Three Castle Head: A Hidden Gem for a Romantic Elopement Experience
December 1, 2023
Hi, I'm Sarah Kate &
I'm one of Cork's best loved wedding photographers
I don't like to brag but......I'm a multi-award winning Cork & Kerry Wedding photographer*
*reads wholly inappropriate & oodles of fun
Wedding & Elopement photography
Wedding & Elopement photography
For wild lovers, ex ravers & beer guzzling heathens
For wild lovers, ex ravers & beer guzzling heathens
I'm a Cork wedding photographer who captures love stories all over Cork, Kerry, and Ireland.
Whether you’re planning a huge wedding with all your friends and family, an intimate Irish countryside wedding, or a cliff top elopement, I capture your wedding photos with artistic, authentic imagery & a bucket load of laughs!
As a wedding photographer inspired by the rugged Irish landscape and history, my style is fun, passionate & intimate.
The perfect condiment to your love story!
If you're looking for fun, relaxed, natural wedding photographer from Cork, who makes you feel comfortable being in front of the camera,
then you've come to the right place my friend
Sarah Kate
Kick back and enjoy the shenanigans
Kick back and enjoy the shenanigans
Wedding photography for the joy seekers out there
Wedding photography for the joy seekers out there
Say 'I do' to beautiful photos, without all the stress!
Am I sorry for that awful pun? Not one little bit!
Your marriage is a marriage to me too (that took a turn quickly).
When you book me as your wedding photographer, I say 'yes' to making sure you have the absolute best time at your wedding and getting your portraits taken doesn't feel like a chore! I will make you look SOOOOO SEXYYYYYYY!
rELAXED, FUN LOVING, CHILLED COUPLES
rELAXED, FUN LOVING, CHILLED COUPLES
Shout out to all the mad lunatics & legends
Shout out to all the mad lunatics & legends
I am for the fun loving, Netflix binging, sea swimming, mountain climbing, beer guzzling couples out there.
If you're easy going, laid back couple who want a no fuss wedding photographer. You want to make the most of the day with your family and friends.
If you celebrate each day as if it's your last. If you're the kind of couple who knows they should say no to something, but do it anyways?
If that's you?
Then read no further & book me as your paparazzi for the day
TESTIMONIALS
What to expect from your Cork wedding photographer?
I know the wedding days can bring a lot of big emotions & I'm here for it! I bring cool, calm and serious laugh's to your wedding day! Unfortunately not prosecco, but you can't win them all!
I offer natural, documentary wedding photography in Cork & Kerry, that's timeless, evocative and good craic.
Where do I shoot weddings?
I shoot the BEST most FUNNEST (If thats a word) adventure elopements, micro, small weddings & intimate weddings throughout Cork, West Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, Tipperary & Kilkenny & all Ireland. Capturing the rugged beauty of Ireland with your endearing journey. I do small, in a big way.
How can I make your wedding photos look fun, relaxed & candid?
Getting your photo taken can bloody awkward for some, I get it! I have a unique ability to make you relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera so those all those elopements, holy matrimony, unholy matrimony, rituals, coupling, soirees and general expressions of unyielding love. Insert someone playing the violin melodramatically.
I take photos of modern couples who want stress free, care free photography!
stress free WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
I create wedding photography which will outlive your wedding flowers, wedding cake & wedding band!
Sounds weird but it's true! I capture the driving rain, the howling wind and the atmosphere that goes with it too. So matter what the weather, a session will be had. Us Irish know how to celebrate a wedding in style, and that includes all the big emotions that come with it, the tears, the laughter, the whoopsie daisies!!
If your dad's rocking it out with the trad band, cousin Brid and her haphazardly applied tan or Uncle Larry, well just being Uncle Larry which is embarrassing, those are the things I'll look out for!
I want your wedding gallery to feel like home, to bring you the warm fuzzies and contain images which you'll look back on and laugh at! You'll relieve moments long forgotten and see faces that may no longer be with us.
Photos stand the test of time, never, ever underestimate that.
I go the extra mile to get to know you ahead of the wedding
Because it would be super weird not to!!
If I'm going to be involved in your big day, I want to know how you, how you met, what you love, and where you hope married life will take you.
You can add pre-wedding engagement sessions, to any of my wedding packages!
Why? Because, it puts you at ease in front of the camera, you become an expert 'poser' and it allows me to get nicer photos on the day, because you know me and trust me.
Do not underestimate it!
Recent Weddings
Are you planning a small wedding or civil ceremony in Cork?
But don't want to miss out on all the moments?
Fear not, changing your dream large or foreign wedding doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact by having an intimate, small wedding in Cork or Kerry, means more time with the people who matter the most!
I have tailored wedding photography packages which cater for smaller/shorter weddings, but you don't miss out on any wedding moments & you have time to get in the frame with all your guests!
You still get a great photography package which will capture your day in a big way!
Are you thinking of West Cork for your Irish Elopement?
