Three Castle Head Elopement - Eloping in Ireland
June 22, 2026
Sarah Kate Photography Pricing
Laid Back Luxury Wedding Photographer, For People Who Love to Party
Investment Guide 2027 & 2028*
I'm for rebellious hearts, nerdy souls & awkward peeps
Hi, I'm Sarah Kate
I'm a West Cork based wedding & elopement photographer.
I'm a history and wildlife lover, happiest near untamed seas and heather-covered mountains. I adore the smell of warm summer rain or the feeling of salty wind on my face. Picture a socially awkward butterfly.
And I love love stories.
Unbridled by societal constraints or tradition.
But what I really really love, is capturing big feelings and real emotions on your wedding day.
(And yes I'll probably cry too).
Finalist for IPPVA Photographer of the Year 2025 & 2024
EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Editorial & Fine Art Photography WITH A TOUCH OF CANDID
My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved and cared for.
Popular dates, long weekends, and bank holidays often book out up to two years in advance, with many couples securing their date well ahead of time.
Early booking is always recommended where possible.
My pricing reflects not only demand, but over a decade of experience, award-winning work, and the high level of care, artistry, and service I bring to every wedding.
How do you know if I'm the right photographer for you?
Choosing a photographer you can enjoy your wedding day with is super important, and you're probably wondering why?
Because you'll be spending most of your day with me (crazy thought right?)
It's important that we are a good fit, that you trust me and that we get on! Imagine the most important day of life and not getting on with your photographer, I could think of nothing worse.
What type of person am I? Well, I'm here for a good time, not a hard time.
All I want to do, honestly, is have the craic. Find the craic in other people, soak it up, and catch it on camera.
That’s the whole gig for me
nothing fancy, nothing complicated.
And just to forewarn you, I'm a die hard romantic with poorly timed jokes!
Let's chat and make your wedding day even more special with timeless photographs that reflect your unique style and love.
Whether you're the kind of couple who want a quiet wedding
Or a couple who love to throw one hell of a party?
either way, You'll want me there to capture every moment!
Pricing 2027
THE ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGE
For couples who want it all
Two Professional Photographers: capturing twice the magical moments
Full Wedding Coverage: Up to 12 hours
Sneak Peek with 48 hours and Content Reel
Online Gallery: Photos available for one year
Zoom Meeting: Personalised 'get to know you' session
Guides: Wedding Day and Vendor Guides
Slideshow: Highlights of your big day
Luxury Album:
25x25 heirloom wedding album with keepsake box
Parent Albums:
Two included for family memories
Collection 1
Full Day coverage from morning prep until first dance
12 hours wedding coverage until first dance or 10pm which ever comes first
All photos available online in a password protected gallery for one year
Zoom 'get to know you' meeting
'What to expect' Wedding Day Guide
40 Sneak Peek images
Vendor Guide
Highlights slideshow
USB of all your images
Collection 3
Travel Fees OUTSIDE MUNSTER
Travel Fees of €150 for weddings outside of Munster to cover accommodation.
This does not apply to the counties of Cork, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, and Kerry.
Optional Add Ons
Luxury Wedding Albums
The ultimate luxury 20 x 20 Heirloom Album individually crafted using a handmade process by European artisans.
Design your own stunning album directly from your gallery, from the comfort of your home, with all your favourite people.
Albums starting from €750
Film Photography
2 rolls x developed & scanned - €250
€250
This my friends, is all about you.
Beoir's, legends, and pure flah's.
Your epic love story & me
(the socially awkward one)
Á la carte - Optional Extras
You can create your own bespoke wedding package
I. Second Shooter
If you're having a large wedding of over 100 guests, and/or bride & groom prep is more than 15 minutes apart?
Rather than miss out on things, I can't recommend booking a second shooter enough.
It also means you get a more comprehensive coverage of your wedding day from multiple angles, including Drone Imagery.
I work with the best second shooter in Ireland to deliver your beautiful day.
Full Day Coverage 8 hours - €800
II. Additional Time
Want more of me? It's more common than you think, and for anything past 10 pm, €230 per hour.
Pre & Post wedding Shoots?
Are you having a welcome dinner or an epic day too session? Prices start at €460
Additional Travel: Weddings outside of Munster - €150 to cover accommodation.
III. Sneak Peeks
My sneak peeks are delivered within 7 days after your wedding day (unless otherwise stated)
If you wish to have your sneak peeks and a highlight reel within 24 hours, that can be arranged too - €150.
