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Authentic and Artistic Wedding Photography for Modern Couples
If you're planning a wedding in Northern Ireland and want a photographer who captures your day naturally and beautifully, Chris Semple Photography is an excellent choice. Based in Lisburn, County Antrim, Chris has been a full-time professional wedding photographer since 2006. With over 450 weddings documented, he has a talent for capturing genuine moments and stunning light that tell your unique story.
Chris’s approach is relaxed and unobtrusive. He blends into the background, allowing your day to unfold naturally. This means your wedding photos will be filled with real laughter, happy tears, and all the special moments in between—without any forced poses. His documentary style ensures your wedding gallery reflects the true emotion and joy of your celebration.
An Experienced and Qualified Professional
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and it’s essential to have a photographer you can trust. Here’s why Chris is a reliable expert for your wedding photography:
- He holds a 1st Class Honours degree in Multimedia from the University of Ulster.
- Chris is a qualified member of the Professional Photographers Association of Northern Ireland (PPANI), ensuring high standards of professionalism and quality.
- With over 15 years of experience, he is skilled at working in a variety of locations and lighting conditions to deliver images you’ll love.
A Personal and Enjoyable Experience
Couples often praise Chris for his friendly, easy-going nature, which helps everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. He offers gentle guidance to make formal portraits feel relaxed and fun, so you can focus on enjoying your day with family and friends.
Chris’s passion shines through in his dedication to each couple’s unique story. He creates a joyful, laughter-filled atmosphere that results in beautiful photos capturing not just the big moments, but also the small, meaningful interactions between you and your loved ones.
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Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
This one sticks out for all the wrong reasons! Going back a few years a had a great wedding, but the Brides mother spilled a whole glass of coke on the wedding dress in the morning when everyone was still having make up done. Then later in the day the bride and groom turned to look at each other and he got poked in the eye with her flowers. Now these were long stem lilies with chopped palm branches and were so sharp that they'd taken a chunk out of his cornea!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Natural, relaxed, romantic, fun, dramatic
What about your business are you most proud of?
In a world where no-one prints their photographs any more, I have created 300 wedding albums for couples, These books are not just a photographic record of one day for the couples but an important family heirloom, a record of the whole family circle for their kids and grandchildren.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Have something really fun for your guests to do between your ceremony and reception. Get them dancing early. Some garden games, hire a magician
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
A few years ago the groom, Niall sang "This I promise you" as Jill walked up the aisle behind him. There wasn't a dry eye in the Chapel. If you want to see the video just google "singing groom" Definitely worth a watch!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Everyone is different, and I love being able to offer service tailored individually to my couples.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
A natural one of you both laughing!
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
Once I had to get a shot of the groom arriving at the reception by parachute!
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
More champagne!, No seriously just move the party indoors forget about the weather and just enjoy yourself and the fact that all your loved ones are in one place!
Describe how you got into photography.
Photography has always been important in my family. There is a photo record of every family gathering thanks to my grandfather and uncles on my Mums side. As a child I was always fascinated by 3 portraits on the wall in my paternal grandparents home of My great great grandfather and his siblings who emigrated to the wild west! I got a proper film SLR camera for my 18th birthday, worked in Jessops the camera shop through University, and took on my first few photography jobs. After Graduating from my design degree I spent a gap year in Canada. 6 months in Banff taking and selling photos on the ski slopes, and 6 months at a summer camp on Vancouver Island teaching kids to film and edit little videos.