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The Art of Connection in Portrait photography Northern Ireland
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The Art of Connection in Portrait photography Northern Ireland

The Art of Connection: Techniques for Creating Engaging Portraits in Northern Ireland Portrait photography Northern Ireland captures more than faces....
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Choosing the correct photography studio
Portraits

Choosing the correct photography studio

Discover 7 essential tips to choose and make the most of your nearest portrait studio for perfect photos . Let...
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The Art of Connection in Portrait photography Northern Ireland
Portrait photography Belfast Portrait photography Northern Ireland

The Art of Connection in Portrait photography Northern Ireland

The Art of Connection: Techniques for Creating Engaging Portraits in Northern Ireland Portrait photography Northern Ireland captures more than faces....
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Choosing the correct photography studio
Portraits

Choosing the correct photography studio

Discover 7 essential tips to choose and make the most of your nearest portrait studio for perfect photos . Let...
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7 Northern Ireland Studio Portrait Photographers to Watch in 2026
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7 Northern Ireland Studio Portrait Photographers to Watch in 2026

Discover 7 Northern Ireland studio portrait photographers to watch in 2026 .
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Newborn: The Essential Guide
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Newborn: The Essential Guide

Welcome a newborn with our essential guide covering health, routines, support and joyful milestones.
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Family Portraits Guide
Family Guides Portraits

Family Portraits Guide

Discover how to capture stunning family portraits in 2025 with our friendly guide. Get expert tips, trends, and easy steps...
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When’s a Good Age for Photographs?
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When’s a Good Age for Photographs?

We all have moments in life that tug at the heartstrings—those nuggets of time that rush by far too quickly....
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Adding something unique to your wedding?
Tips weddings

Adding something unique to your wedding?

Making your wedding unique is more of a challenge - except now you can have your own Driving Simulator for...
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Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI
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Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI

It's no surprise that you'll want to look and feel amazing on your wedding day. Having worked with Bridal Beauty...
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Top luxurious honeymoon destinations
Destination wedding Favourite Pictures Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Holiday Tips weddings

Top luxurious honeymoon destinations

One of the most exciting tasks on your wedding planning to-do list will no doubt be booking your honeymoon! Many...
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Tips for having your wedding dress custom made
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Tips for having your wedding dress custom made

Considering having your wedding dress custom made? If you're not sure where to begin or the thought terrifies you a...
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Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding
Tips weddings

Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding

With just days to go to your wedding day, no doubt you'll have a list of things to do the...
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Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle
Fashion Tips weddings

Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle

If you haven't given your wedding day hairstyle much thought, or simply don't know where to start... don't panic. Guest...
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Pandemic Pups
News Pets

Pandemic Pups

We catch up with Robin Bates and ask about how the pandemic has affected our puppies.
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5 Blogs to Follow
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5 Blogs to Follow

Our sales and marketing guru shares her favourite 5 photography blogs.
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The Power of the Printed Image
News Portraits

The Power of the Printed Image

Every now and then someone asks me why I like to sell printed images. "Why not just sell digital files",...
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Baby Face Launches!
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Baby Face Launches!

We are excited to launch Baby Face - our latest style of baby portraiture.
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Why is this blog is called The Happy Hedgehog?
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Why is this blog is called The Happy Hedgehog?

Since relaunching the blog last week, I've been asked a few times 'Why the blazes did you call it 'The...
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Planning your honeymoon?
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Planning your honeymoon?

Learn how to save time and add the best aftercare during your honeymoon - a holiday that you want to...
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Adding something unique to your wedding?
Tips weddings

Adding something unique to your wedding?

Making your wedding unique is more of a challenge - except now you can have your own Driving Simulator for...
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Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI
Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Real Weddings Tips weddings

Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI

It's no surprise that you'll want to look and feel amazing on your wedding day. Having worked with Bridal Beauty...
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Top luxurious honeymoon destinations
Destination wedding Favourite Pictures Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Holiday Tips weddings

Top luxurious honeymoon destinations

One of the most exciting tasks on your wedding planning to-do list will no doubt be booking your honeymoon! Many...
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Tips for having your wedding dress custom made
Fashion Getting Ready - Wedding Tips weddings

Tips for having your wedding dress custom made

Considering having your wedding dress custom made? If you're not sure where to begin or the thought terrifies you a...
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Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding
Tips weddings

Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding

With just days to go to your wedding day, no doubt you'll have a list of things to do the...
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Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle
Fashion Tips weddings

Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle

If you haven't given your wedding day hairstyle much thought, or simply don't know where to start... don't panic. Guest...
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When faith, hope and love collide…
Real Weddings

