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Queer-led wedding photography and film, based in Dublin — for every kind of family. Editorial in the eye. Honest in the heart.
A note before we begin
This studio is queer-led, queer-loved, and built for every kind of family.
If you’re reading this and you’ve been turned down, talked around, or asked to translate your love into something easier — you’re welcome here. Bring your people. Bring your dog. Bring your grandmother in a tracksuit. We’ll find the picture.
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Scene 01 · The promise
Memory written in light,
kept in frame.
⟶ a quick hello
— a queer photographer making space for every love.
17 love stories documented · since 2021
I make pictures & films for every kind of love story — loud, quiet, all of it.
Rio-born, Dublin-based, queer-led, queer-loved. Quietly obsessed with the soft hours of a wedding day — the half-light before the ceremony, the long look between speeches, the dance floor at 1am when no one's watching.
Anna Mello Studios is a small studio for couples who want their day documented like it deserves to be. Editorial in the eye, honest in the heart. I work close to the moment, love a slow look, and tend to find the picture in the half-second right before everyone notices.
I shoot mostly across Ireland and travel happily for elopements and destination weddings. I bring a second shooter or a video partner when the day calls for both.
Outside weddings: editorial portraits, queer love stories, documentary projects. The same eye, different rooms. I believe a good wedding picture is half-memory, half-evidence — and I'm here for both.
The stories I was let into.
The ones I keep coming back to.
Civil
Registry office · Dublin · July ’26
Civil · Film
Civil wedding · Dublin · film
Celebration
Celebration · Dublin · ’26
Studio
Studio · Dublin · ’23
Civil + party
The Vintage Inn · Dublin · June ’26
Civil + celebration
Dublin · Registry → the Marker · July ’26
Wedding
Massy's Woods · Wicklow · Bealtaine ’26
Film
Powerscourt · Wicklow · April ’26
Vow Renewal
Celtic renewal · Dublin · ’25
Civil
Civil & streets · Dublin · Spring ’26
Proposal
Iveagh Gardens · Dublin · Spring ’26
Brand
UNIQUE launch · Dublin · ’24
More ensaios in progress — commission your own story →
Pinned · The documentary
My first documentary. I asked the same questions to four couples — Nai & Hanna (a sapphic couple), May & Theo (a trans man and a poly woman), Amanda & Hudson (a hetero couple), and Igor & Ed (a gay couple) — and let each of them answer one at a time. Different kinds of love, the same questions, what they have in common. It came out closer to who I am as a filmmaker than anything else I've made.
Wedding films
Scene 05 · Browse by moment
Want to see how I shoot a specific part of the day? Tap a moment to see the full collection across every ensaio.
More moments added as new ensaios go live · commission yours →
All prices are for photography. Film-only coverage is quoted on request.
Big estate wedding. Pub-after-party. Destination elopement. Every wedding is its own thing — so every proposal is built around your day. Photo, film, or both. Half-day, full-day, custom. I shoot the day you're actually having, not the one a magazine told you to have.
Tailored per couple · tell me about your day
See a wedding → Get a custom quoteRegistry-office "yes", two witnesses, the walk-out kiss, dinner after. The small ones move me the most. A focused session that captures the ceremony, the people who matter, and the streets right after. Civil ceremonies welcome — always.
From €500 · 3h photo package
See a civil wedding → Book a civilA relaxed couple session, an engagement portrait, an anniversary set — or a surprise proposal where I show up invisible and leave you with the moment. If not now, when?
From €400 · packages clear, no surprises
See a proposal → Book a session01
send an enquiry with your date and a few words about your day. i reply within 48 hours.
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a call or a coffee, so we can see if we click. no pressure, no script.
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a retainer holds your date (30% for full weddings, 50% for everything else). a clear, plain-english contract, signed digitally.
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i show up early, blend in, and find the pictures in the half-seconds before anyone notices.
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a sneak peek within a week, the full edited gallery within 6 to 8 weeks. yours to keep.
What they wrote me,
after the day was over.
Anna took photos of our civil registration and we absolutely loved them. Every photo is a masterpiece. Anna was very open to all our ideas and transformed them into beautiful shots. The photos surpassed all our expectations. We recommend her to all our friends, and she delivered faster than we expected, which was lovely.
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Thank you, Anna, for capturing our special day so beautifully. We love the photos — such a wonderful collection of memories. You have a really good eye and lovely style. Delighted that you were able to work with us.
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I couldn't be happier with Anna Mello's work. She photographed our wedding and captured everything in such a beautiful, sensitive, and authentic way — every photo truly reflects our vibe and emotions. Her style goes beyond the traditional, bringing a fresh and personal perspective. As an LGBTQ+ photographer, she creates a space where you feel seen and understood, and that really shows in the results. She really understands us. Highly recommended if you want something meaningful, not just standard wedding photos.
