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Capturing Timeless Moments: Our Approach to Newborn Photography

We believe in preserving the purest moments of your newborn's life in a natural and timeless manner. Our approach to newborn photography is all about simplicity, warmth, and authenticity. We're excited to share with you how we create a relaxed and comfortable environment for your baby's first photoshoot.

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Seóna and Leo's First Look

For many couples planning their wedding, the idea of a "first look" has become an increasingly popular. A first look is an intimate moment shared between the couple before their ceremony, where they see each other for the first time. Traditionally, the couple would wait until they walked down the aisle to have this special moment, but Seóna and Leo's story shows us the numerous advantages of opting for a first look, even if they were having a church wedding.

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Maternity Portrait Experience

Pregnancy is a magical time. Our spacious and inviting studio provides the perfect setting to celebrate your pregnancy, making it an experience you'll fondly remember.

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Why a First Look at Your Wedding is a Great Idea: The Real Benefits

At Foran and Sauvage Photography, we recommend the "first look". Take a look at Mary and David’s winter wedding to understand why this trend can add something truly special to your day.

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Rachael & Seán - Marlfield House

Time has flown by, and finding a moment to feature our own weddings has been quite a challenge. However, now that things are slowly returning to a sense of normality, (whatever "normal" means!), we are absolutely delighted to finally share one of the weddings we photographed earlier this year.

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Karen & Chris - Relaxed City Hall Wedding

We love working alongside couples who are planning relaxed intimate weddings, Karen & Chris’s wedding at Cityhall was very much this. They had close family and friends to the ceremony, after they strolled around the city enjoying time together during their couple photo shoot and re joined their guest for dinner at Marco Pierre White’s Donnybrook.

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Rachel & Joey - Clonabreany House

2020 was certainly a changed year, after a wedding on the 12th of March the country went into lockdown, our first wedding back was with Rachel & Joey at Clonabreany House. At this time you could have 50 people at your wedding and a live band, we were getting used to the new social distancing rules, the sanitising of hands, but this was the first wedding we shot wearing masks. That was something that was a little surreal.

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Sinead & Terence - Tankardstown House

Will we ever see weddings with large-sized guest lists again..... looking back when things were normal, a sunny September day with an outdoor ceremony at Tankardstown House, with lots of guests.....

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Fran & John's "skin of your teeth" Wedding

It was Thursday the 12th of March 2020, the day of the first announcements from the then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, the new restrictions to our daily living because of COVID-19. Little did we know on that day that Fran & John's wedding would be last wedding we would shoot for five months...

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The Rulebook for Weddings was thrown away in 2020

These were the words of one of our December couples that were lucky enough to go ahead with their original date, but let's head back to Thursday the 12th of March... the day of the first announcements on Covid-19 by then-Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and also the day of Fran & John's wedding at Palmerstown House; who could tell what was ahead of us all.

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Laura & Barry - Palmerstown House

Laura & Barry's feedback on their location shoot and how rain on your wedding day doesn't have to dampen the occasion....

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Suzanne & Paul - Ballymagarvey Village

Choosing a time of year to get married and then wondering what the weather will be like... In Ireland we really can't be guaranteed sunshine so many weddings are booked off peak.  For Suzanne and Paul they choose March. Earlier that month we had storm Emma which we will never forget, but on this day the sunshine was absolutely perfect...

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Ciara & Frank - Palmerstown

Finally getting around to featuring one of our weddings from Palmerstown house. Having now shot several weddings at this location it is great to share these images. This wedding was shot in early April. Both preparations were covered off-site with the ceremony taking place in the Main Hall at the Manor House, amazing angles to cover the bride arrival...

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Diane & Simon - Clonabreany House

Diane & Simon’s wedding was shot back in May, starting with both preparation on site at Cloanbreany. We always like to cover both partners' mornings as it gives a true documentary feel to the day, this allows a nice flow of photos to develop. During the ceremony we are always looking out for different angles and cut offs, this creates a storytelling feel to our pictures.

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Clonabreany House - Inspirational Shoot

Through out the year we always take a bit of time out for an inspirational shoot.  For years we have spent time shooting editorial work for magazines, an inspirational shoot is something different, it’s a cross over from our editorial work and weddings.  A day out at a venue like Clonabreany gives you great time to explore, looking at different angles and new was of shooting, which we then can introduce into our weddings.

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Laura & Barry’s Location Engagement Shoot at Palmerstown House Estate

We often get couples who shy away from getting an engagement shoot done but it can be really worthwhile. The initial nerves are gone in the first few minutes and couples find it really enjoyable and beneficial after that. It gives real insight of what it will be like on the day of their wedding... Fun!!

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Medley, Dublin City Centre - Styled Wedding Shoot

One of the styled wedding shoots we worked on last year was for the very chic city centre venue, Medley.

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Divinia & Robert - Clonabreaney House

Delighted to share Divinia and Robert's January wedding at Clonabreaney House.

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Niamh & Johnathon, Doonbeg

A little explanation by Niamh & Johnathon on how we work.

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Kathyrn & Patrick, Balyna House, Moyvalley

We're sharing with you one of our recent reviews from this lovely couple!

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Palmerstown House

The stunning grounds of Palmerstown House provides endless backdrops for photos.

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Waterford Castle

Irish Wedding Diary shoot at Waterford Castle.