When faith, hope and love collide…

The story behind Aaron & Jenni's rather awesome wedding day at Lissanoure Castle
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Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI
Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Real Weddings Tips weddings

Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI

It's no surprise that you'll want to look and feel amazing on your wedding day. Having worked with Bridal Beauty...
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David & Jennie – Lime Park
Real Weddings

David & Jennie – Lime Park

My first trip to Lime Park in Armoy - what a wonderful venue! When I returned from the day I...
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Philip & Hannah – Roe Park Resort
Real Weddings

Philip & Hannah – Roe Park Resort

During these winter months I'm going to be sharing some lovely weddings with you! Introducing Philip & Hannah. I just...
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Destination bride: advice for getting married abroad
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Destination bride: advice for getting married abroad

Getting married abroad may seem daunting but armed with some fantastic tips, it can be a truly magical affair! I...
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Kyle & Laura – Millbrook Lodge
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Kyle & Laura – Millbrook Lodge

Now the wedding season is almost at an end, I can get a little time to do some blogging again!...
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Choosing the correct photography studio
Portraits

Choosing the correct photography studio

Discover 7 essential tips to choose and make the most of your nearest portrait studio for perfect photos . Let...
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7 Northern Ireland Studio Portrait Photographers to Watch in 2026
Guides Portraits

7 Northern Ireland Studio Portrait Photographers to Watch in 2026

Discover 7 Northern Ireland studio portrait photographers to watch in 2026 .
Read More
Newborn: The Essential Guide
Guides newborn Portraits

Newborn: The Essential Guide

Welcome a newborn with our essential guide covering health, routines, support and joyful milestones.
Read More
Family Portraits Guide
Family Guides Portraits

Family Portraits Guide

Discover how to capture stunning family portraits in 2025 with our friendly guide. Get expert tips, trends, and easy steps...
Read More
When’s a Good Age for Photographs?
Portraits

When’s a Good Age for Photographs?

We all have moments in life that tug at the heartstrings—those nuggets of time that rush by far too quickly....
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Why you should update your headshots
Portraits

Why you should update your headshots

Let’s talk about headshots. You’ve probably had one taken at some point – maybe for LinkedIn, your company website, or...
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10 Reasons to Have an Engagement Shoot
Engagement

10 Reasons to Have an Engagement Shoot

There is something magical about an engagement shoot. The excitement for married life, the big day and all that life...
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The day I photographed a proposal!
Engagement

The day I photographed a proposal!

It's not every day you get to photograph a marriage proposal live!  I arrived up at Dunluce Castle ahead of...
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5 reasons to have an engagement photo shoot
Engagement weddings

5 reasons to have an engagement photo shoot

In all the excitement of planning a wedding, it can be easy to forget to enjoy your actual engagement, and...
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Engagement Shoot in Tollymore Forest Park & Tyrella Beach
Engagement

Engagement Shoot in Tollymore Forest Park & Tyrella Beach

I've done quite a few really nice engagement shoots recently - and I was just thinking I never share them....
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Kerry & Craig’s Engagement – Downhill Beach
Engagement

Kerry & Craig’s Engagement – Downhill Beach

I met Kerry & Craig on Downhill beach a few Saturdays ago. The surroundings were beautiful as was the couple!
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Gary & Ruth’s Engagement
Engagement Portraits

Gary & Ruth’s Engagement

Gary & Ruth got married somewhere in the clouds (cloud 9 perhaps?). They hired a plane and Gary proposed while...
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Adding something unique to your wedding?
Tips weddings

Adding something unique to your wedding?

Making your wedding unique is more of a challenge - except now you can have your own Driving Simulator for...
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Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI
Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Real Weddings Tips weddings

Hair & Make-up advice: Interview with Bridal Beauty NI

It's no surprise that you'll want to look and feel amazing on your wedding day. Having worked with Bridal Beauty...
Read More
Top luxurious honeymoon destinations
Destination wedding Favourite Pictures Getting Ready - Wedding Tips Holiday Tips weddings

Top luxurious honeymoon destinations

One of the most exciting tasks on your wedding planning to-do list will no doubt be booking your honeymoon! Many...
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Stuck for ideas of what to bring?
Family Fashion Portraits Props Tips

Stuck for ideas of what to bring?

Stuck for ideas for what to bring to your photography session? Take a look through our images for some inspiration.
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Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding
Tips weddings

Things to avoid doing the week before your wedding

With just days to go to your wedding day, no doubt you'll have a list of things to do the...
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Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle
Fashion Tips weddings

Top tips for choosing your bridal hairstyle

If you haven't given your wedding day hairstyle much thought, or simply don't know where to start... don't panic. Guest...
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