Well this is a day late, but I've decided to give #MarchMeetTheMaker a go! I'm normally terrible at social media, so hopefully this will be a good bit of motivation for me! So here's an introduction to me and my business. Hey! I'm Jo! I'm a filmmaker and occasional photo taker based in Northern Ireland. My speciality is weddings, but I love capturing a variety of moments in people's lives. You'll get to know more about my business each day as the month goes on, so in the mean time... Here are some fun facts about me - 1. 🏡 I live in Co. Down with my husband Patrick and our cat Fergal. We've been renovating an old 1970s house for the past year and it's been manic! 2. 🎞 I jumped into this job straight after I graduated from my film degree. I literally can't imagine myself doing anything else! 3. 🥋 I got my black belt in karate when I was 16 years old. I don't do it much any more so I'd love to find a class again once lockdown is over. 4. 🎲 I love board games, Catan is a particular favourite. 5. 💇🏻♀️ Finally, this photo is 4 years old... I really need to get new headshots done... as soon as I can get a haircut!! 
If you think planning a wedding is stressful, imagine planning a whole wedding in just FIVE days! That’s what these two champs did right at the tail end of 2020. And look how amazing their day was! Colour me impressed! Congrats Laura and Ronan! 
You best believe as soon as lockdown ends I’m going to be all about the couples shoots again! They became a favourite thing of mine to do when restrictions eased last summer. I miss moments like this so much! 
Even small weddings are often so crazy busy that you have to take the little moments together when you can! I like to use the photo shoot as an opportunity for the two of you to enjoy some quality one on one time while I hide in the background. It’s always a bonus if you have some spectacular scenery around you to take in as well! 
On a personal note, I would be remiss to not give a particular shout out to the rock that’s held me steady this entire year. When I was stressed out of my mind trying to work out how I was going to earn any money this year, he exuded his usual laid back energy and always managed to convince me that in the end we were going to be alright. In a year that was full of hardship on him, he never stopped encouraging or supporting me to keep going, even amongst all the horrors he was dealing with himself. Thank you @pjjknight for surviving 2020 with me, I love you more each day. You are the best thing. Photo cred: @ptrmckyphoto 
Well here we are... 2021. There is so much I could say about the last year but it’s hard to know how to express it. Can I celebrate the blessings seen in these photos of my #topnine this year while also acknowledging the absolute horror, loss and stress that coincided? Needless to say I am very grateful for the little moments where I did get to still do my job this year. They were all such amazing glimmers of light and hope in an otherwise dark year. To those couples - thank you. To the couples that postponed, I am excited to join in your celebration sometime soon. Here’s to 2021, and brighter things ahead. 
There are many reasons why people start shooting weddings. Me? I’m just a hopeless romantic to be honest. I love seeing these little moments between couples during the photo session where they can just be themselves. I seriously sit here doing my editing with a stupid grin on my face because I love the love. Anyone else the same? 
Bridal shoes and mucky ground always make an interesting combination, but I love that so many brides are always up for a wee dander! Especially when you’ve got someone to help make sure they don’t slip off 😉 
Find someone who makes you smile this much 💚 Hard to believe it’s been a whole year! What a glorious day that was. Happy 1st anniversary @ashleyhboal and @calumboal 🥰 
🎈🏠 adventure is out there! Love this little detail 💜