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Ciara McDaid Photography

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WEDDING/ELOPEMENT/FAMILY/EVENTS
Authentic storytelling photography
with an ARTISTIC twist
Relaxed, fun,emotive
Free thinker
WILD @❤️
BRING THE DOG

When I hold my camera, I get to escape to a whole new world, let me take you with me. Our lives are story books that we write for ourselves; wonderfully illustrated by the
people that we meet and wonderfully captured @ Love Me Photos.

03/09/2026

The absolute beauty that is Kat 💛 with her scrumptious brood.

Kat always arrives with this air of grace and calm (she'd probably tell ye I'm a liar 😆), but I sense it all the same.

This was a christening celebration and an excuse to have the whole gang together for a photoshoot on one of Donegal's hidden gems.

A joy and pleasure to photograph this beautiful family once again x

19/08/2026

Another beautiful and intimate family wedding this summer with Lianne and Gavin.

I have to say, these weddings bring out the tears in me, followed always by craic and laughter.

It is such a beautiful opportunity to photograph real and genuine connections between the bride and groom with close family and friends.

I am forever grateful I get to do this 🥰

24/07/2026

A recent trip with my parents to
The Farm Shop Nixons Corner

Saint Benedict & Miraculous Medals

A powerful place and a truly uplifting experience for the unveiling of the beautiful St Benedict statue.

As we drove up towards the spot, cars lined the roads and people came in their droves. Babies in prams, young folk and old. The place was packed!

My mum just blurted out 'build it and they will come' and I smiled. A line from one of my favourite movies - A Field of Dreams.

"O glorious St. Benedict, sublime model of all virtues, pure vessel of God's grace!
I humbly come before you today, seeking your powerful intercession and protection from all evil. Shield me against my enemies, inspire me to imitate you in all things, and erect the Holy Cross as a powerful shield between me and the forces of darkness.
Protect my loved ones, my home, and my workplace. In Jesus’ Name. Amen."

24/06/2026

Marissa & Seamus decided on a small wedding in what we used to call the 'wee crying chapel' at St Joseph's.

It was a fitting location for sure. A few tears were shed as family and friends watched these sweethearts declare their love before God.

HAPPY TEARS 😊

A small collection of black & whites of a beautiful, intimate ceremony.

10/06/2026

The 2026 St Columba procession.

Where you there? Spot any faces you know?

We had a really beautiful mass before proceeding to the well and a beautiful night was had.
We had a few raffle winners and a giggle afterwards with a hot cuppa and a few too many sweet treats 😋

THE PRAYER OF ST COLUMBA

Be a bright flame before me, O God
a guiding star above me.
Be a smooth path below me,
a kindly shepherd behind me,
today, tonight, and forever.

Alone with none but you, my God
I journey on my way;
what need I fear when you are near,
O Lord of night and day?
More secure am I within your hand
than if a multitude did round me stand.

Amen

Long Tower
Gerard

09/06/2026

As you can see, a lot of 'mammy' planning went into this and there was no way a few (heavy) drops of rain was going to get in the way of this family photoshoot.

The mammies wanted all the grandkids photographed together for their granny's 70th birthday and I'm delighted with the results.

I absolutely LOVE this job and getting to meet such lovely people along the way is the biggest bonus to me.

Look at all those beautiful wee faces.

Jacklyn 🥰

07/06/2026

Corpus Christi Procession

Thank you Fr Gerard for inviting me to capture such a special time in our church calendar.

All the new communicants were so lovely and reverant and enjoyed a wee ice-cream afterwards.

We even got a break in the rain after mass.
God is so good 🙏☺️

03/06/2026

Gorgeous baby Ayda on her first birthday photoshoot.

Up on her wee feet and giving us all the run around loving the craic.

My second time photographing for this mammy.
What a privilege it is to be trusted with all these wee milestones.

To feature Ayda's big bro in the photos, mammy and daddy had to throw about a few bribes.
(The things parents promise for a good photo always makes chuckle 😆)

I photographed his first birthday pics too and it was lovely seeing him all grown up. A big 3!

Another beautiful wee session 🥰

Emma x

01/06/2026

I was given one very important task and it involved a bike in the air 😬.... after a few practice runs we got the shots 😀

How class is this wee dude showing off his skills on his first holy communion day!

30/05/2026

Gorgeous Hannah on her first holy communion photoshoot.

My second time photographing this family at their beautiful home nestled between the rolling fields of Donegal.

Lambs frolicked in the background and a light warm breeze kept us cool on a scorching spring day.

Hannah even posed beside her very own tree that granny and granda had planted especially for her.
How lovely is that!

A wee lady who made time for her 2 wee sisters, extended family, and her wee dolly on her special day 🥰

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Derry

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