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Photographer Fra Lucchesi
Local photographer Fra Lucchesi has made it to the finals of two wedding awards.
The talented photographer, from Dundalk, is a finalist in The Irish Wedding Awards 2023 and the weddingsonline Awards with the hope of being crowned Wedding Photographer of the Year.
Fra first took up photography in 2013 and started doing weddings two years later and has been doing it ever since.
As the popular wedding photographer's reputation grew so did his clientele and he is now very much in demand from couples' wanting him to capture their special day.
Fra, speaking to the Dundalk Democrat, said: “Ever since Covid restrictions lifted things have really taken off and they don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon, which is just amazing.
“I am still in awe of it all and always feel so lucky that I get to do something I truly love.
“I'm delighted that I have made into the finals of the Irish Wedding Awards for Wedding Photographer of the Year and into the finals of the weddingsonline Awards.
“As always thank you so much to everyone for the support over the years and to all the couples that have let me be part of their special day.”
The Irish Wedding Awards 2023 aim to recognise and reward those within the wedding industry that work towards making the big day as perfect as possible and Fra is among those chosen.
The black-tie ceremony will take place at the end of this month in Dublin, where top specialists and establishments that have gone above and beyond in the sector will gather to celebrate their achievements.
A spokesperson for The Irish Wedding Awards 2023 said: “These Awards are now recognised as the leading celebration for showcasing those that have demonstrated excellence in the wedding industry.
“This year marks the fifth anniversary of The Irish Wedding Awards and we are delighted to be celebrating not only the finalists but how far the industry has come in the past few years.
“The competition is tough this year but it is time to acknowledge everyone who has shown dedication and professionalism in their workplace; two key features that make individuals and businesses stand out from the rest.
“With more entries than ever before, we would like to wish the finalists the best of luck and we can’t wait to welcome our guests at the ceremony and celebrate the winners with them.”
The weddingsonline Awards is now in its 14th year and was set up to recognise excellence within the wedding sector and to reward those businesses that stand out from the crowd.
Their Gala Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 27th.
You can vote for Fra Lucchesi in the Irish Wedding Awards on https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/The5thIrishWeddingAwards2023
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