Where is Forged in Love Photography based?

Forged in Love Photography is based in County Cavan and photographs weddings throughout Ireland.

What style of wedding photography do you offer?

Andy specialises in natural documentary wedding photography capturing real moments and emotions rather than posed images.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes. Forged in Love Photography travels across Ireland for weddings including Dublin, Meath, Cavan and surrounding counties.

Documentary-Style Wedding Photographer in Ireland

Based in Cavan, Photographing Weddings Across Ireland

Because The Best Moments Happen When You're Unapologetically You

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I absolutely LOVE love but I can only take on so many weddings a year. So if you’re the kind of people that don’t mind getting your shoes a little dirty on your day, will look silly in love, will give it loads on the dance floor, care more about how the cake tastes than how it looks in photos, likes to wear crazy socks and cool trainers, who want to spend more time with the people you invited than posing in front of the camera, will hug the ones you love just because, will tell people your favourite movies are action but deep down are soppy romcoms, who sneak the pik’n’mix when no one is looking. Then come chat to me about your big day I’m dying to hear all about you and your story. Click the LET’S DO THIS button below for more information and availability.

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A bride and groom are holding foreheads and smiling during their wedding ceremony. The bride is holding a large bouquet of flowers, and guests are clapping and watching them in an elegant indoor venue.

A bride and groom celebrate their wedding dance indoors, with guests watching in the background. The couple is smiling and holding hands up in a joyful pose as they dance near large windows with greenery outside.

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Two men in formal suits holding hands during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by falling white flower petals, with guests in colorful dresses in the background.

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A couple embracing at a wedding reception while guests cheer and celebrate in the background.

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Bride and groom smiling as guests throw confetti.

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A bride and groom exchanging rings in a wedding ceremony indoors, with guests seated in the background and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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Two women embracing, with one holding a bouquet of flowers, the younger woman has decorated hair, and the older woman is wearing sunglasses, rings, and a watch.

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A woman sitting on a bed, another woman fixing a child’s hair, with two other women in the background in a room.

A couple on their wedding day smiling and embracing outdoors, with green grass and trees in the background.

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A bride in a white wedding dress walking down the aisle with an older woman in a bright pink dress. Guests are standing on either side, some taking photos, in an outdoor garden setting decorated with white flowers and lanterns.

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Two couples hugging and kissing at a wedding reception.

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A man in formal attire running outdoors with two young boys, one in a tuxedo shirt and the other in a sports jersey, on a gravel pathway with a black wooden fence and greenery in the background.

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A bride and groom sharing a kiss outside, surrounded by people walking with umbrellas on a rainy day.

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A newlywed couple stands in front of a horse-drawn carriage, surrounded by people taking photos with smartphones. The bride holds a bouquet, and the groom is beside her. The scene is outdoors with a clear sky and a rural backdrop.

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People dancing and enjoying at a wedding reception, with the groom prominently smiling and kicking up his leg.

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Two men laughing and smiling at each other, dressed in formal attire at a social gathering or party.

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A surprised elderly man in a suit enters a house through a hallway. A woman with hair rollers is peeking from a doorway, wearing pajamas. The hallway is decorated with a 'Nana's Kitchen' sign and a picture of a teapot.

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A woman looks up at a wedding dress being hung or adjusted by others, with her hands above her head. Black and white photo, behind a window and some furniture.

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A woman in a white dress reading from a paper at a microphone, in front of a fireplace decorated with white flowers, ribbons, and string lights, with a crowd of people watching and smiling from behind the fireplace.

A woman sitting on a dance floor laughing and holding a high-heeled shoe, with a live band in the background and seated guests watching.

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A bride and groom sharing a joyful dance at their wedding reception, surrounded by smiling guests taking photos and videos.

Two women sharing a kiss at a wedding ceremony, with guests applauding and smiling in the background.

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A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet, reflected in a glass elevator door, with a dark wood frame and white walls outside.

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People playing croquet on a grassy field during a garden party, with trees and a teepee in the background.

Bride walking down the aisle with dogs at a wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests, in a rustic stone-walled venue.

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Outdoor view of a building with large glass windows, showing people inside at an event. Two tall floral arrangements on either side. A child stands inside looking out, wearing a dress. Tables and chairs are set up outside on a patio.

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A woman and two boys enjoying a game of Plinko where a plastic tube directs a disk down a board with holes, one boy is smiling with eyes closed and wearing glasses, the woman is holding a hammer, and the second boy is in the background smiling, all a

Black and white photo of a church wedding ceremony with a stained glass window, two people at the altar exchanging vows under a floral arch, and ceremony attendees seated.

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Silhouetted reflection of a wedding party standing near a water's edge, with two women in dresses and a groom in a suit, holding hands.

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A young boy running outside through a door towards two men in suits, who are standing and talking in a yard with a brick wall, trees, and parked cars. A blue soccer ball is on the ground near the boy.

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A young woman dressed in a Gothic style outfit holding a microphone and a note while watching two men hugging outdoors.

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A black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony. The groom is shaking hands with an older man in a tuxedo who is smiling. The bride, holding a bouquet of flowers, is smiling and watching the handshake. Guests are in the background, observing the event.

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A bride and groom cutting a wedding cake at their reception, surrounded by guests taking photos.

Bride and groom walking down the aisle at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests clapping and celebrating, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

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A bride in a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress standing in a hotel room, smiling. On the opposite side, a woman adjusting an older man's suit, with a table of bottles and glassware nearby.

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A woman wearing a white satin top and white shorts with the words 'Just Married' embroidered, dancing at a celebration with other women in dark clothing at a party or wedding reception.

“Despite my great love of words, there are no words for how these pictures make me feel. Look at us, just as we are! Andy, you captured moments as they occurred and when I look at them, captured through your lens, it’s truly like seeing our own lives elevated for one day into something entirely monumental, but relentlessly honest. Your talent is immense.”

— Aoife & Emmet

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