Caitlin and Rod's One Year Anniversary Photo Shoot

It is always a sheer pleasure to photograph weddings, engagement shoots, etc, but it is rare to to be asked to photograph a one year anniversary!. In this regard we responded with pleasure to this request alongside the fact that we the couple were 1) flying over from Memphis, Tennessee, 2) we were only going to meet on the morning of the shoot, 3) they were only going to be in the city for a weekend and, 4) had the good old Irish weather to think about!. Enough to put the average person in a spin?, well no to be honest - a welcome challenge just as every photographic opportunity is given the multitude of items that can happen. What a beautiful morning it turned out to be, the sun shone brightly and with enough heat to photograph the lovely couple comfortably and for them to notice (being from Memphis) that it was actually warm!. As indicated, both Rod and Caitlin were really up for the shoot (It was meant as a surprise for Rod who was told just that morning...). We picked the couple up from the wonderful Clontarf Castle where they were staying, with the intention of photographing in St Annes Park, Raheny and then North Bull Island which is actually a nature reserve.

It is always fantastic to photograph in different areas and our favourite time is early in the morning (9am start for Rod and Caitlin) or late afternoon as the sun is less direct and harsh. We had some fun, tried out some different locations and had some great conversation along the way. We also thank Rod and Caitlin for being an amazing couple to photograph, so made for each other and for being so relaxed the day. One year on and we wish many more to go!.

Aidan Oliver is available for engagements, weddings, lifestyle photography, commercial photography and much much more. We also cover international weddings. Give us a call or fill out some contact details here and we will help out where and when possible.

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Sarah and Billy Engagement Shoot – Lifestyle Photography

More engagement shoots this summer and Sarah and Billy's July shoot was undertaken in the rain which was not ideal but we did our best to ensure that we covered as much of the shoot as possible in the shelter, ie, under tree cover, and also with the help of the trusty umbrella (a number of which I carry along for the inevitable Irish weather). The photoshoot was undertaken early morn in St Anne's Park in Raheny, a short stroll from the James Larkin coast road.  I was after shooting a wedding the day before in Kilkenny and we had decided that evening to go ahead pending Met Eireann's 'wet finger in the sky' forecast and all appeared well until a half an hour into the shoot and the the rain appeared!. So fiddlesticks and all the rest, we carried on, and to be honest it turned out well, Billy's wet dog adding some character to the shoot - he seemed to have delighted in the whole affair!. The shot taken which looks like a foggy background, was actual heavy misty rain and it is one of my favourites of the day as was a second shot of the railing taken with dripping rain.

Of particular interest was the rose garden which was part of St. Anne’s Park Rose Festival 2011 which was held a week later in St. Anne’s Park, Raheny on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July, 2011. The colors of the roses added a lively palette to the shoot, further enhanced by the diffused light of early morning.

Four hours later I was photographing Neil Delamere on the river Liffey for his new show "The Only Viking In The Village", which will be aired in a few months time - the weather could not have been more amiable. A busy but enjoyable two days of action packed photography.

We thank Sarah and Billy for being so easy to work with and we so look forward to photographing their wedding next year!.

Creative, natural and inspired wedding photography by aidanoliver. We are based in Dublin, Ireland, we photograph nationwide and have also photographed in Europe and Worldwide.

Call us now on 00353 87 2861544 for a quote......you will be pleasantly surprised!.

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o2 Treats and Aidan Oliver Photography Competition - Win a photographer for your wedding day!

o2 Treats and Aidan Oliver Photography Competition

Win a photographer for your wedding day!

Enter this fabulous competition to have your entire wedding day photographed by one of Ireland’s top photographers.

Coverage will last from bridal preparation right up until first dance, and the location can be anywhere in Ireland. You will receive a DVD with all high resolution images of the full day, personally chosen and edited by aidanoliver.

(Subject to photographer availability on the preferred date)

Aidan Oliver is a cutting edge Irish wedding photographer who captures emotive imagery in an artistic fashion and more importantly, naturally. As a wedding photography specialist, he brings out the best in you whilst noticing the important things that are often missed, and he captures it all with style, spirit and gentle direction. Have a look at his wedding gallery here or a recent wedding here.

To enter this competition please click here then redeem by clicking on the "Redeem via SMS" button. You can also go the o2 Treats website and filter only "Competitions".

This offer is exclusive to O2 customers. Offer expires: 08/06/2011

Terms and conditions

• Competition prize must be used within one year of winning. • Wedding venue must be within Ireland. • Coverage does not include wedding album. • Subject to photographer availability on the preferred date.

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Real Wedding Albums - Darren and Lorraine

Darren and Lorraine kindly allowed me to showcase their recently designed 14 x 14 inch Jorgensen Pro Bound album. This is a top class product that delivers exceptional quality and alongside a multitude of possibilities with mat design, layout and individual specification. Design of the album was left up to ourselves which is always a winner for a couple who trust their photographer - we know instinctively (and through experience) where to place photographs using effective composition coupled alongside artistic detail and layout.

We have included the full album, page by page, to give you a pictorial idea of its content. The double page spreads were printed on gloss paper in an attempt add another dimension to the album - all other pages were printed in lustre. You could also design a double mount mat cutout or "passpartout" for the mat design but this is a tad overkill, although if you have the cash to do this it would be a league away from most albums in sheer design and complexity.

We contacted Darren once the album was ready as we wished to surprise Lorraine on her birthday. She was overjoyed to receive it as she did not know that she would get it before her birthday. It is great to be able to provide such surprises to couples where and when possible and also one of the many benefits of being a photographer. Creativity is paramount to happiness for those who are of an artistic persuasion.

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