Carefree photography that makes your heart skip a beat.
multi award winning elopement & intimate wedding photographer in Northern ireland
Breaking rules. Having fun. Creating magic
If you are wildly in love and all about marrying your best friend, THINK THAT WEDDINGS SHOULD BE ABOUT DOING THINGS YOUR WAY, HAVING FUN AND GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN....
you’ve come to the right place!
do you like the sound of having fun, doing things differently and creating a bit of magic on the way?
I specialise in documenting intimate weddings and adventure elopements in Northern Ireland
breaking rules |having fun | creating magic
christin
just a wild and energetic creative soul based in Northern Ireland
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Click the images below to explore each area of what I document
elopements
couples
word on the street
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![A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a grassy hilltop overlooking a cliff and ocean during sunset, the bride is holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a flowing white wedding dress and sunglasses, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit.]()
CHRISTINNNNNNN!!!!!!! Oh my fucking God!!! We are absolutely obsessed, we just went though them together and had to stop ourselves after every picture because we were flabbergasted with amazement!!!! You are friggen incredible, truly. It was so amazing working with you, Adam said afterwards that he could take photos all day, everyday if you were the photographer. You made our day! Your energy, humour, one liners, organization, literally everything was just incredible. I’m counting my lucky stars that I stumbled upon you and truly know I’ve booked the best wedding photographer possible. Eeeeeeee! We can’t wait to see the rest and are literally just so happy and giddy looking through the photos over and over 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you so so much!!!!
Katie & Adam
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![A eloping bride and groom dressed in flowy wedding attire standing on a grassy hill on the cliff edge with Dunluce Castle in the distance. overlooking the ocean and cliffs, embracing and appearing to share a kiss.]()
Holy fuck, lady. You are a goddess. We knew you were talented but the photos have absolutely blown us away! You captured our special day in ways we couldn’t even imagine. We’re so happy you were part of our day- we had so much fun and it was overall a magical experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Nicole & Josh
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![A couple in wedding attire walking on a grassy hill near the coast with cliffs and rock formations in the background.]()
E L A T E D. Christin is the reason our elopement didn’t dissolve into beautiful, chaotic nonsense. We got married on Halloween with a small group of friends and family, and Christin somehow managed to be our photographer and our unofficial coordinator, vibe manager, crowd wrangler, and general badass all at once. She was the one person keeping things moving while also making sure everyone was laughing, relaxed, and occasionally in the right place. No stress, no awkward posing, no weird “what do I do with my hands” moments—just us, having the best time, while she quietly worked her magic in the background (and sometimes in the middle of everything). My husband and I usually get weird and stiff in front of cameras, but with Christin, it felt like we were just goofing around with a friend who happened to be catching every perfect, candid, romantic moment on film. And the photos? Unreal. We look like ourselves—but cooler. Our guests loved her, we adored her, and honestly? I don’t think our wedding day would’ve been nearly as fun or memorable without her. If you’re even considering hiring her—just do it. You’ll thank yourself later.
Kelsea & John
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![A bride and groom embracing each other on a grassy hilltop overlooking a green landscape with cliffs and the ocean in the background.]()
Where do I begin? Christin is absolutely amazing. My photos were more beautiful than I can ever dream of. She made the day so much fun and I loved how she captured amazing photos of not only us, but our guests and small details as well. She’s literally the best and everything was absolutely dreamy! You HAVE to have her as your photographer for those special moments 🩷
Heather & Alex
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![A couple walking hand-in-hand across the Giant's Causeway, a natural basalt rock formation by the ocean during sunset.]()
Where to even begin?! Working with Christin was an absolute blast! We loved every moment of our time spent with her as she captured the most amazing photos of us across Northern Ireland. My fiancé and I got engaged in 2022 and were taking a trip of a lifetime to Ireland with our families. We had decided to get our engagements done while there and happened across The Martins Instagram page in the search for a photographer. Immediately, I fell in love her with photography. My fiancé isn't one for posing for the camera, but immediately upon meeting Christin for the very first time she made us feel so comfortable. Throughout our shoot she asked us questions about our story and kept it fun and easy going. Not once did we feel like we were being "posed" she was all about movement, laughs, and romance! Nothing beats chasing a sunset in a beautiful dress with the one you love, making new friends and capturing awesome memories along the way. I HIGHLY recommend working with Christin, she's easy going, so funny, and awesome to work from beginning to end. I will treasure these photos forever, they're absolutely stunning.
