Ballymoney Photographer | Stress-Free Family Photoshoots — No Drama, No Tears, Just Memories to Last a Lifetime

Based in Ballymoney on the Causeway Coast, I’m a family and wedding photographer with 15+ years’ experience capturing real, relaxed moments for families across Ballymoney, Coleraine, Portrush and the wider North Coast.
No stiff posing, no stress — just your family being yourselves

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A young child in a white dress standing in a field at sundown.Family photographer A smiling mother with three children and their cockapoo dog posing among tall beach grass under a clear blue skyA young child wearing a blue denim dress stands on green grass with trees and sunlight in the background, perfectly capturing the kind of candid moment a family photographer cherishes.Family photographer
Two young children — a boy and a girl — holding hands and splashing together in the surf on a sandy family beach sessionSix people stand on outdoor steps surrounded by grass, holding up mobile phones and taking selfies under a cloudy sky, capturing candid moments as if guided by a family photographer.Family photographer

Meet Eddy

I’m Eddy — a family and wedding photographer based on the Causeway Coast, capturing real moments rather than posed ones. Fifteen years in, I still love the same thing that started it all: the laugh you didn’t ask for, the hand your toddler won’t let go of, the look between two people who’ve just said “I do.”
No stiff line-ups, no forced smiles — just honest, natural photography that feels like you.

Get to know me
Two people sit on the sand under a simple wooden tepee frame decorated with greenery and flowers on a beach at sunset, perfectly capturing a heartfelt moment that any family photographer would cherish.Family photographer
” Was actually shocked when we saw the photos, they were amazing and it certainly seemed to me my youngest tried her hardest to sabotage the photo shoot. (Never work with animals and children ?) we are the most unphotogenic family yet here we are with fantastic family photos and memories. Thank you Eddy. “
Mother in floral dress with three children in wedding attire walking under a wooden garden arbour for family wedding photos
simple steps

How a session actually works

Booking a photographer you've never met is a bit of a leap, so here's exactly what happens from the first message to the photographs going up on your wall. No hard sell, no surprise costs, and no all-day production.

1
We have a chat

Send me a message with a rough idea of who's coming and when suits. I'll come back with availability, what each session includes and what it costs — in writing, before you commit to anything.

2
We pick a spot

Beach, forest, your own back garden, or the house you're about to move out of. I'll suggest locations near you that work well at the time of year and time of day we're shooting, and we'll build the session around the kids' best hour, not mine.

3
The session itself

Around an hour, mostly spent walking, messing about and letting the kids lead. I'll nudge you into good light and step back. If someone has a meltdown, we take five — it happens at nearly every shoot and it never ruins the photos.

4
You see the photos

Your edited gallery arrives within two weeks, private and easy to share with family. From there you can choose prints, albums and framed wall art, or keep it to the digitals. Entirely up to you.

Four people stand holding hands on rocky terrain near a large rock formation with a hole, whilst hills and houses are visible in the background under a cloudy sky—an ideal scene for any family photographer to capture memorable moments.Family photographer

Do you ever feel like the family is just growing up too fast?

THE KIDS SEEM TO GET OLDER EVERY TIME YOU TURN AROUND
You’d Love to Have Amazing Portraits of Your Family…
but, you never have the time, you hate having your picture taken, you worry the kids won’t play ball, and your digital photos never seem to cut it as prints for the wall.
That’s where we step in. Our family photography sessions are relaxed, natural, and fun. We make sure the whole family enjoys themselves.

Three people walking barefoot along the shoreline in front of a rocky cliff.Family photographer
Bride Megan and groom Lee share their first dance at a reception in a dimly lit venue with glass bubble chandeliers
A young girl photographer's subject stands on a fallen tree trunk in a bluebell wood flashing a peace sign, family portrait
Two Shih Tzu dogs sitting on a fallen log in a bluebell wood.Family photographer
Family

Relaxed family sessions in Ballymoney, at your home, or at favourite North Coast locations.
Family is the heart of everything we do, from children to the family dog. We aim to capture the heart & soul of what makes you tick as a family.

Wedding

Wedding photography for couples marrying in Ballymoney and throughout Northern Ireland.
You have dreamed of this day your whole life, Let’s capture the moments you will treasure for the rest of your lives.

Kids

Fun, natural kids’ sessions in and around Ballymoney — no forced smiles required.
Photographing Kids is one of the finest parts of this career, they bring so much fun & energy to any shoot. I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love to have fun & torment their parents.

Pets

Capturing the unique personalities and playful spirit of pets allows me to create timeless keepsakes that celebrate the unconditional love they bring to a family. I cherish turning those fleeting, joyful moments—from tail wags to soulful gazes—into beautiful wall art that pet parents can treasure forever

Three young girls stand at the edge of the beach, holding water toys and smiling whilst playing near the calm sea under a cloudy sky, perfectly capturing a candid moment any family photographer would cherish.Family photographer
Achievements

Why families book me

Every session is run by me, start to finish — the planning email, the shoot, the editing and the prints. You deal with one person who knows your family's name.
Relaxed, natural, documentary-style photography across Ballymoney, Coleraine, Portrush, Ballycastle, Ballymena and the wider North Coast.

15+
Years of Experience

Years of working on the Causeway Coast with families & pets.

125+
Happy Customers

That's what makes this so satisfying, happy clients.

155+
Locations Scouted

Trips all around the Causeway Coast scouting locations and enjoying the amazing scenery I live in.

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Award recognitions

Multiple awards from photography to buisness

Two young boys and a toddler girl standing in a grassy field holding hands at sundown.Family photographer

It’s Your Story, Let me tell it…

From newborn cuddles to milestone anniversaries with grandparents, I specialise in capturing the moments that matter most. Based right here in Ballymoney, I help families across the Causeway Coast create lasting memories you'll be proud to hang on your walls.
Every family has a unique dynamic, and that’s exactly what I want to capture. Whether this is your very first professional photoshoot or a yearly tradition, my goal is to create something visually stunning and deeply personal to you. I take the time to get to know you, ensuring the final gallery truly reflects your family's true personality and character.

A family of four stands with two dogs in front of an arched white door.Family photographer
A man carries a young child on his shoulders while walking along a stone quay near the water.Family photographerMother in a white sundress holding her baby daughter in a pink frilled dress on a sandy beach smiling for family photography
A family of four and their golden retriever stand together on a wooden bridge in a forest.Family photographer
A group of eight people stand on a tiered outdoor stairway leading up a grassy hill.Family photographerA man, a woman, and a toddler stand together on a wooden bridge covered in fallen autumn leaves in a forest.Family photographer

We’ll work together to choose the perfect location—whether that’s exploring a favourite spot along the North Coast or staying cozy in your own home. The right backdrop elevates your photos and gives your kids the space to just be themselves, while I discreetly capture the laughs, the smiles, and the fleeting, unscripted moments in between.
I don't just want to take a quick photo; I want to create genuine family heirlooms. These sessions aren't just for today—they are an investment in memories that will be passed down and cherished by your kids and grandkids.
Let's create a visual legacy of your family's bond. If you're looking for a local photographer to capture the real magic of your family, I'd love to help you plan your session