Author Archives: Sinead
Hunt photograph with Foxhound puppies
October 9, 2012
Really excited off to photograph two brothers and their sister with their ponies and hunting gear. Have two foxhound puppies and lots of antique hunting props the Mother has organised. Using my signature lighting. Doing a relationship series of images.
Horse Photography Drogheda
October 6, 2012
Beautiful dawn light here @ Termonfeckin Drogheda always touches the soul. Early equine portrait shoot before back toThurles for studioshoot
Equine photography
October 6, 2012
Great buzz when an equine shoot goes well 2 horses 2 labs 2 Rottweilers & their beautiful owner all in one shot at their stables.Onto Bambridge
Kilkenny / Fethard Co. Tipperary Wedding photography by Ni Riain Photography
October 4, 2012
Old Hollywood Glamour was the theme for the wedding of Pamela & Niall, I had great fun doing their wedding photos in the The Abbey Church Fethard and Hotel Kilkenny. I loved Pamela’s creative eye and attention to detail which shone through her wedding.
I loved using my new portable Studio lights run off battery, it brought out all the stunning detail in her dress that a flash on camera wouldn’t. Her dress was Pronovios “Fiona” in Jeutonic Bridal Kilkenny and Pamela “to make the dress my own I asked the shop to stitch on some beads onto the shoulder” 
She wore and Ostrich feather wrap which for a winter wedding is both glamorous and warm.
The Brides Wedding Flowers were by Dot and Catherine Whelan – Sunflowers, Thurles Shopping Centre. “I wanted to keep things quite simple again with bouquets, Flower girl had a basket. Candelabra’s in the church, rose trees at entrance of church”
Pamela’s hair was done by well known Bridal mobile hairdresser Marie Hickey www.bridalhairbymarie.com her Hollywood styled makeup was by Yvonne Maher www.yvonnemaher.com
The furniture in Hotel Kilkenny lent itself to the wedding images. Brides love their shoes and Pamelas peep toe bridal shoes were from Pure & Precious
The Groom Niall and his brother Shane are well known for their love of horses.
Pamela and her sisters
Wedding Cake –Emma Barlow, Clonmel Cake Toppers – www.weddingsonline.ie – online shop.
Other details
Maid of Honour Dress – (Again to make the dress different I got them to remove the band that was under the bust and got them to stitch on a Pornovias head piece to add some sparkle & Detail)
Flowergirl Dress – Dunnes Stores. (The girls doing my dress put the band from the Maid of Honour dress onto the flower girls dress to add colour)
(Veil was my something borrowed from my Maid of Honour) Hair pieces, Ear rings, (Bride & Maid Of Honour) – Butterslip, Kilkenny
Maid of honour’s shoes (Grey Satin Peep toe Medium heel) – Shoe Rack.
Maid of Honour’s Necklace was her gift from Niall & I. (Kept that vintage looking also, Paul Costello silver bought at Ryan Thomas Jewellers, Clonmel.
Mens Suits – Grooms, Kilkenny.
Groom & Best Man – Black Pinstripe Suits,
Dads & Pageboy all Black Tie Tux’s.
All male wedding party wore socks on the day groom, best man, page boy, father of the groom & father of the bride. (Amazon)
Fairylight Back Drop & LED Rose Trees – www.addalittlesparkle.com
A lot of Pamela & Niall’s guests noted the thoughtfullness of the baskets in the Bathrooms (Can be gotten in Heatons/Dunnes, Filled bottom with newpaper & Covered with Black crepe paper) Filled with Antiperspirant, Perfume Samples, Lint Roller, Sewing Kit, Plasters, Sanitary Towels, Tampons, Anti Bacterial Gel, Dental Floss, Hair Pins, Hair Elastics, Hair Brush. Mens had Hair Gel, Shoe Polish, Comb, Lint Roller, Dental Floss, Antiperspirant, Aftershave Samples.
Hotel Kilkenny were asked to put as many tee lighting candles in bathrooms and on tables and to have fires lit to create atmosphere, to also have music playing in the back round during drinks reception as well as the meal.
