About Me

I’m an optimist, I always try to see the positive in everything (some of my friends call me Mr. Brightside!). My heart races when I click the shutter knowing that everything has just come together perfectly for that single moment (maybe I should see a doctor about that?!). I love working with people who are fun. I am grateful that I’ve had the opportunity to capture memories that will be revisited many times by the people in them, their families and people who have not even been born yet.

I enjoy listening to people tell interesting stories about their past and how they met. I love the range of emotions on the faces of couples when they see their wedding photographs for the first time.

Being within earshot of the ocean makes me happy.

About You

You like to laugh. You have fun wandering off the path and finding your own way.

You value photography. You like looking at photographs of people you know when they were younger. Seeing a moment captured in a photograph transports you back to that time. You’ve got an eye for detail. You prefer photographs where people are themselves and natural rather than posed.

Kevin Murphy Photographer

MY MISSION

My aim is to make wedding photography a really enjoyable experience. Regardless of whether you are very camera shy (and most of my couples are) or confident with a camera, we will have fun together and create great photographs.
Every wedding is different and I’m there to tell the story of your wedding day. My approach is relaxed and natural, but I push myself at every wedding to
tell the unique story of that day. 

MODEST TRUMPET BLOWING

  • 2020 Masters of Wedding Photography – Top 10 in UK & Ireland
  • Represented Ireland in Wedding Category of Photographic World Cup 2020
  • Founded develop workshop (2019) – an annual gathering of Ireland’s best wedding photographers
  • World’s #1 Dad (2016).
  • Masterclass Speaker at SWPP 2016 (Europe’s largest photography convention).
  • Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Award Wedding Photographer of the Year 2015.
  • Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers (SWPP) Overall Photographer of the Year (Europe) 2014.
  • Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Award Wedding Photographer of the Year shortlist 2014.
  • SWPP Photographer of the Year Nominated 2013 and 2012.
  • Photography Ireland photographer of the year 2007/2008/2009.
  • 2nd place in the 1986 Ardagh/Carrickerry Wheelbarrow Race.

CONTACT ME

E-mail:

smile@kevinmurphyphotography.com

Phone number:

086 395 4419

Carrier Pigeon:

I’m based in Ballycasey House (just at the entrance to the craft centre) in Shannon, Co. Clare. Just give me a call me for directions.

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10 things I love

Photography is a huge passion of mine, and I love everything to do with it. Outside of photography, here are 10 other things that I love…

Music

Music

I listen to a lot of music, especially when I’m editing photographs. I love going to see live bands too.


Apple products

Apple products

I love how everything is simple and just works. I guess I can relate! 😉


The coast

The coast

I love the fresh sea air and the sound of the ocean. And I’m lucky to live close to the Clare coast.


My wife

My wife

My favourite person to go on adventures with and to just hang out with.


My daughter

My daughter

The most amazing little girl in the world.


Books

Books

Probably about some sort of post apocalyptic world. Or a quirky non-fiction book. Or the occasional business book.


Venice

Venice

My favourite city on Earth. It forces you to slow down to it’s pace. AND it’s got great ice cream!


Film

Film

I love films that are a little different or quirky. I’m not a big fan of franchises – give me a good story and I’m happy!


People

People

I love people’s stories, their uniqueness, and how you can meet a complete stranger and immediately click with them.


Crazy shirts

Crazy shirts

Not at weddings, but I love a bit of colour and quirkiness.