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A Boston girl. A Cork lad. One incredible day.This was my first time photographing a wedding at the Honan Chapel in UCC ...
16/06/2026

A Boston girl. A Cork lad. One incredible day.

This was my first time photographing a wedding at the Honan Chapel in UCC and honestly, I was blown away.

Before the ceremony even started, the priest, who happened to be a family friend, gave us a fascinating history lesson on the chapel. Every corner of the place is packed with detail and character. It's one of those locations where you could spend hours looking around and still notice something new.

But as beautiful as the chapel was, the people made the day.

There were family and friends who had travelled all the way from Boston to celebrate with Elizabeth and Patrick, and from the minute I arrived there was a brilliant atmosphere. Lots of laughter, lots of stories, and plenty of good-natured slagging.

The kids spent half the day making the most of the sunshine, guests were feeding cookies to each other during the drinks reception, and there was that lovely feeling you get at some weddings where everyone is genuinely delighted to be there.

Elizabeth and Patrick were an absolute pleasure to photograph. Relaxed, easy-going and completely wrapped up in the day. Nothing felt forced. Nothing felt staged. Just two people enjoying one of the biggest days of their lives surrounded by the people who matter most.

From the historic surroundings of the Honan Chapel to the celebrations afterwards at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, it was one of those weddings that reminded me why I love doing this job.

Elizabeth & Patrick, thank you for having me along to tell your story. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together ❤️

Suppliers:

Makeup: Charlotte O Mahony

Hair: ArtHeartSoul

Flowers: Hire & Admire Blooms - Premium Silk Wedding Flower Rentals 🍃

Harpist: Mairead Kelly

Band: The Men in Black Band

Dress: Azazie Official

Shoes: SOPHIA WEBSTER

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One of my favourite parts of any wedding day is the speeches.Not because of the jokes.Not because of the embarrassing st...
10/06/2026

One of my favourite parts of any wedding day is the speeches.

Not because of the jokes.

Not because of the embarrassing stories.

But because every now and again somebody stands up and reminds everyone in the room what love actually looks like.

Aidan and Fiona have been together for twenty-five years.

Twenty-five years.

Most people would assume there wouldn't be too many surprises left after that long.

Then Aidan stood up.

During his speech he read Dr John Cooper's poem I've Fallen In Love With My Wife.

As he read lines like:

"Every time I talk I mumble..."

"Every time I walk I stumble..."

"I'm dancing like a drunken uncle..."

The room erupted with laughter.

But beneath the laughs was something much deeper.

Because as he looked across the room at Fiona, it was obvious this wasn't just a funny poem.

It was true.

Twenty-five years together and he still looked at her like she was the most important person in the room.

Twenty-five years later she still gave him butterflies.

Twenty-five years later he was still completely smitten.

That's why I love photographing speeches from angles like these.

Not because I'm photographing someone holding a microphone.

I'm photographing the reactions.

The glances.

The tears.

The smiles.

The moments where people forget there is a camera in the room and simply feel.

And somewhere between the laughter, the hugs and the applause, everybody in that room was reminded what twenty-five years of choosing the same person every day can look like.

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Clay contacted me a few weeks ago from Denver, Colorado with a simple question."Can you help me capture the moment I pro...
10/06/2026

Clay contacted me a few weeks ago from Denver, Colorado with a simple question.

"Can you help me capture the moment I propose to Morgan?"

Fast forward to a sunny afternoon at Charles Fort in Cork.

Clay's parents quietly stepped out of the way.

Clay stopped.

Dropped to one knee.

And Morgan had absolutely no idea what was happening.

The look on her face as she stared at the ring, trying to process what was unfolding in front of her, was priceless.

A few moments later she said yes.

The hugs, the laughter, the happy tears and the biggest smiles followed.

These are the moments I love photographing most.

Real.
Unscripted.
Once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Congratulations Clay & Morgan

Aidan & Fiona, Ceremony Location the absolutely stunning Venue again the breathtaking Wedding dress Dj Makeup Suits...
09/06/2026

Aidan & Fiona,

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Venue again the breathtaking
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Makeup
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Some weddings just have a special atmosphere from the very start, and Elaine & Chris's day at was one of them.The funny...
02/06/2026

Some weddings just have a special atmosphere from the very start, and Elaine & Chris's day at was one of them.

The funny thing is, Elaine and I had been chatting most evenings for months before the wedding, so by the time I arrived that morning it felt more like catching up with a friend than meeting a client.

The girls were already in full party mode. Music blaring, glasses being filled and plenty of laughter. When I popped in to see Chris and the lads, they were just as relaxed and ready for the day.

The weather kept us guessing with that classic Irish misty rain, but we stuck to the plan and headed to the beautiful after the ceremony. We made use of the stunning interiors and even managed to sneak outside for a few portraits when the rain eased.

Back at the hotel, absolutely stole the show. As Elaine & Chris stepped onto the dance floor surrounded by family and friends, phone lights lit up the room and the atmosphere was electric. Within minutes the dance floor was packed and it stayed that way all night.

What a day. ❤️

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Read the blog here and see more imagesAdam & Kate’s day at the Japanese Gardens in Tramore felt alive from beginning to ...
25/05/2026

Read the blog here and see more images
Adam & Kate’s day at the Japanese Gardens in Tramore felt alive from beginning to end. Rain drifting through the gardens, laughter echoing across the decking, kids running through puddles, family tears one second and pure chaos the next.

That’s the stuff I love photographing.

Not just the big portraits.
Not just the “perfect” moments.

The real moments.

The quick looks.
The nervous smiles.
The dad grabbing his new son in law son by the neck laughing after the ceremony.

The atmosphere people feel but never fully see until years later.

What is photography if it cannot make you feel life in every image.

Check out the blog here, https://jodphotography.ie/adam-kate-japanese-gardens-tramore-waterford-wedding/

That’s what I try to give couples back.
A way to walk back through their wedding day and feel it all over again.

Adam & Kate, thank you for letting me be part of it ☘️

Reception: The Waterfront, TramoreDress: Hair: Cake: Celebrant:
25/05/2026


Reception: The Waterfront, Tramore
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A misty spring day in County Waterford, hidden away inside the incredible Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore I h...
25/05/2026

A misty spring day in County Waterford, hidden away inside the incredible Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens in Tramore

I had photographed here before, but every time you walk back into these gardens it feels like discovering them all over again.

Little winding paths.
Tiny bridges crossing streams.
Ponds tucked away between explosions of colour.
And late spring bringing the entire place to life.

The weather apps promised us dry weather all day.

The weather apps lied

Soft misty rain rolled in just before the ceremony, but honestly it only made the gardens feel even more magical.

Guests wrapped themselves under umbrellas, emotions started pouring out, and Adam & Kate spent the entire ceremony looking at each other with huge smiles and laughter from start to finish.

One of my favourite moments from the whole day was before Kate even left the house.

If you grow up in an Irish estate, you already know what happens when one of your own gets married…

The neighbours come out

Phones in the air.
Everyone waiting for a glimpse of the dress.
The “awh stop she looks gorgeous” reactions.

Pure Irish tradition.

And Kate’s dad Ger?
The proudest man in Waterford that morning.

Later on we embraced the rain properly and headed deeper into the gardens for portraits.

Most couples run from weather like this.

Kate & Adam leaned into it completely.

Umbrellas down.
Laughing through the mist.
Walking the streams and pathways while the colours of the gardens exploded around them.

Ireland really is magic when couples trust the moment

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Reception: The Waterfront, Tramore
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