engaged couple kissing at sunset during their engagement photo shoot

Engagement Shoot

Amazing Couple Photography in Ireland

Book an engagement shoot and get some time in front of the camera with some fantastic pre-wedding photographs to use for your invites, a signing book or an engagement album!

Engagement / Secret Proposals / Vow Renewals / Couple Shoots

Engagement Shoot / Secret Proposals / Couple Shoot / Vow Renewals

Recently engaged or approaching that 10 year wedding anniversary..? Or perhaps recently married but didn’t get those wedding photographs you had hoped for.

I can help you out. I’m photographing weddings, engagements, vow renewals etc for the past 16 years all over Ireland and have shot over 100 weddings in mainland Europe.

Visiting Ireland and considering an Engagement Shoot?

Aside from photographing local Irish couples, I photograph at least 50+ couples each year visiting Ireland from overseas. Mainly clients from the USA, Canada, Australia & Asia. Couples completely unfamiliar with Ireland but who know that they want amazing photographs from their time here featuring beautiful Irish landscapes.

I can help you with all the logistics and most importantly help you choose the perfect backdrop.

Have a look at my engagement portfolio. If you like what you see, let’s chat and see what could work for you.

Most of my shoots occur around Dublin area and Wicklow but anywhere in Ireland is possible. For shoots outside of Dublin a travel fee may apply. Once I know location etc, I can work out a cost.

Thank you so much David

My husband and I are so happy we chose David for our after wedding couple shoot in Glendalough and the surrounding mountains. From first contact through the photoshoot (on a bitterly cold but beautiful day :D) to the final results, it has been the perfect experience. David captured our spirit as a couple against the backdrop of the sublime Irish landscape, his photos are absolutely breathtaking. We can only recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional wedding / couple photographer in Ireland!
Kerstin Haselmann

My fiance and I (from Columbus, Ohio) arranged to meet David on the West Coast of Ireland for a full day engagement shoot. David pre-planned our route (after talking with us over Skype months in advance of our trip), and took us to the most amazing locations! We loved spending the day with David, and appreciated him driving us around to all of our locations while we sat back and enjoyed experiencing the Wild Atlantic Way (something we wouldn’t have done otherwise). Neither of us were used to being photographed in a professional setting like this (and it was our first time being photographed together!), but David made it easy for us to relax and enjoy the whole experience. We can’t say enough how pleased we are with the photos (I currently have 5 hanging in my office, and a rotating selection of 10 or so for my computer wallpaper). We had such a wide variety of landscapes that many people asked us if we took our engagement photos over multiple days! Chris and I were shocked with how quickly we got our photos back from David–we were both so pleased with the quality of David’s work. It has truly been a pleasure for Chris and I (as well as our parents) to celebrate our engagement with such wonderful photos, and for us to share and to remember our Ireland trip together with such breathtaking landscapes! David was also wonderful in being accommodating to our MANY outfit changes! 🙂 Thank you so much David!

engaged couple on a mountain in wild atlantic way ireland

Holly Cline

USA

90 Minute Engagement Shoot in Dublin

550.00

  • 1.5 hour photoshoot within Dublin city or county. Longer duration allows for additional location eg – Dublin City Centre + Guinness Storehouse.
  • Zoom call to plan the session.
  • Private gallery with all images from the shoot available for high resolution download, fully edited and print ready.
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours.

60 Minute Engagement Shoot in Dublin

450.00

  • 60 minute photoshoot within Dublin county. Eg Dublin City Centre, Dublin Mountains or Howth Head or Killiney Hill.
  • Zoom call to plan the session.
  • Private gallery with all images from the shoot available for high resolution download, fully edited and print ready.
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours.

Mini – 30 Minute Engagement Shoot in Dublin

350.00

  • Mini 30 minute photoshoot within Dublin city or county – Mostly suited for quick secret proposals with a few portraits.
  • Zoom call to plan the session.
  • Private gallery with all images from the shoot available for high resolution download, fully edited and print ready.
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours.

Need some inspiration for a Dublin location that’s outside the city…..?

Dublin Mountains

On the outskirts and to the south of Dublin city, the Dublin Mountains are easily accessible by car and provide a magnificent backdrop for any type of couple shoot. Lough Tay otherwise known as Guinness Lake is perfect for a 60 Minute shoot or secret proposal – €450

A couple stands together on a grassy hillside with a lake and mountains in the background as the sun sets.

engaged couple walking up killiney hill at sunset

Killiney Hill – Dublin

FYI… My most popular location for proposal & couple shoots in Dublin is Killiney Hill which is just on the outskirts of the south side of the city. Easy access by car or train. 60 minute possible but best suited to a 90 minute shoot – €550

engaged couple hugging on Howth Head after getting engaged

Howth Head – Dublin

Howth Head is another very popular location for a Secret Proposal. Like Killiney Hill it is also on the outskirts of the city and is easily accessible. However, it is more exposed to the weather & offers less shelter than Killiney Hill. Best suited for a 60 minute shoot – €450

The Wicklow Experience

The Dublin mountains and beautiful County Wicklow are right on the outskirts of Dublin allowing incredible photographic opportunities.

We have mountains, valleys, streams, rivers, ancient buildings, lakes, forests, small twisty Irish roads and even a deserted mining village….! We are spoilt for choice but ultimately we will end up with amazing photos of the 2 of you in beautiful countryside with amazing views. Return home with photographic memories of a lifetime to share with family and friends.

This is for clients who have their own rental car (or I can collect & drop off from a local train station).

As with all my other shoots, I normally try and schedule these for the evening time if possible when the light is better and where there is the chance of a sunset.

3 Hour Session in Wicklow & Dublin Mountains

850.00
  • Up to 3 hour photoshoot (engagement or vow renewal) at several locations within the Wicklow mountains and ending in Dublin mountains at sunset.
  • We will work at 3+ different locations covering valleys, lakes, mountains, forests, narrow twisty roads and more
  • Zoom call to plan the session.
  • Private gallery with all images from the shoot available for high resolution download, fully edited and print ready.
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours.
  • For visitors to Ireland – if you don’t have a rental car, I can collect you from a local train station and drop you back after the shoot. No additional charge.

1 Hour Session in Glendalough, Wicklow

500.00
  • 1 hour photoshoot at Glendalough National Park
  • We will meet close to the visitors centre at Glendalough and start our photoshoot
  • Zoom call to plan the session.
  • Private gallery with all images from the shoot available for high resolution download, fully edited and print ready.
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours.

Extras

Guest Signing Book, A4 size, 30 Pages – €165;

Album, 25x25cm, 30 Pages – €600*

*Does not include shipping

Why I believe Wicklow is the best elopement or engagement photo location in Ireland

Here, I’m just going to talk about my favourite and in my opinion the best location in Ireland for an engagement shoot or elopement. It’s also my most popular location with visitors to Ireland – Wicklow. Otherwise known as ‘The Garden of Ireland‘ Wicklow is located just outside of Dublin. Continue reading.


I came across David’s blog when I was searching for a Photographer to shoot our engagement photos while we were on vacation in Ireland. His work took my breath away and I was so excited to work with him! David was very quick to respond and provided a lot of suggestions and ideas to help us plan a great photo shoot! He was very patient and encouraging while taking our photos. The outcome was amazing too! His photos are absolutely stunning! I could not have asked for better engagement photos! Everyone loves them! I cannot thank David enough for capturing our love in the most beautiful way!

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Sandra Bye

USA

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