First Holy Communion Photography

Moments to remember. Forever.

Studio or outdoor. On the day, or a calmer weekend before. A communion portrait session in Enfield, Co. Meath, made to feel exactly the way your child will remember it. Why not have a dress-rehearsal day a few weeks before the communion, when the excitement is just starting to build?

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The day. The dress. The whole family together.

For many, First Holy Communion is one of the earliest memories of childhood. It's a day of celebration and a day everyone in the family gathers for. Sessions are available in studio or on-location, on the big day itself, or on a calmer weekend before.

Some families choose a studio dress-rehearsal a few weeks before the communion, the dress, the suit, the smile, all captured in a calm, beautifully-lit setting before the rush of the day itself. The excitement keeps building right up to the morning, and you walk out with portraits already in hand.

Your child may not remember everything I said to them during the session, but they will always remember how it felt. Confident. Important. Loved. Surrounded by the people who matter most.

Six steps. From hello to keepsake.

01 / The Why

Beat the rush of the day

The actual communion morning is hectic. A studio session in advance means relaxed, beautifully-lit portraits without the pressure of timing it around the church.

02 / Consultation

A quick chat first

We talk by phone or you call to the studio. We discuss who's coming, any sibling shots, special requests, and pick a day a few weeks before the communion.

03 / The Dress Rehearsal

Trying it all on

Your child gets to wear the full outfit, the dress, the suit, the shoes, in the calm of the studio. It feels special, and it builds the excitement for the real day.

04 / The Shoot

Quick, fun, special

Sessions are 15 minutes, longer if extended family are joining. Your child will feel important and adored throughout. No rush, no chaos, no missed moments.

05 / The Viewing

Movie-night reveal

You return to the studio together, relax, and watch your portraits on the big screen, in colour and black & white. We talk through what you can order so you choose with confidence.

06 / Collection

Frames you'll cherish

Collection day is when you see the finished prints, mounts and frames in person. Watching clients react to their finished portraits is the best part of my job.

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One package. Beautifully simple.

First Holy Communion
Communion Package
€175

What's Included

  • 15 minute studio or on-location shoot
  • 10×7" mounted print of your chosen photo
  • Available a few weeks before the communion or on the day
  • Optional digital, print & frame upgrades on viewing day
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Jill is literally amazing. The quality of the photography was the best I've seen. She was so warm, engaging, fun and it was over before they knew it. I couldn't recommend more! Delighted with all our portraits.
Louise Duffy

Questions parents ask most.

A few weeks before the actual communion is ideal. Your child gets to try on the full outfit in a calm setting, and you walk out with portraits already in hand before the big day arrives. Sessions are also available on the day itself or any weekend.
The studio communion package starts at €175 and includes a 10×7 inch print in an 11×14 inch mount of any photo you choose. Digital packages, additional prints and frames are available on viewing day.
Yes, absolutely. Parents, siblings, grandparents are all welcome. The point of booking a photographer is so you can be in the photos too.
My studio is in Enfield, Co. Meath, easily accessible from anywhere within roughly a 45 minute drive, including Trim, Navan, Mullingar, Maynooth, Kilcock, Naas, Edenderry, Kells, Tullamore, Lucan, Celbridge and Ashbourne. Free parking on site.
A couple of weeks after your session, you'll come back to the studio for a relaxed viewing, see your portraits on the big screen, and choose your favourites. Finished prints are ready to collect a short time after.
Yes. If you'd prefer an outdoor session at home or your favourite local spot, see the communion outdoor page. Both are available on the same package.
Service Area

Studio communion photography within 45 minutes of Enfield.

Studio in Enfield, Co. Meath. Families travel from across north Leinster, Kildare, Westmeath, north Offaly and west Dublin for a calm, beautifully-lit communion session away from the rush of the day.

EnfieldTrimNavanAthboyKellsMullingarTullamoreEdenderryMaynoothKilcockLeixlipCelbridgeLucanBlanchardstownNaasNewbridgeAshbourneRatoathDunshaughlinSummerhillKinnegadRochfortbridgeClonard

Let's plan the day together.

Whether you'd like a quick chat by phone or a quiet visit to the studio, get in touch and we'll find a date that works for your family, ideally a few weeks before the big day so your child can enjoy the moment without the rush.

Jill O'Meara Photography
Studio in Enfield, Co. Meath · Studio & on-location sessions year-round
Trading hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm