Photography News
IPPA Annual Conference 2011 – Killiney
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2011 in Photography News by Irish Professional Photographers Association | Add Comment
The IPPA Annual Conference & AGM 2011 will take place on Sunday October 2nd at Fitzpatrick's Castle Hotel, Killiney Dublin.
Pet Photography Workshop with Paul Walker – April 2012
Posted on Monday, Aug 22nd, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 2 Comments
Pet photography workshop being brought to Co Tyrone by the multi award winning Paul Walker.
The course will take place on 24th and 25th April 2012 at An Creagan Visitors Centre, Co Tyrone. The area is set in woodland and bog land with the most amazing photographic opportunities. The centre has accommodation, restaurant and bar on site.
More Details Here
It's a fantastic opportunity for photographers interested in developing this ... Read More »
Morag MacDonald – Irish Tour 2011
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 16th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Morag is delivering a series of training days in various locations in Ireland. These days are aimed at wedding and portrait photographers and are split into two sessions. City and Dates 4 September - Bangor, Northern Ireland 5 September - Dublin 7 September - Cork Click here for more details on these days devoted to lighting and selling dramatic wedding and portrait images.
2 Nikon Cameras Stolen in Cork – Update
Posted on Monday, Aug 15th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
These cameras have been recovered.
Please be on the look out for two Nikon cameras ( D3 and D3s) as well as two lenses, a 24-70 and 80-200, which were stolen in Cork yesterday afternoon.
According to an eye witness, two men in on old red Toyota car passed by the junction with Wellington Road, one of them got out and stole the equipment before they passed the Tour de Munster crowd ... Read More »
ORPHAN WORKS – Consultation
Posted on Friday, Aug 12th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation seeks reactions to the EU proposal on certain permitted uses of orphan works.
A new directive on orphan works has been proposed at European level and it is important that all fully understand the longterm implications of this directive.
Orphan works are works that are protected by copyright, but where the owner of the copyright or related right cannot be either identified or found. ... Read More »
Foresters Fund – Scam
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 10th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Just a quick note to warn members that The Foresters Fund Scam is in operation again. I understand they are trawling databases and have contacted at least one photographer on photographers.ie.
The Stamp of Success for Warner
Posted on Monday, Aug 8th, 2011 in Photography News by Neil Warner | Add Comment
To celebrate Ireland’s success in developing sustainable energy sources, An Post have printed 50,000 stamps focussing on this technology. The stamps illustrate our progress in the areas of hydro electricity, solar power, wind generation and ocean energy.
The ocean energy stamp is based on an image created by leading Galway photographer Neil Warner. The image which was shot off the West Coast is of an Ocean Energy ... Read More »
News organisations forced to hand over images to police
Posted on Friday, Aug 5th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
The courts in Northern Ireland have ruled that journalists working during the recent riots must hand over unseen photographs and footage. Judge Grant, Belfast County Court, rejected claims by lawyers working for the news organisation that it was a "fishing expedition" and said that there was no evidence of an increased threat to journalists following previous disclosure of footage.
For many years journalists, and especially many photojournalists, have fought for ... Read More »
“Captain America: The First Avenger” Action Shots Captured With Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Cameras
Posted on Friday, Aug 5th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
The highly anticipated feature film, "Captain America: The First Avenger", used Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR cameras to capture many of the movie's action shots. Throughout the super hero action picture, the 5D Mark II was used to shoot motion sequences that were seamlessly integrated with the production's 35mm film footage.
According to Jonathan Taylor, second unit director/director of photography on "Captain America: The First Avenger", these features made ... Read More »
Stand your ground
Posted on Wednesday, Aug 3rd, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
In June, as part of the London Street Festival, six photographers went out around London to make photographs - this is a film of what happened to them.
Interview with Andrew McConnell
Posted on Wednesday, Jul 27th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Irish photographer Andrew McConnell talks about his World Press Photo award winning image.
Nationwide – Photography Theme
Posted on Tuesday, Jul 26th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Last night Nationwide had a photography theme. Watch it on iPlayer if you missed it. The programme featured a lovely profile of Dundalk's Photographic Society, FIAP Club World Champions and articles on photographers Enda Cavanagh and Donal Wyld.
Durkin cuts a dash at Kilbeggan
Posted on Monday, Jul 18th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Congratulations to Longford photographer Claire Durkin who Friday evening swopped the camera for the glad rags and was placed among the top five Best Dressed Ladies at the Gigginstown House Midlands National. Paul Sherwood was on the course to capture Claire and the other winners.
PhotoIreland2011 underway.
Posted on Friday, Jul 1st, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
PhotoIreland Festival 2011 was officially opened last night in the Sebastian Guinness Gallery. The theme of this years festival is "Collaborative Change" and it is hoped that the festival, in it's second year, will investigate the possibilities of collaborative approaches with artistic and non-artistic disciplines.
Some of the highlights of the festival include
Martin Parr's lecture on Photobooks
Two talks by David Kronn
A free lunchtime tour of the RHA with photographer Amelia stein
Mexican ... Read More »
