Based in Lisburn, County Down, Lifting the Veil Contemporary Wedding Photography is run by Nicola and Ronan, a passionate duo with over 20 years of experience. They specialise in capturing your wedding day naturally and unobtrusively, focusing on the real moments, heartfelt emotions, and beautiful light that make your celebration truly unique.
Nicola and Ronan understand how important it is for you to enjoy every moment of your wedding. That’s why they take a hands-off, relaxed approach. Working as a two-photographer team, they cover your day from multiple angles without interrupting the flow. They capture laughter, tears, and joy as they happen—no staged scenes, just genuine storytelling. When it’s time for family and couple portraits, they keep the sessions short and easy, so you can get back to your guests quickly.
With extensive experience photographing weddings across Northern Ireland and beyond, Nicola and Ronan are comfortable in all kinds of venues. Whether you’re planning a grand castle ceremony or an intimate countryside gathering, they bring professionalism and creativity to every event. Their portfolio includes stunning weddings at Castle Leslie Estate, Bellingham Castle, and Darver Castle, showcasing their ability to capture the unique atmosphere of each location.
Nicola and Ronan’s goal is simple: to provide you with a stunning collection of images that honestly reflect the love and joy of your wedding day—memories you’ll cherish forever.
Honestly we have had some many weddings, so many memories that choosing one that stands head and shoulders above the rest would take a lot of thought :)
Unobtrusive, Discreet, Professional, Patient, Helpful.
The thank you cards and emails we get from Bride & Grooms & Brides mum's after the wedding :)
Be comfortable with the people you plan to surround yourself with on the big day.
We will arrive at your house on the morning of the wedding and from there we will capture your day as it unfolds, the only time you have to stop and pose for us will be at a predetermined time for some couple and family shots, but these are always done efficiently so that you are back enjoying the big day ASAP.
An umbrella and some wellie boots :)
We were friends for years, both interested in photography. We decided to do a wedding for the experience of it and 10 years later thanks to word of mouth we have been lucky enough to make careers from it.