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  • Malahide Camera Club visit the studio…

    Malahide Camera Club visit the studio…

    Not much planning went into this shoot, I was toying with the idea of inviting members of my new club to the studio to see what it would be like to work with a group of photographers in my studio rather than my standard MO of lone photographer. Time to give something back perhaps… Also…

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  • Fanny Müller

    Fanny Müller

    I’ve been an admirer of Fanny Müller’s work for some time, so I was delighted to be able to work with her today on her Dublin tour. Fanny is so easy to work with, so enthusiastic, and so talented. I’m not setup for her aerial work, but the one high bar in the studio was…

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  • A day with Ayla Rose

    A day with Ayla Rose

    I’ve been waiting a while to have my first shoot with Ayla Rose. It was worth the wait! Having access to both studio and nearby locations is very useful in unpredictable Irish weather. My plans had to be flipped from morning to afternoon to make sure we got time in studio and time on location.…

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  • Turbary Woods, Owl and Bird Sanctuary

    Turbary Woods, Owl and Bird Sanctuary

    We came across the Turbary Sanctuary today and paid a visit between rain showers to see if we could meet the resident birds of prey. We just missed the flying display but got the spend some time with the birds and their handlers and even one new owner of a young African Spotted Eagle Owl.…

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  • Embracing the shadows…

    Embracing the shadows…

    Whether working with natural light or studio lights I’ve always been weary of the dark side! Perhaps it’s the association with camera club competitions and the risk of a judge penalizing blocked shadows that led me to be extra careful about filling in shadows somewhat and never clipping the blacks (or highlights for that matter!).…

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  • Neuschwanstein

    Neuschwanstein

    In 1986 and 1987 I was fortunate enough as a student to work and live in Kaufbeuren in the Allgäu region of Bavaria.  It was not until four years ago I made a brief return visit, visiting the family I lived with, and heading to my favourite spot in Füssen and the famous Neuschwanstein castle. …

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  • Cork International Salon 2018 award

    Cork International Salon 2018 award

    More good news this weekend, I received a Salon ribbon for a new image “Lady in Waiting” in the creative section.  I had 5 images below accepted in this years salon.

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  • Fellow of the IPF

    Fellow of the IPF

    Heroins of the piece in order of appearance: Holly (Ivory Flame) Rachelle Summers Mischkah Scott Joy Draiki Sarah (Artemis) Fauna Tillie Feather and support crew; my ever patient and generous and supporting wife Liz Weston! Click on the image below for a better view… The images for my panel we presented on Chromalux Aluminium 20″…

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  • Art Nude Duet

    Art Nude Duet

    I’ve sometimes been asked, tongue and cheek, why all my images are of female models.  My simple answer is that is my preference.  Nothing against guys, but I love the beauty of the female form.  It’s also seldom I have the opportunity to work with male models, but this year I have had the opportunity…

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  • Autumn colours in Wicklow

    Autumn colours in Wicklow

    A good reason to join a camera club is because it gets you out to discover new places you maybe would not have come across otherwise.   I thought I’d get to Wicklow much earlier this morning, but our new puppy Ollie made sure that was not going to happen.  I thought I had put the…

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