Photography News
NAIP Meet with IHF on insurance
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 23rd, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 2 Comments
The National Association of Irish Photographers have been in discussions with the Irish Hotels Federation about insurance for sometime now. It has resulted in a memo being sent from the federation to all members. A press release (unedited) concerning same from the NAIP is attached. It should be noted by all that the requirement is for insurance only and not membership of any association. Should a photographer be asked ... Read More »
Win a 1000e Photoshoot from Giggles & Smiles
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 22nd, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Support Irish maternity hospitals by purchasing "The Art of Life: Bumps & Babes" for only €30 before Mothers Day, April 3rd, and you will be in a draw for a photoshoot at Giggles and Smiles Photography including:
A Signature Wall Art Portrait from Giggles and Smiles
Makeup and nails by La Spa Therapie, Malahide
Hair styling by Peter Marks, Malahide
Designer clothes from Divine Boutique, Malahide
The book is available at:
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Interview with Jerry Kennelly
Posted on Wednesday, Mar 16th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Last week I attended the Dublin Web Summit and I took the opportunity to interview one of their speakers - photographer and serial entrpreneur Jerry Kennelly.
In the interview Jerry tells photographers.ie how he progressed from being a young photojournalist in Kerry to selling his stock photography company, Stockbyte,to Getty for 135 million dollars in 2006. He also chats about his new venture Tweak.com and how it can assist ... Read More »
Guy Gowan Sligo Sessions – New Seminars – April May
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 15th, 2011 in Photography News by GuyGowan | Add Comment
Guy will be presenting seminars on location here in his Sligo studio on April 11th, 12th and May 9th.
The training is limited to just 12 places per day which gives you a unique opportunity to learn Guy's methods in a very immediate, immersive environment. People who came to our first Sligo Sessions in February have sent us some glowing testimonials, the training really is a great experience.
Attendees also get ... Read More »
Happy Faces 2011
Posted on Friday, Mar 11th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Happy Faces returns again this weekend. Click here to find a photographer in your area.
Fine Art Nude Photography – 28th of March – Kilkenny
Posted on Thursday, Mar 10th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Seamus Costelloe Photography and Victoria Murueva, Hair and Make Up Artist are proud to present:-
Workshop: Learn the Art of mastering the light of fine art nude.
Mastering the Nude is the key to all great photography. It is a particularly difficult and challenging genre in photography.
Attend this workshop and you will gain insight into the following:
- Learn to work your location
- Finding models suitable for your project
- Directing the model
- Appropriate techniques
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Dublin Architects O’Donnell + Tuomey at centre of copyright abuse claim
Posted on Monday, Mar 7th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 8 Comments
Dublin Architects O'Donnell + Tuomey have found themselves at the centre of a copyright controversy as a result of claims made by Canadian street photographer John Goldsmith.
When asked to comment to photographers.ie the architects firm, who have won many RIAI awards for their work, stated they had only become aware of the case this morning and could not comment until after The Photographers Gallery, London issued ... Read More »
An interview with Steve McCurry
Posted on Saturday, Mar 5th, 2011 in Photography News | The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
On thursday I had the great pleasure of chatting with photographer Steve McCurry. Steve was in Dublin to give a talk on his work at the Gallery of Photography where his current exhibition Worlds of Colour is running until the 24th of April. If you haven't already seen the exhibition do get to see it - shows like this don't come around too often.
Winners announced at the IPF National Print and Projected Image Finals
Posted on Friday, Mar 4th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Arthur Carron from Dundalk Photographic Society has been awarded ‘Best Overall Image’ for his image ‘Stare’ at the Irish Photographic Finals National Print and Projected Image Finals, in association with Epson Ireland. The same image also won him first place in the ‘Best Monochrome Print’ category.
Other winners included Judy Boyle from Drogheda Photographic Club who won ‘Best Colour Print’ for her image ‘Caoimhe’ and Tony McDonnell from Dundalk Photographic Society ... Read More »
Deasy named Photographer of the Year
Posted on Tuesday, Mar 1st, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Kildare based photographer Padraic Deasy has been named Photographer of the Year by the Irish Professional Photographers Association at their award dinner in Dublin last Sunday night. Check out their website for more details.
An Interview with Barry McCall
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 22nd, 2011 in Photography News | The IPWS Blog by Alan Murphy | 2 Comments
Barry McCall is one of the world's leading fashion and portrait photographers. After 20 years in business he decided to mark the event by publishing a book of his work. To date it has raised over 250,000 euro. I recently caught up with him to record an interview. Watch it here. Buy Barry's PHO2OGRAPHY book here - all the money goes directly to the charity.
Reportage and Sports Portfolio at the AIB PPAI Awards 2011
Posted on Saturday, Feb 19th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
These are the winning images in the Reportage and Sports Portfolio at the AIB PPAI Awards 2011. REPORTAGE
Enviroment, Politics, Arts & Entertainment.
Posted on Saturday, Feb 19th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Here are the winning AIB PPAI Photojournalism Awards for the Environment, Politics, Arts & Entertainment Categories. ENVIRONMENT POLITICS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Memorable 7 days for O’Halloran.
Posted on Saturday, Feb 19th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | Add Comment
Freelance photographer Kenneth O'Halloran ended a very good 7 days with 4 more AIB Photojournalism Awards. He was named 2nd prize winner for an image of Brian Power and his family. In the Portrait Category he scored a hat trick landing 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Just last week Kenneth was one of three Irish photographers who had success at the World Press Awards.
News, Daily Life and Sports Action Winners and the PPAI Photojournalism Exhibition 2011
Posted on Saturday, Feb 19th, 2011 in Photography News by Alan Murphy | 1 Comment
Here are the winning images from the News, Daily Life and Sports Action Categories of the 2011 PPAI Awards NEWS DAILY LIFE SPORTS ACTION A total of 2,010 images were entered by 123 photojournalists from around Ireland. Here is the selection of images from the touring exhibition that will travel over the coming months.
