Today we’re delighted to introduce Lisa O’Dwyer Photography as the newest of Fly Away Bride’s sponsors. Based in Ireland, Lisa will happily travel internationally to capture your special day. You may have seen Lisa’s work previously on Fly Away Bride including an engagement shoot which she photographed for an American couple in Guinness Store House here. We’re thrilled to have Lisa onboard and because we wanted to get to know her better we had a little Q&A…
Can you tell us a little about your company and what you offer?
I’m Lisa, of Lisa O’Dwyer Photography, an American living in County Kildare with my Irish husband and two young boys. I offer a photography service that is tailored to the individual and reflects the unique story of a couple. I studied Fine Art and Art History at university, and hope to convey a fine-art style in my photography. This style is influenced by fabulous American photographers such as Jose Villa and Elizabeth Messina. Natural light is very important to this style as it gives a soft glow to the subject. In addition to capturing the beauty of weddings, I also love to capture the fun. I’m not all about style…I’m totally about substance. I really enjoy this job!
What is your approach to photographing weddings and what is your preferred style?
I follow the main participants on the day and am always on the look-out for pure emotions and capturing the beauty in a fleeting moment. I do a little bit of posing through direction of couples. It’s always fun and natural and is never cheesy. I think people need a little direction to look their very best in their shots as a newly married couple. I’m not a photojournalist just getting snapshots. I see myself as an artist or art director always looking to make my client look their very best and truly convey their joy.
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I’m really thrilled to introduce Konrad from Konfral Photography as the newest of Fly Away Bride’s sponsors. Based in London, Konrad travels all over the UK and internationally to capture beautiful images of couples on their very special day. Originally from Poland Konrad is used to shooting in all weather extremes perfect for destination weddings…
Can you tell us a little about yourself, your company and what you offer?
Hi! My name is Konrad a.k.a “Konfral” and I’m a London based lifestyle, portrait and wedding photographer. I do most of my work on location rather than in studio. I love working outdoors, especially in the evenings when all the city lights come to life.
What is your approach to photographing weddings and what is your preferred style?
I always aim to tell the story of a wedding day from start to finish, which is why I almost exclusively take “full day coverage” assignments. I would describe my style as contemporary, relaxed and with a cinematic touch. I love capturing unstaged moments, genuine emotions, and beautiful details. I try to blend into the background on the wedding day itself, and document the story as it unfolds, but I’ll give you lots of creative ideas and some posing direction on the pre-wedding session. I love bridal portraiture, which probably comes across quite strongly in my portfolio.
Where are you based and what cities/countries are you available to for work in?
I am based in London, but prepared to travel almost anywhere for a good photo opportunity. So far, I’m booked to shoot in Paris and Prague this Summer and also do some work back in my “old country” – Poland.
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I am delighted to introduce FAB photographer and Fly Away Bride sponsor Bartek Witek Photography. Bartek Witek is an Irish based photographer who also shoots weddings in Europe and Internationally. Bartek’s photojournalism style really captures the affection and joy that is so undeniable on a wedding day…
Can you tell us a little about Bartek Witek Photography ?
I started Bartek Witek Photography with the goal of capturing people naturally. Photographing weddings across Ireland and Internationally I have gained international recognition in Documentary Wedding Photography. I am an accredited member of ISPWP, WPJA & AGWPJA.
What is your approach to photographing weddings and what is your style?
My style is Documentary / Photojournalistic. The main objective for me is to capture the wedding day in its natural state as it happens with all the emotions.
Where are you based and what cities/countries are you available to for work in?
I’m based in Killorglin, Co. Kerry in Ireland.
I’m available to travel anywhere in Europe to photograph weddings.
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While doing some blog surfing last week I came across Huda and Valerio’s Marrakech Palace Hotel Wedding on OMG I’m Getting Married and my jaw nearly hit the floor! Their reception is so so stunning, the flowers amazing and the venue just beautiful, luxury at it’s finest!
When I saw that Boutique Souk had planned Huda and Valerio’s wedding I immediately jumped onto their website where I spent quite some time swooning over the beautiful wedding images. Intrigued about their service and the exotic weddings they have planned I contact Rosena, who also happens to be Irish, and asked if she could tell me more about Boutique Souk and what is involved in planning a wedding in Morocco…
Can you tell us about Boutique Souk and what you offer?
We are a bespoke wedding planner, creating special events here in Marrakech and also at the coast and Atlas mountains of Morocco. We have an international team, headed by Irish woman Rosena McKeown.
Where are you based and what cities/countries are you available to plan weddings in?
We are based in Marrakech providing a hands-on service for planning and also during the wedding event. We also plan in other popular Moroccan destinations such as Essaouira (the coast) and the Atlas Mountains.
Can you tell us a bit about Marrakech and why it is such a beautiful destination choice for weddings?
Marrakech is an exotic choice for a destination wedding, it has become increasingly hip due to the all year sunshine, stunning venues and locations – palaces, Riads, spectacular gardens filled with Roses, Palm and Olive Trees and of course low cost travel making it accessible for guests
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Following on from their FAB steam train pre wedding party, I am so excited to share Cissy and Andy’s stunning wedding in Sweden, photographed by the lovely Christine Meintjes.
“Cissy is a Swedish girl, but her family moved to the UK when she was young. She went off to study Mandarin and ended up working in China where she still lives. Andy on the other hand, is a UK boy, but also ended up working in China.
“And the question: How did these two meet each other in China? Well, as I heard in the speeches, Andy was recruiting people for a position at the company he was working for. Then someone told him about Cissy, a beautiful blond Swedish girl, and even though he was only allowed to employ Chinese girls, he still met up with her. And that’s how their story began.”
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