Introduction
I offer my wedding photography skills all over the world except destinations without respect to human rights. Despite that I am based in Sneem, Ireland, I am not lazy to plan work anywhere in the world incl. paper work and insurance.
About me
Hi my name is Tom Naiman and I am passionate photographer who takes pictures for living, takes pictures of landscapes and family after/before work and dreams at night about photos and using new techniques. Lol that’s creepy. 😀
I have good sense of humour (I hope), I am perfectionist (OCD a little) and well behaved gentleman. I am anything but conservative.
I moved with my family to Kerry, Ireland in 2018. I love Hard Rock, extreme sports and honest people.
CONGRATULATIONS!
If you are browsing through this section of my website you are either newly engaged or just set the date for your big day.
As a Wedding and portrait photographer it´s my job to capture and tell the story of your day.
MY STYLE
I don’t have a style lol. 😀 Or I don’t know about it.
I adapt to the light conditions during your wedding day and I am always prepared for any scenario. When it’s cloudy or fair, the nature draws in pastel colours. When is a bright sun, photos are colourful with hard shadows and my job is to eliminate the over exposition in your faces. When it’s raining, it’s time for a drama scenery and it’s also an opportunity to show my creative ideas. When it’s too dark, it’s time for playing with off camera flashes, my favourite discipline!
I don’t like changing the colour from green to brown for a warm look. I don’t like to change everything in my photo, so it won’t look real, insta style.. So my style can be called Realism, Natural style, Documentary?
There are many terms used to describe “my style” of natural wedding photography, so it can be a little confusing when researching into the different types and styles of wedding photographers for your day.
My discreet approach to a more authentic and honest style as a wedding photographer is often created using natural and available light only and is most commonly described as ‘reportage wedding photography’ or ‘documentary wedding photography’.
In essence, these terms describe the same fundamental, candid style of wedding photography – one that doesn’t dictate or direct but simply observes and discreetly captures genuine, un-staged and spontaneous moments as they unfold, naturally.
POSING
Next to my approach described above I love the posing, on spot couple portrait photos. On site or outside your wedding venue. We’ll have a chat about what kind of location you would prefer, whether it’s iconic LOCAL NATURE TREASURES or something a bit more off the beaten track.
Please note, that I need a written permission from OPW or National parks in advance.
The right moments
Other than the odd, pre-planned traditional family group photo, I typically spend 95% of the wedding day photographing real and meaningful moments between family and friends. Weddings are full of these beautiful and often fleeting moments – elements that depict the true essence of a wedding day.
A skilled natural-style wedding photographer is one that you shouldn’t notice too much and yet has the competence to spend the entire day in the thick of the action photographing uninhibited interactions between family and friends. Importantly, a photographer should have no impact on the atmosphere or flow of the day itself.
If you would like to talk with me about my style and approach, check my availability or simply chat through your photographic requirements.
Photo: Dad reacting to one of the speeches. Please swipe arrows to see a difference between colour and BW finish.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY PRICES
Wedding photography packages in Ireland start at €1300 for full day. Below you will find 3 packages I created based on historical inquiries – simplified as much as I could and covering most of scenarios in past few years.
TYPICALLY MY WEDDING JOBS INLCUDE
40 – 60 hours of work including visits, planning, communication, photography, travelling, post processing, individual photoshop jobs, corrections, paper works, etc. I don’t count into prices – photo gear costs, insurance costs, time for photo permissions, advertising costs, costs for maintenance my car and gear.
PRICE LIST
BASIC
GOLD
DELUXE
ENGAGEMENT/PRE-WEDDING PHOTO
Planned engagement photo is part of most Irish wedding packages. My sessions are relaxed, creative and a bit adventurous, if you are up for it.
Or if you would like to surprise her, I offer a well planned surprise proposal, including the existence of me under cover. Hidden in the bushes for example.:))
Photo: Surprising proposal, Dingle Bay coast near Glenbeigh, June 2023
FAQs
Do you make photo albums or photo books? How much for it?
Yes, I design them. I highly recommend a photo book, because you have a full control of the final look – you will see pre-print data. Pricing depends on number of photos (=pages) and size. I rather manage it after wedding separately (Basic and Gold packages).
Do you offer other printing solutions?
Yes, anything you can imagine. Hard prints only, framed photos, canvases, photos behind acrylic glass, metal prints etc.
It’s necessary to book you a meal on our wedding day?
No. I used to the fact I don’t get the food during wedding day. It’s quite common and I bring my own meal with me. It’s up to you if you would treat your photographer as a VIP.
Is the deposit refundable?
No, if you change your mind. Yes, if I terminate the contract.
Is the deposit part of the final price?
Yes, of course.
If someone from our guests come to you during our wedding for an individual photo will you charge him anything extra?
OMG why? Of course not.
Tom was our wedding photographer.
He did an amazing job. Incredible preparation professional, patient and funny, cound not have wished for more.
We recently hired Tom Naiman, a.k.a. Sneem Photographer, as our church wedding photographer. He did a fantastic job and his fee was very reasonable. He was creative with evening lighting and truly captured the joy we all felt that special night. He’s a true gentleman and a remarkable photographer. If he can make two people who got married in their golden years look good, imagine what he can do for you! We highly recommend him for all your photography needs.
We hired Tom to take pictures at our engagement party and in the village of Sneem. He got some fantastic shots of us by the bridge. Very quick professional and responsive, highly recommend!
Wow great reviews from our guests!! They said you were nothing but a gent and so professional!!! We really enjoyed the day and you all were simply fantastic!!!!
