August 11, 2015

Lighting A Dark Wedding Venue For Photos

If you are concerned that your wedding venue is very dark there are a few things you can do to help you get great wedding photos.

Fill your venue with candles, the more the better. Candle light creates a great atmosphere and offers a natural source of light for a photographer. This is especially great if you’ve hired a natural light photographer.

Hiring a photographer who works well with flash will also benefit a dark venue. So be sure to choose your photographer wisely to compliment your venue location.

Another idea I’ve seen that works really well for a dark venue is to have a few well placed spot lights, especially for during the speeches. Adding a spotlight to the main table, or even every table, means no distracting flash photography and can create more dynamic and dramatic lighting for your photos.

So if you’re worried about your venue being too dark for great photos consider these tips and your wedding photos will benefit greatly.

Andee and Josh celebrated their love under the chuppah during their 3 day destination celebration at Luttrellstown Castle. As seen on ‘Where to I Do’ @ctvlifechannel.

The team:
Venue @luttrellstowncastleresort
Planner @waterlily_weddings_
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @dreamcatcher.films
Styling @frogprinceweddings
Florals @thefrenchtouchflowers
Cake @carolinegouldingweddingcakes
Ceremony music @dstringsirl
MUA @fionaharrisonmakeup
Hair @dylanbradshawdublin
Stationary: @unionstreetpapery
Dress @verawang

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A dream day for Catie and Niall in the gardens of Powerscourt Estate.

The team:
Venue @powerscourt_estate
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @littlebearfilm
Styling / Florals @frogprinceweddings
Cake @ferncakery
Invitation @theivoryfeatherdesigns
Dress @marianahardwick
Catering @feastcateringirl
MUA @makeupbymandijay
Hair @unveiledstylist
Ceremony music @dublinstringquartet
Band @the_eventband
Pianist @joe.kenny.piano

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At the hidden pond in Dromoland Castle with Kristana & Ryan.

The team:
Venue @dromolandcastlehotel
Planner @waterlily_weddings_
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @odicci_films
Styling & Florals @perfectdetailsireland
Hair @fmnbridal
MUA @danielle_mahon_makeup_artist
Dress @galialahav
Band @the_eventband
Invitations @steraclepress
Ceremony Music @dstringsirl
Assistant @wonderandmagicie

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More white tuxes please 🤍

The team (1-5):
@dromolandcastlehotel
@waterlily_weddings_
@christinabrosnan
@odicci_films
@perfectdetailsireland
@fmnbridal
@danielle_mahon_makeup_artist
@galialahav
@the_eventband
@steraclepress
@dstringsirl
@wonderandmagicie

The team (6-11):
@powerscourt_estate
@powerscourthotel
@christinabrosnan
@theeventdesigncompany
@feastcateringirl
@thomasfloralevents
@polkadotpaper
@aoifecallaghan
@michellegrimesbridal
@perfectdayweddingband
@sligooysters
@audionetworks (duet justice)

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When that cool winter sun hits off the white stone buildings of the city. *chefs kiss 💋

The team:
@merrionhotel
@christinabrosnan
@veronabridalni
@shopthegarden
@natasharay_proartist
@_daniellewhelan_
@sweetie_pie_dublin
@papier
@millanova
@blossomandbluebird
@emerdillon
@louiscopeland_and_sons
@kavensemble
@suzannecarlaofficial

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A few quiet moments at Adare Manor with Edel & Thomas.

The team:
Venue @theadaremanor
Photographer @christinabrosnan
Assistant @viorica_d_photography
Videographer @dreamcatcher.films
Florals @harrisandwilkinson
Cake @brokenspooncakes
Invitations @northernmadeco
Hair @shaunalawlorhair
MUA @sarahkeoghmakeup
Dress @eliesaabbridal
Band @thevowsweddingbandireland

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A first look with Kristana & Ryan at the Temple of Mercury ✨

The team:
@dromolandcastlehotel
@waterlily_weddings_
@christinabrosnan
@odicci_films
@perfectdetailsireland
@fmnbridal
@danielle_mahon_makeup_artist
@galialahav
@the_eventband
@steraclepress
@dstringsirl
@wonderandmagicie

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When long time friend and Hollywood legend @colleenatwoodofficial dressed Julie in an original creation for her wedding day, it was a moment.

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Katie and Alec brought a modern feel to their wedding day with bold reds, clean lines, and minimalist vibes.

The team:

Venue @cashelpalace
Planning @mariareidyevents
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @nonfictionlove_
Florals @shopthegarden
Band @the_eventband
Ceremony Music @dublingospelchoir
Invitations @lastcolourdown

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There’s something so magical about a winter city wedding. With winter upon us here’s Victoria and Cormac’s chic Dublin city wedding in that magical winter sun from last November. Who’s ready for the festive season? Is it too early to dream about twinkly baubles and spicy cocktails?

The team:
@merrionhotel
@christinabrosnan
@veronabridalni
@shopthegarden
@natasharay_proartist
@_daniellewhelan_
@sweetie_pie_dublin
@papier
@millanova
@blossomandbluebird
@emerdillon
@louiscopeland_and_sons
@kavensemble
@suzannecarlaofficial

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Agnes 🤍

The team:
Venue @dromolandcastlehotel
Photo @christinabrosnan
Video @platinumpictures
Florist @fleurweddings
Dress @halfpennylondon
Hair @aidandarcyhair
Makeup @siobhanmacken_
Ceremony Music @claireheffernanweddingmusic Band @bentleyboysband

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A destination wedding at its finest. Tessa and Sean had one hot 🔥 day in Spain.

The team:
Planning @specialdaysbysue_
Venue @bbouhotels
Photography @christinabrosnan
Videography @littlebearfilm
Cake @dolce.solgno.nerja
Hair @erica_villegas_estilistas
Makeup @iamkerstinmua
Band @significantothersspain
Florist @lemonfacedeco

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August 11, 2015

Lighting A Dark Wedding Venue For Photos

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