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Dublin Wedding Photographers

DAVID FRAIN

FINE ART WEDDING & EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Hello, my name is David Frain. For over fifteen years, I’ve had the honour of photographing some amazing weddings of truly remarkable couples. Located in Dublin, Ireland, my services are available not just across this beautiful isle but globally as well.

Firstly, congratulations on your upcoming wedding, and thank you for taking interest in our work. We fully understand the task in front of you is not an easy one! Choosing a photographer to encapsulate your special day is undeniably one of the most significant choices you’ll be making—a choice that will resonate with you for a lifetime, as photographs are enduring keepsakes.

Our goal is to tell the story of your wedding in a way that feels genuinely natural, thereby allowing you to savour every precious moment. We spend the majority of the wedding day capturing relaxed, timeless moments, seeking the best light, with direction when needed to capture truly beautiful images .

Mindful of giving each wedding the attention it richly deserves, we limit ourselves to approximately 35 bookings per year. This ensures that your special day receives our full focus and devotion.

We are eagerly looking forward to collaborating with you to make your day unforgettable.

David Frain

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"For me the most fantastic part of what I do is that no two weddings are the same. Each and every couple has a different story and a unique personality. My goal is capturing your story in the most captivating way I can.”

– JUNEBUG BEST OF THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE WORLD –

– NO 1. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN IRELAND – MYDREAMWEDDING.IE –

– ONE OF IRELANDS LEADING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS – PROPHOTO MAGAZINE –

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ASHLEY & DANIEL

” We reviewed so many photographers before finding David, and he stood out for his unique cinematography style shots, which we really wanted for our wedding album, as we knew they would be timeless.

What we have got was way more than we ever thought possible, we are blown away by the amazing shots from our wedding day, everything was captured perfectly, all the sweet romantic moments and the fun and laughter too.

David was also a dream to work with – we booked a package that included an engagement shoot, and as it was such a freezing cold day in London, David moved super fast, guiding us through Greenwich and capturing the light during golden hour. Fab fab fab, can’t say it enough.

Thank you so much for being so lovely, professional, fun and talented!!

Love,
Ashley & Daniel.”

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WEDDING COLLECTIONS

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COLLECTION I

* Wedding day coverage up until the meal call (7 hours coverage).
* 4 days editing of all the best images (approx 600+ images delivered)
* David as your wedding photographer on your wedding day
* Wedding day highlights slideshow 

COLLECTION II

* Eleven hours wedding day coverage up until the dancing
* 5 days editing of all the best images (approx 700+ images delivered)
* David as your wedding photographer on your wedding day
* Wedding day highlights slideshow 

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COLLECTION III

* Eleven hours wedding day coverage up until the dancing
* David as your wedding photographer on your wedding day
* 5 days editing of all the best images (approx 700+ images delivered)
* Fine Art 10x10 wedding album / slideshow

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COLLECTION IV

* Eleven hours wedding day coverage up until the dancing
* A choice of Engagement session with David (up to 2 hours) or a second photographer for your wedding day
* 5 days editing of all the best images (approx 1000+ images delivered)
* David as your wedding photographer on your wedding day
* Fine Art Signature 12x12 wedding album with Luxury cover options
* Secure Online gallery for viewing and downloading engagement & wedding photos
* Wedding day highlights slideshow 

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THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION

* Eleven hours wedding day coverage up until the Dancing
* Engagement session with David (up to 2 hours) or day two coverage.
* 5 days editing of all the best images (approx 1000+ images delivered) 
* David & Josh as your wedding photographers on your wedding day
* Fine Art Signature 12x12 wedding album with Luxury cover options
* Two 6x6 Fine Art parent books
* Secure online gallery for viewing and downloading engagement & wedding photos 
* Wedding day highlights slideshow 

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“To Love & be Loved is the greatest happiness in Life.”

EVERY WEDDING IS UNIQUE, SO I'M HAPPY TO TAILOR ANY WEDDING COLLECTION TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS..

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FRAINFILMS

WEDDING FILMS

At Frain films, we don’t produce standard wedding films. We capture cinematic moments filled with genuine emotion and joy. Our wedding films narrate the unique story of your special day like no other. If you’re in the midst of planning your wedding and seeking a wedding filmmaker with a cinematic, modern, and stylish touch, we’d be delighted to connect with you.
Joshua, our main wedding film maker works with a high level of professionalism and subtlety. Our aim is to allow you and your guests to naturally create amazing memories. We try not to orchestrate scenes – our focus is entirely on capturing the essence of people, good times, and cherished friendships.

WEDDING FILM COLLECTIONS

Collection One 

COVERAGE – Getting Ready, Ceremony, Reception & Speeches (before meal)

YOU GET – Short Film (Approx 4 mins), Ceremony Highlights Edit, Speeches Edit.

Collection Two 

COVERAGE – Getting Ready, Ceremony, Reception & Speeches (before meal), Dancing Coverage up to 10.30pm

YOU GET – Short Film (Approx 5 mins), Ceremony Highlights Edit, Speeches Full Edit, Drone Coverage (if weather permits).

