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Katie Kav Photography Fun, Candid & Romantic Destination Wedding Photography I have never met a bag of crisps I didn't like. Once upon a time I worked at a really cool design agency.

My other favourite things include lazy sundays, gin and tonics, everything to do with weddings, and I’m a BIG supporter of doing whatever you want. Another once upon a time I worked in a chip shop. My patronus is Tyrion Lannister. I trained as a Graphic Designer but I am so much more than that. I am a wedding photographer, a graphic designer, a social media nerd, a stats addict and a terrible housekeeper. I love the Stone Roses and Oasis and I am very aware that I have terrible taste in music. My aim is to make your day go as smoothly as possible. I will not intrude but I don't mind helping to zip you in to your dress if needs be. I will be the eyes of your wedding and will capture all the things you do and don't see or might not remember on the day. My inspiration comes from each couple I meet and what they want from their wedding day. I am never content with my skill-set and I am always trying to broaden my mind and skills.

Julie and Oisín met working together in an ad agency, and sometimes ended up on the same bus. Then they started walking ...
10/11/2026

Julie and Oisín met working together in an ad agency, and sometimes ended up on the same bus. Then they started walking to work together through Trinity instead of down Pearse Street, just for the nicer walk. ⁠
This was only ever ending one way. 💛⁠
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Oisín proposed on a hillwalk in Austria, on the way to one of their favourite meals. And on a misty, romantic November day at Clonabreany House, surrounded by their favourite people, they got married.⁠
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The mist rolled in, the house glowed., everything felt soft, vibrant and really magical. A day made by the people who love them: friends playing the ceremony music, Brid Corcoran Funerals Weddings Baby Ceremonies Ireland who Julie trained with, as their celebrant and a room full of laughter and well wishes.⁠
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Julie and Oisín, thank you for having me be part of it all. ⁠
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Bride: .farrell / .farrell.feile⁠
Groom: .f⁠
Photographer: Katie Kavanagh⁠
Hair: SARAH BOYLE⁠
Makeup: Fiona Harrison MakeUp Artist | Award Winning Bridal Makeup⁠
Florist: Flower farmer & dried flower floral design specialist⁠
Bridal wear: Abigail's Vintage Bridal⁠
Groom’s outfit: Bespoke Tailor | Designer⁠
Rings: Silver Works Dublin⁠
Band: The Cazettes⁠
Celebrant: Brid Corcoran Funerals Weddings Baby Ceremonies Ireland

Jen and Dean met doing a masters together. They were friends for a couple of years first, and then, after both finding t...
05/11/2026

Jen and Dean met doing a masters together. They were friends for a couple of years first, and then, after both finding themselves single around covid, friendship quietly became something more. 💛⁠
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Dean proposed on a balcony at the Europe Hotel. Jen was so nervous she cracked terrible jokes the whole way through, which tells you everything about these two, lots of laughing, lots of love.⁠
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On Halloween, they said “I do” at Clonabreany House in the most beautiful, romantic October mist. It wrapped around the whole day and made everything feel soft and a little bit magical. Surrounded by their people, with their little girl right there with them, it was exactly the kind of day that makes my job the best in the world.⁠
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Jen and Dean, thank you for letting me be part of it. Wishing you a lifetime of mist, magic and terrible jokes. 🍂⁠
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Couple: Jen Bain Galvin Dean Bain Galvin⁠
Photography Katie Kavanagh⁠
Venue: Clonabreany House⁠
Band: The Cazettes⁠
Ceremony music: GLAS QUARTET | Luxury Events • Recording • Live Performance⁠
Celebrant: Trisha Bonham Corcoran⁠
Hair: K|M Hair⁠
Makeup: Pamela Matthews Make Up⁠
Florist: Meadow Bunch /Dried Flowers⁠
Cake: Laura Colhoun⁠
Bridal wear: Dublin Bridal House⁠
Groom’s suit: Hunter Treacy | Made to Measure Tailors⁠
Venue styling: ASHWOOD EVENTS⁠
Bridal party outfits: FOLKSTER.COM⁠
Rings: Martina Hamilton

03/11/2026

Stuck for what to get your parents for Christmas? I got your back. ⁠
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Hit me up before November 23rd to order a copy of your 8x8. ⁠
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Easy Peasy!

Word was there was a storm, but in the midst of the wild wind and rain Charly & Gavin had the most calm Autumn day in Ca...
02/11/2026

