College Hall Lane - Self Catering - Tynan, Co.Armagh

Last week i went to this gorgeous new self catering cottage to take some images for their new website and advertising. Jennifer the owner had all the wee touches down to a tee. This is the type of place i love to stay with my hubby and you can even bring your dog along - Guinness would love it!

With the cottage being so close to Armagh city there is much to see and do while on your stay.
I wish Jennifer all the best with her new venture.
College Hall Lane, Tynan
Telephone: 02837568238
Email: adameakin@hotmail.com

Lily Pink - Markethill's Newest & only Boutique

I was delighted to be asked to do 'Lily Pink's' first photo shoot of their Spring/Summer 2011 collection, we decided upon Gosford Forest Park & Castle for this session, since it is so local for both of us. It was a tough call choosing which items to bring along (many of which i have since purchased). I wish Lily Pink all the best for the future - make sure and pop in next time you are in Markethill.

Stockists of -
Part two
Fran & jane
Soolee
Voy
Sinclan
Steilmann
Harriet girard
Ella boo
Fenn wright manson
Filles des sables
Not your daughter jeans

Make-Up by Stephanie Nelson
Hair - Trisha Dornan
Model - Mairead Robinson
Styling - Joanne @ Lily Pink

Pre-Shoots - Why i feel they are important

As a photographer i always recommend having a pre-shoot before the big day for a number of reasons. One being that the couple and i get to know each other better and it puts you at ease in front of the camera, i promise you it is not as bad as you think it will be! By the end of each session, each couple are relaxed and smiling naturally into the camera or maybe even into each others eyes

Obviously i want to create images that represent you both as a couple to show the love, but also the fun side to you both.
A few factors to think of before this session are - Location, Clothes, Maybe have a theme, bring along your dog or have your bridal make-up trial. I want you to be at ease during this session, so wear something that your comfortable and not platforms that you can't walk through fields etc in. If the weather is bad, we can reschedule to another day or if your wedding is fast approaching we can go to my studio in Markethill. However i prefer pre-shoots outdoors and recommend the session be at least 3 months prior to your wedding day. This means you have time to enjoy it and if you want to get a guest book created etc you have time.

What location to pick?
Somewhere that means something - Childhood memories, First Date, Where he proposed...
Somewhere local - A forest, a beach, old ruins, city centre
Think outside the box, help me create images that are different to all my other couples. Northern Ireland is beautiful and we have so much choice!

I want you to LOVE your photo's....So plan it carefully - ask me any questions, don't be shy.

Gosford Forest Park
Tollymore Forest Park
Peatlands Park
The Agory
Mussenden Temple & Downhill Beach
White Rocks Beach
Cranfield Beach
Warrenpoint Beach & Park
Derramore House
Viaducts - Bessbrook/Keady
Lady Dixon's Park
Belfast City Centre & Landmarks
Palace Stables, Armagh
Newcastle Beach
The Mall Armagh
Glenarm Castle Garden
Mount Stewart
Crom Estate
Lurgan Park
Giant's Causeway
& Lots more
Visit Discover Northern Ireland website for more ideas.