Irish Photographers Blog
ANGELA’S APPETITE
Posted on Saturday, Oct 1st, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Angela Phelan pens an great review in todays Irish Independent's Weekend mag. Reviewing "People in Vogue. A Century of Portraits" which is published on Oct. 6th. Angela reveals her amazing knowledge and insight into the world of fashion and the power of Vogue editors. She finishes her review with a comment on Kate Moss and that seemingly perfect nose. "So does the camera ever lie"?
LOOSERS
Posted on Saturday, Oct 1st, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Afraid to gamble, Paddy Power bookmakers took no risks when they commissioned two images for their billboard campaign. Lacking any imagination they copied Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper plus a birthing scene and inserted a gambling theme. Knowing it would cause offence they received publicity in all media. This is a practiced stunt employed by a clothing company who also uses the same colour green in their trademark. A missed ... Read More »
MONDAYS ECLIPSE
Posted on Saturday, Oct 1st, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Next Monday gives an oppertunity to view a partial eclipse of the sun. The start time is 8.49 am and ends at 11.15am. At our latitude we will not enjoy a total eclipse and therefore will not see the stars. For this treat i suggest you head for Madrid.
RAY D’ARCY & CHILDLINE
Posted on Saturday, Oct 1st, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Ray D'Arcy of TODAY FM picked well when he selected today as the time to take shots for his Childline book project. The weather has not dissapointed and has given us the four seasons in one day which should yield a good crop of images in various light conditions. Ray is encouraging all with camera phones to join the more traditional methods and contribute. This will give him a new ... Read More »
TEACHING IS A TEST
Posted on Sunday, Sep 25th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Just returned from Lahinch where I was holding a workshop for a small group of amateur collogues. A very pleasent and rewarding time. Perfect locations and light constantly changing. But it reminded me of two remarks made by a friend. "Sometimes we forget how much we know" and "Teaching can expose how little we know".
TEST RESULTS
Posted on Sunday, Sep 25th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
What does LMPA stand for?. In terms of framing, what does 'encapsulation mean'?. Why does a tripod have three legs?. If these questions have a familar ring to them then you have just received your results from the City and Guilds Progression Award in Photography exam. If you competed and were successful, well done. If you set the questions, send me a signal and I will organise a rescue committee ... Read More »
ART OF SEX
Posted on Sunday, Sep 25th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor | 1 Comment
I like to ease into Sundays. A coffee in my local Sand Bar and watch the day unfold. The cover of Sunday Independent Life mag shouted the headline " IN CAMERA. MIKE BUNN AND THE DARK ART OF SEX ". Im rushing to get a copy. But am a little pissed off that I was omitted from his guest list.
BACK TO WORK
Posted on Sunday, Sep 25th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
After a season of laziness and renewal it's comforting to return to base to discover i was not missed. Attended the Abbey Theatre special meeting to record the moment for the archives and met a cluster of collegues assigned to capture the moment. Standing well back i observed Eithne Healy giving an end of meeting interview to the group. To my amazement a TV cameraman pushed so close to ... Read More »
ROCKALL
Posted on Sunday, Aug 7th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Congrats to Nutan who's book "L'Eternel Irlandais" received second prize in the festival de l'image in Biarritz as best photographic book of the year. His latest project, a new book titled "The Islands of Ireland" is to be published by Thames and Hudson of London in October and by Hoebeke publishers Paris.The launch is planned for October 21st in Kenny's bookstore in Galway. Nutan tells me he has been "at ... Read More »
NO TO PLAYBOY+YES TO KIP CARROLL
Posted on Sunday, Jul 31st, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Party girl and greyhound owner Amanda Brunker concedes that "these are the raciest pictures I've ever done" when she posed for the Sunday Indo's Life magazine. Coupled with an interview by Brendan O'Connor the six page spread made me rise early on Sunday morn. Amanda refused the Playboy request to pose because she did not want to upset her mother. What upset me was the measly bylines given to photographer ... Read More »
JUST PUBLISHED
Posted on Saturday, Jul 30th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Real Ireland Design have just published a new book of photographs by Liam Blake. Titled " Sound of Waves" the book contains 50 images harvested from the Dingle area and features 'The Peninsula', a poem by Seamus Heaney which was the inspiration for the work. The Samaritans will benefit from the sale of a limited edition of 75 copies, case bound and signed by Heaney plus a unique music CD ... Read More »
PHOTO SHOOT
Posted on Saturday, Jul 30th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor | 2 Comments
The loyalists have asked for photographic evidence to prove that the IRA have distroyed all their arms. A kind of finger in the wound exercise. Here is my question. How would you handle this assignment so you could produce forensic evidence of the distruction of arms ?
HISTORY LESSON
Posted on Friday, Jul 29th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Congratulations to all on the Irish Examiner team who produced a memorable and historic issue (29th.July) marking the IRA's declaration to ends it's armed campaign. It's use of 12 pictures on the main page beginning with the 1972, Belfast, Bloody Friday to the 1996' Canary Wharf bomb demonstrates the power of real photojournalism coupled with great design and layout. This issue will become a collectors item for generations to come. ... Read More »
DIAZ WASHES WHITER
Posted on Friday, Jul 29th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
Alan brings to my attentation the plight of a photographer who faces six years in jail for blackmail, forgery and offering for sale "topless" pics" of Cameron Diaz when she was a struggling model. She was offered the collection for an ammount in excess of $3 million. Which begs the question, what was he getting for a ten eight ?
DUNGARVAN CAMERA CLUB
Posted on Friday, Jul 29th, 2005 in The IPWS Blog by Tom Lawlor
If you believe as I do that the accurate documenting of our unfolding society is now in the hands of amateur photographers pop in and see the annual show of the Dungarvan camera club in The Library, Davitts Quay. The work of 31 members produced a great show of 100 prints working on the theme "Capture the Moment" runs till Aug 16th. Keep an eye out for my favourite, The ... Read More »
