Val Zukowski is a Dublin-based photographer with over 15 years of experience behind the lens.

Starting out with portraiture, street scenes, and the timeless craft of analog photography, these early endeavours profoundly shaped Val’s artistic perspective.

For the past decade, wedding photography has become Val’s true passion, capturing love stories across Ireland and beyond.

From grand celebrations in opulent palaces to intimate elopements in Ireland’s untamed wilderness, Val’s work is a testament to the beauty and diversity of love.

Val’s approach to wedding photography is grounded in the natural flow of the day, focusing on candid moments - the fleeting glances, spontaneous laughter, and quiet emotions that make each wedding unique.

With a relaxed and unobtrusive presence, Val captures images that exude both spontaneity and a refined, magazine-like quality.

Each photograph tells a story, preserving not just the events of the day but the true emotions and memories behind them, creating timeless keepsakes for couples to treasure for a lifetime.

How Val Works

Val’s philosophy is simple: no posing, no forced smiles - just genuine moments filled with authentic emotion.

With a candid, documentary-style approach, Val captures the day as it naturally unfolds, making every couple feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera.

For Val, a wedding day is about the people - the family, the friends, and the moments that matter most.

By blending seamlessly into the background, Val ensures couples spend their day celebrating with loved ones rather than posing for the camera.

The result is a collection of images that beautifully balance spontaneity and sophistication, preserving the true essence of each couple’s unique story.