Latest Irish Times Campaign

I recently had the pleasure to shoot the latest commercial photography campaign for The Irish Times. The concept was based on the line 'Because you get IT', you know more about sports, politics, housing, cooking, fashion etc because you get it.   When creative agency Owens DDB reached out to me with

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Studio Master Class Early 2020

Photography Master Classes. We are delighted to announce Studio Master Classes with Barry McCall in early 2020.With Christmas only around the corner, this is the ideal gift for any budding photographer or enthusiast in your life! Click here for info, bookings, or vouchers.  Photography Master Classes courses will take

Aer Lingus New Uniform Shoot – NYC

Aer Lingus recently updated their uniforms to a new clean and contemporary fit. Here's how it went.   It was great to shoot the new Aer Lingus uniforms at the end of 2019. The new uniforms now project a clean and contemporary look by Louise Kennedy. I have worked with Louise for

Irish Photographer Barry McCall shoots Rugby Star Peter O'Mahony for Marks and Spencer

Peter O’Mahony for Marks & Spencers

Peter O'Mahony for Marks & Spencer We recently had the pleasure of photographing Munster and Ireland Ruby player Peter O'Mahony for Marks & Spencer latest menswear collection. Peter took a break from his rigorous rugby training to model M&S' latest range of casual knits, blazers, suits and more. Anyone who has met

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RTE’s Home Rescue Shoot

RTE's Home Rescue Shoot Delighted to be approached to shoot the promotional shots for the latest season of RTE's Home Rescue.  Architect, Róisín Murphy and builder Peter Finn are back for another season – fighting clutter and saving homes all round the country. We had the duo in our Dublin 8 studio for

The Gloss Magazine Editorial

THE GLOSS Magazine October Issue editorial shot by Barry McCall. Its always nice getting out of the studio and into a bit of fresh summer air. That's exactly what happened during our The Gloss Magazine shoot in Grand Canal Dock in August.  The brief, 'Looking the Business' incorporated modern revamps

Irish Designer Louise Kennedy A/W19 Fashion Shoot

Irish Designer Louise Kennedy A/W19 Fashion Shoot It's always a pleasure to shoot Louise Kennedy collections. Beautiful Irish designs? Check. Breathtaking location? Check. Vintage Mercedes Benz? Check. Great team? Check check! This shoot took place in Ballyfin Desmesne, Co. Laois on a sunny July day. I still find myself coming back to it months on.  Catherine Condell

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Headshot Photography Session

It was our pleasure to have Irish actor Joanne Crawford in studio recently for a headshot session. Working with actors is always a great way to focus on capturing presence and personality. Contact the studios to find out more about booking in head shot sessions with Barry.

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Designer Portraits for Samsung and Image Magazine

We love working with creatives, capturing the character that drives their designs. This shoot for Samsung Ireland and Image Magazine was a great project to work on, drawing together five very different but equally brilliant designers working in Ireland: Helen Steele, Anthony Peto, Emma Manley, Peter O'Brien, Natalie B Coleman and

POCO by Pippa O'Connor Barry McCall Photographer

POCO by Pippa O’Connor

We had a great two days shooting in studio with the powerhouse that is Pippa O'Connor, photographing her exclusive range of denim, POCO. What a great and dynamic team on set! Post-production: Dylan Madden - Creative: Cillian @ I-Zest Marketing -  Styling: Niamh Doherty @ Pippa - Make-up: Aimee Connolly & Sarah

Joseph Ribkoff SS19 Barry McCall Photographer

Joseph Ribkoff SS19

What's better than getting to work with a beautiful fashion collection? Getting to work with a beautiful fashion collection away in the sun. For Joseph Ribkoff's SS19 collection shoot, we were whisked away to the beautiful island of Santorini. After a steep climb to the top, we spent two days in the

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Fashion Editorial for Image Magazine December Issue

It's always a treat shooting in a beautiful location. Killruddery House was tailor-made for our second fashion editorial in the December Issue of Image Magazine. Our supermodel Sophia Sparrow, styled by Jan Brierton, struck out in style in the bright, classical surrounds of the orangerie. Post-production: Dylan Madden - Styling: Jan Brierton, assisted

Sandra Alvarez Spark Foundry Barry McCall Photographer

Spark Foundry Portraits

We love working with bright, bold creatives. The crew from Spark Foundry were no exception. We captured a cover shot of the wonderful Sandra Alvarez, the only female managing director of an Irish media agency, for IMJ Magazine.  We also captured head shots and group shots for the rest of this great

Image Fashion Editorial by Barry McCall Photographer

Image Magazine Fashion Editorial December 2018

We absolutely loved working on this fashion editorial, shot for Image Magazine. The team was firing on all cylinders this day, and the results are probably one of our favourite fashion shoots of the year. Post-production: Dylan Madden - Styling: Sarah Rickard Lantry - Styling assistance: Shaylyn Gilheaney, Meaghan Fox and Ellen Bird - Make-up:

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Deborah Veale Fashion Collection

We recently photographed Deborah Veale's latest fashion collection. It's always such a pleasure to photograph classic fashion with a contemporary edge.     Post-production by Dylan Madden, make-up by Zoe Clark, hair by Jenni Crawford and our model Ciara B from Andrea Roche. Shot at Bond Street Studios.

