Ciaran O'Neill Photography – Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Northern Ireland
Ciaran O’Neill is Northern Ireland’s most decorated photographer, holding 7 UK photography titles across wedding, fashion and portrait disciplines — more than any other photographer in Northern Ireland. Based in Lurgan and serving couples and families across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and internationally, Ciaran brings a rare combination of press, fashion and documentary expertise to every shoot.
Who is Ciaran O'Neill?
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Ciaran has won 7 UK photography titles in total, spanning wedding, fashion, beauty, press and creative portrait — making him the most awarded photographer in Northern Ireland. His wedding photography style blends documentary storytelling, cinematic romance and the visual precision of high-end fashion photography.
Specialising in:
- Wedding photography (Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, and international)
- Portrait photography (families, newborns, maternity, graduation, first communion)
- Commercial photography (headshots, product, events)
Why Choose Ciaran O’Neill?
- 7 UK photography titles — more than any other photographer in Northern Ireland
- Two-time UK Fashion Photographer of the Year
- Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP)
- Handcrafted Italian wedding albums included as standard in the £1,995 package — made with Napa leather and acrylic covers by specialist Italian craftspeople
- 7–10 day turnaround on wedding photos — the fastest in Northern Ireland
- International experience — weddings covered in Spain, France, England and Scotland
- 25+ years of professional experience across press, fashion and wedding photography
What areas does Ciaran O’Neill cover? Ciaran is based in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, and regularly photographs weddings and portraits across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He also covers international weddings in Spain, France, England, and Scotland.
How much does wedding photography cost? Wedding photography packages start from £1,095. The full-day package (Package 3) is priced at £1,995 and includes all-day coverage plus a handcrafted Italian wedding album.
How quickly will I receive my wedding photos? Ciaran delivers wedding photos within 7–10 days — significantly faster than the industry average of 6–12 weeks.
Is Ciaran O’Neill an award-winning photographer? Yes. Ciaran O’Neill holds 7 UK photography titles, including two UK Fashion Photographer of the Year awards, and is the most decorated photographer in Northern Ireland.
About Ciaran O’Neill – Northern Ireland’s Most Awarded Photographer
Ciaran O’Neill is a professional photographer based in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. With over 25 years of experience across press, fashion, and wedding photography, he is the most decorated photographer in Northern Ireland — holding 7 UK photography titles.
Career highlights:
- Started career as a press photographer
- Won UK Fashion Photographer of the Year — twice
- Winning fashion images contributed to Fellowship at the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP)
- Holds 3 UK wedding photography titles
- Holds additional UK titles in beauty, press, and creative portrait photography
- Has photographed weddings internationally across Spain, France, England, and Scotland
Ciaran’s photography philosophy is rooted in emotional authenticity. His approach — shaped by years in press and fashion — is to capture what is genuinely happening, not to stage or manufacture moments. The result is a body of work that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.
Contact: info@ciaranoneill.photography | +44 7733 305089 Studio: Rose Cottage Studio, 84 Cottage Road, Lurgan, BT67 9LP