Another busy weekend of Communions coming up – I hope everyone has a great day.
Remember that we also do a lot of sessions after the day: it’s a nice chance to get dressed up and have a relaxed photo session without the pressure of the Big Day.
Contact us now to chat about how a session like this might work for you.
Back in the office today after the first busy weekend of First Communions.
Everyone was in fine form – despite the untimelty downpoor on Saturday. It’s a lovely time to be doing family photos and there are always some lovely photos coming out of the Communion sessions. The kids are a great age: full of fun and confidence.
I’ve my work cut-out getting through all those pics before next weekend but if you had a session with me over the weekend then proofs will be available shortly.
If you have a Communion coming up then we’re fully booked for the 23rd May but there are some slots available on the 9th and 16th May so call now 021-4293714
Well done to Nathalie and all the other constants in the Belle of Ballinlough over the weekend.
We were very proud to have Nathalie represent us on stage but unfortunately this wasn’t her year.
Congrats to Eimear representing the Orchard Bar who is the 2014 Belle.
Nathalie has a natural presence and was certainly very comfortable in front of the camera when we did a quick photo session in the Japanese Gardens last week. Here are a few more pics from the session and you can follow her Street Style blog at https://www.facebook.com/Streetstyleandsmile
We’re delighted to be supporting Nathalie Tobin in this year’s Belle of Ballinlough.
Good Luck at the Judging night tomorrow at the Silver Key and we’ll see everyone on Saturday at the Youth Club Summer Festival.
We’ve been to the Festival most years since the kids were young (and even got roped into the acts last year) but this is the first time we’ve had our act together enough to get involved in the Belle. I hope all the girls and their escorts have a great night and fingers crossed for Nathalie.
Confirmations started a couple of weeks ago and we’ve had a number of sessions for families since then.
As in previous years we can do more formal studio sessions or sessions at home for Confirmations. For many families the Confirmation is a much more low-key occassion compared to First Holy Communion.
However it marks an important transition: from primary school to secondary; from child to young adult; from tween to teen. This are set to change for these kids. Big Time. It’s a great opportunity to get pictures of everyone together before all this comes upon ye.
We are available on the day of the Confirmation but we’ve also had sessions booked on other days.
Sessions on the day are more convienient and allow you to get pictures done while everyone is together.
Home sessions afterwards allow you to take more time over the pictures and maybe show-off that outfit one more time.
As with previous years we have special print packages for Confirmation Sessions – see https://roblambphoto.com/?page_id=796
Call us now on 021 4293714 or drop in next time you’re passing to enquire about availability for your day
Finally I got my last roll of 35mm Ilford HP5 Black and White film back and scanned it in. It had to be hand processed by someone in Kinsale (I still have the wherewithall to do it myself at home but buying a batch of chemicals for one film wouldn’t have been worth it).
I called this post ‘an old friend’ but in fact there are two here:
Enough of the gooey-eyed retro-tech love. How did they get on?
Well, er, the pictures are different. Not really worse or better but just different. I suppose I’m mainly comparing it it the 35mm Full Frame Digital of the D700: same format, same lenses.
Overall though I like these and although time-consuming and a little pricy it’s been a pleasure so shoot some black and white film again. The analogue process is very tactile even without the actual printing of black and white prints. What comes out has it’s own beauty but I’m not convinced it’ll ever come back into my professional workflow. I want to shoot some more though – and to find the right subject to suit the medium.
I’d love to do black and white printing again (I’d love to have the time even more!)
What has this whole process taught me? That’s another post…
It’s been quiet on the blog – lots going on in the Gallery but January is traditionally when I get time for a few personal projects that help me think about how (and why) I work.
So look out for more here about that but in the meantime here’s a clue to something which I hope to start today. Looks like it’s brightening up a bit so it might actually come off as planned.
This motley crew of camera are all lined up and ready to go. You might recognise a few relics here but let me assure you that they are all fully functional and ready for action (well I’m hoping that they all step up when their time comes).
Sometimes I do get asked how many cameras I own (normally by someone else’s kids). I normally don’t count them all cos it’s embarassing how many of my film camera I’ve held on to (and I’ve a couple more than are in this photo).
Halloween Dress Up is on again this year. This is our third year running the event and we’re hoping for an even bigger turn out this year.
The idea is simple: bring your kids along to the Gallery in Fancy Dress and they get a Free Picture taken in our Halloween Den. All we ask in return is a donation to one of our Children’s Charities.
Many of the local schools and preschools will be having parties that day as it’s the day before mid-term so why not call in on your way home and get your photo taken?
We’ve had great fun with it in the last few years since we moved into Ardfallen Estate and we’ve raised €100’s for Crumlin and the Ronald McDonald House.
So put the date in your diaries for next week and call in and give us a scare!!!
It’s a perfect time to get out and have a Family Photo Session: autumn is here and the woods look fantastic; it’s bright and still warm outside.
This October we’re offering special discounted rates on all session booked from now until the end of the mid-term break.
For €50 you get a full Family Session anywhere in the Cork. We’re also offering a 10% Discount on the Gallery Price list for print orders placed at your viewing after your session.
There are many spots around Cork for great Outdoor Family Photo Sessions. We’ve worked in Currabinny, Rostellan, Fota Gardens and even more suburban locations like Fitzgerald’s Park and the Japanese Gardens. All we need is somewhere you can be free to relax and play and we can capture your family at their best.
You might also consider some of our great local beaches at this time of year: Myrtleville, Rocky Bay, Garretstown or the Dock Beach have all worked well for us in the past.
But if you have your own favourite spot that your family know well then why not get photos taken there.
Weekend sessions are available but with limited availability. The promotion runs through to the end of the October Mid-term break so you can also schedule a session while the kids are off school (3rd November).
Contact us now for more info or to book your session: 021 429 3714 rob@roblambphoto.com
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OK so the weather has taken a turn after one of the best summers we’ve had for years. But don’t let that stop you getting out there and enjoying yourselves.
In fact it’s still pretty mild and there’s some dry weather forecast. The woods are looking fab at the moment and there’s nothing kids like better than getting out there and enjoying the fresh air now that schools are back and we spend so much time indoors.
So it’s a great time to organise a Family Photography Session and we’re launching a new promotion to help you make the step and book your session this Autumn. Watch this space for more details.
