Category: Creative
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Portrait Masters Awards
This week I received the results of my first ever submission to the Sue Bryce Education – Portrait Masters competition for January 2021. Before I get to my results, a word about why I felt I should pursue yet another international awards and distinction journey. I have been entering national and international photographic competitions since…
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My first remote shoot
In these strange times I feel lucky to have the headspace to want to exercise my creative side. So when Mischkah asked me if I’d like to try a remote shoot, I gladly said yes. I’d been thinking about these for a while and wondering just how well they would work for me. I enjoy…
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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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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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Croatia with SummersAbroad
Just on my way home from an amazing three days photo vacation organised by Rachelle Summers and her #SummersAbroad team! I still have 1800 images to process but so far I am super happy with the set and themes and variety of shoots organised and challenging me to push further outside my comfort zone in…
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Abstract textures
So ambling along in the woods today I inadvertently released the shutter and produced a pleasing abstract image (above). So I took ten minutes to create a few more slow shutter speed creations while moving the camera in various directions in the forest. I think the result make a nice collection of textures or maybe…
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Duet
This week I had the opportunity to shoot with models Rachelle Summers and Tillie Feather on their latest tour of Ireland. It’s been many years since I did a duo shoot, and to be honest had not thought too much about what I was going to do on the day. However, since I know Rachelle…
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EFIAP Paperwork complete!
After a week of catch-up, adding many salon details into my database, I finally submitted my EFIAP application today. I had been a bit remiss with my salon tracking as I rushed to enter many salons in the past few months to meet my targets, but I’m glad I had the database to keep me…
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5th Greek Photographic Circuit 2017
I learned today that I received a PSA Honorable Mention in the Rhodos salon of the 5th Greek Photographic Circuit for “Raphaella on Point”. In total I received 27 acceptances across the four salons on a range of twelve images in four sections. This concludes my county entries for my EFIAP distinction submission, now time…
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