Over the past year I’ve been working on a project to document landscape elements, nature and man-made objects in my own semi-abstract style. Over the course of 2009, I hope to release the first set of prints and canvas for sale.

It’s a slow process and I’m nowhere near ready yet but this is my favourite so far. Any comments welcome to niall@niallmcgann.com

My final wedding for 2008 was another of my wife’s siblings. Dee’s turn this around - she makes me feel very old as I remember her giggling when she was only 12 when I used to call around to take out her bigger sister…how times change!

Well done Dee - never thought I’d see the day…

I can’t believe it’s the end of another year - things move so fast these days! It’s been a great year for me and things have moved on nicely from where I left off last year. I’ve just finished updating my main site with some of my favourite shots from this year, including short extracts of two of my favourite weddings this year.

I still have one more wedding to go this year before taking it easy over Christmas (for a change…). 2008 starts early for me - back in Kenmare for a New Years Day wedding - can’t wait!

All that’s left to say is thank you to all the couples that graced my lenses this year and those that booked me for next year and beyond.

Be happy, safe and take it easy over the festive season.

After seeing pictures from a wedding I shot in Ireland for their friend, Patrick and Liliana got hold of me to ask if I would be willing to shoot their wedding in New York. I always wanted to get over there but something always got in the way, so the diary was freed up and I was definitely on for this trip!

The wedding took place in leafy upstate New York last month, so despite the short evenings, the fall colours made for a perfect setting. The weather held for an outdoor ceremony, Patrick and Liliana were a really cool couple (with a great bridal party too) and New York itself was just magic.

I didn’t get much time to explore NY with a camera but I’ve posted some efforts below from some time spent in Times Square. The whole of NY is such a graphical location - perfet for street photography. The colours, lines, shapes, people and the whole dynamic of the place (especially at night) all add up to a very inspiring place. I’ll definitely be back.

I aim to do more destination weddings over time. If anyone would like to have me shoot their wedding anywhere outside of Ireland, I’d be happy to discuss it with you.

This is my favourite image from the trip. A flick of the wrist and a show shutter gives a nice abstract effect (of course you have to wait to get all the taxis just where you want them…)

More here. Some very popular subjects but it’s a challenge coming up with your own twist:

Some shots from the wedding:

I’ve been a bit slow in posting images lately but it’s tricky to keep up with everything sometimes with so much going on. It’s good sometimes to look back and review how you are doing. Here’s a selection from the last two months that I really like:

http://www.kerryweddingphotographer.com/augsept/

Also if anyone is trying to get hold of me over the next few days, I will be out of the country until Wednesday 22nd Oct. I will be contactable however and be responding to emails.

Thanks!

The equine family just keeps on growing!

Sticking with the heavy breeds and only top quality stock, we picked up Mr Darcy recently. Bred locally, he is a full Irish Cob May foal. Knowing his lineage, he should make a fantastic example of the breed (complete with his four white socks) and he is filling out nicely at the moment. So if anyone is interested in a quality 2 yr old gelding, give us a ring in 18 months!

He is sharing grass with our gelding at the moment who is a real gent and showing him the ropes…

Meanwhile Storm (our July filly foal) is really thriving. She looks great with her winter coat…

Sharing nibbles with her mother…

This gives an idea of relative size - not bad for 3 months…

Storm is cross between an Irish Sporthorse (heavy) mare and a Clydesdale stallion. We will probably bring her on and sell her as a 2 yr old. She should make a great all-rounder so again, if you are looking for quality heavy breed bloodstock in the South, give Michelle a call!