Essence Photography by Karen Clerkin

Essence Photography by Karen Clerkin Essence photography is an award winning photographer specialising in wedding & family photography Welcome to Essence Photography!
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I'm thrilled to offer you premier photography services specialising in capturing your most cherished moments. Here’s what makes my service unique:

● Location: Coming from Rostrevor but now moved over the hill to Hilltown , Co. Down, Northern Ireland, I am ideally positioned to cover weddings and family events throughout Northern Ireland, the border counties, and even across Europe.
● Specialisati

ons:
○ Wedding Photography: Capturing your special day with a contemporary, narrative-driven approach.
○ Family Portraits: Preserving your family’s milestones with timeless elegance.
○ Newborn Photoshoots: Documenting the tender early days of your newborn’s life.
● Accolades:
○ Award-Winning: Proud winner of the Southern Region Wedding Photographer of the Year at the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2016.
○ Recognised Excellence: Finalist and Top 10 at the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2017.
○ I was very lucky to receive Country Down wedding photographer of the year award at the Northern Ireland Wedding Awards in 2018
○ And again in 2022
○ For the same award I was runner up in 2023 and finalist again in the 2024 awards.
● Philosophy: As a female wedding photographer, my approach is focused on telling your unique story through vivid, compelling images.
● Personal Invitation: Visit my website at www.Essence-Photography.org to discover more about how I can help capture the essence of your special occasions with passion and creativity. www.essence-photography.org
Let’s create beautiful memories together that will last a lifetime.

What a day yesterday for Maureen & Conor, they had the entire day planned to perfection, they even had Hugo Duncan absol...
06/09/2026

What a day yesterday for Maureen & Conor, they had the entire day planned to perfection, they even had Hugo Duncan absolutely lifting the roof off the drinks reception, I can only imagine the party last night brought

Thank you so much for having me capture your amazing day

The fabulous suppliers on the day were :

Bride gown Naomis Of Ballynahinch
Bridesmaids gowns JJ's House®
Men’s suits JJ Donnelly Menswear Ballynahinch
Flowers Watsons Flowers Ballynahinch
Hummer Mid Ulster Limousines
Make up NicoleOhare Makeup Artist & Technician based in Ballynahinch
Hair pinned up by Nadine, , Laura Maguire
Invites Branded by Katy Rice
Venue Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford
Drinks reception music Hugo Duncan
Music THE PORTER BELLYS
Dj Party DJ NI
Video CD Media Productions
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Beautiful Freya ready to celebrate for St Pauls formal, I hope you had an amazing night xx
05/09/2026

Beautiful Freya ready to celebrate for St Pauls formal, I hope you had an amazing night xx

Wednesday evening saw me at Felicitys house to capture her gorgeous gang together , Thank you for having me , I hope you...
04/09/2026

Wednesday evening saw me at Felicitys house to capture her gorgeous gang together , Thank you for having me , I hope you all had a great evening xx

03/09/2026

So as we come to end of the 2026 summer wedding season we are in full booking mode for 2027/28.

Our socials over the next few weeks are going to be busy........we have some really exciting news to share.

If you wish to chat with the Wedding team to help plan your special day please contact us on 07704436246 or email the team on [email protected]

A beautiful catch up with Colleen & her gorgeous family xx
02/09/2026

A beautiful catch up with Colleen & her gorgeous family xx

02/09/2026

The .helpnorthernireland awards have come around again , I’m delighted to have been nominated again and would be beyond grateful for any votes from past couples, families, guests etc

Thanks so much

https://weddinghelpni.com/award/

Xx

Welcome to the world to little Miss Hannah , What a loved little girl you are ###
02/09/2026

Welcome to the world to little Miss Hannah , What a loved little girl you are ###

The sweetest day for two of the sweetest souls, I hope you had thee most amazing day xxWishing you a lifetime of happine...
29/08/2026

The sweetest day for two of the sweetest souls, I hope you had thee most amazing day xx

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness xx

The amazing suppliers today
Makeup Clare McCabe Beauty Studio
Hair Sinead McGivern
Dress eolosy
Flowers The Dutch Flower Girl
Cars Silverline Wedding Cars NI
Venue Darver Castle Estate
Videographer

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Todays unreal wedding took me back to the fabulous Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort for Karen Sawey & Miceal White unb...
28/08/2026

Todays unreal wedding took me back to the fabulous Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort for Karen Sawey & Miceal White unbelievable day,

I left them tearing up the dance floor to Sugartown Road Band after a first class day of craic, style, love and perfection

Thanks so much for having me xx
Essence Photography

The amazing suppliers
Hair Mary Maguire
Makeup Bronagh Trainor
Dress La Boda Bridal
Bridesmaids gowns Emma Murnion Design
Menswear TBC
Flowers Maxine Burns
Cars I Do Wedding Cars
Venue Ballymascanlon Hotel & Golf Resort
Band Sugartown Road Band
Videographer Ryan Mill
Photo Essence Photography

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2 Carquillan Meadows, Hilltown, Newry
Rostrevor
BT345GB

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