We managed to get some great photos in both locations and had a bit of fun with the restaurant shots and captured some romance at the university.

Enjoy!

Em brought her gorgeous dog Jessie with her and I shot some dog portraits and photos of the two of them together.

Jessie is a beautiful and lovely natured dog and she loved the camera. She insisted on getting in nearly every family portrait too!

St Swithun’s day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St Swithun’s day if thou be fair
For forty days ’twill rain nae mare

The morning of the wedding I was up bright and early as Kerrie had booked getting ready coverage for herself and Aidan and I was due to begin shooting at 8am. As I headed up the N4 to Leixlip the rain started to ease and the sky was clearing. It turned out to be a fabulous day and although rain threatened to fall after the ceremony it was only a threat. By the time we got to the Johnstown House Hotel for the reception it was a gloriously sunny day.

Kerrie and Aidan’s gorgeous dog Roxy, who you will remember from their engagement session, made a surprise appearance outside the church to welcome her newly married Mum and Dad! Be sure to check her out on their wedding cake topper in the photos below. Seriously sweet!

Megan Hughes did a fantastic job on the girls’ makeup and didn’t complain once about having to work away with the camera in close proximity during the getting ready photos. Thanks Megan!

On the 14th of May I shot my second wedding this summer as lead photographer for Roberta Cotter Photography.

This time I was off to Athlone to shoot the wedding of Helen and Paul. I shot their engagement session, also in Athlone, at Easter time and we had a great time. So much so that I was really looking forward to shooting their wedding because I knew they were very into their photos and taking the time to get some great portraits after the ceremony.

The wedding ceremony was held in the Church of St Brigid in Drum and the reception was in Shamrock Lodge Hotel.

As their guests headed to the hotel for the reception we took a detour down to the Shannon to shoot some bride and groom portraits, and what a day it was for that. We were blessed with the weather!

Helen and Paul, thank you so much for having me there for your big day. You certainly made my job easy. I wish you all the best for the future and hope you love your wedding photos!

All photos below were taken by Rubistyle for Roberta Cotter Photography. All processing is by Rubistyle.

This was my first time shooting a wedding where I had not met the couple before the big day. I need not have worried! Brenda and James were lovely, welcoming and very much into the photography. They allowed a lot of time for shooting their portraits on the day and I think it paid off!

Brenda & James also chose to have a second photographer on the day and Bobbi flew Tammie Thessing over from America to shoot with me. Thanks Tammie, I enjoyed shooting with you!

All photos below were taken by Rubistyle for Roberta Cotter Photography and all processing is by Rubistyle.

Ceremony Location
NUI Galway Chapel

Reception Location
Cloonacauneen Castle

After her initial excitement wore off she realised she needed to look after her clients and do something about her summer weddings, as she wouldn’t be able to shoot them herself. This is where I come in. Bobbi shot me a mail to ask would I be free to shoot her weddings and willing to do so. I was thrilled she asked me and didn’t hesitate to say yes even though it was a very daunting thing to take on.

Bobbi, thank you for trusting me with your business and clients. It has been an honour to shoot for Roberta Cotter Photography and every client of yours I have worked with so far has been a pleasure!

This is Helen and Paul. I shot their engagement session on Good Friday and their wedding earlier this month. More on their beautiful wedding later.

For now, here are some of the engagement photos. All photos shot by me for  Roberta Cotter Photography and all processing is by Rubistyle.

Ever since we met and they booked me for their wedding I have been excited to shoot their engagement session. They were up for anything and even wanted to bring their dog Roxy along for the shoot! I got even more excited when they returned their session questionnaire and there were promises of a Mini, some sports action and a trip to the lake with a bottle of Champagne.

Kerrie and Aidan, I hope you like your photos. I had a fun couple of hours with you and cannot wait to shoot your wedding in July.

PS. Yes, I did have trouble narrowing down the images to post!

This is my second favourite shot of the day. I love how Aidan only has eyes for Kerrie and Kerrie only has eyes for Roxy and Roxy only has eyes for Aidan. So cute!

This is my absolute favourite shot. So sweet.

Kerrie is from Kildare where GAA rules and Aidan is from Tipperary where hurling is king. I think we got some great shots of them playing.

Watch this space for more from this session.

The half price offer applies to newborn sessions, family sessions, engagement sessions, and pet & equine portraits. Special offer ends 21st March 2010.

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