Aspen & Brian
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![A couple in wedding attire on a beach, with the man holding the woman in his arms, the woman laughing, and cliffs in the background during sunset.]()
Holy smokes. Christin is a true artist. My husband and I flew to Ireland from Atlanta to elope and booked two days with The Martins Photography. Christin took us to beautiful locations and we were blown away by how gorgeous they all were. She made the experience so fun. But the pictures. Omg. The pictures. She captured the light so beautifully, there were several with rainbows, and I was sobbing as I went through them. They were stunning. All our friends and family could not believe them and my husband and I have never seen anyone with wedding photos like this. She also gave us makeup, hair, and floral recommendations that all came out perfectly. If eloping is something you are considering, The Martins Photography is the way to go!
Api & John
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![A bride and groom standing on rocky terrain by the ocean at sunset, embracing each other with the sun setting over the water in the background.]()
Where can we even start! From the planning stages to our wedding day, Christin went above and beyond to ensure our elopement was special. We had many laughs as well as many tears and we are so thankful to have had Christin’s incredible talent capture these memories for us. Her unique style, attention to detail and her ability to make us feel comfortable made for an amazing experience. We will treasure these moments forever and we thank Christin so much.
Leslie Anne & Campbell
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![A couple dressed in vintage wedding attire sharing a kiss on a grassy hill on the cliff edge with Dunluce Castle in the distance during sunset.]()
If there were ever a photographer I would hire for life, Christin is it!
We found this wonderful human thanks to her website's excellent tagline; "Fuck it, let's elope!" That plus an absolutely banger portfolio had us hook, line, and sinker! And then, she came in with all the S-rank recommendations! Coming from the US, we were arranging everything digitally, and thankfully, Christin made that so much easier than it would have been without her. She connected us with our venue, our officiant, and our videographer! She knows the area, and if you give her the reigns, she will take you on a ride you could not have planned yourself!
Christin photographed not only our ceremony, but our entire experience; from the breathtaking landscape to the mud on our boots; from the touching, poetic looks to the sweetest and silliest moments; from kisses, embraces, and joy to our little, momentary touches and my lipstick smudged on both our faces. Her energy was of the tippy-toppiest tier from the moment she arrived, and she carried us through an adventure of a day!
What we wanted for our day and memories was an artist, and Christin is THE ONE! Tell her you're a couple of sci-fi/cosmic horror/dramatic tale-loving geeks and she'll deliver an album that distills everything you love about and share with your partner. And as a bonus, if strong winds decide to crash the wedding, trust Christin to shoot like it was the guest of honor! There is so much life and motion in our photos--I swear we have different hair styles in every one, and we look like we intended it!
Do yourself a favor; have the best day ever, have fun, and let this wonderful person do her thing for you!
When we said, "Fuck it, let's elope!" Christin said, "Bet."Sabrina & Mykhaylo
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![A couple hugging on a grassy hill with cliffs and ruins in the background at sunset.]()
Oh wooooooooooooooooooow, Christin! This is something else, this is so so so beautiful! We've actually been talking about this shoot every day since wednesday, about how exciting and fun it was ☺️ Thank you for such a wonderful experience ❤️ For two people who can be a bit shy in front of the camera it is mindblowing how free and comfortable we felt right away 🥰 This was ✨ a m a z i n g✨ Thank you for the memory of a lifetime!
Nadja & William
i EMBRACE the real & natural moments AND LOVE TO CREATE UNUSUAL IMAGERY WITH COUPLEs
if You don't mind getting your shoes dirty or running barefoot, dancing in the sunset, windswept moments, don’t care for stuffy posed photos, like having the craic and are ready for a good pint in the pub, I think we’ll have a blast, lets do this!
I’m here to help
As an elopement specialist I’ve written some useful guides and planning tips to help you on your journey check them out on the blog or click the links below