Word was there was a storm, but in the midst of the wild wind and rain Charly & Gavin had the most calm Autumn day in Castle Durrow Country House Hotel⁠
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The morning started wild, but by the time the ceremony began at Castle Durrow, the light had turned golden and autumnal. We took a quick spin around the gardens of Castle Durrow with the bridal party before getting down to the serious business of partying the day away. Everyone drifted outside for the drinks reception. There was margaritas(!), laughing, singing and dancing as if it was the middle of Summer! And that’s before dinner!⁠
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This all started at an outdoor party in late 2019. Gavin was too nervous to talk to Charly but somehow two weeks later came a date in Merrion Square, takeaway pints in the rain, and the start of something that has grown into this steady romantic love.⁠
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Congratulations Charly and Gavin. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your story.⁠
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Suppliers:⁠
👰🏻‍♀️ Bride: 𝕮harly 𝕲lanville⁠
📷 Photographer: Katie Kavanagh⁠
📹 Videographer: Niall O'Reilly Wedding Films⁠
📍 Venue: Castle Durrow Country House Hotel⁠
💇 Hair: Leah O’Neill | Bridal & Occasion Hair Specialist⁠
💄 Makeup: Robyn.Byrne.Makeup⁠
💐 Florals: Blossomora - Malahide⁠
🎂 Cake: Laura Colhoun.⁠
👗 Dress: Katherine Tash Bridal from T H E W H I T E & G O L D⁠
👔 Suits: Protocol Menswear⁠
🎶 Band: The New Brass Kings⁠
💍 Rings: Silver Works Dublin⁠
✉️ Stationery: Jane from Rubyroo Design - graphic designer⁠
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Kelly-Anne and Sam met at college, both studying music, and shared their first kiss at a Christmas party when they were ...
27/10/2026

Kelly-Anne and Sam met at college, both studying music, and shared their first kiss at a Christmas party when they were just 18! They’ve been a bit silly together ever since. After buying a house, becoming teachers and a trip to Castlemartyr where Sam proposed in July 2024, they finally made it it official in front of their closest friends and family.⁠
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The day began with a first look in the woods Kindalin House, followed by a ceremony in the Tin Chapel at Mount Druid, led by Kelly-Anne’s brother Craig. Drinks & speeches in the Boat House followed by dinner in the Barn and a dancefloor that didn’t stop all night. ⁠
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Congratulations Kelly-Anne and Sam! Thank you for letting me be part of your day. 🤍⁠
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Suppliers:⁠
👰🏻‍♀️ Bride: Kelly-anne Sinclair⁠
🤵🏻‍♂️ Groom: Sam Brown⁠
📷 Photographer: Katie Kavanagh⁠
📍 Venue: M O U N T D R U I D⁠
💇 Hair: K|M Hair⁠
💄 Makeup: Pamela Matthews Make Up⁠
💐 Florals: Twig & Stem Florist - Dried Flowers Ireland⁠
🎂 Cake: Groom & his mam THE CORNER BAKERY⁠
👗 Dress: TRULY BRIDAL| Luxury Bridal Boutique⁠
👔 Suits: tangosdresshire⁠
🎸 Ceremony music: Ger Furlong Music⁠
🎶 Band and DJ: The Mixtape⁠
💍 Rings: Appleby Jewellers | Fine Jewellery & Engagement Rings⁠
✉️ Stationery: Config⁠
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26/10/2026

Planning a wedding and looking for a wedding photographer who keeps things relaxed, fun and very un-awkward? You’re in the right place.⁠
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I’m all about capturing your day exactly as it feels. The big belly laughs, the happy tears, the chaos on the dancefloor and all those little in-between moments you didn’t even realise were happening. No stiff posing. No cheesy directions. Just real, joyful photos that feel like you.⁠
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Whether you’re getting married in the Wicklow Mountains, a Dublin city venue, a Wexford barn, a Meath estate or somewhere gorgeous in Kildare, I’m there to tell the story as it naturally unfolds... fun, colourful, and full of feeling.⁠
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If you want wedding photos that are fun, colourful and full of life, let’s have a chat 💬⁠
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Drop me a message to check availability and tell me all about your plans. Let’s make some magic ✨📸

25/10/2026

Your wedding photos should still feel like your day in ten years. I shoot the real moments as they happen, without staging, so the photos stay true to the day. If that’s the kind of photography you want, send me your date and venue and let’s chat.⁠
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✨ Sooo… what even is “natural” wedding photography anyway? ✨⁠⁠Okay pals, let’s clear something up because I know it’s co...
22/10/2026

✨ Sooo… what even is “natural” wedding photography anyway? ✨⁠
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Okay pals, let’s clear something up because I know it’s confusing out there. You scroll Insta, you see couples “caught in the moment” hand in hand, strolling to their venue, looking like they just stepped out of a Vogue spread. You think: yes, that’s what we want, all candids, no fuss, just vibes.⁠
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But here’s the secret: 9 times out of 10, that “spontaneous” shot? Yeah… it was prompted during portraits. And that’s totally fine! Doesn’t mean it’s fake. Doesn’t mean your photographer is lying. It just means there’s usually a little bit of gentle direction behind the magic. (We’re photographers, not the wedding paparazzi 🙃).⁠
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Here’s the deal:⁠
👉 If you want alllll candid chaos with minimal portraits... tell your photographer.⁠
👉 If you want some gorgeous “wow, that’s going on the wall” shots... give us a bit of time and trust.⁠
👉 And most importantly, pick someone whose style you actually vibe with.⁠
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At the end of the day, it’s all about transparency + trust. You share your vision, we share how we work, and together we make the kind of photos that make you laugh, cry, and say: “Yep, that’s us.” 🖤⁠
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Because whether it’s posed, prompted, or that questionable dance move Uncle Seamus pulls out at 11pm… the best photos are the ones that feel real to you.⁠
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✨ If this sounds like your vibe, let’s chat! I’d love to capture your story in a way that feels 100% you. ✨⁠
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Thanks to Camilla Joy Photography for inspiring this post. ⁠
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