Real wedding photographed by Patrick Ryan Photography

Wedding Photographer — Portlaoise & The Midlands

Your wedding day,
captured

500+ weddings photographed across Ireland — providing a calm, professional presence and expert guidance throughout your day, from morning preparations to craic on the dancefloor.

500+
Weddings captured
14
Years experience
5.0★
Average rating
95+
Five-star Google reviews

Why couples choose Patrick

More than a
photographer

You'll forget I'm there

Natural and candid, never staged. By the end of the day, most couples tell me they completely forgot I was taking photographs at all.

Your day, orchestrated

I keep things moving and sort little problems before they become big ones, so you can just enjoy being at your own wedding.

Emotion first

A great wedding photograph should bring you straight back to the moment — who was there, what was happening, how you felt.

500+ weddings, still loving it

Every wedding is completely different, because every group of people is different. No two days are ever the same — and that's exactly why I still love this job.

Investment

Wedding collections from €1,350

Three collections to suit different days and budgets — every one built around full guidance and support from morning to last dance.

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Recent work

A glimpse of real days

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The man behind the camera

Hello, I'm Patrick.

Patrick Ryan Photography has grown from a love of photography into a business that's really about the entire wedding experience, not just taking photographs. My role goes far beyond having a camera in my hand — I'm there to help orchestrate the day and make sure you can actually enjoy it.

I bring a lot of energy to a wedding day, and I like having a bit of craic with people as much as I like a good photograph. If I'm relaxed and enjoying myself, you usually are too.

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Kind words

Loved by couples across Laois & beyond

Wedding couple
George & Raluca Leahy
★★★★★

"Looking at the pictures after, seeing the joy our guests showed brought a tear to our eyes. The photos were next level imagery — happy is an understatement."

Wedding couple
Hannah Norton
★★★★★

"So easy to deal with from booking to wedding day — nothing was an issue. He was good craic throughout and his work is outstanding down to the finish of the album."

Wedding couple
Richenda Delahunty
★★★★★

"So professional yet so relaxed. He was bursting with energy, always looking for the next good shot. He even had extra hair supplies in his pocket for me!"

Wondering about something?

Quick answers

How far in advance should we book?

Most couples book 6–12 months in advance, especially for popular dates — though shorter-notice bookings are sometimes possible too.

I'm nervous about being in front of the camera — is that a problem?

Not at all — most people say that! A bit of conversation and humour, and you'll forget the camera's even there.

Let's talk about your wedding

Send me your date and venue, and we'll take it from there — no pressure, no hard sell, just a chat.

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