Videographers
I'm lucky enough to have worked with some of the best videographers in Ireland! The kind who work with me, rather than against me!
All my packages include a Vendor Guide so you can avail of the best videographers around.
Putting the laidback right back into luxury wedding photography
You want to book, now what?
What's my process you ask?
I. Secure your wedding date.
Let me know which package you wish to choose - All Inclusive, or Collection 1, 2 or 3?
Pay a non-refundable retainer of €300 to secure your date!
I operate on a first-come, first-served basis and get lots of lovely bubbly couples jousting for the same date (not actual jousting, but I kinda wish they did). Anywho, only the lucky ones get me! So get booking bitches.
II. Take shit hot photos.
After booking you will receive a vendor guide, a what to expect guide and a how to take pain free family photos guide! Yup it's a lot of guides, but my aim is to make your day as stress free as possible.
I hate showing up at a wedding not knowing my couple, it's super important for me to have a relationship going into your big day. Which is why after booking and again before your wedding, we Zoom, and I am always happy to receive texts and Insta DM's.
Prior to your wedding we run through a custom made timeline of your day so we are both on the same page about what to expect.
Let me know if you plan anything fun or random like bubbles, confetti, first look, sparklers, a photo dash, smoke bombs or an after party entrance on a yacht (It has happened)!
III. Deliver memories.
I edit all my photos, one by one so it takes me between 8-10 weeks for your gallery to be delivered and up to 12 weeks in the silly season.
I hand edit every gallery as they're special to me and I love reliving your day and I want to give your images the personal touch they deserve.
You will have access to your online gallery & slideshow for a year and you'll be able to download both high res and web res photos, not only that but you'll also be able to order your own frames and prints! Pretty neat hey?
I'm pretty simple really, I'm not a stress head, I like having craic and talking absolute shite with your guests and having a littler boogie no the dance floor.
Everything about the excitement and buzz off a wedding day, it's hard to put into words. I JUST LOVE IT.
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About my clients
My Couples? They’re fun, outgoing, vibrant souls. They’re adventurous, too, the type who’ll book a last-minute flight to Lisbon because there's some obscure festival on, or spend a weekend hiking in the rain just to feel alive.
They’ve got this magnetic energy, you know?
The kind that makes you feel like the world is a bit brighter just because they’re in it.
Family and friends? They’re everything to them. They’re the ones who’ll drop everything to be there for a loved one, who’ll host Christmas dinner even if their flat is the size of a shoebox, and who’ll remember your favourite biscuit just because. They’re the first to kick off their shoes and dance barefoot in the kitchen or spend hours laughing with their nieces and nephews over something completely ridiculous.
But here’s the thing—what they really care about, more than anything, is realness. They want the messy, beautiful, honest truth of life and love.
They want to laugh until their sides hurt, cry when it matters, and hold hands under the table at a crowded restaurant. They’re not interested in surface-level anything. They want depth, connection, and a love that feels like coming home. And honestly? They’re just the best.
I’m an LGBTQ+ friendly wedding photographer, wholeheartedly celebrating love, marriage, and family in all it's beautiful forms.
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What My Clients are saying
Sarah was a pleasure to share our wedding day with. The way she worked was the perfect balance of ‘there’ and ‘not there’, capturing all those beautiful candid moments yet giving us gently direction when needed. She is funny, encouraging and up for the craic. We are incredibly impressed with our sneak peak shots and so excited to see the full gallery! We love your work Sarah.
Kate & Aaron
Sarah Kate was an absolute gem to work with! Her personality and very caring demeanor made our day even more special than we could have dreamed. And that’s not to mention how absolutely phenomenal her photography is.
Brooke and Justin
We recently had the immense pleasure of working with Sarah for our wedding. A number of people in the bridal party are a bit nervous in front of the camera but Sarah’s enormous talent, professionalism and good sense of humour put everyone at ease.
From our sneak peek we can tell that we will have photos that we will cherish for a lifetime and for that we are forever grateful.
If you are not thinking about booking Sarah for your upcoming event then you are making a mistake
Michaela & Tom
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FAQ
I hate getting my photo taken?
You know what? So do I! If you trust me (which I hope you will) I will take photos which will make you proud of who you are & let your personality shine through! I give guidance on faltering poses.
