Irish Photographers Blog
This is a post from the iPad
Posted on Monday, Jul 26th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
One of the main reasons I got the iPad was the ability to blog on the go - maybe at a conference or a product launch without having to carry a laptop. Realistically the iPhone is too small for the written word so an iPad appeared to be a good solution - with some other attractive features.
There is a slight issue with the keyboard in Wordpress Dashboard on the ... Read More »
Boards.ie 24/7
Posted on Sunday, Jul 25th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Members of the Boards.ie photographic forum have produced an online magazine - all within a 24 hour period.
Photographic Exhibitions in Ireland
Posted on Sunday, Jul 25th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
At photographers.ie we want to bring information of all photographic exhibitions to our readers. If you are a gallery owner, curating an exhibition or undertaking to exhibit your own work please supply details so we can include in our Events section. You can send the details here. Please include a details of the exhibition, a url where more information can be read and some low resolution images.
Dublin Amateur Meet Up Group
Posted on Saturday, Jul 24th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
As a professional photographer people are always asking me how they could take better photographs. Nothing will improve your photography better than getting out there and using your camera. Except getting out with others and learning from the shared experiences. The Dublin Amateur Meet Up Group will assist you in the latter. Go ahead - don't be shy. You might also consider joining your local Camera Club and the IPF.
Scam Alert
Posted on Friday, Jul 23rd, 2010 in Photography News, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
It appears that some of you have gotten enquiries from a Doctor Jeff Smith. It is a scam and should be put into the trash immediately - unless you are one of those people who enjoy stringing scammers along - I know a couple of you exist out there.
Scams like this are everywhere on the internet and really people should beware of anything that is too easy and under no ... Read More »
Tips for Brides: Part Two
Posted on Monday, Jul 19th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog, Your Wedding by Alan Murphy
Here is the second in our series of quick tips for brides by leading Irish photographers. It is from South Dublin based photographer Cliff Colreavy.
When copyright isn’t enough
Posted on Saturday, Jul 17th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
I got a call from Bray based social photographer Charlie Sharkey recently. The Sunday Independent was looking for photographs of Sean Fitzpatrick and his wife. Charlie had a suitable picture but was concerned about releasing the pictures. I started by declaring my lack of legal qualifications but that unless he signed an agreement stating otherwise he did indeed own the the copyright. I did express a concern that the ... Read More »
Listorious – Twitter List
Posted on Friday, Jul 16th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
I notice, following a google search, that Richard Twomey submitted our Twitter "Irish Photo Industry" list to Listorious. Listorious has the best Twitter people search on the web so you can find anyone by topic, region or profession -- powered by data from the tens of thousands of list curators. If you are involved in the Irish Photographic Industry and wish to be listed buzz me. Thanks, Richard.
Tips for Brides: Part 1 – Get me to the Church on Time
Posted on Thursday, Jul 15th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog, Wedding Photography in Ireland, Your Wedding by Alan Murphy
In this short clip Dominic Lee, of Priory Weddings, talks about reasons a bride might be unacceptably late for her wedding ceremony. Dominic has been photographing weddings for many years and is based in Stillorgan, South Dublin. Look out for more tips from Dominic and other professional photographers around Ireland on photographers.ie
Photography is a Dangerous Game – Part Two
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 7th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Previously I featured a video from a recent Irish rugby match but this video is guaranteed to send a shiver down the spine of every wedding photographer around. Moral of the story check out your venues and note any hazards for you or your clients.
Digital Camera’s Inventor discusses his invention and legacy
Posted on Thursday, Jun 24th, 2010 in Photography News, The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Steven Sasson talks about inventing the digital camera - something Kodak kept under wraps for over 25 years.
Getting Married – Choosing your date
Posted on Friday, Jun 18th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog, Your Wedding by Alan Murphy
With all the sport on the television at the moment I began to think about the importance of choosing a wedding date carefully. If it is avoidable it is best not to go up against a Cup Final, Grand National or Big Boxing Bout.
So here's an idea - guys are (in general) more into sport than ladies - so why not delegate the checking of sporting events to the Groom ... Read More »
Video news stories on photographers.ie
Posted on Thursday, Jun 17th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
As regulars to photographers.ie will know we are always looking at ways to improve our service to site visitors. I spent yesterday in The Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, at a Canon Training Day and learned a little about shooting HD video on an EOS 7D SLR. I am a stills photographer but I am interested in this new technology because I want to start introducing some multimedia elements to the ... Read More »
photographers.ie looking for brides to be.
Posted on Monday, Jun 14th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 2 Comments
photographers.ie, Ireland's leading website for professional photographers, is looking to chat with brides to be - if you want to chat with us and possibly take part in an interesting exercise just drop us an email. Thanks, Alan Murphy alan@photographers.ie 086 2666260
International Photography Awards
Posted on Friday, Jun 11th, 2010 in The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy
Check out the International Photography Awards. You can enter now up until June 30th.
