These 5 wedding photographers in Belfast made us say ‘yes’!
Stressed about saving money for your wedding photos? For my special day, I actually, initially asked my cousin to shoot everything with her iPhone. I had her do a trial run at another wedding—and yeah, huge mistake.
More specifically, she ended up with like 300 blurry shots of people mid-bite or mid-yawn (and way too many of the dog ring bearer)! Cute? Sure. Useful? Not really. Safe to say, my groom (now my husband) and I weren’t impressed.
If you want actual good photos and less hassle, we say don’t wing it like we did. To help out other couples, we’ve rounded up the best wedding photographers in Belfast. Check them out so you can focus on having the best big day ever!
1. Snappitt
Address: 29 Castlecoole Park
Phone: +44 7885 234439, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon: 9:00am – 7:30pm
- Tue-Sat: 9:30am – 7:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Want candid or documentary-style wedding photos? Snappitt is a Belfast-based photography service with over 10 years of experience, offering flexible packages you might like.
The packages already includes everything, from pre-ceremony prep to late-night dancing. What’s more, we like that you can get a private online gallery, custom albums, and sneak peeks within 2 days for a quick turnaround.
It’s also helpful for us that it mentions its fees online. We love that it offers occasional special discounts too!
And since the wedding photographer is an expert with a relaxed, non-intrusive approach, we believe this lets the bride, groom, and guests enjoy the day without feeling awkward with the poses.
However, the slots here are limited. Also, note that videography services aren’t included if you prefer to have them as well.
Lovely Cracking Shots
“Laurence got some cracking shots of our wedding at Altahammond, from getting ready and arrivals, to the ceremony, group shots, candid shots and cake cutting, he captured it all so we can relive the day at our leisure with the lovely photos! Thank you so much!”
-Ms. Zo B, Google Review
Captured Every Moment
“Lawrence is a wonderful photographer and we are so very happy with the photographs of our wedding. He certainly captured every moment. He was very friendly and made everyone laugh. Highly recommend. Annmarie and Philip”
-Ms. Annmarie, Google Review
2. Honey and the Moon
Phone: [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Sun: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Honey and the Moon is among the most creative photography duos in Belfast. We’re in awe that it has covered over 400 intimate and big weddings too! For us, this likely makes this duo very adaptable at any type of big day.
The way we see it, their style can give you moody, cinematic photos, favouring emotional couples having either an intimate or big celebration.
You can get a full-day wedding coverage, so we bet you can focus on your day from morning prep to evening celebrations.
The packages also include digital galleries and USB keepsakes, though there are optional photo albums as well. If you want, we find it handy that you can get engagement and elopement photo services too.
But since the photographers are working as a duo, their pricing is higher than that of many solo photographers in the city.
Vibrant & Colourful
“Myself and my husband got married in June 2024 and had Jess capture our day. Our photos were absolutely perfect and were so vibrant and colorful. She really captured every moment and the photos we have are gorgeous.”
-Ms. Kathy Hassell, Google Review
Such a Chilled Out Experience
“Absolutely gorgeous photographs and such a chilled out experience for the whole duration of the day! Would recommend them to anyone for a beautiful day and images”
-Ms. Siobhan Martin, Google Review
3. Rachel Cooke
Address: Belmont Rd
Phone: +44 7923 408897, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Open 24 hours
Rachel Cooke is a standout photographer in the city if you’re dreaming of very romantic photos with a creative flair. We’re all for its light and natural editing style that makes the results seem effortless and elegant.
Full-day coverage is provided, as well as engagement shoots and customisable packages. Besides the high-resolution digital galleries, we also love the handmade photo albums for a more personal touch.
Plus, she has already captured photos in various locations, including Belfast City Hall, Cathedral Quarter, and local venues, which we think makes her flexible with most wedding spaces.
We also appreciate that sometimes, the photographer accepts requests at the last minute. So if you only have a short or rushed engagement, we recommend reaching out to her.
Nevertheless, we think this photographer’s minimalist style might not suit couples seeking bold or ultra-stylised editing. We suggest looking at her portfolio first or sending your inspo pics from the get-go to manage expectations.
