The Maryborough Hotel is a Cork tradition. The sweeping staircase, the parkland (18 acres of it), the location are all great aspects of a wedding here. This couple were married here in Clonakilty but danced the night away at the Maryborough.
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Photos by the sea
I do love the seaside. There is nothing better than to take a bride and groom to the beach for a photo shoot. The lighting is magical and everyone turns into a child at the beach. It is such a delight for me to capture the changes in personality as they step foot onto the…

Rathbarry Woodland Wedding
If you live in West Cork you have certainly heard of Rathbarry. A scenic little village between Clonakilty and Rosscarbery. What you may not know is how lush and verdant the forest area is. This bride and groom took advantage of the stunning summer weather to explore Rathbarry Wood and the surrounding areas. What a…

Irene and Con
Having seen Kathryn do my best friend’s wedding there was no doubt in our mind that she was the photographer we wanted. We contacted her quite early to avoid disappointment as she was most definitely the photographer of our dreams and we’re delighted when we heard she was free. Kathryn made our wedding day so…

Barnabrow House
Last year I worked with a fantastic couple, Laura and Ger. They wanted to be sure to include their favourite family member in the photoshoot and I can honestly say he was the most well-mannered guest ever! The colours and the approach this couple had to planning their wedding day made this a favourite of…

Valentine’s Day Wedding in Killarney
A recent wedding in Killarney in the heart of Kerry on St. Valentine’s Day. It was wonderful to shoot this fun-loving couple. You can see from the photos they could not take their eyes off each other. The wedding was celebrated in the stunning St. Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney, followed by photos at Muckross Abbey…

Intimate Innishannon House Hotel Wedding
The beautiful stream running right in front of the house, interesting nooks everywhere you turn, how it always seems sunny on the patio. These are some of my favourite items about Innishannon House Hotel located in Innishannon, County Cork. This wedding party was perfectly suited to the hotel. They were so full of life and…

Ballyvolane House
What a gorgeous day this was. Ballyvolane House is wonderful for photos – there are so many different area to use and all of them are beautiful. The grounds are well kept and the staff is more than accomodating. This wedding just shouted love. It really comes across in the pictures – keep an eye…

Modern, quirky Inchydoney wedding
I’ve been photographing for 17 years and have yet to come across a bride as exuberant and colourful as Megan. You would have thought the photoshoot was for a hip and happening high fashion magazine when in fact it was documenting two beautiful people in love. Megan, her groom Kingy and I had met before…

Location, location
If you are a local – I bet you’ve had your eye on the perfect location for a wedding photo. West Cork especially has some incredible scenery and if you are lucky enough to be near you should definitely add this to your wish list. Some people may not have a hotel full of relations…

Bantry House and Maritime Hotel family affair
The grounds of Bantry House are the perfect setting for this couple and their three daughters. Their love just jumped through the lens at me – I just had to be sure to be in the right space in order to capture the sparks.

Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens – stunning summer wedding
You cannot beat an outdoor wedding. For those brave souls who opt for an outdoor wedding in Ireland they certainly have nerves of steel. But the pay off is an absolutely stunning day like Roisin and Joe had last summer. The gardens at Fernhill House Hotel are beautiful in a casual unstructured way that make…
Who am I?
Hi. My name is Kathryn O’Shea and I am an award-winning West Cork wedding photographer based in Clonakilty, Cork Ireland. My passion is capturing the story of your wedding in pictures. I achieve this through a mixture of reportage photography and casually posed sessions. My approach to wedding photography is to tell the story of your wedding day as well as look for those finer details, those special moments that will make your story one that is truly unique and is a true reflection of the beauty of your day.
I approach your wedding day with a relaxed, yet professional manner which allows you to focus on enjoying your day and confident in the knowledge that I will capture the unique spirit of your wedding.
I have an avid interest in people and am attracted telling the story of your day as you would like to see it. I will travel to weddings far and wide and especially enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the hotels, stately homes and stunning locales here in West Cork.
With more than 20 years experience photographing weddings and other family events, I know exactly how to capture all those moments that will make your wedding pictures an heirloom to be treasured for generations.
If you are planning a Cork wedding or a wedding anywhere in Ireland, contact me here or simply give me a ring at +353879856055 to discuss your wedding photography ideas.
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