I usually spend 20/30 minutes on couple photos! This can go quicker if you trust the process and trust me. If you have ideas about images you'd like to recreate, then share them with me, I'm happy to collaborate on ideas.
If you have an epic backdrop you'd like to shoot in, please let me know so we can work this into your timeline.
And before you ask, no I won't photoshop you to make you look skinner, the photo's will look fab!
What is your style?
I'm primarily a documentary photographer which means upstages moments are key to me
However I do love capturing family photos and nice couple portraits too!
I'm a big fan of leaving a moment unfold naturally and won't make you recreate moments on your big day.
I'm the right type of photographer for you if you value genuine humour and emotion in your imagery.
How do we book?
Once I have confirmed your date is available, I will send you a contract and then your date is fully secure with two things in place: a retainer of 300 euros and signed agreement.
I cannot hold dates without a retainer & I do get multiple enquiries about the same dates so I would always recommend booking sooner rather than later.
How many photos will we get?
Depending on the duration of coverage, for full day I usually take around 4000 images on your wedding day deliver around a 800 final images for a 11 hour day (prep to first dance). And up to 600 images for an 8 hour day.
All photographs come in website and high resolution, and can be downloaded without watermarks and enjoyed by family and friends alike.
How long before we get our wedding gallery?
Depending on the time of year it can vary between 10-12 weeks.
I edit all the images myself and while it's time consuming, I love reliving peoples days again and it brings back lot's of lovely memories and emotions! I have been known to cry while I edit, I do this because I want to go the extra mile for clients and don't outsource. It's a labour of love for me.
It's important for men to go the extra mile for my clients, which is why I take the time and effort to do it myself rather than outsource it.
What if it rains on my wedding day
Ideally we have a wet weather plan and it's something I ask all my clients to consider.
Consider where will family photos be taken if it's wet and cold?
Think about getting a clear umbrella so we can go out if it's a soft day!
Wild weather can make sure really dramatic wedding photos, so if you're up for an adventure, I am too.
Some couples opt for a Post Wedding shoot (which is getting a lot more popular). This allows you to put on your wedding attire again really enjoy your couple shoot without the time constraints or weather worries of a wedding day! Plus it gives you even more epic wedding photos.
How far do you travel?
I travel all over Munster for weddings,
such as counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, & Tipperary, in venues such as Dromquinna Manor, Sheen Falls, Muckross Park Hotel, The Europe, Castlemartyr Resort, Adare Manor, Cloughjordan house, Inish beg, Ballyvolane house, Kilshane House, Cashel Palace etc
Additional fees apply for weddings outside of Munster.
Do you have a shot list?
I try to get all the standard photos of your day, family shots etc! If there are important people you want captured let me know, and also let your mum/bridemaids know so that we can keep on top of that!
Unfortunately I can't control non precipitation of people who don't wish to have their photo taken, nor can I photoshop someone in who isnt there!
Your day will go by so quickly and a lot of the imagery I take and am known for are candid natural moments.
Do you use flash or off camera flash?
I'm primarily a natural light photographer, it.s the most flattering & natural light and I advise this to clients ahead of any ceremony. This is the imagery you can see on my website ahead of booking.
I do use flash if a venue is very dark and dancing. I recommend where possible that couple and family portraits take place in natural light.
What if we run over time?
Ideally we don't, I like to keep weddings running smoothly and on time so no one is stressed. Which is why I workout a timeline with you ahead of your day and it's helpful to share this with your other vendors. Ideally you and your bridesmaids would be finished hair and makeup at least 1 hour before your due to leave for your ceremony (so you can get cute champagne shots & enjoy that time without rushing out the door)
For example, if your band are late and your first dance is after 10pm then additional time will be charged at €230 per hour. It is always worth consulting with your band/venue to ensure that first dance is at 9.30pm by the latest to avoid this.
Do you have a question?
Hit me up if you have any questions
You have chosen a package but now want more hours?
I would recommend contacting as soon as possible to confirm additional time. My rates annually on January 1st every year, confirming before this will mean your locking in the previous year's fees.
Do you have a question?
Hit me up with any questions you have, my email address is sarahkatemurphyphotography@gmail.com
Do we need to feed you?
For an 8 hour day, I'm ok!
For a 12 hour day, a vegetarian meal is very much appreciated.
Are you LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Of course, I love LGBTQIA+ weddings and celebrate love stories in all its forms.