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Aoife & James - Trim Castle Hotel

One of the must commonly asked questions is, 'what happens if it rains'. The best advice we can give couples is to enjoy every minute.  This is exactly what happened on Aoife and James's day.

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Bridal Shoot - Bellinter House

Shooting for the Irish Wedding Diary magazine with the stunning model Sarah Tansey.

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Maeve & Ian - Raheen House

Maeve and Ian's wedding at Raheen House was just magical.

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Styled Shoot Trim Castle Hotel

A preview of images from our shoot with Trim Castle Hotel.

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Stephanie and David Wedding Preview, Tulfarris

Stephanie and David were lucky enough after travelling back from Canada, they got the best the Irish weather could offer, a sun soaked beautiful day in Wicklow. Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort set on the Blessington Lakes was an idyllic location for their wedding..

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Glendalough Engagement Shoot

This photo shoot saw us accompany Tracey and John as they returned to the spot where John proposed.

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An Alternative Communion Shoot for Caoilinn & Beibhinn

A warm summer's evening in County Meath proved to be the perfect backdrop to Caoilinn & Beibhinn's non-traditional First Communion photographs.

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Xposé Ultimate Weddings

Our recent shoot with Xposé Ultimate weddings featuring the front cover and shoot at The Hibernian Stephen's Green.

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Lisa and David's Winter Wedding at Bellingham Castle

A selection of images from Lisa and David's winter wedding at Bellingham Castle.

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Village at Lyons - Styled Shoot

Featured in The Irish Wedding Diary magazine for their Spring edition, styled by Vintage Affair and Elaine Hession, dresses supplied by Ciara Rose Bridal, with hair by Alison McCabe and make up by Marie Jospeh, assisted by Therese McManamy.

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Anne & Colm - Slane Castle Wedding

Sharing with you the beautiful timeless wedding of Anne & Colm, set in the most idyllic location of Slane Castle right in the heart of the Boyne valley.  The sun shone all day for this May Wedding, which enhanced the endless opportunities for photos.....

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Styled Bridal Shoot Cabra Castle

We've had the pleasure of shooting many weddings at Cabra Castle, so a summer bridal shoot gave us the opportunity to view the castle in a different light, including additional time in which to explore the nearby Dún na Rí Forest Park.

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Stacy & Brian's Spring wedding at Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath

As photographers we feel that covering both partner's morning preparation greatly enhances the documenting of the couple's story, with Stacy & Brian both getting to see the morning's atmosphere in each other's family home.

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Melissa & Jason - Trash The Dress Shoot

After Melissa & Jason returned to Texas they sent us this amazing response...

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Baby Teagan

Introducing our new Art Portrait range, beautiful baby Teagan joined us for a portrait session full of giggles and fun.

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Sarah & Terry's Wedding

Civil ceremonies are now approaching nearly half of weddings in Ireland, the choice of ceremony type and location is getting broader. Sarah and Terry choose Portmarnock Hotel and Golf resort as the location for their Irish-Scottish wedding.

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Laura & Jason - Location Engagement Shoot, Gaiety Theatre

Thanks to Laura & Jason for giving us the opportunity to share their specially chosen location for their engagement shoot.  Shooting at the Gaiety was an amazing experience and thanks to the Gaiety for the assistance on lighting on the day.  Laura has given us an insight of why the picked the Gaiety for their location Engagement Shoot.

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Leona & James

Meeting with Leona & James and working with them on what they wanted to do was something we were delighted to be a part of. For those that may be thinking about something a little bit different, this is worth looking at.

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Lauren & Declan Wedding Preview, Farnham Estate, Cavan

A selection of images from Lauren & Declan's May wedding at the beautiful Farnham Estate.

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Brendan & Stephen's September wedding at Ballymagarvey Village

Delighted to be sharing with you some of the images from Brendan and Stephen's wedding. The idyllic setting of Ballymagarvey Village and the magnificent weather created endless opportunity for us to capture some beautiful moments.

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Bellingham Castle

We are delighted to share with you some of the images that we created for Bellingham Castle.

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Joeline & Gavin Wedding Preview - Trim Castle Hotel

Photos from Joeline & Gavin's wedding at Trim Castle Hotel, Co. Meath, on February 28th

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Lisa & James Wedding Preview - Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath

A selection of photos from Lisa & James' wedding in Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath

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Trash The Dress shoot with Joanne & Ian - another day out to wear that dress again...

Joanne was delighted to get another opportunity to wear her wedding dress again.

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Sarah & Niall - Spring Wedding, Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath

Sarah & Niall went for a rustic Spring country feel to their wedding at Ballymagarvey Village.

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Maire & Paul's Trash the Dress Shoot on Portmarnock Beach

On returning to the studio after a great Trash the Dress Shoot with Maire & Paul, an email had arrived in from Maire!

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Sinead & Jason - First Look - Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath

Sinead gives us a little insight on why herself and Jason went for a First Look and how they felt.

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Lorraine & Seanie - Trash The Dress Shoot

Our Trash the Dress shoot with Lorraine & Seanie. We thought it best to let Lorraine give her own feedback!

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Kate & James's Wedding, Tulfarris & Golf Resort, Co. Wicklow

Thanks to Kate for letting us in on how she meet James and how the big day went!

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