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My Latest Work - Candid Wedding Photography, Family Photography & Event Photography

16/3/2025

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This page features a selection of candid weddings, as well as my family, event and business photography work. You will get an idea immediately by looking at these posts about how I shoot weddings.

My passion is to create genuine, authentic photographs that tell the story of your wedding day, family, business or event. I hope you enjoy what you see.

Latest Weddings

A black and white photography of bride and groom kissing during wedding at Redcastle Hotel, Donegal
Redcastle Hotel Wedding / Civil Ceremony - Donegal
Bishops Gate Wedding
Intimate Derry Guildhall & Bishops Gate Hotel Wedding
The bride and groom at the 'altar' in Derry Guildhall during their civil wedding ceremony
A Derry Guildhall & Bishops Gate Hotel Wedding
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A Melmount Parish Church & Strabane Golf Club Wedding
Two grooms dancing in colourful sequins jackets
An An Grianan Hotel Wedding / Civil Ceremony - Donegal
The bride and groom share a laugh with the celebrant ahead of their Old Rectory Killyman Wedding captured by Patrick Duddy Photography
An Old Rectory, Killyman, Wedding Blessing - County Tyrone
The bride and groom on the dancefloor celebrating their Bishops Gate Hotel Wedding in Derry
A Bishops Gate Hotel Wedding / Civil Ceremony, Derry
The bride and groom share a smile while sat by the altar during their Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown and Beech Hill Country House, Derry, Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Beech Hill Country House Wedding
The bride and groom smile and laugh as they make their way back down the aisle after their Beechhill Country House Wedding - documented by Patrick Duddy photrography
A Beechhill Country House Hotel - Humanist Wedding - Derry
The bride and groom relax with a quiet pint during their Derry Guildhall and Guildhall Taphouse Wedding Day
A Derry Guildhall, Sandino's Bar & Guildhall Taphouse Wedding
The bride and groom share a smile together during the exchange of rings while the priest looks on - captured by Patrick Duddy Wedding Photographer
A Holy Cross, Dunfanaghy, & Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, Wedding
A black and white image of the bride and groom holding hands during the processional after their Drung Chapel Wedding in Donegal photographed by Patrick Duddy
A Drung Chapel & Redcastle Hotel, Donegal Wedding
Are you looking for a Documentary Wedding Photographer?
If so, please have a look at my approach or contact me to check availability

Family, Business, Creatives & Event Photography

A family in the woods - baby boy in mum's arms, and daughter on dad's shoulder
A Family Walk in the Woods, Derry - Donegal
A black and white image of speakers on stage at Doc Day 2025 at the Button Factory, Dublin
Doc Day - Wedding Photographers Conference - Dublin
The presenters of BBC Studio's Bro's in Control TV Show prepare to take a parachute jump during the making of the show
BBC Studio's Bro's In Control Unit Stills Photography
A black and white photograph of four female dancers during rehersals
Echo Echo Ensemble Rehearse at their Magazine Street Studios, Derry
Family members share laughs and hugs during Emer's birthday party
40th Birthday Celebrations in Ramelton, County Donegal
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Birthday Party Celebrations at the Kiwi Bar Portrush
Are you looking for family, event or business photography?
If so, please contact me to discuss your needs
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Doc Day 2025 - Documenting A Documentary Wedding Photography Conference - The Button Factory, Dublin

12/3/2025

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A sign at the Button Factory advertising Doc Day
In February I spent a couple of days in Dublin being the official photographer at Doc Day after event organisers - two amazing documentary wedding photographers , Kevin and Annie Kheffache put their faith in me to document their brilliant annual Documentary Wedding Photography Conference - which they run in partnership with This is Reportage, and Loxley Colour.

Unsurprisingly given the nature of the event my brief was to turn up & capture the goings-on as it happened - my favourite way of working!


Similarly to when I have photographer the Learning to Fly Wedding Photographers Retreat it's a slightly surreal experience to be the photographer in a room of amazingly talented contemporaries - happily they are supportive group to work among and photographing among my peers encouraged me to raise my own standards rather have any negative impact! Although the build up to sharing my work was slightly more nerve-wrecking - after some great feedback (some of which I've included below) I've a small idea of what it'd be like to have Paul Hollywood enjoy your baking...

