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.
The best sessions are just plain fun. The kids aren’t performing, they’re just being themselves and I’m lucky enough to share that and get to capture it in a series of stunning images.
And what’s more beautiful than young ladies gathering bluebells!
Clearly I’m not a believer in the old motto ‘never work with kids’.
Why would you not work with them when there’s so much fun to be had.
The thing about photographing kids of any age is to realise that they generally won’t do what you want – they’ll do what they want. Which is only a problem if you want them to ‘sit still and smile’.
But if you want them to go out and be themselves, doing what they want is all you can wish for.
You just have to be able to capture it in all a photograph!
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:
With the Easter Holidays approching and Spring definitely here, it’s time to get out in the local parks and forests and take some pictures!
People always love our Forest Sessions and to encourage you to get out there this Easter break we’re offering a special promotional offer.
For €50 you get:
A full Outdoor Session in the Cork Area
A Viewing Session at the Gallery in Ardfallen Estate to review your selected images
A 12×18 Canvas Wrap
The offer applies to Outdoor Sessions taken between 31st March and 15th April 2012 (no sessions available on Easter Sunday 8th April). Other products can be purchased using session images at our normal pricing.
So now’s your chance to get that Forest Session done over the school holidays.
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.
