Photography News
Acclaimed photographer Tim Hetherington killed in Libya
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 20th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Reports are coming in today that award winning photographer Tim Hetherington has been killed by a mortar in Misrata, Lybia.
Guy Gowan May Sligo Sessions
Posted on Thursday, Apr 14th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
The personal atmosphere and great learning environment of Guy Gowan's Sligo Sessions is creating a massive impact on attendees. We have two all new seminars planned for next month - the first on Monday 09/05 covering Portrait images and processing is booking up quickly. Guy has announced just today that the second seminar on the 10/05 will be The Apple Experience. This seminar wowed attendees recently in Holland and ... Read More »
Another award for Kenneth O’Halloran
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 13th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Earlier this year Ken O'Halloran won World Press and PPAI Awards. Last month he won the March round of the Focus Project. In addition to $2,500 cash and a feature on JPG Magazine’s Blog, Kenneth is now in the running for the Focus Project Grand Prize Award. Keep an eye out for next week’s blog post from JPG Magazine featuring Kenneth’s work.
Griffith College Student wins “News Photographer of Year” at National Student Media Awards
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Dylan Madden from Dundrum, Dublin 16, a 3rd year student of the BA in Photographic Media at Griffith College Dublin was awarded ‘News Photographer of the Year’ for his images which capture protests that took place in Dublin and Cusco, Peru over the past year.
Now in its 11th year, the ‘Smedias’ have grown from strength to strength. This year saw fierce competition with more than 1,500 entries from ten ... Read More »
2 New Fellows of IPPA & 1 new Associate
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 12th, 2011 in Photography News by Irish Professional Photographers Association | Add Comment
The Irish Professional Photographers Association are delighted to announce that we have 2 new Fellows and one new Associate member. Congratulations to Donal Murphy FIPPA who gained his in the discipline of Architectural photography & Tom Doherty FIPPA in Fine Art photography. Congratulations also to Peter Gordon AIPPA who achieved his associateship qualification in landscape photography. For further details please visit the IPPA website.
Jon Gray – Lighting for Fashion and Beauty – Calumet Belfast – April 15th
Posted on Friday, Apr 8th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
It’s time to learn Lighting from a Pro!
Jon Gray – Lighting for Fashion and Beauty
Calumet have a lighting seminar on Friday, April 15th - 9.30am – 4.00 pm - Calumet Belfast, Boucher Road showroom, cost £99 inc vat. This seminar will show different lighting techniques and give you the opportunity to photograph a top professional fashion and beauty model. For more information give us a call the branch on 02890 777770
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The Vision of Ken Sklute – May 15th, Red Cow Hotel.
Posted on Friday, Apr 8th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
International Master Photographer Ken Sklute will give a talk in the Red Cow on May 15th. Early booking is advisable as places are limited. To book call Podge Kelly on 087 22 12354
Photographing the Landscape
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 6th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Award winning landscape photographers Peter Cox, Neil McShane and Roger Overall have teamed up to produce the first in a series of videos entitled “Photographing the Landscape”.
The initial episode deals with the planning and execution of a landscape photography shoot in Cork and Kerry.
There’s plenty of practical instruction, tips and tricks on how to get the best from your camera.
Check out the trailer:
If you want more you ... Read More »
Ciaran O’Neill named PPANI Photographer of the Year
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 5th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Congratulations to Antrim photographer Ciaran O'Neill who was recently named PPANI Photographer of the Year. See more of the winners and their images here
The New Nikon D5100: Unleash Your Creativity
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 5th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Press Release:
Nikon introduces a new D-SLR to its line-up, the D5100, which is packed with features to make shooting stills or full HD movies more exciting than ever. The D5100 will give you a new creative perspective thanks to its improved Vari-angle screen, special effects mode and full (1080p) HD Movie.
Jordi Brinkman, Product Manager for Nikon Europe, says: “The D5100 is a great camera that allows you ... Read More »
Simon Cumbers’ Media Fund
Posted on Friday, Apr 1st, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
The 2011 summer round of funding of the Simon Cumbers’ Media Fund, was launched this week by Minister of State for Trade & Development Jan O’Sullivan. At the launch Minister O'Sullivan focused on the media’s important role to inform and educate “audiences about the hunger, poverty and injustice that afflict so many millions of our fellow human beings and have implications for our future.”
The Fund was established by Irish Aid in ... Read More »
Photography is Good for Society
Posted on Thursday, Mar 31st, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Some of you may be aware of the Photography is Good for Society Campaign. I started this campaign because Cork County Council want to outlaw photography in playgrounds.
To the lay person this may seem a perfectly sensible proposal but there are issues with the draft legislation in principle and as it is actually drafted.
First the easy part - the law is absolutely useless.
This is because of the wording: “No person, ... Read More »
Opportunity for a Photographer – The Ryan Academy
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 29th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 3 Comments
Are you or a person you know trying to break into professional photography? Here is your chance to be the lead photographer of a Dublin Castle conference attended by the Taoiseach. The Ryan Academy focuses on encouraging entrepreneurs and we would like to help a start-up to get their first big break. If you think you fit the bill contact the Ryan Academy
Cork County Council seeks to outlaw photography
Posted on Sunday, Mar 27th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 6 Comments
Cork County Council is currently in consultation on a Playground Bye Law which will outlaw photography in a playground area.The full text is below as a PDF but Item 24 states:
"No person, unless they are a member of a family, shall operate or use a camera, camera phone, video or any other media device in a playground without authorization from the Council. However CCTV may be utilized by the Council and ... Read More »
Cork law to outlaw photography
Posted on Thursday, Mar 24th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 4 Comments
The Examiner reports:
"IN an effort to target paedophiles," Cork County Council is drawing up new bylaws which will make it an offence to take photos of children in playgrounds.
The draft document states "no person, unless they are a member of a family, shall operate, or use a camera, camera phone, video or any other media device in a playground without authorisation from the council". However, the local authority itself ... Read More »
