Although they’re here all sumer, June is definitely the big month for daisies. The last couple of years I’ve tried to get the kids together to get something going with the daisies but it just never seems to work out.
It’s a lovely idea but in the end they are just sooo small. And all that intent on making daisy chains just looks like something else.
But this year we got out in the woods and parks an awful lot and this loads of really nice work from those sessions – some of which include those pesky little flowers…
With the schools closed it’s time to move to my normal summer office hours.
From 9th July until 31st August, my normal office hours will change to 10-12 Monday to Friday.
As usual, these are the hours when I will definitely be in the office. I am generally available in the Gallery for most of the day but since it’s just me here then I do need to close the Gallery and go out to meet clients, suppliers and take photos (not necessarily in that order).
So if you want to just drop in then 10-12 is your best bet. If that doesn’t suit then just call me to confirm that I’m in the Gallery at another time during the day – or we can make an appointment.
I am still taking evening and weekend appointments over the summer.
We having a few plans for going away over the summer which will mean that the Gallery will be closed for a few days. Most of these are weather dependant so nothing definite yet. One of the advantages of working for yourself is the flexibility of your working hours (tempered against the need to work whenever you’re needed) – so this summer I intend to take advantage of that flexibility a small bit.
So if you need me, call and make an appointment – 021 429 3714 (diverts to mobile if I’m not here) or drop in 10-12.
Best of Luck to everyone finishing up school today – I hope you all enjoy the summer.
It’s been a bit quiet from me on Facebook and the blog over the last few weeks – a busy time at work and at home but hopefully I’ll catch up next week and post some more recent work and updates…
I did this event a couple of years ago and had a great night (even though I was the only male in attendance – or maybe that was why it was so much fun!)
Unfortunately I’m not able to help this year but if you’re free this evening call to the Radison Little Ireland for a bit of Fashion Fun.
So May is here and we’re looking forward to Summer. We’ve already started the Outdoor Sessions and had a lot of fun picking bluebells and running free in the Forests of Cork.
Lots of lovely images I’d love to share so ‘stay tuned’ and I’ll try and get them up here in the next few days.
Also keep an eye out for a special deal on these sessions coming up for the Summer Hols…
As I mentioned in a previous post, the Gallery Sessions last year were a big hit: a convienient way to get a great range of pictures of a whole family at a reasonable cost (and with no initial outlay).
But me, being me, couldn’t help messing with the format a bit.
It’s no news that I’m not a fan of flat backgrounds. I started a blog post about that very subject and it turned into a small essay – so we’ll have to work out where to go with that one at some stage.
But these are studio sessions and we need a background. So we chose something less ‘photographery’ and flat with more texture and deliberately set it up so it wasn’t smooth. The to help I tilted it to give some depth.
But at times the purple backdrop came up very dark and a bit flat last year – even when I started lighting it independently. So we looked at other options: more depth, more options for posing full length, better lit and more space for larger groups.
My motto would always to ‘use what you have’ first and by turning everything around and incorporating the Gallery partion we hit on something new and way more interesting. Moreover shooting into the angle adds more depth.
It’s deeper, brighter and gives options for leaning against the partion. You get good separation with darker clothes and taller people in the group and we have extra seats, stools and other props this year to make more interesting group setups.
First Live Session with the new backdrop
Just to finally add those links to the Communion information:
Following the success of last year’s Studio sessions in the Gallery on Communion Days, we’re offering the same packages again this year.
These sessions are designed to be a convienient way to drop in to the Gallery on the day of your child’s First Communion. They last around 10 minutes and there is no session fee.
Ten minutes doesn’t sound like a lot but you’ll get a range of images of everyone you bring into the Gallery that day. Of course we’ll get a range of solo portraits of your son or daughter on their day. But there is also time to get pictures with their siblings, grandparent, godparents and don’t forget the parents of course.
There are only a number of 10 minute slots available on each Saturday in May so it’s best to enquire as early as possible if this is something that would suit you and your family.
The panel below gives a good idea of the range of images from a session last year. I’ve also posted more information about the different kinds of sessions and the package prices but feel free to call in to get more info.
Gallery sessions will also be available for Confirmation sessions in most of the local schools. Contact us for more.
I’m also helping Lesley put together a blog to show off more of her work and keep her growing band of fans up to date on where her work is available on show: lesleystothers.wordpress.com
Just back from Glorious West Cork. There really is no place like it. This kids spent 5 hours on the beach yesterday digging holes and playing Flags.
Walking Barleycove Beach with the LX-5
On a photographic note (this is my business blog afterall). I left the usual kit behind and took almost everything else: I did a portrait session with the Mrs on the Hasselblad; I shot a roll of 35mm on the F4 with the 50f.12 and 16f3.5 fisheye; I filled a 4GB card on the Panasonic LX5 (including the above). Lots of good stuff from all these – although I’ll need to wait for the films to be processed – how very 20th century!
Although they’re here all sumer, June is definitely the big month for daisies. The last couple of years I’ve tried to get the kids together to get something going with the daisies but it just never seems to work out.