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COUPLE / LOVE THE DRESS SESSION

Couple shoots are a great way to get comfortable with the camera before your big day arrives. These can be added to any collection and includes approx 2 hours of photography on location in Dublin or surrounding areas, and  a minimum of 100 Hi-resolution images to choose from.

Love the dress shoots are more akin to a fashion shoot and could be chosen instead. These normally occur shortly after the wedding day.
We want to document you as a couple, so let us know what activities or locations you both really like. We also offer day-long adventures, so get in touch and we’ll hatch a plan.

Couple Session €500

Love the dress Session €500

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ELOPEMENTS

Elopements are always amazing shoots and together with the amazing landscape, Ireland is a truly magical place to Elope. We also shoot Elopements abroad and can tailor a package to suit your needs.

3 hour Elopement Shoot (Includes travel in Ireland) + 2 days edit (approx 300 images)

€1450

5 hour Elopement Shoot (Includes travel in Ireland) + 3 days edit (approx 400 Images)

€1850

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How much do your wedding collections cost?

My wedding photography collections range from €1,450 to €4,300, depending on the level of coverage, albums, and extras you choose.

• What is the couple shoot?

It’s a very informal and fun shoot in the Dublin area which, by the end of it, you will have relaxed in front of the camera, and we will have learned how best to photograph you on your wedding day. It’s imperative for anyone who is nervous about being photographed, as once you’ve seen the results from that shoot you’ll have no fears or worries left about the photography part of your wedding day.

• How long will David stay with us on our wedding day?

David likes to plan a wedding day very well and will usually begin around 2-3 hours before the ceremony starts. Most Collections last until the dancing (approx. 11 hours) whereas collection one would cover until the mealtime (approx. 7 hours)

• If you have a long way to travel and require overnight accommodation who will pay your expenses?

All packages Include Travel within the republic of Ireland. Outside this, we add a minimal mileage rate/ flights, and accommodation charge dependent on distance / package requested.

• How many photographs will David take?

We have no fixed number. We will often take well over 2000+ photographs at a wedding. The quantity taken is dependent upon many factors, e.g. the number of locations throughout the day, and the amount of available time between the ceremony and the wedding reception, and number of guests. The cameras are also virtually silent, allowing us to be as unobtrusive as possible, allowing your day to unfold very naturally.

• Do we take formal groups as well as candid photos?

Yes, and as quickly as possible! We like to limit group photographs to a maximum of 20 minutes and will work to a pre-arranged list. We will ask your Groomsmen to help gather the necessary guests and the more organised you are about this, the quicker it will be.

• What does David do about eating on the day?

As we will be with you all day, we are normally invited to eat the same meal as your guests, in another room nearby or head to the bar for food. We need to stay close by as we need to be on hand to photograph the speeches.

• Is there a contract?

Yes, the conditions of our insurance deem us to have a signed contract with all our clients.

• Do you require a Deposit and when is the balance due?

Yes, a €500 deposit is required to make a booking with the balance due 2 weeks before the wedding day.

• How many photographs will we see?

Most weddings produce between 600 & 900+ fantastic images. All of these are seen by the couple in the private area of the frainphoto website, and your favourites can be selected for the album choice.

• How many photographs make a great album?

“Expect to love all the images you see” says David. Most clients choose between 90 to 120 pictures in their album. There is no limit however. With selections of more than 120 pictures it is advisable to use 2 albums, (volumes 1 & 2).

• What cameras does David use?

We use professional digital cameras. Our range includes a number of 40+ million pixel Cameras. These cameras along with a selection of top quality lenses allow us to work unobtrusively in all lighting conditions, even candle light. However, we try not to get too hung up about our kit - it’s the skill of the person taking the photograph that determines the end result.

• How much digital manipulation goes into our pictures?

Every image is assessed for colour and tone. Most images are then ‘tidied’ to some extent before some black & white options are created. We reduce lines, blemishes on skin etc, on many of the pictures.

• Can we get more images on top of your selection?

We take a large selection of images so that we tell the story of your day as comprehensively as possible. We believe in our philosophy that only the very highest quality images will be shown and made available to our clients. If an image isn’t shown it means it hasn’t met the grade so will not be made available.

• How do we see our photographs?

We will send you an online link with all your images online to enable you to make your album selection. Your selection can then be saved into a favourites collection and adjusted until your perfectly happy. Once we have received your favourite selection we will set about designing your album. Changes can then be made by you to the album design until everything is perfect!

• How do we Book?

If you would like to find out more about David and the team then please get in touch. We would really love to meet you too. Drop us an email, give us a call, or use the 'Check my Availability' button below and we can work from there..
If you would like to go ahead and Make a booking, get in touch and we’ll send you the details. We ask for a deposit of €500 to secure your date. For couples that live outside of Ireland, let’s start the ball rolling with Zoom. We look forward to working with you..

Love & art come together for an experience that will shape your story forever.

Please feel free to email [email protected] or use the inquiry form below with any questions you have. A €500 deposit is due when booking to secure your date.

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