Nicola Kelly Photography

Your day, as it really felt

Relaxed, natural photography for weddings, engagements, families and every celebration in between – across Inishowen, Donegal and beyond.

Based in Moville · Co. Donegal

A bride in a short white dress and red shoes twirls down a country road holding her bouquet
Freedom in red shoes

What I capture…?

Something for every chapter

Whether it's the biggest day of your life or a quiet hour in the woods with your family, every shoot gets the same care.

Services offered Tap to find your perfect shoot
  • i

    Weddings

    From the morning prep to the first dance – told naturally, without stiff posing.

  • ii

    Engagements

    A relaxed couple's shoot to celebrate the news, or to get comfortable before the big day.

  • iii

    Location & lifestyle

    Beaches, woods and wild Donegal backdrops – or somewhere that means something to you.

  • iv

    Family

    Real moments with the people (and pets) you love most.

  • v

    Boudoir

    Private, empowering sessions in a comfortable, judgement-free space.

  • vi

    Mini shoots

    Short, affordable seasonal sessions – dates announced on Instagram.

    Autumn mini shoots

    15-minute shoots among the autumn colours at the Woods of Lisnagra, Muff, on 17 & 18 October. Book your slot →

    Christmas mini shoots

    Meet Santa in a cosy Christmas wonderland and take home photos the whole family will treasure – dates announced on Instagram.

Every shoot is a little different, so get in touch for pricing.

Ask about your date

Recent work

Moments I've loved capturing

Weddings on beaches and in woodland, quiet mornings, and the little ones in between. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Kind words

From the people I've photographed

Nicola did our wedding on 28th February. When we received our pictures, we were left speechless.
Denise Boyle · Wedding
Nicola was amazing, so professional and really made me feel at ease and, most importantly, the pictures are phenomenal.
Gwen
Our wedding pics are BRILLIANT, everyone is loving them! And we had such fun doing them as well.
Cara · Wedding
She is talented and manages to capture everything so naturally.
Mary Jane
She is loads of fun & has a head full of brilliant ideas, Nicola makes it all look so easy, she's a natural!
Laura O'D
Our pictures are so amazingly absolutely stunning. Thank you so much.
Jess
A bride holding a colourful bouquet in front of old wooden doors

Hello, I'm Nicola

Real moments, as they happen

I'm a photographer from Moville in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. I've been lucky enough to capture some of life's most memorable moments, from alpacas at Malin Head to weddings at private villas in Spain.

My favourite photos are the ones nobody saw coming. The belly laugh during the speeches. The flower girl who has had enough. Your dad wiping his eyes when he thinks no one's looking.

Stiff, staged poses aren't really my thing. I'd much rather you relax, have fun and forget I'm there. I'll be in the background for most of the day, and when a bit of direction helps, like the group shots or a few quiet minutes with the two of you, I'll step in and guide you. No awkwardness, I promise.

I'll bring the camera, the tissues and a spare hair clip. You bring the craic.

Nicola

Autumn mini shoots are open for booking

15-minute shoots in the Woods of Lisnagra, Muff · 17 & 18 October

Book a mini shoot

Get in touch

Tell me about your plans

Send a few details and I'll come back to you with availability and pricing, usually within a day or two.

Add the Eircode too if you have it – it helps me find the exact spot.