February 21, 2014
All Set for Tomorrow’s Intermediate Photography Course
Studio set up, print outs done and lots of tips at hand for tomorrow's intermediate photography course
February 19, 2014
Louise Kennedy Eau de Parfum
Louise Kennedy's new signature fragrance Eau de Parfum, shot as part of our most recent campaign for Louise. Enjoy!
February 17, 2014
Intermediate Level Photography Course February 22nd
So we are full steam ahead preparing for this coming Saturday's course. Keep your eyes peeled to find out who our top models for the day are this time around. This course is a level up from our last course on Saturday February 8th so we'll be picking things up a notch
February 13, 2014
Intermediate Level Photography Course, Saturday February 22nd
So after a great start with our intro class last Saturday, here's a little sneak preview of the general kind of schedule for our more advanced class taking place Saturday week the 22nd, once again here at the studios. A brief review of different file formats and importation, storage and management An
February 13, 2014
Remus Uomo Spring/Summer 2014
Check out the Look Book we shot recently for Remus Uomo. Great to work with such a slick client. Check out a great behind the scenes video here
February 10, 2014
A Big Thanks to Last Weekend’s Intro Level Class!
A big thanks to our great class from this Saturday just past, it was a fast paced day jam-packed full of learning but resulting in some really lovely shots of our two models for the day. If you would like to join our next intro level class, drop us a line
February 8, 2014
Daylight, LED… and Lunch!
Trying out other light sources such as daylight and even LED! Followed by yummy lunches from our neighbourhood Cafe Noshington - brunch style cook ups and hot pots.
February 8, 2014
Intro to Profoto!
Getting the class introduced to portraiture with Profoto lighting!
February 8, 2014
File Management
So how much do you know about best file management? Barry and Paul are now taking our intro class through RAW, PSDs, JPEGs and TIFFS and how we manage them here at the studios primarily through Photoshop and Bridge.
February 8, 2014
Showreel Time!
Who are we learning from today?! What better way to start the class than a run through of Barry's showreel with a summary of some of his favourite work from over the years
February 7, 2014
First Photography Course of the Year on Tomorrow!
We are in the final throes of preparations here at the studios for tomorrow's intro level photography course, the first of 2014. Feeling spontaneous?! We do still have 2 spots left. Here's a little refresher of what we'll be getting up to!
February 7, 2014
Panti
Inspiring to see reach and impact of Panti's recent speech at the Abbey Theatre. #TeamPanti
February 4, 2014
Lifestyle Sports Campaign
Loving the new Lifestyle Sports campaign we shot a few weeks back. Check out some of the shots from the day
February 1, 2014
Intro Level Photography Course This Day Next Week
This day next week rain or no rain we'll be safely tucked away in Bond Street Studios more than half way through our intensive 1 day introductory level photography course. With a thorough and hands-on program for the day we'll be taking you from file management and camera settings through to
January 30, 2014
Intro Level Workshop Next Saturday February 8th
Would you like to have the chance to work with Julie and Carla from 1st Option Model Agency? We have just confirmed that they will be our models for our course next Saturday 8th. We can still squeeze a few more bookings in so drop us a line asap if you'd like
January 23, 2014
February Photography Courses
Wondering what kind of things we'll be looking at on our intro level photography workshop on Saturday February 8th? It could look a little something like this: * What is everyone's experience with photography and what does everyone want to get from the day? * File format discussion: RAW, PSD, JPEG, TIFF -->
January 22, 2014
My First Louise Kennedy Shoot
Lovely to bump into Louise Kennedy and her sister Caroline recently at Pizza e Porchetta. It reminded me of my first ever shoot for Louise 20 years ago.
January 20, 2014
Fashion Editorial for Irish Tatler
Our first fashion editorial of the year. Check out some of our favourite shots of Georgina. Styling by Catherine Condell, hair by David Cashman, make-up by Paula Callan and Pamela Laird on nails.
January 17, 2014
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin for Irish Tatler
What a beautiful girl Aoibhinn is. Two of our favourite shots from the Tatler cover shoot.
