Irish wedding & elopement photographer

Luxury wedding photography with heart. Taking a relaxed, unobtrusive approach and creating space for genuine moments to unfold. Based in Belfast, available throughout Ireland.

Big hearts, small moments, real connection.

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel Wedding Bride and Groom Editorial evening portrait

Clandeboye lodge hotel

“Stephanie’s work is not just photography, it’s art!”

I cannot recommend Stephanie highly enough! From the moment she arrived, her warm and friendly personality made her feel like a natural part of our day. I felt instantly at ease in her presence! Her exceptional eye for photography is truly unmatched. Stephanie captured not only the best moments but also the essence and emotion of our entire day beautifully.

Her professionalism and attention to detail were evident in every shot. She managed to capture candid moments that we will cherish forever, and her creativity brought out the best in every scene. She made everyone feel comfortable and was incredibly patient and accommodating.

The final photos are beyond my highest expectations, each one telling a story and bringing back the emotions of the day. Stephanie’s work is not just photography, it’s art! We are so so grateful for her contribution to our special day and will treasure these memories forever.

Hannah & Matt

Bride and groom cut cake in Lion's den Cliff at Lyons
Cliff at Lyons

“We felt completely at ease”

We felt completely at ease with Stephanie from the initial call to discuss the wedding, right up to the big day. I honestly can’t recommend her enough. Professional yet completely approachable, she went above expectations and received compliments from all our guests- and all this before we saw the breath taking photos from the day. Thank you so much Stephanie for capturing all the moments and memories from our wedding day.

BRETT & TOM

Dublin wedding photographer
Medley Dublin

“Beautiful memories of our day”

We’re both extremely awkward about getting our photos taken but Stephanie put us at ease. My biggest concern was that our photographer would have us in poses that didn’t feel like us but she didn’t do that at all – it felt like she listened to us but also gave us great direction that means we have beautiful memories of our day. She was also brilliant with my niece who was a bit overwhelmed with the day and we are so grateful to her for that!

Nessa & Kieran

Belfast wedding photographer Stephanie Joyce
Hi, I’m Steph!

I’m an Irish wedding and elopement photographer based in Belfast. I travel all over Ireland capturing beautiful wedding days, just like the one you’re currently planning.

I bring a love of design, architecture and light to my work, blending an editorial feel with authentic moments of connection.

To me, weddings are more than a collection of pretty moments – they’re energy, joy, romance, all your favourite people and a little bit of dance floor chaos. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, guiding you through the day so you can truly enjoy every moment.

faq

How much of the day do you cover?

I cover everything from intimate elopements, to full day storytelling of your morning preparations right the way through to the dance floor shenanigans! If you’re unsure which how much coverage you need, we can talk through your plans and create a custom proposal to best suit your lovely plans.

Do I need a second photographer?

If you are getting ready in separate locations and would like photos of you both getting ready in the morning a second photographer is the way to go. The second photographer can be there to capture the morning shots only or can stay until speeches. You may want a photographer to stay for a larger part of the day to capture more guests eg if you have a large wedding, or to provide photos from different angles during your ceremony.

How many photos will we receive?

It’s hard to specify an exact number as it depends on a few different factors such as how much time is spent travelling between venues and what package you book. That said there will be an absolute minimum of 600 photos for full day coverage, usually much more. Your wedding photographs will be delivered to you in a private, online gallery around 8 weeks after your wedding date, but I’ll send a few preview photos within 2 days of the wedding to keep you going!

We feel shy in front of the camera, what can we do?

I hear this from the majority of my couples – you are not alone. A practice run photo session before the wedding is a great idea to help you get used to having your photo taken. I also meet my couples over a coffee or a video call before their wedding to run through the timeline and get to know each other a bit better. This way when you see me on your wedding day I’m a familiar face and that often helps couples feel more at ease. You might also find this blog post helpful.

Natural, authentic wedding photography with an editorial feel.