The inspiring photographers seen giving the main talks are  Ronan Palliser, Marisa Martins, Linda Bouritius, Leonard Walpot Franco Carlisi and Jay Doherty - the others among the crowd are too numerous to mention...
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Here's a recap of the main day of the event, and a bit of the afterparty too...
A wet street screen with the open door of the Button Factory in the background taken on the morning of Doc Day 2025
Attendees arriving at the Doc Day Wedding Photography conference in Dublin
Staff with a table of name tags prior to attendees arriving at Doc Day 2025
Organiser arriving at Doc Day in the Button Factory Dublin
Dude… these are phenomenal. Well done.
They are exactly what I’d hoped they’d be. Thanks so so much. 
​Kevin
Between the scenes - behind the mixing and lighting desk at the Button Factory on the morning of Doc Day 2025
An audience of wedding photographers gather for the start of Doc Day 25  - a documentary wedding photographers conference in Dublin
A darkened auditorium with the words LETS DO THIS on screen
The hosts on the stage in front of the audience at doc day 25
a close image of the hosts introducing the doc day conference
ronan palliser in front of a screen depicting his Shot in the Dark photography series
You absolutely nailed it. You were f*cking everywhere. Those are so so good.
Well done. Just, well done.
​Ronan
A speaker on stage during his talk at Doc Day
A colour image of a speaker on stage during Doc Day 25
The host embraces the first speaker on stage during doc day 25
A speaker making her to the podium with her name displayed on the screen behind her at doc day 25

Amazing! What a gift you are giving us. So full of creativity and moments. Feels like you went full Ninja mode the whole day! So good! 
​Linda
A close up of a speaker during her talk
a wider image showing a speaker on stage with a large photo on the screen behind her
Tea time - an attendee getting coffee, while holding a small teddy bear
Three attendees taking a selfie
A trade rep in discussion with an attendee
an attendee speaking with one of the days earlier speakers
One of the speakers is interviewed for a podcast

Absolutely incredible! You are a master of your craft. That's some serious work!   
David McClelland
a black and white image showing the Button Factory stage, the hosts and the first few rows of the audience
A speaker during her talk at the button factory dublin
a speaker during her doc day talk
a shot of the stage taken from the balcony area
speaker and host embrace on stage
speaker taking her seat back among other attendees who are looking at her joyfully while she covers her face
lunch time at the conference and a group of photographers chatting and eating together
trade rep tables and discussions
the hosts back on stage to restart the conference after lunch
Magnifique Patrick, bravo
​Lisa Chonier
a speaker facing the audience during his talk - taken from the side of the room
a close up of the speaker during his talk
speaker addressing the audience during his talk
a prize giving ceremony on stage during the conference
a photographer coming onstage to receive a prize
a couple of prize winners who looks suprised to have won
a prize winner raises his prize in the air on stage with the hosts
Stunning set - now I feel it again, thank you so much Patrick
Nadine Lotze
the hosts children on stage to fhrow t-shirts to the crowd - which has become a conference tradition
a young boy throws a t-shirt from the stage to the audience
a boy throws t-shirts to the audience
three young boys take a bow on stage
a wide angle shot showing the stage and speakers
the main speaker introduces his translator on stage during his talk
the audience and speaker
the conference host holding a prize in one hand and microphone in other on stage
the audience on the balcony during the conference
a smiling audience member records on his mobile phone
Great beautiful images Patrick… you captured the vibe of everything… and this means lot… respect my friend… loved it…
​Yiannis Alefantou
the final speaker, dressed as st patrick, makes his way through the audience to the stage
Speaker on stage during his talk - a close up with his image on the screen behind
the speaker encourages the audience to stretch
Speaker on stage talking with his arms outstretched is joined by audience members
The hosts bring other conference staff on stage to thank
Absolute Trojan work Patrick! Nailed it! Some cracking shots in there
Ryan Deveureux
the band on stage at the beginning of the after party
the band performing with a guest speaker
a close up of the guest singer performing on the button factory stage
conference attendees dancing during the after party
conference attendees dancing during the after party
conference attendees dancing during the after party
conference attendees dancing during the after party
What an incredible job you did Patrick.
Photographing photographers what a horrible task - you absolutely nailed it.
Paulo Moura
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The Redcastle Hotel, Donegal - Lori & Mark's Wedding

1/2/2025

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A candid photo of the bride and groom walking through the grounds of Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
​When Lori first made contact, she shared her and Mark's vision for wedding day photography that focused on candid, natural moments; they wanted their photographs to capture the joy and energy of the day as it unfolded — real smiles, real laughter, real love.

