A First Communion is one of those rare days that means everything in the moment—and even more as the years pass. It’s a milestone filled with pride, faith, family, and a child’s excitement (and yes, a few nerves too).
At Rose Cottage Studio in Lurgan, we create First Communion portraits that feel timeless, natural, and full of personality—photographs you’ll be proud to hang on your wall and pass down through the family.

Relaxed, Child-Friendly Studio Portraits (No Awkward Posing)

Kids don’t need pressure on a day like this. They need calm, clear direction and someone who knows how to bring out real expressions quickly.
As an award-winning photographer with 25+ years of experience, I keep the session easy and enjoyable—so we capture:
  • Beautiful classic portraits (perfect for prints and gifts)
  • Natural smiles and confident expressions
  • A mix of traditional and more relaxed, modern images

A Studio Designed for Beautiful Light and Clean, Elegant Portraits

Our studio is purpose-built for portrait photography, which means everything is set up to flatter your child and keep the experience smooth:
  • Carefully controlled lighting
  • Simple, timeless backgrounds
  • A comfortable space that helps children settle quickly
The result: portraits that feel polished, but never stiff.

A Studio Designed for Beautiful Light and Clean, Elegant Portraits

Our studio is purpose-built for portrait photography, which means everything is set up to flatter your child and keep the experience smooth:
  • Carefully controlled lighting
  • Simple, timeless backgrounds
  • A comfortable space that helps children settle quickly
The result: portraits that feel polished, but never stiff.

Prints, Digitals, and Albums You’ll Treasure

Your child’s First Communion portraits deserve more than a quick download and a forgotten folder on your phone. We offer a range of options including:
  • High-quality prints for framing and family gifts
  • Digital images
  • Beautiful albums designed to last for generations

Book Your First Communion Studio Session

How it works

  1. Get in touch by phone, email, or book online. We’ll have a quick chat about what to wear, the style of photographs you’d love, and share a few ideas to make the most of your session.
    Our sessions are £100 and include your time and four complimentary 7×5 prints or £100 to spend on framed prints.
  2. Come and enjoy your 1hour photo session.
  3. 5-7 days later you come back to view your photographs and relive the experience.
  4. Here you can choose any products you love — from beautiful frames, prints, albums or digital images.
If you’d like First Communion portraits that feel natural, meaningful, and truly special, I’d love to help.
Get in touch to check availability and package options, and we’ll plan a relaxed studio session that suits your child (and keeps the whole experience stress-free).

Meet the Photographer

Ciaran O'Neill

Cool, calculated and still into cardigans. Ciaran has been at the pinnacle of the photography industry for 25 years indeed leading the way in the digital age and constantly adapting his style and pushing boundaries. Simply put...the most acclaimed & renowned wedding photographer in Northern Ireland.

Got a question? Get in touch...

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Rose Cottage Studio
84 Cottage Road, Lurgan, BT67 9LP
Tel: +447733305089

E: info@ciaranoneill.photography