{"id":70047,"date":"2018-10-23T12:48:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T11:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=70047"},"modified":"2021-09-13T10:48:48","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:48:48","slug":"photo-shoot-in-connacht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/photo-shoot-in-connacht\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Glorious Locations For A Wedding Photo Shoot in Connacht"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, glorious Connacht, who wouldn&#8217;t want to take a few memorable snaps here?<\/p>\n<p>From it&#8217;s rocky coastlines and sandy beaches to its forested lakeshores and hidden waterfalls, Connacht is overflowing with picturesque backdrops for your engagement or wedding photo shoot. Did we mention the awe-inspiring castles too? Whatever you&#8217;re style may be, Ireland&#8217;s\u00a0most western province has\u00a0all you need and more to capture lasting memories of your special day.<\/p>\n<p>Take your\u00a0pick from bustling\u00a0Galway City or the white sandy beaches of Dog&#8217;s Bay&#8230; Honestly, we don&#8217;t know how you could choose just one location! See some of our top picks for a dreamy photo shoot in Connacht and start making plans to sneak away from the festivities with your love, and your photographer of course, on the big day! You won&#8217;t regret it&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dogs Bay, Co. Galway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Need we say more?? The sandy beaches of Dog&#8217;s Bay create the ultimate\u00a0backdrop for a romantic beach photoshoot. Located near Roundstone Village on the way to Clifden, Dog&#8217;s Bay creates spectacular scenes\u00a0with is horseshoe\u00a0shape and sandy stretch\u00a0of white sand beach.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoXPv_plMlU\/?taken-at=711664236<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Galway City, Co. Galway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Capture memories in buzzing and bustling Galway City! You won&#8217;t beat a street scene snap in\u00a0the heart of the city with its colourful pubs and charming cobbled streets. Who knows you might even be able to enjoy a dance as you&#8217;re serenaded by the next Ed Sheeran!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Boqc1kEHyLR\/?tagged=galwaycitywedding<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co. Galway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Creating the perfect background with is this 16th-century tower located on the rocky outcrop Galway Bay. Just get a look at that reflection!<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BX73PcsF90I\/?taken-at=301513299<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With glorious ocean views and a skyline dominated by the famous Ben Bulben mountain, Mullaghmore in Sligo offers the ultimate backdrop for breathtaking\u00a0photos.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BpCGD_fhbp3\/?taken-at=242936903<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Glencar Waterfall, Co. Leitrim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Is there anything more dreamy than a waterfall? Glencar Waterfall, in County Leitrim, will have you feeling all the fairytale vibes as you pose for the camera.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoXU40FHvLI\/?tagged=glencarwaterfall<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Kylemore Abbey, Co. Galway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This gorgeous Benedictine monastery was founded in 1920. Located on the grounds of Kylemore Castle, in Connemara, the picturesque setting created the perfect backdrop with its Victorian walled gardens and wooded lake shoreline.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoQ8shPgLc-\/?taken-by=kylemoreabbey<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Connemara Lakes, Co. Galway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The dark and moody lakes of Connemara could not create a more romantic and rugged juxtaposition for your wedding photos.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BawvQuDjfFo\/?tagged=connemarawedding<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Justine Milton Photography\u00a0via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/vault\/image\/4035913\">Style Me Pretty\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ah, glorious Connacht, who wouldn&#8217;t want to take a few memorable snaps here? From it&#8217;s rocky coastlines and sandy beaches to its forested lakeshores and hidden waterfalls, Connacht is overflowing with picturesque backdrops for your engagement or wedding photo shoot. Did we mention the awe-inspiring castles too? Whatever you&#8217;re style may be, Ireland&#8217;s\u00a0most western province has\u00a0all you need and more to capture lasting memories of your special day. 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