Photography Style
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Relaxed, Natural & Honest Wedding Photography
Planning a wedding in Belfast? The Backyard Photography Company (BYPC) specialises in capturing your day in a relaxed, natural, and honest way. If you want a photographer who blends into your celebration and discreetly captures genuine moments, you’re in the right place. BYPC focuses on telling your wedding story as it naturally unfolds—preserving real smiles, laughter, and heartfelt emotions.
An Approach Designed Around You
Your comfort is key. BYPC starts with a friendly chat and a coffee meeting to make sure you feel at ease and that your personalities click. By your wedding day, you’ll know each other well, which helps create authentic, relaxed photos. Most of the day, the photographer works quietly in the background, but you’ll also get gentle guidance for some special moments together—perfect for natural, beautiful portraits.
Capturing Your Unique Wedding Story
Every couple’s story is one-of-a-kind, and BYPC is dedicated to telling yours through stunning images. From the quiet moments getting ready to the lively celebrations on the dance floor, every detail is thoughtfully captured. This expert photographer supports you from your first conversation through to long after your wedding day, delivering a timeless gallery that lets you relive your memories for years to come.
Services Tailored to Your Wedding Day
To make your experience smooth and complete, BYPC offers a range of services designed to fit your wedding plans perfectly. Here’s what you can expect:
- Pre-Wedding Consultation to get to know you and your vision
- Flexible Hours on the Day to cover all the important moments
- Bridal Preparation Shots capturing those special getting-ready memories
- Second Shooter Availability for extra coverage and perspectives
- Personal Online Gallery for easy viewing and sharing with loved ones
- Beautifully Crafted Wedding Albums to treasure your day forever
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
My most memorable wedding was the very first wedding I photographed in 2016. The bride & groom were relaxed outdoor loving couple. They planned a relaxed wedding at Orange Tree House & the bride was very keen to have her dog & horse involved in her day. Her parents didn't seem keen & had told her it would be too stressful & complicated. I attended the practice rehearsal a couple of evenings before the wedding & the bride's mum pulled me to one side & let me in on a very special secret. They'd it all planned that as the couple left the church & turned the corner that the bride would be surprised by her horse & dog. I'll never forget the smile on the brides face or the tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks. Safe to say the groom got a bit of banter as the bride was more emotional seeing her horse than him!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, natural, honest, warm, documentary
What about your business are you most proud of?
I'm most proud of the relationships & friendships that I've built with my couples. I genuinely care about each & every couple I photograph & I love learning about them & their story.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do your day your way.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
I love when couples keep it really relaxed. One of my couples last summer walked into their ceremony together, it wasn't planned, it wasn't a first look, the bride just ran across to her groom & they had the most perfect little moment together before surprising all of their guests walking into the room as if they were strolling into their favourite pub.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
I like to keep my process simple. After the couple reach out to me, generally via my website. I like to get on the phone for a relaxed chat. Once we know if we're a good fit & our personalities match we then meet up for a coffee. When the couple are ready to book they pay a small booking fee, sign their contract and then we get to planning their pre wedding adventure shoot. By the time I arrive at their wedding they'll have a good feel for me as a person & know how I work as a photographer.
What is the No.1 photo that you think every couple should take?
For me, a wedding is all about marrying your best friend & the most important photo for me is a quiet, natural, intimate moment between the couple. I want you to look back at that photo on your 50th anniversary and feel all the emotions that you left on your wedding day.
What is the most original photo you’ve been asked to take at a wedding?
I guess documenting the brides reaction as she was surprised by her horse & dog.
What do you recommend for a rainy day wedding?
We live in Northern Ireland & it rains a lot regardless of the time of year so I say embrace it. Grab an umbrella & a blanket and have fun in the rain. Rain makes for beautiful photos so don't be shy.
Describe how you got into photography.
I got into photographer as a kid learning to process black & white film photography at home. I've loved it since as long as I can remember & have had so many cameras over the years & taken millions of photos. I've always loved telling stories of the world how I see it through my camera.