Welcome to our blog!
This new page is our new home for everything Soul & Rise. We’ve been itching to share more about ourselves, our wedding video & photography work, inspiration and advice for couples planning their big day, as well as tips for wedding videographers and photographers in Northern Ireland and beyond…
Have a look through our blog posts below!
An Adventurous Couple Take On Life’s Biggest Adventure Together
On the 19th of September 2025 we drove down to the little village of Strangford to meet Matt & Amanda and capture their wedding at Old Court, one of our absolute favourite venues…
Do We Shoot Anything Other Than Weddings?
Through working on other projects, we pick up new skills and techniques that can be brought back into shooting weddings for couples in Northern Ireland…
Not Even The Weather Could Ruin This Special Day at Orange Tree House
As a reward for having such a great attitude towards the earlier downpour, Perry & Sorcha were treated to the most glorious sunset over Strangford Lough…
A Super Chilled Irish/Indian Wedding in the Woods with THAT Pink Dress…
Ricky & Jess wanted us to capture unstaged and candid moments during their vibrant Irish/Indian celebration at Finnebrogue Woods. What more could we ask for?
Reasons For Booking A Pre-Wedding Shoot
We believe a Pre-Wedding Shoot is a wonderful thing. Read on to find out why we think booking one might just be the best decision you make for your wedding…
Our Top 5 Wedding Venues in Northern Ireland (2026)
Something we get asked a lot “what are some of your favourite wedding venues?” So we thought we would compile a little list featuring a few favourites and give a few reasons why…
A Sun Soaked, High Energy Wedding at Old Rectory Killyman
When dance music enthusiasts and festival lovers Evan & Kirsten asked us to capture their big day at Old Rectory Killyman, we knew we were in for a wild one…
Are We Competitive With Each Other?
As we are both equally passionate about capturing weddings in the most creative way possible, over the years we’ve found a bit of healthy competition is a good thing…
A Classically Styled and Super Chilled Wedding at Tankardstown House
Grant & Molly’s initial enquiry included the words ‘fun, candid & relaxed’. We knew this was a day and a couple for us…
A Dublin City Centre Wedding With The Coolest Pair
We had a blast following Ciaran & Tracy around Dublin capturing all of the candid moments between them, their closest friends, and of course their beautiful daughter…
5 Things Couples Can Do To Help Their Wedding Photographer/Videographer Get Better Results
Did you know there are a few things that you as a couple can do to help your photographer get the best images possible…
How Did You Get Into Shooting Weddings?
Over the years of shooting weddings together, we have learned exactly where to be and when to be there, how to stay out of each others shots, and how to use our separate strengths and skills to capture the best possible imagery for each couple…
A Dreamy Pre-Wedding Shoot on Murlough Beach
We hit it off straight away with Michael & Emma and spent an hour chatting, laughing and playing on the sand. Michael even showed us the exact dune where he had got down on one knee…
A Laid Back, Guest Focused Wedding at Virginia Park Lodge
On the 15th March 2025 we had the absolute pleasure of being asked to video Michael & Cathy’s super chilled Irish wedding day at Virgina Park Lodge…