National Dressage Ireland Champion 2012-Kate Dwyer
October 1, 2012
Dressage Horse Reve D’Or and Dressage Rider Kate Dwyer are National Dressage Ireland Champions 2012 and I had the pleasure of creating these portraits at their stables in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Kate and her Mum Maureen were fantastic to work with and Reve D’Or or “Tito” as he’s affectionately known was a dream horse. He is no stranger to modelling having featured in the Mackey Equestrian Catalogue 2011. I used my Signature lighting to show the stunning confirmation of this magnificent stallion. Kate has an incredible bond with her horse, they were in sync together. It was amazing to watch him watch her every move. I look forward to following their wonderful career ahead.
Irish Professional Photographers Association Conference
September 30, 2012
Looking forward to meeting pro photographer friends at IPPA annual conference in Lyrath Hotel Co. Kilkenny and hearing keynote speakers from US Bev & Tom Walden.
Horse Photography Trim Co. Meath Ireland
September 29, 2012
Travelling to Trim Co. Meath to photography a family of 3 ponies & their riders perfect day enjoy your Saturday
Adriana & Mark’s Wedding at Inch House & Holycross
September 26, 2012
Stunning Bride, Australian Adriana Mihajlovic was married to Irish native Mark Molumby in Inch House, Thurles Co. Tipperary and held their reception for family and friends there.
Inch House Country House Hotel & Restaurant Thurles http://www.inchhouse.ie/ is a beautiful venue for a small intimate wedding. This idyllic country house is steeped in character and style and a beautiful backdrop for wedding photography
A beautiful feature of Inch House is the stunning stain glass window above the staircase. I enjoyed using the window to create our creative wedding portraits
The Bride got ready in 17th Century Inch House, the bedroom had a beautiful antique Four Poster bed & long windows which was brilliant for natural light photographs
Artist always painted portraits using North facing window light its the most flattering light to be photographed in. Inch House is North facing and has stunning long windows. The Bride Adriana had the most amazing hair it was so beautiful long & thick I thought it was extensions but it was all her own – amazing
The grooms grandfather was buried in Holycross Abbey & so the images created their were extra special to him. Also I wanted the couple to bring back to Australia some of the beauty of Tipperary. The architecture in Holycross Abbey is stunning & lends itself to beautiful Black & White images. I have won National Awards in the Irish Professional Photographers Association with wedding images here. Holy Cross Abbey in Tipperary is a restored Cistercian monastery in Holycross Village near Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland well worth a visit.
I love frames within frames and used this to capture an intimate moment with the couple.
I’m not a big lover of spot colour but i used it here to draw attention to the centre of the image & the couples expression
Love this candid photo of the couple with Groomsman & Bridesmaid
My style of photography is a mixture of creative intermixed with candid Reportage / photo-journalistic.
Every wedding ceremony has “that moment” & you are constantly waiting for it to happen. The fun laugh usually happens when a ring gets stuck or a mix up on vows. Then you capture the natural personality of the couple. I love the look the Bride is giving the groom in this ceremony image.
As we drove back from Holycross Abbey and in the gates of Inch House I immediately spotted the beautiful light in the barley field & stopped. The wonderful old tree created a beautiful frame. The Bride was very creative & artistic & wanted a variety of image styles.
Dinning room Inch House set up for Wedding banquet
Wedding Cake - Suitcases 🙂
Bride by Stain glass window light Inch House
Still life with Wedding Flowers
Laura & her horse Ellie
September 25, 2012
“Best Mates”
This beautiful equine photography shoot took place at Laura’s home in Thurles & a nearby river. Laura’s horse Ellie has been her best friend for over 6 years. Laura commissioned Sinead Ni Riain to capture their special relationship.
They love showjumping and are a popular sight hacking in the local area.
Equine Portrait – “Conversation” – Larry & Liz
September 11, 2012
Really enjoyed an amazing equine portrait shoot at this beautiful Show jumpers home. This beautiful pony Larry & show jumper Liz had an amazing relationship & her parents had commissioned me to capture that special bond. I wanted to capture that quiet syncing that happens within your soul as you bond with your pony. Their eyes say it all. A special moment of mutual love
