Last Sunday I had to make myself respectable for the 2011 Irish Professional Photographers Association Awards. Here is what it was all about.. Pictured at the Irish Professional Photographers Awards 2011 are Gareth Byrne, President, IPPA presenting a Certificate of Excellence ...

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I would like to wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope it is a day full of love hugs and kisses, holding hands and sweet goodies. On this occasion I would also love to say how much ...

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This is just a very quick taste of Nikki & Ed’s wedding in Castle Leslie. Yes, Nikki did wear gold runners (sneakers) with her dress and it totally worked.. Many more shots to follow.. ...

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Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Abbey Cummings who represents Tralee & Fenit Harbour Commissioners. If I could clone Abbey to promote Tralee town, then something positive would start happening. The best thing the Irish Government could do ...

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I had intended in posting a new wedding but after meeting one of my brides, Myrna last night I decided I would delve into her wedding again because there were some beautiful shots that I had forgotten about. We sat ...

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I had a pleasure of photographing Colette & Kaspars wedding at the Ballintaggart House in Dingle County Kerry, over the Dingle Race weekend in August. We lucked out with perfect weather for a countryside wedding. Everything turned out fabulously! Colette ...

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When I firstly met Anne and Junior I felt great connection with them. Such a warm delicate woman and handsome powerful man. Both matching in perfect harmony. Their wedding day was full of joy, happiness, family memories and great atmosphere… ...

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“How long do the photographs normally take?” This is the question I get asked the most by wedding couples (sometimes accompanied by a worried look). I always answer their question by talking about the day as a whole rather than ...

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The weather this year in Ireland has been exceptionally good. Even the autumn days have often been crisp and dry, with lots of sun. Usually it just rains. I’m often asked about the best light for photography at weddings. There is ...

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I am trying to meet a deadline but really wanted to share this shot with you. I mentioned Niamh & Tom in an earlier post on their rainy day wedding. Well I have just edited another one of their shots ...

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I’m principally a black-and-white sorta guy. B/W suits the documentary approach. It’s practically part of the photojournalistic DNA. And I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve explained to couples how colour can be a pretty distraction, whereas B/W makes you look ...

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The landscape shots from my last post were a result of research done for Niamh & Tom’s wedding which was happening in Lispole. I felt great excitement at the potential for their shots. Visually I knew exactly what I was ...

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I was reading a travel article in the New York Times written by Matt Gross who allows himself to get lost in countries by not using any aids to help him find his way. So this week his article was ...

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