Debra O'Connor Photography

Happy First Wedding Anniversary to Sarah and Phil........

Congratulations guys, hope you have an amazing day 🍹🥂🍾

I have to say, I do quite like bluebells. Maybe it's because I like the colour blue 💙 or maybe it's just because I know spring is just around the corner 🪻🌷🥀🌺🌻

OK, OK, so I said no more weddings 🤥 but when you get a last minute enquiry for a small intimate wedding with just a few guests, and it's just over the hill in Clitheroe, and just for a few hours ............. 🤔🤔🤔

Oh, go on then, I don't mind if I do 😁🤣😁

I really enjoyed this small wedding, so if you have any last minute requests for a small, local wedding, with just a few guest, give me a shout.......... I might just be persuaded 😁😁😁

When it's blowing a hooley and the snow is being driven sideways, well there is only one thing to do.......... Take a photo 🤣📸

I actually quite like the effect it has on these three trees - what do you think - yeah or nay 😁😁

Another blog from the lovely Summer Johnston Photography

If you are expecting a baby, or have a newborn baby, don't hesitate to contact Summer for your treasured baby memories- she's amazing with little ones 🥰

She has a beautiful photography studio in Edenfield 👍

From Bump to Baby: Documenting Your Journey with Maternity and Newborn Photography Preserve precious memories from maternity to newborn. Learn about styles, photographers & how to capture your "bump to baby" story.

At the start of the New Year, I popped over to Rochdale to pay respects at the cemetry. At the same time I decided to take my camera and have a wander through the town. There are some lovely buildings / architecture in the centre.

I was hoping the Town Hall may have been finished, but the railings were still surrounding it. Having said that, it was nice to see the Christmas Tree standing proud at the front. Can you spot the peregrine on the clock tower 👌

Here's a few of my favourites from that day - I though Black and White for a few of them - which is your favourite.

A cold snowy day here in the Rossendale Valley. What have you got today ☃❄️⛄️

The days are drawing out now and Spring is just around the corner 🙏🌞🙏

My New Year started with a little wander around Rawtenstall. What have you been up to today.

The light was looking good on the bus station, so I couldn't resist a quick shot. There aren't many days you can get an image like this with no people and no busses - Happy New Year 😊

Rossendale Free Press Rossendale Borough Council Rawtenstall Bus Station

As the picture suggests, I have an announcement to make as 2023 comes to a close. There are changes afoot and I wanted to make you all aware of them.

As we head into 2024, I am retiring from Wedding photography and scaling back other photography work to allow me to enjoy retirement. This will be as follows :

WEDDINGS – All done, no more wedding photography……finito.

GIFT VOUCHERS – Please don’t panic, all gift vouchers for 1-2-1 photography training and portrait photography will all still go ahead. Anyone with a Christmas Gift Voucher should contact me before the voucher expires at [email protected] to redeem their voucher.

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY – Very limited availability, and only bookable up to one week before a photo shoot. I won’t be taking on many of these jobs, so availability is at a premium. Priority will be given to past customers.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY – The contracts I currently have in place to provide property photographs will continue until further notice.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who have supported my little business, whether that be a like, comment, or a share of my images on Facebook, a wedding, 1-2-1 training, commercial photos, family photos and how could I not mention the famous Christmas window. I’ve loved capturing every single image and without you I wouldn’t have had a business. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, to each and everyone who has booked and trusted me to safely capture treasured memories over the years.

I won’t ever be far from a camera, and I’ll continue to take photos (Landscapes and Wildlife in the main), so this page is likely to see more pictures from personal projects. I hope you’ll continue to follow my journey into the next chapter of my life. I do hope to see some of you again as I’m sure I could be persuaded to take one or two photos for you now and then.

Till then, I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you all a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Thank You
Debra 🥰

We've had quite a few days of wet, windy and miserable weather here in Rossendale, so it was nice to finally get out and actually see a little bit of sunshine today 😎🌞

The sun light on the side of the library really caught my eye and thought this would make a great black and white image with some moody skies behind 🌧

Rossendale Free Press Rossendale Borough Council Rawtenstall Library

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas, and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2024.

A very big THANK YOU to all my lovely customers who have supported my Photography Business over the past years 🙏

I don't do newborn baby photos, but I do quite often receive enquiries.

It is really important to select a photographer who is trained in this discipline as they know how to treat you bundle of joy safely and capture natural memories.

Have a look at this blog that a photographer friend of mine (Summer) has written and if you are looking for a trusted newborn baby photographer I can highly recommend her. She is based in Edenfield.

What Age Do You Take Newborn Photos? What's the best age to take newborn photos? I'm Summer, your Lancashire newborn photographer sharing tips for the perfect shoot.