Captured All the Little Details
“Well from first contact with Rachel to her departure the evening of our wedding Rachel was fantastic!! The initial consultation of what our style was to asking names of the wedding party in advance to help the pictures go smoothly was so professional. Then on the day she blended herself into the morning with myself and family getting ready behind the scenes capturing all the little details of my jewellery and trinkets . The outcome of our pictures are everything and more 😍 myself and my husband would recommend Rachel 100 times over ❤️”
-Ms. Nadia, Google Review
The Best
“Rachel was the photographer for our wedding back in August 2024 and she was the best photographer we could have ever wished for. She is really friendly and extremely professional. She made us feel really relaxed all day, which was important for us both as we didn’t want to feel like we spent our whole day just having photos. She slipped seamlessly into the background and for most of the day we didn’t realise she was there. The photos we received back were incredible. They really captured the love, fun and energy of our day and are such special memories for us to look back on. We would not hesitate to recommend Rachel, she was amazing!”
-Mr. Patrick Traill, Google Review
4. Peter Thomas
Address: 48 Duncrue St
Phone: +44 28 9075 6705, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon, Wed-Sun: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Peter Thomas is a Belfast wedding photo artist who can provide polished photos with a good mix of classic and modern styles. We find it handy that he’s experienced with both big and small weddings to cater to more clients.
With him, you can get proposal and pre-wedding shoots, as well as full-day wedding coverage, digital albums, and luxury photo albums.
Moreover, we noticed many of his previous works from the past 12 years focus on sophisticated and high-end photography, if you’re into that.
We’re also happy that his studio can offer a second shooter if you’re highly meticulous and want more angles.
But in our opinion, this photographer’s formal style might not suit clients who prefer a quirkier style. In addition, we think its premium pricing may not be best for those with a tight budget.
Fabulous
“Our experience with Danielle was fabulous, she let us lead the way in our choices, was happy to go along with our weird requests and was brilliant with Leo and Jessie. The result was a portfolio of fab pictures and a day to remember. The viewing appointment was excellent, we did not feel rushed and finally managed to wrangler our 60+ shots down to a more manageable 15. Definitely would recommend. Thank you so much guys”
-Ms. Pamela Robinson, Google Review
Super
“This was a fun experience. Peter was very good at putting us at our ease. The viewing session was also a lovely experience and we were looked after extremely well. The photographs were super and we ended up buying more than we thought we would.”
-Mr. Fred Campbell, Google Review
5. MagicEye
Address: First Floor, Twin Spires Complex, Business Park, Curran House, 155 Northumberland St
Phone: +44 7503 139000, [email protected]
Business hours:
- Mon-Sat: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Sun: Closed
MagicEye is a pro wedding photography service in Belfast that focuses on the energy and personality of couples on their big day. To be specific, we dig its modern editing style with bold colours.
You can get engagement shoots and full-day coverage, as well as bespoke photo albums and highlight slideshows. And if you want to amp it up, we’re in awe that you can get cinematic drone shots!
We also appreciate that the fees are presented on its website upfront—the packages start from €700. Of course, we like that you can personalise the packages and consider combo photo and video bundles to save more.
Still, we reckon the photographer’s colourful style may not appeal to couples who prefer a more muted vibe or vintage tones. We suggest communicating about your theme preferences from the get-go.
Fantastic to Work With
“Ash has been fantastic to work with, really responsive to messages and always helpful. On the wedding day he was dedicated to getting the best possible shots and was friendly to all guests. We are so pleased with our photos and the service we received – thank you Ash!”
-Ms. Hannah Evans, Google Review
Discreet Approach
“We couldn’t be happier with Ash and his assistant photographer their teamwork was exceptional, and their discreet approach was truly remarkable. They captured moments so seamlessly that you wouldn’t have even noticed they were there. Their professionalism and skill were evident, and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting their thoroughness. They played a significant role in making our special day unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
-Ms. Gareth Hefferon, Google Review