite

    Westmeath

    • Kadee Bride, AthloneWebsite
    • The Bridal Lounge, MullingarWebsite
    • Brummell & Co., AthloneWebsite

    Wexford

    • Marianne’s Bridal, Wexford TownWebsite
    • The Bridal Gallery, GoreyWebsite
    • EDEN Bridal, WexfordWebsite

    Wicklow

    • O’Briens Bridal Couture, RathnewWebsite
    • Dreamy Curves Bridal (size-inclusive), BrayWebsite

    Cavan

    Donegal

    Monaghan

    Clare

    Last updated: 19 Aug 2026

    Natural wedding portrait of couple laughing outdoors at gougane barra – JOD Photography

      Hair Stylists — County Cork

      Bridal hair specialists and salons with verified websites or social profiles. Travel noted where applicable.

      Cork City

      UpStyle Junkie (Audrey Cashman)
      Instagram · Website
      Bridal hair · travels
      The Upstylist
      Instagram
      Upstyles · city & travel
      Nichole Corcoran — Hair & Makeup
      Facebook
      Bridal hair & MU · Cork
      Hair Passion (Art Salon)
      Website · Instagram · Facebook
      Bridal up-styles · city
      Origin Hair Design
      Website · Instagram · Facebook
      Salon · city centre
      Kopper Hair Salon
      Website · Instagram · Facebook
      Upstyling · city centre
      Brigitte’s Hair Design
      Website · Facebook
      Salon · city
      Solo Hair Design
      Website · Facebook
      Salon · city (travels on request)
      Lynn O’Leary — Bridal Hair
      Instagram · Facebook
      Cork-based · travels
      Aisling Kelleher — Upstyle Specialist
      Instagram
      Bridal/editorial updos · city & travel
      Adoré Salon & Clinic
      Website
      Hair & beauty · city

      South / East Cork

      Carolina — MUA & Hairstylist (Carrigaline)
      Instagram
      Bridal hair & makeup · travels

      West Cork

      Pin-Up Hair (Innishannon)
      Website
      Award-winning wedding stylist
      Be Glam — West Cork
      Instagram
      Occasion & bridal hair · West Cork
      Alice Calnan Hairdressing (Bantry)
      Instagram
      Bridal hair · Bantry area

      Mid Cork / Macroom

      Lavender Hair Design (Macroom)
      Instagram
      Multi-award salon · wedding hair
      IMG_9683+(2) from the evening, caught in natural light - JOD Photography

      Makeup Artists (MUA) – County Cork

      Verified profiles only (website / Instagram / Facebook). Updated 19 Aug 2026.

      Cork City

      Rebecca O’Donovan MakeupWebsite · Instagram
      Allure (Bridal & Occasion)Website · Instagram · Facebook
      The Makeup GenieWebsite
      Jeanette Cronin – Makeup Artist & EducatorWebsite · Instagram
      Christine O’Connor MUA (Ballincollig studio)Website · Instagram · Facebook
      Sarah Cummins MakeupWebsite · Instagram · Facebook
      Naoimh’s MakeupWebsite · Instagram · Facebook
      Andrea Murphy MakeupInstagram · Facebook
      Powder & Plait (Mobile)Instagram · Facebook
      Portrait by Jessica (Bridal Specialist)Website · Instagram · Facebook
      Lotte Laure Colombine – Makeup ArtistFacebook

      South Cork (Douglas, Carrigaline, etc.)

      Kate Noonan MakeupWebsite · Instagram
      Carolina MUA & Hairstylist (Carrigaline)Facebook · Instagram
      Danielle Condon MUA (Carrigaline)Instagram
      Signature Make-Up Artistry (Ann Sloane, Carrigaline)Profile

      East Cork (Midleton, Youghal & surrounds)

      LA Beauty Clinic (Midleton)Website · Facebook · Instagram
      Core Health & Beauty (Midleton – bridal MUA services)Facebook · Instagram
      MakeUp by Michelle (Youghal)Website · Facebook · Instagram

      North Cork (Mallow, Mitchelstown, Fermoy & surrounds)

      Nikki Burke Bridal MakeupWebsite · Instagram · Facebook
      Ruthanna Makeup (Mitchelstown area)Website