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We absolutely loved working with Anna. We're quite shy in front of the camera but she managed to capture our personalities and the essence of our day in such a natural and beautiful way. The video she did for us was incredible — we've already watched it like 70,000 million times. She also shared some photos that were amazing too and we couldn't be happier with the final result. From start to finish Anna exceeded all our expectations. If you're looking for someone talented, professional and wonderful to work with, we couldn't recommend her more highly.
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I'd been a fan of Anna's work for years — to the point that we knew we wanted her to photograph our wedding before we even set a date. We're completely in love with the photos. She has a beautiful, singular sensitivity and a natural talent for capturing every detail and emotion authentically. She didn't just take photos — she eternalised the best moments of our lives, forever. We couldn't be happier. Anna is brilliant.
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They're so beautiful! Katie's crying tears of joy looking back at them — they're so amazing! Thank you Anna!!!
Katie: Never mind lol — your photos made me cry. They were so beautiful!!
Your work has such a sensitive way of capturing the subtleties. It's not just the moments when we're posing — it's the moments in between. Seeing me and Hanna through your eyes — a sensitivity beyond words.
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Anna captured exactly our love. She saw moments and angles where many wouldn't have. By the end of the day James was telling everyone how grateful he was she was there.
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Anna was extremely professional and we had very good communication from the start. She did an amazing job at blending in the crowd and getting those beautiful candid moments we wanted.
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I'm speechless about Anna's work. So attentive, so patient. She understands the purpose of every moment and captures every detail impeccably. We barely noticed she was there during the ceremony — and yet she was completely present. A sensitive eye.
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I'd known Anna's work for two years already. The first chance I got — when Batu and I decided to get married — I thought: the photographer has to be Anna. She was always extremely flexible and attentive. Anyone who's been a bride knows how many emotions there are on the day — so much to think about, even when it's not a traditional ceremony. Beyond professionalism, she brings warmth. She led the whole thing with so much care. I had to change the plan at the last minute — she adapted completely calmly. When I finally got to the location, late — she was already there, waiting for me, full of positive energy. The photos came out incredible. Batuhan and I are so happy. Thank you, Anna, for your care, your warmth and your professionalism. I'd recommend her work to anyone.
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I loved Anna's work — what an eye she has for photography. So warm, she made me completely comfortable in front of the camera. I'd recommend her with my eyes closed.
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GCN · my byline · 2026
Totally Dublin · in print · twice
Gaze Festival · on screen · ’25 & ’26
Outhouse · proud to represent
Dublin Bus · on the Pride bus · ’25my portrait even rode around Dublin for Pride, on the Outhouse × Dublin Bus campaign. strangers spotted me and wrote to say so. representing, in the most literal way, exactly what i work for.
Full weddings: a 30% retainer secures your date. Civil ceremonies, couples & proposals: 50% to book. The balance is then split between an installment in the run-up and a final payment before the day.
Photos: a sneak-peek gallery within 1 week. Full edited gallery within 6–8 weeks.
Film: short film (Reels-cut) within 2–3 weeks. Long film within 10–12 weeks.
I keep you posted at each stage — never radio silence.
I'm based in Dublin and travel happily across Ireland and worldwide for elopements & destination weddings. Travel within Ireland is included up to 60km from Dublin. Beyond that or international: I quote the actual cost of travel + accommodation (no markup, no surprises) inside the proposal.
Yes — every booking is sealed with a clear, plain-English contract that covers what I deliver, your rights to the images, cancellation, and force-majeure (illness, etc.). You sign digitally. No legalese gymnastics.
It depends on the day — but roughly: ~40 photos per hour of coverage for weddings, around 30–50 for a 90-min couple session, and 30–50 for a proposal. All hand-edited, no fillers.
The full edited gallery is yours — high-res, no watermarks, free to print and share anywhere. I don't deliver unedited RAWs (the editing is part of the work you're hiring me for) but I'm happy to chat about any specific shots you'd love re-edited.
Yes. I have a network of trusted photographers and filmmakers in Dublin I can call on if something serious happens (illness, family emergency). You're never left without coverage — and your contract spells out exactly what happens.
Even better. Some of my favourite work is registry weddings, elopements, two-people-at-the-cliffs ceremonies, and post-civil celebrations. Every size is the right size.
Yes. This studio is queer-led, queer-loved, and built for every kind of family. You won't have to explain or translate any part of your love or your day. Bring your people. Bring your grandmother in a tracksuit. We'll find the picture.
Tell me about your love. The day comes after.
How you met. What feels essential about your day. What you want this one to remember. The logistics come later — your story comes first.
Thank you for reaching out — I read every word.
I'll be in touch within 48 hours at the email you gave me. If it's urgent, you can also message me directly on WhatsApp: +353 83 802 5699.
← Back to the siteTell me a bit about you and the day — under a minute if you're just saying hi, ~90 seconds if you've planned the day — and I'll come back to your inbox within 48h with options, availability, and the next step.
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