Elopement wedding photographer | Eloping in Ireland
Elopement wedding photographer | Eloping in Ireland
Elope to West Cork
Elope to West Cork
From big parties to cozy, candlelit ceremonies, all love stories deserve to be told beautifully. No matter what your budget, you can elope to Ireland and not break the bank. You can choose a quirky wedding venue such as a castle, pub or cottage or you can elope outdoors like the Cliffs of Moher, West Cork or along the Wild Atlantic Way. The possibilities are endless, and it makes a wildly romantic boho alternative to a standard wedding. I'm pretty much down for anything so if you want to ride into the venue
The best wedding venues in Cork
I'm lucky enough to have shot in some amazing venues all around County Cork, from 5 star resorts to privately hired wedding venues for both large and small wedding parties, here are some of my favourites:
- Castlemartyr Resort
- Bantry House
- Hayfield Manor
- The River Lee
- Liss Ard Hotel
- Ballymaloe House
- Dunowen House
- Dunmore House Hotel
- Inish beg Weddings
- Gougane Barra Hotel
- Ballyvolane House
- Camus farm field Kitchen
- Three Castle Head
- Ballinacurra House, Kinsale
- Barnabrow House
- The Trident Kinsale
- Kilshane House
- Barnabrow House
- Cork Civil Registry
- UCC
Are you having a large wedding and want to make sure every possible moment is covered?
Capture all the things you can't see!
Capture all the things you can't see!
Well why have one photographer, when you can have two!
Well why have one photographer, when you can have two!
Capture every single moment, the moments you can't see, the moments which aren't possible due to logistics, the moments with the people who matter the most!
I have tailored packages for adding a second shooter to your big day.
Having a second shooter at your wedding means we can capture twice the moments, twice as fast, which means more time for you to enjoy the party!!!
Intimate Wedding Photography at Gougane Barra
Tips for Finding the
Tips for Finding the
The most relaxed Wedding Photographer in Cork or Killarney
The most relaxed Wedding Photographer in Cork or Killarney
I get it, choosing a wedding photographer can be daunting.
My advice to all my couples is I want to go to your wedding feeling like a friend, and leave feeling like family!
I choose quality over quantity every time, which means I will give you a tailored wedding service, which is hard to match elsewhere!
Don't worry about being camera shy
First off, I give you advice and direction so you're not standing there twiddling your thumbs.
I will get you to hug, kiss, caress, embrace, dance, run & climb trees! Well the last one is up to you, I'm a never say never kinda gal. But I do make it easy on you and then I let you sink in those moments and enjoy.
Some of my wedding pricing and packages include pre wedding photography sessions and its the perfect way to get rid of any pre wedding camera shy jitters! Pre wedding or engagement photography can
Cork's most natural and authentic documentary wedding photographer
Let's celebrate your relationship together
through timeless imagery
I love having craic and a laugh with my couples and I want to feel like I'm celebrating with you!
So let's let our hair down and have fun on your wedding day & book me as your crazy wedding photographer!
Timeless, classy, wedding photography that's true to you
What my couples are saying!
Testimonials
I am for relaxed Cork couples who want a modern twist on an ancient tradition
Capturing the romance, fun and intimacy to create authentic images you’ll treasure forever. Let's go on an adventure! You want photographs that capture your personalities, your love and the bond between you.
Whether you live in Ireland or you are traveling here on vacation, it makes the perfect backdrop for an elopement photoshoot! My couple photo sessions are natural, relaxed, candid fun with a sprinkle of adventure! Its a great way to celebrate your love and relationship. We can go somewhere with epic scenery, somewhere which means something to both of you or pick an urban location with cool backdrops. Wherever we go, you will be left with beautiful images for you to cherish forever.
*Please note that small travel fees may apply if outside a 1 hour radius of Macroom, Co. Cork. I will let you know these ahead of booking if you wish to shoot elsewhere in Ireland.
I'm an LGBTQ2S inclusive photographer
LGBTQ2S+ affirming.
LGBTQ2S+ friendly.
LGBTQ2S+ ally
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FAQ
Cork Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day is the one of the most important days in your life & what better place to have it then in Cork. There are so many incredible venues, photography locations and vendors that create the day you’ve always been dreaming of. Having your wedding in Cork or Killarney. Here are some reasons why Cork Weddings are the best.
Why I love Cork Weddings!
Being a Wedding Photographer in Cork is such a privilege. Not only do I get to be a part of one of the most important days of a couple’s lives, I also get to capture their memories at the most amazing venues & locations. Cork has so many options for any couples planning their Wedding. Therefore, there is no reason not to love photographing Weddings in Cork.
Why I love Kerry Weddings?
I are up close to both Killarney and Kenmare and have spent many a childhood Sunday drive in both! I know the Killarney National Park really well along with the Gap of Dunloe, Molls Gap & Ladies View.
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 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.
Do you edit the photos? Do you photoshop the photos?
Yes I edit all your gallery, image by image. I love revisiting your day and it's a lot of fun to see all those moments again!
And before you ask, no I will not photoshop you, I love to celebrate natural beauty. If you wish to have your images photoshopped or further post editing additional charges will be applied per image.
How many photos will we get?
Depending on the duration of coverage, for full day I usually deliver around a 800 final images. All photographs come in website and high resolution, and can be downloaded without watermarks.
How long before we get our wedding gallery?
Depending on the time of year it can vary between 12-16 weeks.
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! Your day will go by so quickly and a lot of the imagery I take & am known for are candid natural moments.
Do you have a question?
Hit me up if you have any questions
How far do you travel?
I travel all over Munster for weddings,
such as Counties Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford.
Wedding photography outside of these locations may incur travel fees, but I discuss this with you ahead of booking.