Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer in Derry
Established in Derry, Northern Ireland, we specialise in capturing authentic wedding moments through a relaxed, creative approach. Our philosophy prioritises genuine emotions over staged poses, focusing on natural light, candid interactions, and storytelling. With extensive experience photographing weddings across Ireland, including Dublin, Belfast, and Galway, we blend into your day to document raw, unscripted memories. Our portfolio showcases cinematic, painterly styles that highlight the unique atmosphere of each event. We value transparency in our process, offering bespoke packages tailored to individual needs.Clients consistently praise our ability to capture emotional depth and the organic flow of their celebrations. Our work has been described as both cinematic and painterly, with particular expertise in bridal portraits. We serve couples seeking meaningful, artistic documentation of their special day, prioritising honesty over performance. Our commitment to authenticity has earned recognition from clients who appreciate our unobtrusive yet insightful approach to wedding photography.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Sessions
Candid Documentation
Album Design
Destination Weddings
Highlights and features
- We prioritise authentic moments over staged photography
- Documenting weddings with cinematic, painterly storytelling techniques
- Extensive experience photographing across Ireland's diverse landscapes
- Bespoke packages tailored to individual wedding needs
- Consistently praised for capturing emotional depth and atmosphere
What people say
Absolutely fantastic
Captured the atmosphere
Emotional depth
Cinematic quality
Unobtrusive approach
Services
Wedding Photography
We document weddings with a focus on authentic moments and natural emotions. Our approach prioritises candid interactions over staged poses, capturing the genuine atmosphere of your celebration. With expertise in diverse settings from urban venues to scenic landscapes, we create timeless visual narratives that reflect each couple's unique story.
Portrait Sessions
Specialist bridal and couple portraits that balance artistic composition with natural expression. We create images that feel both timeless and contemporary, using available light to enhance emotional authenticity. Our portraits focus on capturing genuine connections rather than formal poses, resulting in images that truly reflect your relationship.
Album Design
Curated wedding albums that tell your story through carefully selected imagery. We design layouts that balance visual flow with emotional impact, using premium materials for lasting quality. Our albums prioritise storytelling over decoration, ensuring each page preserves the atmosphere and key moments from your special day.
Destination Weddings
Expert coverage for weddings in diverse locations across Ireland and beyond. We adapt to different environments while maintaining our signature style, capturing local character alongside personal moments. Our experience with travel logistics ensures seamless documentation of your celebration, whether in urban centres or scenic landscapes.
Candid Documentation
Unobtrusive coverage that captures spontaneous interactions and genuine emotions. We focus on documenting events as they unfold, preserving authentic laughter, tears, and connections. This approach creates a visual narrative that feels true to your experience, avoiding interruptions for posed photographs during key moments.
People
Lisa
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer specialising in authentic wedding documentation. Known for capturing emotional depth and atmospheric moments with a cinematic style. Brings a calm, unobtrusive presence to every event.
Chris
Photography Partner
Experienced second photographer with an eye for candid moments. Works seamlessly with Lisa to ensure comprehensive coverage of weddings and events across Ireland.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialise in?
We focus on authentic, documentary-style photography that captures genuine emotions and natural moments rather than staged poses.
Do you travel for weddings outside Northern Ireland?
Yes, we photograph weddings throughout Ireland and have experience working in diverse locations including Berlin.
How do you approach couple portraits?
We create natural portraits by guiding rather than directing, allowing genuine interactions to unfold while using available light effectively.
What's included in your wedding photography packages?
Packages include full day coverage, two photographers, curated album design, and high-resolution digital images with print rights.
How long does it take to receive wedding photos?
We deliver edited images within 6-8 weeks, with sneak peeks available within a few days after your event.
Can we request specific photographs for our wedding?
We don't use shot lists to maintain authenticity, but we'll ensure all important family combinations and details are captured naturally.
Reviews (4)
Eimear U. Chinnide
Oct 10, 2019
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As soon as I came across holly and lime photography I knew no one else would compare! Lisa & Chris are so talented, friendly and professional. Stunningly beautiful photographs captured in an unobtrusive way. They really caught the atmosphere perfectly! They were so easy to work with and a joy to have around on the day. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Gil David
Feb 15, 2019
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Sorry Lisa thought I'd already left a review! If anyone is thinking of using Holly & Lime for their wedding, just do it. Lisa was great to work with all day and blended in brilliantly, we were delighted with the end results too. Highly recommended
Claire Hegarty
Jan 05, 2019
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I have followed Lisa's amazing work from early Wrapped in Plastic days and was a big fan so she was our number 1 choice to photograph our wedding when we got engaged and i was delighted when she was available. A year before our wedding we done a family photo shoot for our son's first birthday and our engagement and we LOVED the photographs. On the day of the wedding Lisa didn't miss a beat and kept in the background with minimalist posed pics which is exactly what we wanted.
Now seeing our pictures we are over the moon of how they turned out and not a single detail did she miss, which was great as we didn't have a videograher so this filled in the gaps. I couldn't recommend Lisa (accompanied by Chris at the service) enough, she's a lovely easy going girl who fitted well into our day.
Now seeing our pictures we are over the moon of how they turned out and not a single detail did she miss, which was great as we didn't have a videograher so this filled in the gaps. I couldn't recommend Lisa (accompanied by Chris at the service) enough, she's a lovely easy going girl who fitted well into our day.
Arlene O'Hara
Oct 03, 2018
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Amazing and so talented! We booked Holly & Lime without hesitation for our wedding, from their portfolio we seen how they captured the perfect natural shots and this is what we wanted for our day. We met Lisa for a lovely cup of coffee and from then we had no doubt that she was the perfect photographer for our day. On the wedding day she was brilliant, so attentive, friendly, funny, professional and blended in with the crowd.
She worked with me on the day for any other set shots i wanted of family etc. Also a shout out to Chis the sneaky snapper who was with Lisa the whole day supporting her and taking great shots! We loved all of our photos, they captured all the best memories! Best Decision, thank you Holly & Lime!
She worked with me on the day for any other set shots i wanted of family etc. Also a shout out to Chis the sneaky snapper who was with Lisa the whole day supporting her and taking great shots! We loved all of our photos, they captured all the best memories! Best Decision, thank you Holly & Lime!
