Documenting Doc Day - A Documentary Wedding Photography Event in Dublin

Doc Day 2025 - Documenting A Documentary Wedding Photography Conference - The Button Factory, Dublin

12/3/2025

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...

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 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

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 shot of the stage taken from the balcony area

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

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 wide angle shot showing the stage and speakers

the main speaker introduces his translator on stage during his talk

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

What an incredible job you did Patrick.
Photographing photographers what a horrible task - you absolutely nailed it.
Paulo Moura

1 Comment

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19/3/2025 06:27:33 am

Thank you for sharing such a captivating and behind-the-scenes look at your experience photographing Doc Day 2025 in Dublin. The images you captured not only showcase the vibrant atmosphere of the conference but also highlight your skill in documenting spontaneous moments with authenticity and precision. Your ability to blend documentary-style photography with the energy of a live event is remarkable, and it’s evident that you truly immersed yourself in the event. This post serves as both a wonderful recap of the conference and a testament to your professionalism and dedication to your craft. It's clear that you’ve elevated the experience for both the speakers and the attendees.

Doc Day 2025 - Documenting A Documentary Wedding Photography Conference - The Button Factory, Dublin

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