Hi There
My name is Colin. I am from Co. Monaghan. Photography is what I do! I was always interested in art from as far back as I can remember and many of my younger days were spent drawing and painting. In recent years I became more interested in photography so I decided to further develop my talent.
I began to see my images as something more than a pretty picture but as a way of showing emotion and elation through my own artistic vision. I love the unique look of old film stock and even though I use professional Canon cameras I love to edit my work as though it was captured on film.
My photography style is very natural, modern and relaxed… capturing your wedding day in a storytelling style. I’ll photograph all the main moments for you and also all the moments in between that you won’t have even thought of, but will mean so much to you down the line; the little glances, hand touches, faces of your loved ones as they watch you marry; all the things that make your wedding day story uniquely YOURS. I’ll blend in with your guests but also take charge during group shots to make sure they’re captured quickly and allow you the maximum time to ENJOY your wedding day.
My Approach
Natural, relaxed wedding photographer for relaxed couples
I’m here to capture the emotion of your special day; to tell your unique story in your way. In 50 years’ time when you show the grandchildren your wedding photographs, you should feel those same emotions you felt on the day. The smiles, the laughter, the tears – I’m here to capture it all as your day unfolds. This is what I love to do & I will give you beautiful, emotive images that you will cherish forever, photographed in the most honest & natural way.
My photography style is very natural, modern and relaxed… capturing your wedding day in a storytelling style. I’ll photograph all the main moments for you and also all the moments in between that you won’t have even thought of, but will mean so much to you down the line; the little glances, hand touches, faces of your loved ones as they watch you marry; all the things that make your wedding day story uniquely YOURS. I’ll blend in with your guests but also take charge during group shots to make sure they’re captured quickly and allow you the maximum time to ENJOY your wedding day.
My Promise to you
I promise to capture your wedding day to reflect YOU; to photograph all the moments you’ll love now as well as everything that will be important to you for all the years to come.
I promise you will enjoy your couple photographs; that you will feel relaxed and treasure the moments of connection you share together on your wedding day, and feel that emotion through the photographs.
I promise that I CARE about how excited you are to celebrate with all your loved ones and understand how important it is to be your eyes for the day and capture the emotion of your wedding in each photograph.
I promise that you’ll feel in safe hands with me as your wedding photographer!
What Others are saying
“Colin was our photographer for our wedding in Castle Leslie in April of this year. We couldn’t be happier with Colin. From start to finish, he was an absolute pleasure to deal with – professional, friendly, and great fun to have around on the day. Colin knew exactly where to take us for the best shots. His eye for detail and the beautiful surroundings made for some truly stunning photos. The results were better than we could have hoped for, he captured the day perfectly. We would highly recommend Colin to anyone looking for a talented and easygoing photographer!”
Nastia & Sam | Castle Leslie estate
“Colin, you were honestly incredible from start to finish. You made everyone feel comfortable straight away and your sense of humour kept us all laughing the entire day, it just made everything feel so easy and relaxed.You somehow managed to give direction without it ever feeling awkward, which I really appreciated. And from the few teaser photos we’ve seen already… wow. You’ve captured the day so perfectly, it’s everything we hoped for and more.We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Colin, you’re an absolute legend, thank you so much for capturing our day the way you did. We can’t wait to see the rest.”
Sophie & Liam
“We are so incredibly grateful to have had Colin as our photographer for our wedding. His presence alone made such a difference – he brought a lightness, ease, and fun that allowed us to truly enjoy every moment. He has an amazing way of being exceptionally professional, calm, and onto it- all while being great craic! He captured our special moments so effortlessly and naturally, without ever interrupting the flow of the day which we absolutely loved. From start to finish, we felt so at ease, and we’ll always be thankful for the way he captured our day so beautifully. We would highly recommend booking Colin for your big day- hands down the best investment you’ll make!”
Sinéad & Gurpreet
“After seeing our friend’s wedding photos, it was a no-brainer who we would choose as our wedding photographer. We had such a great experience with Colin — he was calm, relaxed, and made everything feel easy while working efficiently, which made the whole process effortless. Colin captured genuine, in-the-moment photos that truly reflect the day, rather than overly posed images. He was great fun to be around and made us feel completely comfortable. He also paid close place. We couldn’t be happier with our preview photos and are so excited to receive the rest of our wedding photos. We would highly recommend Colin to any couple looking for a wedding photographer who captures the day exactly as it happens. Thanks so much, Colin!”
Tanya & Ger | The Hardiman
“We honestly couldn’t recommend Colin enough. He was absolutely amazing from start to finish, made us feel so relaxed and comfortable, and captured everything so beautifully.Because he had the photos so well covered, we were able to fully enjoy the entire day without any stress at all. On top of that, he was so much fun and great craic to have around on the day which made the experience even better. He worked so quickly without ever making us feel rushed and still managed to capture every special moment. We are genuinely love the photos we’ve seen so far and can’t wait to see the whole album. So many of our friends have asked about Colin, and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough.”
Emma & Diarmoud
The Process
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Check out my work
Browse my portfolio, take a look through my website and have a read about me and my photography style, check out some testimonials from previous couples and see my frequently asked questions. You can also follow me on my Instagram to see behind the scenes and new work.
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Get in touch
Send me a message via my contact form or email me at colincolleran@gmail.com to check I have your date available – I look forward to hearing about your wedding plans!
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Secure your date
Booking is done online so it’s quick and easy for you. A signed contract and €200 or €400 booking fee secure the date as YOURS!
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Have your pre-wedding shoot
If you’ve opted to have a Pre-Weddingshoot, we’ll get a date booked in for you and plan the perfect location. It’s a great chance for you to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and get some beautiful photographs as well as taking some time out together during your wedding planning.
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It's your wedding day
The big day is HERE! All you need to do is relax, enjoy your day and celebrate with your family and friends. I’ll have everything I need to capture your day as it unfolds, with you safe in the knowledge that you’re in good hands and it’s all being photographed perfectly for you!
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You're Married!!
You’re married, and what an incredible celebration it was! I’ll edit some previews for you within a week of your wedding date, and have your full gallery carefully and individually hand-edited for you within 8 weeks of your wedding date. It’s worth it and now you can enjoy your beautiful photographs for ever, for all the years and generations to come!
