Bellingham Castle Wedding Workshop
05.04.2027
11am-7pm
THE ULTIMATE CASTLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2027
Join Mark Hamill, Mark Barnes and Donal Doherty for an unforgettable wedding photography workshop designed to inspire, educate and elevate your photography to the next level.
🔥 THREE PHOTOGRAPHERS. THREE UNIQUE STYLES. ONE EPIC LOCATION!
Throughout the day, you’ll rotate between three professional photographers, each bringing their own creative approach, techniques and expertise.
From dramatic off-camera flash and creative lighting to beautiful natural light, editorial portraits and storytelling, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different styles while developing your own skills.
Your Coaches
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Mark Hamill
Mark has been organising workshops within Ireland from 2017 and currently has taught over 100 photography based events, he loves using flash and and aims at the creative quirky style to produce awesome stand out images, he loves Man Utd, Coffee, Apple products and his 50-150 f2 Sony glass. Mark’s approach is to learn hand on instead of theoretical based learning and will open up a world of excitment for attendees.
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Donal Doherty
With over 700 weddings photographed since 2009, Donal Doherty is an award-winning fine art wedding photographer whose work has taken him across Ireland, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean. His work has been featured in prestigious publications including Vogue and Brides, and he has been recognised as one of the UK’s top wedding photographers by Photo Professional Magazine.
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Mark Barnes
www.markbarnesphotography.co.uk
Our second Mark has a wealth of expereince in wedding photography with shooting his first wedding at 14 years old Mark has grown over 20 years into one of Irelands most sought after togs, with nearly 1000 weddings under his belt Mark will be sharing his tips, skills and tricks, Mark unfortunately supports Liverpool FC but everyone has there flaws :)
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£499 per photographer
£199 booking fee to confirm your space and on the day a final payment of £300 30 days prior to the workshop on the 05.03.27.
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This workshop is designed for aspiring, intermediate and experienced wedding photographers looking to develop their skills, expand their creativity and build an outstanding portfolio.
Whether you’re starting your wedding photography journey or an established professional wanting to refine your techniques, you’ll gain hands-on experience in natural light, creative flash, posing, composition and editorial photography, guided by three experienced industry professionals.
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What makes this workshop truly special… You’re not just attending one photography workshop — you’re experiencing THREE workshops in ONE incredible day!
Imagine having the opportunity to photograph three completely different sets of professionally styled models, featuring six models in stunning wedding attire, all within the breathtaking surroundings of Bellingham Castle!
You’ll rotate between three highly experienced wedding photographers, each bringing their own unique style, creative vision and approach to photography.
But this isn’t just about taking amazing photographs! Each coach will take you behind the camera and inside their creative thought process, sharing how they approach lighting, posing, composition and storytelling to create their signature images.
From beautiful natural light and elegant editorial portraits to dramatic off-camera flash and creative lighting techniques, you’ll experience three different approaches to wedding photography.
The result? Three unique shooting experiences, a wealth of new techniques, fresh inspiration and one absolutely incredible portfolio of images!
One castle. Three coaches. Six models. Three workshops in one day.
This is more than a workshop — it’s an opportunity to completely transform the way you see, approach and create wedding photography!
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Nope, we’ve got it covered with Godox lighting and all branded triggers to suit your camera model, if you have a X Pro trigger bring it along to avoid swapping it over.
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Most definitely!, unlike some workshops you have complete use of your images and video for marketing and self branding and showing clients your editing style.
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We have exclusively booked the entire Bellingham Castle estate for our photography workshop. There are no restrictions on access to the castle or its grounds, giving attendees complete freedom to explore the stunning location, discover unique backdrops and create incredible images throughout the day.
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Absolutely! Lunch is included in your workshop fee, with tea and coffee available throughout the day. We’ll have a 30-minute refreshment break after Session 1, followed by a full one-hour lunch break after Session 2, giving everyone plenty of time to relax, recharge and chat with fellow photographers.
Check out some of the amazing images captured by attendees from our previous workshops!