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County Clare Wedding Photographers

Our County Clare photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ennis, Carrowbaun, Ballysteen, Glenroe, Ballyeighter, Castlecrine, Gleninagh, Kilkee, Derrynagittagh, O'Briensbridge, Corofin, Lahinch, Fanore, Shannon, Kilrush, River Shannon, West Clare Gaeltacht, and all of County Clare, Ireland

County Clare Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in County Clare - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best County Clare photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple County Clare elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, County Clare documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The groom's anticipation was so high that, before they meet with their wedding officiant, he couldn't help but steal a quick yet passionate kiss from his soon-to-be bride
Tyler Vu
The groom wiped away tears as his bride approached him, eliciting a smile and laugh from the amused bride
Mischa Baettig
The couple stood before their officiant at City Hall with their close family members and friends in attendance to witness their civil union
Tyler Vu

County Clare Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small County Clare wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Munster WPJA members are ready to document any meadow, quick, civil ceremony, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from County Clare Wedding Venues

WPJA Venue Images

2 County Clare Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Munster-based wedding photographer Marie O'Mahony of the Ireland WPJA

As a documentary wedding photographer based in Ireland, Marie O'Mahony skillfully captures the essence of couples' special days. Drawing on her teaching and historical background, she crafts authentic and heartfelt images that reflect true emotions and...

Marie O'Mahony

Sixmilebridge in Clare, IE *Now booking County Clare weddings.
3
1
1200 (EUR)
Documentary wedding and elopement photography by Jamie Gillies

Jamie Gillies, a wedding reportage photographer based in Ireland, specializes in capturing candid moments and also offers engagement portraits across Ireland, UK, and Europe.

Jamie Gillies

Carrigkerry in Limerick, IE *Now booking County Clare weddings.
23
4
1395 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving County Clare Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by County Clare Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning County Clare wedding photos.

County Clare Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some County Clare wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these County Clare marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or County Clare engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A romantic portrait of a newlywed couple, captured against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, as the sun sets over the ocean, creating a stunning warm glow.
At Inn at Dromoland in County Clare, the band plays as a man performs a dramatic jump while playing an inflated air guitar
The Ireland WPJA is the alternative to traditional wedding images and is pleased to present this inspiring wedding photography example from Kilrush showing Family and Friends hugging through a window whilst kitchen is ready for dinner
Kilrush, Ireland nuptial day award-winning image of a father bowing his head in despair of moody child whilst the sibling happily drinks his coke.The world's best wedding photography competitions are hosted by the WPJA

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best County Clare wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top County Clare documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my County Clare wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked County Clare wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find County Clare photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for County Clare wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND County Clare WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

wedding couple click champagne flutes after wedding ceremony in Co Cavan, Ireland

Jeni & Ger

Photo by Marie O'Mahony

OMG we absolutely love the slideshow we have watched it so many times, and all our photos. We just wanted to say we are so thankful that you were our photographer on our wedding day. We felt like we knew you years and felt so comfortable around you. All our family and friends said the same. You fitted right in with us from the get go. Thank you so much Marie , we are forever grateful for all these memories. You are an amazing person and an amazing photographer.

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