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15 years I was born and raised in southern Poland, near the Tatra Mountains, and moved to Ireland in 2004, settling along the dramatic Wild Atlantic Coast, surrounded by mountains and ever-changing light. It was here that my passion for photography truly took shape. What began as a love for visual storytelling naturally grew into my work as a wedding photographer, focused on authenticity, emotion, and artistry. Over time, my work has been recognised both in Ireland and internationally, with features in leading wedding publications and awards from photography organisations in Ireland, the UK, and the USA. But my why is much simpler. At the heart of everything I do is my family — my amazing wife and my two energetic boys, Adam and Filip. They remind me daily of the importance of real moments, connection, and presence — values that shape the way I photograph weddings and the stories I tell.
Darek Novak Photographer
Wedding Photographer Ireland. 30 Rising Stars Rangefinder
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$8 500
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7 Reviews for Darek Novak
5 out of 5. Recommended by 100% of couples
Darek is a truly gifted photographer and we are so grateful he was a part of our wedding.
Darek was fantastic throughout the day, he brought a calming and fun energy and subtly captured so many special moments. He is a true professional and has a genuine passion for his craft.
We were blown away by the photos, Darek beautifully captured all the big and small moments. We love getting to relive our day through the stunning photos!
Thank you so much!
Darek was fantastic throughout the day, he brought a calming and fun energy and subtly captured so many special moments. He is a true professional and has a genuine passion for his craft.
We were blown away by the photos, Darek beautifully captured all the big and small moments. We love getting to relive our day through the stunning photos!
Thank you so much!
Darek recently did our wedding in Ballybeg House. We found him originally because we loved his style and he absolutely delivered that on the day, we could not be happier with the photos he delivered for us.
More than that Darek was an absolute pleasure to deal with, a real asset to have around on the day and someone we genuinely enjoyed spending time with. He was also super helpful with any queries and was very quick in turning around our full suite of amazing quality photos.
More than that Darek was an absolute pleasure to deal with, a real asset to have around on the day and someone we genuinely enjoyed spending time with. He was also super helpful with any queries and was very quick in turning around our full suite of amazing quality photos.
We had Darek cover our wedding and what a service, from the fun chats on the day, keeping everyone at ease, moving things along, getting the best shots throughout the day, it was just perfect. When the wedding photos arrived a few weeks later we were blown away, Darek had captured some magical moments with many standout photos. Genuinely can't thank Darek enough, highly highly recommend. Thanks Darek.
Darek was a pleasure to work with. He works in the background in a subtle manner, which meant that everything felt natural rather than staged. He worked really efficiently to make sure we had enough time to spend with our guests at the drinks reception, but also made sure we captured all of the right shots. We had our reception in Markree Castle, Sligo - he knows the venue inside out. We loved our photos and would would highly recommend Darek (and the Markree - it was amazing!)
We had Darek, an incredibly talented and friendly photographer capture the best moments of our wedding day. From start to finish, he proved to be an absolute professional and a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with the stunning images he captured, showcasing his brilliant eye for detail and his ability to bring out the natural beauty of our surroundings, including Temple Bar!
Right from the initial consultation, it was evident that he had a genuine passion for his craft. He took the time to understand our vision and listened attentively to our preferences. He put us at ease, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout the entire process.
On the day of the wedding, he seamlessly blended into the background, yet he managed to capture the most intimate and special moments effortlessly. His ability to find the perfect angles and lighting truly brought out the natural beauty of the settings, making each photo a work of art.
The photographs we received were beyond our expectations. The colors were vibrant and every frame told a story. Darak's ability to capture the candid moments, the laughter, and the love was truly remarkable.
I highly recommend Darek to anyone in search of a professional who not only possesses a brilliant eye for detail but also has the ability to capture the true essence of a moment. From start to finish, he exceeded our expectations, and the images we received will forever serve as a cherished reminder of our perfect day.
Right from the initial consultation, it was evident that he had a genuine passion for his craft. He took the time to understand our vision and listened attentively to our preferences. He put us at ease, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout the entire process.
On the day of the wedding, he seamlessly blended into the background, yet he managed to capture the most intimate and special moments effortlessly. His ability to find the perfect angles and lighting truly brought out the natural beauty of the settings, making each photo a work of art.
The photographs we received were beyond our expectations. The colors were vibrant and every frame told a story. Darak's ability to capture the candid moments, the laughter, and the love was truly remarkable.
I highly recommend Darek to anyone in search of a professional who not only possesses a brilliant eye for detail but also has the ability to capture the true essence of a moment. From start to finish, he exceeded our expectations, and the images we received will forever serve as a cherished reminder of our perfect day.
We took a gamble booking Darek online without having met him but his work speaks for him and it certainly paid off. Darek was a gentleman throughout the day, blending into the background and helping out in general as needed. The photos say it all.
Darek is an excellent photographer. We loved his style from his Instagram page and we were delighted he was available to do our wedding. He is so easy to work with, there was no fuss and he captured great photos effortlessly. We had great fun with him on the day and he got on great with our families and friends on the day also. We got our photos back really quickly, while we were still on honeymoon so we were so excited looking at them. We would highly recommend him.
Thanks so much Darek!
Thanks so much Darek!
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