ABOUT ME

Hello, and welcome to my website. Let me introduce myself. I’m Paula, and I’m originally from Madden in Co. Armagh where I spent my childhood and teenage years, happily engaged in sporting and artistic activities – academia wasn’t my strong suit. I’m more outdoorsy and hands on.

In the early 1990s I followed one of my best friends out to the Big Apple to spend a summer there. However, that summer turned into 12 years. My experience there was so rich, forging friendships that will last a lifetime and discovering a new passion in photography.

Journey to becoming a wedding photographer

My first dabble in the world of photography was when my employer gave me his professional camera to photograph their children during our daily activities. He noticed that I had a flair for the art, so he convinced me to go to college to learn more about photography.

I got my first paying job as a photographer’s assistant with a well-established New York wedding photography company. Starting at the bottom of the ladder meant I could appreciate the work involved and strengthened my dream of becoming a wedding photographer myself one day. With lots of positivity and determination anything is possible, right?

Love and Family

In 2003 I married my husband, Charlie, who’s from Trillick, Co. Tyrone. We decided after we were married to return home from the States. That was 14 years ago now and since then we’ve been blessed with three beautiful children – Charlie Jr, Orlagh and Shea. And it’s through them I get to enjoy my other passion in life – sport. So, when I’m not photographing weddings, you’ll catch me on the side-lines watching my children enjoying their games with as much joy as I had playing sports and being part of a team.

Wedding Photography Style

My priority when I photograph weddings is for my couples to feel at ease in front of the camera. When people are relaxed, their natural personality shines through in the photos. So, you can expect lots of laughter, joking and fun when you work with me. I will capture those natural smiles, the laughter and the love on your special day, creating images that will instantly take you back.

While the majority of my work is capturing the candid moments you share with your loved ones, I will also cover formal groups quickly and efficiently at various stages throughout the day. When you team up with me as your wedding photographer we’ll work together in harmony to get all those winning shots to make a collection you will treasure forever.

Awarded MVP at Learning to Fly Photography Retreat & Workshop 2018 and Northwest Brides Finalist in 2016 and 2018
Paula Donnelly Photography has been featured on One Fab Day, Getting Married In NI Magazine and The Promise NI.

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