February 7th, 2010

In 2010, I really want to try and step up my photography, I really want to try and make a concerted effort to improve and take better shots on a more consistent basis. Of course, I also want to try and branch into different photographic genres, but for my model work, which will still remain a large part of what I shoot, I really want to try and move up to the next level. I believe I’ve already started down this path having completed a tutorial with fine art photographer Jaime Ibarra and have also booked myself onto other workshops too. But in parallel with these tutorials and workshops, I also need to put theory into practice. This weekend, was my first model shoot of the year and my first time engaging with a full creative team. Over two days, I worked with 5 models and was assisted by 2 other photographers, 2 photography assistants, a make-up artist, a hair stylist and a wardrobe stylist
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Tags: caravan, colour, dublin, fashion, flash, strobist, Ulorin Vex
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February 2nd, 2010

Our dog Homer was put to sleep today shortly after 3pm
We held him in our arms, hugging him as tight and as dearly as we could, trying to make sure he wasn’t afraid and knew he was loved so dearly, as he slipped away. I’m sure only dog owners/lovers can really know how it feels to lose their dearest friend and that’s exactly what he was. Homer has been with us for 8 wonderful years. We were different before he came into our life and we’re different already without him. I have never felt such loss, such loneliness, such pain
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Tags: colour, homer, portrait, snow
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January 23rd, 2010

It may only be the letter “n” or about 10 to 15 minutes, but there is a HUGE difference between sun rise and sun risen
I know getting up early is hard, particularly on a Saturday, but the sun rises so quickly at the moment, if you miss the sun rise, you really do miss the light. This morning we went to Malahide beach to catch the sun rise and do a tutorial with two other photographers who wanted to try their hand at some landscape work. Now, I’m a long way from a landscape photographer, but I do know the secret to any photo, is capturing the right light. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: beach, colour, landscape, photoshop, sea
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