Mary McQuillan Photography

02/02/2024

Some lovely words by Tina and Paul Flynn about their wedding (and all the suppliers involved) at their very own most fabulous venue, Kilmore Country House x

15/01/2024

Part 2 of Tina and Paul's Big Day Out!

Enjoy :) xx

Just to say a few big thank yous in this post.

Firstly, to all the other wonderful creators I worked alongside that day:

Of course, everyone at Kilmore Country House! https://kilmorecountryhouse.com/ who are always so accommodating, warm and friendly, it really is a fantastic family run business in one of the most unique locations.

To Quentin and his son at QML Videos Videos https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063525942106, lovely to meet you both and I can't wait to see the video!

To McStocker Ceili Band who got the party started with a bang!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063980106120

And any others who were there, please send me your details and I'll add your details.

Also a special mention to the wonderful Jayne Lindsay Photography for putting me in touch with equally wonderful Angela Cunning Photography, who so generously helped me out with some equipment. You pair of stars xx

14/01/2024

Congratulations Tina and Paul!!

What a most fabulous day in celebration of your nuptials and party thrown like no other I've known or seen. It seemed the intention of the day was 'keep the party flowing' as the segments of the wedding were meticulously timed and flowed seamlessly into one another.
From Tina being wheeled in by horse and carriage, to an intimate official ceremony which took place in one of the rooms upstairs, before Martin took his daughter by the arm and escorted her to Paul who was patiently waiting on his bride on the grand, sweeping staircase of the house. The nuptials narrated, watched by over 100 members of close family and friends - an exchange of rings and a gorgeous Irish tradition dating back 7000 BC of tying the knot! - the pair of smilers celebrated their joining with a big smooch and after many loud cheers and a round of applause from onlookers, we literally stepped into the next room, straight into a grab your partner, shindig of a ceili.
Platters of delicious finger food were passed around and I managed to convince the happy couple to spare me 10 minutes to grab some shots of them both. And when the ceili died down, the crowd were ushered into the marquee to the sound of a live saxophonist playing upbeat old school dance tunes, as the guests happily tucked into their supper. Lot of laughs and stories followed by way of the speeches and onto the dj set, where people who usually run away from the me at the start of the day, change their tune (might have something to do with their dancing juice!) and actually come looking for me on the dance floor.
It was so entertaining from start to finish with many of the staff, who are always so hospitable, warm and friendly, there to wish Tina and Paul well and some even helping to celebrate.

What a day.

Congratulations, you are such a fabulous couple and I wish you both many happy years together.

Mary xx

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I met Tina about 7 years ago when I shot one of the first weddings to be hosted in the stunning Kilmore Country House. Honestly, the setting is like no other, set deep in the Glen, with the North Channel not far off on the horizon. I bumped into Tina's dad, Martin, and as we got chatting, we realised we were distant cousins, having known my father well.. and since I was of the McQuillan name too, this gave Martin the nod to divulge the history of the grand dwelling they had brought back to life. There was of course chat of Dunluce Castle and the familia links to Kilmore House and with a twinkle and mischievous smile he said, 'Your father would have enjoyed this, they took Dunluce off us, but we've got our name back on Kilmore.'
And my dad being a lover of ancestry and history, he absolutely would have loved that Martin, that as well as the sympathetic restoration you've done to bring the house back to its full glory.

https://kilmorecountryhouse.com/history/

Part 2 of the mini album tomorrow! xx

And a big shout out to Quentin and his son from QML video, who were super to work alongside.
Have a look at their trailer ❤️
📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://fb.watch/pA48Ic95G2/?

12/01/2024

One more of this gorgeous lassie before bed.

Tina to me: "I don't think we want a couple shoot, just natural ones... I'm not that photogenic!"
Me to me in my head: If that's the case, what chance do the rest of us have!! 😅
I'm sure you'll agree, she looked radiant and stunningly beautiful xx

12/01/2024

Looking for fairies... and no better place to find them, as it’s rumoured amongst the fairies themselves to be the best fairy haven in da whooole of Ireland, Kilmore House, in the Glens of Antrim 🧚‍♀️xx

09/01/2024

Facebook is asking me what's on my mind. Well... it's this pair, Tina and Paul who I've actually fallen in love with.
I genuinely don't even know where to start this post. If you follow my page you'll know this is my favourite venue to photograph in, the beautiful and meticulously restored Kilmore House, set deep in the heart of the famous Glens of Antrim, the house brought back to purpose with love, sweat and tears by no other than the gorgeous bride herself Tina, along with her closely knit McQuillan family. But more about the house later in another post.

Thank you both for having me along, what a truly magnificent day (the rain cleared, YES! - we all had a bit of fear!!) and what a totally fabulous pairing you make.

Mary xx

Click on the pic to see full portrait size!

https://kilmorecountryhouse.com/

10/03/2023

Katherine and John, Part 2! :) xx

10/03/2023

A snippet from Katherine and John's Big Day, Part 1! xx

10/03/2023

There will be a lot more from this lovely lady later this evening 🥰

09/12/2022

Katherine and John, two gorgeous people, full of happy smiles and laughter having just got married in the ‘big smoke’ of Ballymena! ❤️👰🤵‍♂️xx

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01/09/2022

Not only did I get to spend some time in one of my favourite parts of the world, I got to hang out again with Aimee and Connor and their two dotes of children xx

31/08/2022

Daddy's boy

30/08/2022

I had the best time catching up with one of my couples down in the Glens. Here's a little peek from our recent family shoot, of one of their beautiful bambinos, Mr Inquisitive himself, little Eddie Kerr xx

16/08/2022

My boy lollipop!

Natural, intimate, fun family photoshoots available: Manchester, Cheshire area, Liverpool and Northern Ireland.
Prices start @ £75
PM for details!

Mary xx

13/08/2022

Going through some of my older work. What a gorgeous, fun, natural shoot with a gorgeous family, The McNamees! xx

PS I'm back in Northern Ireland next weekend and have availability on Sat 20th August. First come first served!! :)

Prices start at £75.
PM me for details if you'd like more info!

It is el scorchio! Enjoy :)
Mary xx

13/08/2022

12/08/2022

Fun, natural photography shoot available, Northern Ireland!
Saturday 20th August 2022.

Pricing starts at £75.
DM for more info!
Mary xx

05/08/2022

Cathy and Phil Part 2! xx

05/08/2022

Wanna see Cathy and Phil's big day in the absolutely stunningly beautiful Darver Castle? Check out Part 1! xx

03/07/2022

Some pics from the morning of the gorgeous Michelle and Paul's wedding ###

03/07/2022

Tank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty,
You’re looking at Michelle from the big bad city,
She is jam hot, she is jaaam hot 😎

04/05/2022

I know you would think it by today’s weather, but the sun is coming people! ☀️🏖☀️

Northern Ireland Family shoot availability end of May Manchester (and North West) shoots available throughout! Drop me a DM if you’re interested!

Mary xx

04/05/2022

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14/02/2022

Love is ❤️ rascally rogues sticking their tongue in mum’s face or messing her hair :)
Happy Valentine’s 💘

03/01/2022

I might not remember what day of the week or what date it is and at times, the names of my own children… 😅 but I remember the emotions of all the weddings I shoot. The time I spend with the bride that morning and then as a couple, it’s all there, stored in my head. And I remember thinking how much this man totally adored Aimee - it wasn’t over the top, it was subtle and to coin a cliche, it was in the look. It really pulled on my heart strings and filled me up seeing it.

The gorgeous Aimee and Connor ❤️xx

27/12/2021