(Although with family travelling from Australia, America, and as Mark's dad mentioned in his speech even Greencastle they also knew the opportunity to fit in a few family portraits was too good to pass up...)


I'm sure there would have been some trepidation from their international guestlist (with Mexico & New Zealand also represented) around the January weather in Ireland, few would have predicted the blue skies and glorious sunshine that illuminated the Redcastle Hotel throughout their day...

As I often find with people attracted to my photography Lori & Mark planned a day to fit around them and their families other than ticking a list of must-include traditions, and from their one flower-girl bridal party, their ring warming ceremony,  via their heartfelt & partly free-styled vows to their sidestepping of a first dance to go straight to a bouncing dancefloor the day reflected who they are as a couple...

Here's a preview of their amazing day...
a candid shot of the bride during morning wedding prep at Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
The brides friends in conversation in the bridal suite Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
a candid shot of the brides granny taken during morning prep Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
the bride showing a family heirloom Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
the brides mum and flowergirl having fun during morning prep at Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
the brides flowergirl & granny both enjoying their tech on the morning of the wedding Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
The bride in the make up with her granny beside her Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
Brides granny opening a gift in Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
Flowergirl looking pensive & restless during morning prep Redcastle Hotel Donegal by Patrick Duddy Photography
The Groom & his dad outside their Moville home enjoying the winter show - a candid wedding photography by Patrick Duddy
The Groom, friend & his dad outside their Moville home enjoying the winter show - a candid wedding photography by Patrick Duddy
The Groom & his dad outside their Moville home enjoying the winter show - a candid wedding photography by Patrick Duddy
candid image of the groom having a glass of whisky on the morning of his wedding
Bride & mum clinking glasses on the morning of his wedding - a candid photography by Patrick Duddy photography
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Groom and family raising a toast - - a candid wedding photograph by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry
Flowergirl watching her dress being ironed a candid wedding photograph by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry
a candid wedding photograph by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the flowergirl  twirling her hair while her dress is fixed at the Redcastle Hotel
Bride and mum on the bed pre-wedding a candid wedding photograph by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry in Redcastle Hotel
A candid wedding photograph by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the harpist playing at the Redcastle Hotel ceremony
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the brides granny waiting for the ceremony to begin
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the grooms family greeting him as his awaits the start of the ceremony
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the grooms mum chatting to his friend
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the grooms parents sharing a smile as they look towards each other while sitted at the wedding
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the groom greeting his soon to be brother in law
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the groom looking slightly nervous as he awaits the ceremony in front of his guests
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the flowergirl throwing rose petals as she walks the aisle
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride and her mum walking towards the groom
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride and groom seated during the ceremony
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A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the grooms mum crying as she looks on
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the rings being blessed in a ring ceremony
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the brides family seated during the ceremony
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the grooms sister with the wedding rings
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom exchanging their vows
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride and groom laughing while exchanging their vows
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride and groom during the ceremony
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom having their first kiss
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom walking back down the aisle after their wedding
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the groom getting a hug from his granda
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of a smiling bride fixing her hair
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride being hugged by a friend
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride being embraced by her family
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the groom being hugged by his new mother in law
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the bride being embraced by her granny
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride being hugged by her mum
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom walking along the shoreline of Lough Foyle
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom walking towards setting sun
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom enjoying drinks reception
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of guests enjoying drinks reception
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of guest enjoying drinks reception lit up by setting sun
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of a young guest during drinks reception
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of guests lit by sun at drinks reception
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of flower girl applying her grannys make up
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of granny laughing with flower girl
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride lit up by setting sun
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of guests laughing together
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of flowergirl wrapping vail around uncle
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom arriving at reception
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom laughing taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of laughing guest taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of grooms parents taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of father of the groom during his speech
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches of guests listening to the speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches bride and groom during father of the brides speech
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches friends speech
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches of bride with microphone
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of bride and groom cutting the cake
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking during the wedding speeches grooms family laughing
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of guests taking a selfie
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry taking a photo
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem with bride and groom
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
A candid wedding photograph in the Redcastle Hotel, Donegal, by Patrick Duddy Photography, Derry of the dancefloor mayhem
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