Barry McCall Photographer Anna Geary for Cristallo di Milano

Anna Geary for Cristallo di Milano

We had a great day in studio earlier this year shooting jewellery for Cristallo di Milano, with their new brand ambassador Anna Geary. Anna is a joy to work with and brought so much energy to the campaign. Post-production by Dylan Madden, make-up by Linda Ryan, hair by Claudia Walsh and styling

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Wella Professionals Style Council Shoot

It's always a treat to work with creatives. We teamed up with Leonardo Rizzo, international creative for Sanrizz, on this year's shoot for the Wella Professionals Style Council. The concept for the shoot was Parklife, an urban space where the next generation gather to express their individual styles. We really enjoyed

Deirdre McQuillan by Barry McCall Photographer for Image Magazine

Ageless Style – Portraits for Image Magazine

We love shoots where we get to meet wonderful and interesting people. This portrait shoot for Image Magazine was no exception. The five women featured in this shoot encapsulated how fun fashion can be, whatever your age. Shot on set at Bond Street Studios. Featuring Orla Sheridan, Grainne Wynne, Deirdre McQuillan, Aoibheann McNamara and

White Claw

We loved getting creative with this hero shot for a White Claw ad campaign earlier this year. Shot for 10th anniversary ESPN Body Issue. Creatively directed by Rothco.  

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Louise Kennedy AW18 Fashion Shoot

We always love working on Louise Kennedy's seasonal fashion collection shoots. Beautiful designs and a great crew always makes for a good day. For the AW18 shoot, we had an extra component in the mix  - an absolutely stunning location. The shoot took place at a private office in Dublin city,

Courtney Smith by Barry McCall Photographer for TK Maxx

TK Maxx Maxximum Style

They are always some of the most fun and vibrant shoots we get to do. The 'Maxximum Style' campaign for TK Maxx was no exception. We photographed a great bunch of people, who express themselves through a unique sense of personal style. Such a pleasure to shoot with stylists Courtney Smith and

Aoife Walsh by Barry McCall Photographer for the Ivy Dawson Street

The Ivy Dawson Street

Delighted the Ivy has made its way to Dublin, and really looking forward to a sneak preview of all the Ivy Dawson Street has to offer. We had great fun working with a wonderful bunch of people to capture these portraits of familiar Irish faces, as part of a promotional campaign welcoming

Hudson Taylor

Throwback to last year shooting with Hudson Taylor. Had a blast working with these talented guys in and around Bond St Studios. Working with musicians always brings such energy to a shoot, and these guys were no exception!

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Image Magazine Changemakers

We were absolutely thrilled to be on board for the Image Magazine changemakers shoot, working with women who make waves. We had the pleasure of having 12 of Ireland's many inspirational women come to our studios to be photographed. Such great energy and fun on this shoot! Featured in our post are Sinead McSweeney

Peter Mark Spring Campaign by Barry McCall Photographer

Peter Mark Spring Hair Campaign

Bringing that fresh spring feeling to this hair campaign for Peter Mark. We always love our Peter Mark shoot days, with a great crew and great energy in studio. Hair by Suzie Dowling and Danielle Whelan, make-up by Christine Lucignano, styling by Roxanne Parker, post-production by Dylan Madden and with our girl

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World Backup Day with Drobo

Backing up my imagery has always been important for me. However, it was when I started working on my 20 year retrospective PHO20GRAPHY that it really hit home. I was working with thousands of images. We spent months scanning my older photographic prints, and about a year shooting new digital

Chanel beauty shot by Barry McCall Photographer

Chanel

Taking some time out at the end of a busy week to back up our imagery on our Drobo 5D3, and we're having a bit of fun along the way reviewing our image archives. This was one of our favourite beauty shots from 2017 for Chanel, with make-up by Christine Lucignano.      

Barry McCall Commercial Photographer men's fashion photography for Remus Uomo SS18

Remus Uomo SS18

It's always a pleasure working on men's fashion photography shoots for Remus Uomo and the SS18 collection shoot was no exception. We got to spend time in the amazing Eden Project in Cornwall.    

Tesla

Congratulations to Elon Musk on his latest achievement "The Falcon Heavy".  As I sit here writing this blog post a Starman sitting in a tin can is navigating the heavens. The Tesla Roadster – with the message “Don’t panic!” stamped on the dashboard and David Bowie playing on the speakers -

Nadine Coyle for TK Maxx

We had the great pleasure of having Nadine Coyle in studio for this TK Maxx shoot popping with colour. The Give Up Clothes for Good campaign is helping to raise funds for Enable Ireland.  www.enableireland.ie/get-involved/campaigns

Beginner Level Digital Photography Course

Looking to get creative for the year ahead? We are delighted to confirm our first 1 day introductory level digital photography course of 2017, suited to beginners and those with only basic experience, taking place at Bond Street Studios, Dublin 8, on Saturday February 18th. The course will look at how,

The Taste of Success

A feast for the eyes and what a tasty shoot to work on. Great to have foody mentors Roz, JP, Domini and Eunice, along with presenter Dáithí, in studio to capture the imagery for RTE's The Taste of Success. With beautiful set design by Ciara O'Donovan.  

Louise Kennedy with Turnbull & Asser

What a treat to work on this shoot with Louise Kennedy, who teamed up with iconic British menswear company Turnbull & Asser for this beautiful limited edition collection of white shirts. Crisp and classic. Styling by Catherine Condell, make-up by Zoe Clark and hair by Michael Leong.