January 16, 2014
Samsung Young Designer of the Year 2013
A couple of months back I was asked to join the panel to judge Samsung's Young Designer of the Year competition for Dublin Fashion Festival 2013, and subsequently photograph the winning piece During the judging, as soon as I saw the winning design and how sculptural it is - almost like
January 14, 2014
Life’s Lust Haves Post on our Photography Courses
Check out this nice little piece on our fast approaching photography courses, by Nessa of Life's Lust Haves. Life's Lust Haves This will be a studio course but the aim is to give participants a great grasp on, and better understanding of, their cameras in general, and a better foundation from which
January 13, 2014
Introductory Level Photography Course, Saturday February 8th
Our introductory/beginner level photography course on Saturday February 8th here at the studios is now almost full. It's looking like a nice little mix of photography backgrounds and interests so we're looking forward to having everyone in here at the studios at Bond Street, Dublin 8. We still have a few
January 13, 2014
Keith Barry, Brain Hacker
It was great fun being a part of Keith Barry's new show Brain Hacker A few years ago the tables were turned when we hung him upside down for our book PHO20GRAPHY in aid of the ISPCC. Payback for Barry!
January 10, 2014
Michael Fassbender
Still the man of the moment and in what looks like yet another stellar performance in 12 Years a Slave, released here today
January 9, 2014
First Fashion Editorial of the Year Underway!
Our first fashion editorial of the year is just underway, great to be back into it. Here's a little reminder of one we loved from last year and we'll keep you updated with all the new ones to come this year.
January 8, 2014
Victoria Smurfit
Really looking forward to working with the vampishly gorgeous Victoria Smurfit on Saturday!
January 6, 2014
Super Miss Sue Restaurant
On our way to the soft opening and can't wait to see the place. Open to the public from tomorrow so be sure to book in and check out the imagery we did for the restaurant.
January 2, 2014
Happy New Year!
Wishing all our followers a Happy New Year. We hope you had a lovely break with plenty of rest and relaxation, and are feeling refreshed as a New Year starts. We are back in studio as normal and looking forward to the year ahead. 2013 was an exciting year for us with
December 23, 2013
Image of the Day
A classic favourite as we draw towards the end of the year. Don't forget about our studio photography courses due to start in February. Spaces are limited but we still have a few left!
December 20, 2013
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Barry McCall!
December 18, 2013
Chapter One: An Irish Food Story
Great to hear all the positive feedback on the book so far.. We're still enjoying leafing through it, hope you are too, and looking forward to swinging by the restaurant very soon
December 16, 2013
Gift Vouchers for Photography Courses 2014
Just about to head off on a post office run to get out more of our photography course Christmas Gift Vouchers, just in the nick of time for under the tree. We'll be doing another run in the morning so it's not too late if you would still like to treat
December 13, 2013
Life’s Lust Haves: Our Courses 2014!
We are delighted that Nessa Cotter of Life's Lust Haves fashion blog will be joining us for our first photographic course of 2014. Check out her little piece on our courses here
December 13, 2013
Underwater Beauty
Beauty shot from one of our editorials earlier this year, theme underwater.
December 11, 2013
Chapter One Cook Book: Spices Anyone?
One of the suppliers we met on our visit to the English Market in Cork when shooting for the Chapter One cook book.
December 10, 2013
John Banville Portrait
Congratulations to John Banville on his recent Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement award received at the Bórd Gais Energy Irish Book Awards. Long may we continue to enjoy his great books, those already written and those yet to be written.
December 9, 2013
Photography Courses Featured in the Independent
Did you catch our courses mentioned in the Independent over the weekend? Independent.ie
December 6, 2013
Twins
December 4, 2013
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
December 3, 2013
Dates Confirmed for Spring Photographic Courses
So with our diary for spring organised we can now confirm dates for our courses. We are now open for bookings for a beginner/introductory level course on Saturday February 8th 2014 and an intermediate level course on Saturday February 22nd. Places will be limited so contact us now for full details and
December 2, 2013
Chapter One Book – Favourites So Far?
Any favourite shots so far from the Chapter One book? And why not pick one up as a Christmas Gift for someone so that they can find their favourite image too!
November 28, 2013
Boyzone BZ20
Very best of luck to Keith, Ronan, Mikey and Shane for the opening night of the tour tonight.
November 27, 2013
Stuck for a Christmas Gift for your Creative Friend?
Well why not gift them a one day digital photographic course here at the studios with Barry early next year? We enjoyed the courses so much this year that we decided we had to hold more and we'll be kicking off in February. Courses will be suited to beginners and those at
November 27, 2013
Emma Hannigan
The inspirational Emma Hannigan, Irish Tatler's Arts & Literature Woman of the Year.
November 26, 2013
Sonya & Brendan
Longtime pals Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney. From our Irish Designers shoot earlier this year for Arnotts and Social & Personal.