And just like that..... another year done 🎅📸🎅

I'd like to take this opportunity to say one big massive "Thank You", to all the lovely families that have been for their 2023 Christmas Window. All your images will be in your inbox (or spam folder) 👌

It's been amazing meeting new families and greeting returning customers. You're all amazing - Thank You for your continued support each year. Hopefully I'll be seeing some of you again next year, like this family who have been popping round since 2017.

I hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful Christmas ☃🎅🎄

UPDATED // ALL SOLD OUT // Saturday 9 December - I've opened up another date for the popular Christmas Window.......

The window image is £35.00, and you will receive one JPEG digital image to print as you wish. Make your own photos, canvas, gifts for Grand Parents, Christmas cards etc etc.

Photos are taken in Loveclough, Rossendale and payment in full is required to reserve a slot...... £35.00

Message me to reserve your slot.

Due to popular demand I have added two more dates for the popular Christmas Window Photo. The slots have filled so fast I only actually have one of these slots available :

Sunday 26 November at 11.30.

If I receive any additional interest I will hold a wait list till I have enough people to open a new day in December. Hurry, this might be your last chance to bag a slot with me :-)

This year the window image is £35.00, and you will receive one JPEG digital image to print as you wish. Make your own photos, canvas, gifts for Grand Parents, Christmas cards etc etc.

Photos are taken in Loveclough, Rossendale and payment in full is required to reserve a slot...... £35.00

Message me to reserve your slot.

UPDATE - D500 and speedlights now sold - Just the D610 kit.

I currently have a few bits of kit for sale if anyone is interested. Please message me for more info.

Nikon D610 + Nikkor 24 - 85 f3.5-4.5G ED VR lens. Excellent condition. Shutter count 47467. Original boxes and accessories. £550.00 plus post and packaging

Nikon D500. Low shutter count 22173. Original box and accessories.
£750.00 plus post and packaging

My Nikkor 200 - 500 f5.6 lens will shortly be added to the sale list.

Pixapro (AKA Godox rebrand). Two speedlights / flash, plus trigger. All Nikon fit. Great condition. All original boxes. £225.00 posted.

All well cared for and looked after. See pics for further info.

Message me if interested.

// UPDATE // Only one slot available now :
Sat 18 Nov @ 11.00

Ladies and Gents - Get them Christmas PJs out, my diary is now open for my Annual Christmas Window Photoshoot.

This year the window image (Santa or Snowman) will be £35.00, and you will receive one JPEG digital image to print as you wish. Make your own photos, canvas, gifts for Grand Parents, Christmas cards etc etc.

This is always very popular, and spaces fill very quickly. I am limiting slots this year as the editing wrecks my wrist / arm, so I'm only doing a few and I've already filled some slots.

Photos are taken in Loveclough, Rossendale and payment in full is required to reserve a slot...... £35.00

Message me to reserve your slot.

I can now share one of the photos from a recent "secret" photo shoot. These were taken for a special birthday for Grandma, one of 5 images which were later framed as a montage to hang on her wall. Grandma loves it !!

I am taking bookings for outdoor children / family photos - £50.00, this includes the actual photo shoot plus five digital images to select from your own private online gallery and print as you wish.

Drop me a message if you would like to book :-)

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary - hope you have an amazing day 🥳

Ahhhh - Facebook Memories. How can this be 4 years ago Laura Naylor

I loved this photo shoot, trying to create a certain look and asking these beautiful girls and their mummy to hold a serious face.

We managed all of about 5 seconds before they burst into laughter and pulled funny faces 😂🤪😜😁

I even managed to win three bronze awards with the Guild of Professional Photographers with three of these images 🥉🥉🥉

// SNEAK PEEK //

Yesterday Hannah and Chris said "I do" at the The Wellbeing Farm Wedding and Events Venue.

What an awesome day - I don't think I have ever seen so much smiling, laughing and dancing at a wedding - what a great day 💃🕺💃🕺

CONGRATULATIONS to you both 🥂🍾🥂

Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary Nicola and Stephen.

Hope you have an amazing day 🥂🍾🥂🍸

Alfie came for his annual photo shoot today. It was lovely to see how much he had grown, and what a handsome young man he is.

Here's a little sneak peek from his photoshoot 📸

// 1st Wedding Anniversary //

Jess and Tyler, I hope you both have an amazing first wedding anniversary - Huge Congratulations 🥳🍾🥂

// SNEAK PEEK //

Yesterday Pippa and Nick had their wonderful wedding day at the Higher Trapp Hotel. The weather gods were on our side most of the day ⛅️ with rain later in the day making for some atmospheric evening photos ☔️

We even managed to dodge the wind and fly the drone for some individual and unique drone images.

Flowers - Kathleens Florists
Hair - Alice Rose Bridal Hair
Makeup - Amy Lauren MUA
Venue - Higher Trapp Hotel

Congratulations Pippa and Nick, who were married at the Higher Trapp Hotel yesterday.

Here's a little taster of one of the photos from your day - Sneak Peek to come later - watch this space 👰‍♂️💞 🤵 📸