dlp Deirdre Langan Photography

Wedding Photographer based in Galway, Ireland

Bridal Preparations

Eileen & Pat

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Eileen & Pat came home from the UK for their recent wedding.

Eileen, her 8 bridesmaids ranging from small to tall & her Mum all got ready in the comfort of the hotel & the room was full of pre wedding anticipation & excitement in the morning when myself & John arrived.  I love to see John on a wedding day as he’s a great man to get the laughs going.

From the Ardilaun to Barna church to meet Pat & his groomsmen who were there chatting & greeting their guests, who’d come from far & near to celebrate the day with friends & family.

The day was dry but blustery so after the ceremony & celebrations & a short family shoot the bridal party headed towards Furbo for some beach pictures but the wind whipped up & sent us all into Pádraicíns instead.  Into the warm & out of the cold 🙂  After a short pitstop we headed back towards Maureen’s warm welcome with a quick detour into Barna woods, which was nicely protected from the blustery coastal elements.

The hotel garden’s have been redesigned & decorated providing a gorgeous secluded area for couple, family & group photos so it gave us the chance to get the photos we hadn’t got earlier.

It was a day full of laughter & good humour & I’m sure the laughs went on late into the night.  You were great craic, so easy going & it was a real pleasure working with you guys on your big day.  Thank you Eileen & Pat. ❤️

Photographer :  Deirdre Langan Photography
Videographer: John Murphy
Bridesmaids: Elegant Gowns
Groomsmen: Paul Feeney
Cake: Made by my Eileen’s Aunt
Church Flowers: Go Dutch
Bouquets: Adele’s Brides
Entertainment: church – Carol-Anne Mullen
Wedding Party: Damien McGrath
Hair/Make up:  Maria Birmingham

Bernie & Kieran

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Bernie & Kieran did their practise shoot with me a couple of months ago in preparation for their wedding later this month.  The Quad in NUIG makes an ideal location as it’s got lots of natural props & it’s usually quiet in there, any time of year.  Plus, the light is always nice.  A very easy going couple so looking forward to working with them again very soon 😀

Sinead & William

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Sinead & William came home from Dubai to do some wedding planning. We hadn’t yet met so they called in to chat about their wedding day plans & have a look through some albums. It was lovely to meet & we walked through their time line, so now we’re all confident they’ve enough time to enjoy every aspect of their day. Afterwards, we popped out to NUIG & did a practise shoot.
Really looking forward to the big day!

The *Practise shoot – FAQ

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(*aka engagement or pre-wedding shoot).  Also, for the purposes of this post I’m going to assume I’m your wedding photographer.

  1. Is it important to do a practise shoot with you before our wedding day?

It’s not compulsory but unless you’re both really comfortable & confident in front of the camera it’s a really good idea.

  1. Why?

Practise makes perfect.  And I’ll guide you with poses, making you feel more comfortable & relaxed in front of the camera.  It’s also a good opportunity to build rapport between us & it’s all these little things that will make your day go smoothly.

  1. What happens with the photographs afterwards?

I’ll edit all images & I’ll send them to you in high resolution.  You’re free to use on your wedding invitation, as a decoration in your wedding venue or print & frame them for yourselves.

  1. What if I don’t love all of the images?

The practise shoot is just that!  It’s the day to experiment & try stuff.  I’m not into cheesy shots but if I suggest a pose that you’re not entirely happy with, then don’t do it.  Say “Nah!” & we’ll move on.  It’s not a one-size-fits-all.  In fact, if you’re not comfortable with a pose, it’ll show in the photo.  And when you’re reviewing your images, you should be able to see what works best for you.

  1. Do you give us any other tips?

Yes, I’ll demonstrate & show you how holding your limbs completely straight is awkward looking in a photo & I’ll show you how to avoid doing it.  You may forget again on your wedding day, but once I remind you, it should come back to you!

  1. What should I wear?

I’d recommend smart casual & comfortable.  Something you’d wear going out for dinner on a Friday night.  And ideally, if you wore colours that were complimentary, it would work well in the photos.  I’m not suggesting you wear matching Aran sweaters but similar tones are good.  Avoid loud colours & logos or text/slogans on clothes that may date.

  1. When can we do our shoot?

You can do it day or evening Monday-Friday* anytime between your booking & your wedding.  If you’d like to use any of your images for your invitation bear that in mind, time wise.  Otherwise you could do it as close to your wedding as you like!  Allow me two weeks to deliver your images in the busy season.

(*I’m not usually available Saturdays, but if I can fit you in I will)

  1. How long will it take?

About 20 mins.

  1. Where do we do the shoot?

My studio is close to the grounds of NUIG.  The Quad(rangle) is a lovely quiet area within the grounds, so we usually go there.  It’s sheltered, the quality of the light is always good in there & there are natural props; pillars, benches, lampposts, doorways & steps, which makes the experience more relaxed, fun & less contrived than a studio shoot.  But, if you’d rather the studio then that’s an option too.

  1. What does it cost?

At the moment I’m not charging.  I’ve found that it’s worked so well for couples & for me on their wedding day that I’m offering it with all packages.