      West Cork (Bantry, Skibbereen, Rosscarbery, Glengarriff & surrounds)

      Annette O’Brien Makeup (Bantry)Website · Facebook · Instagram
      Makeup By Deirdre (Rosscarbery)Facebook
      Glengarriff Beauty LoungeWebsite · Facebook
      Maria Coleman – Cork MUA (Drimoleague)Instagram · Facebook
      Aneta Winnicka Makeup (West Cork)Instagram

      Mid Cork / Macroom Area

      Joey’s Beauty Room (Bridal MUA)Instagram
      The Beauty Suite, Macroom (Bridal & Occasional Makeup)Instagram

      Notes: City artists will travel; areas are for quick browsing only. We excluded entries without a working site or social profile.

      Special Acts for Irish Weddings

      Magicians & mentalists, singing chefs/waiters, opera voices and other unique crowd-pleasers. All links verified.

      Magicians & Mentalists (Nationwide)

      Singing Chefs & Singing Waiters (Nationwide)

      Opera / Classical Vocalists & Surprise Acts

      • Opera Singing Waiters — Dublin / Nationwide · Details
      • Classical & Opera Singers (Agency) · Browse

      Other Unique & Specialty Acts

      Want me to fold these into separate regional blocks later (e.g., “Munster”, “Leinster”)? Say the word.

      More Cork Wedding Inspiration

      This suppliers guide will continue to grow. I’ll keep adding new Cork businesses — from the city, to Bandon, Skibbereen, Youghal, Fermoy, Macroom and beyond.

      Explore more Cork wedding hubs and guides:

      Natural documentary wedding moment with guests – JOD Photography

      Cork Wedding Suppliers — FAQs

      Straight answers. If we missed something, ask here.

      Do you only list suppliers with official websites or active socials?
      Yes. We link to official websites or active Instagram/Facebook pages. If a link dies, we replace it quickly.
      Are these suppliers paid placements or affiliate links?
      No. This guide is editorial. No paid placement, no affiliate commissions — just useful links.
      Will suppliers travel across Cork and Kerry?
      Most will. Always check travel fees. For venues by region, see the Cork hub and Kerry hub.
      Can you recommend a full team (hair, makeup, flowers, band) for our date?
      Yes — tell me your date and venue on the contact page. I’ll suggest a short, available list.
      Do you photograph small weddings and elopements?
      Absolutely. I offer short coverage for elopements and small days. See Packages & Pricing.
      How fast do we get our photos?
      Preview in about a week. Full gallery typically in 6–8 weeks, season depending. Albums ~10 weeks after you approve design.
      Can we add an album or folio box later?
      Yes. Many couples add after the wedding. See options on Packages or ask for a custom album.
      Do you work at our venue often?
      Likely. Check real weddings and notes inside the Cork / Kerry hubs — I note quirks and best photo spots.
      What happens if it rains?
      We plan quick covered options, use natural light where possible, and keep you dry. West Cork/Kinsale backups are listed in the hubs.
      Do you have insurance and backups?
      Yes. Full public liability, multiple cameras, and on-site/off-site backups the same day.
      Can we get help with timelines and light?
      Of course. I’ll send a simple timeline, with best-light slots for portraits and zero fuss for family photos.
      How do we book?
      Check your date on the contact page, then a booking fee + contract secures it. First in, first served.
      What’s your reschedule/postponement policy?
      If I’m free on your new date, I move the booking over at no extra cost. If not, I’ll refer trusted colleagues.
      Do you coordinate with bands and ceremony musicians?
      Yes — I liaise on key moments (entrances, first dance) and sound. Your day runs smoother when everyone’s in sync.
      Can you share full wedding galleries?
      Yes — ask for sample galleries that match your venue or season via the contact page.
      Do you shoot video?
      I focus on photos, but I can recommend excellent videographers who suit your style and budget.
      Do you cover civil ceremonies and non-traditional venues?
      Yes — registry offices, gardens, pubs, private homes — all welcome. I’ll work with whatever light and space we have.

      Planning your wedding anywhere in Cork?

      👉 Start with the Main Cork Wedding Photographer Guide