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 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
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 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
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 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 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.
November 25, 2013
Charlie Murphy
We still love this Irish Tatler cover we did with Charlie Murphy earlier this year. Always a pleasure to work with her.
November 21, 2013
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor for Tatler Man
Nidge from Love/Hate as you've never seen. We had great fun photographing Tom looking jaunty. What a gent
November 20, 2013
Dark Arts for Irish Tatler
Our editorial for the December issue of Irish Tatler. This was the big one, on the cards for months, and we're delighted with it. Hope you enjoy!
November 19, 2013
L’Oréal Paris for Irish Tatler
Starting as we mean to continue with our new blog, lots of imagery updates for you to enjoy
November 18, 2013
Chapter One Book
Chapter One: An Irish Food Story In celebration of their 21 years in the business and as one of the country's most high profile restaurants, Chapter One's proprietors Ross Lewis, Michelin star winning chef, and Martin Corbett have produced a book showcasing the mark they have made in modern Irish cuisine.
November 18, 2013
Photographic Courses Announced for Spring
We are delighted to announce a new round of photography courses by Barry McCall for spring 2014, beginning in February, final dates yet TBC. Courses will be suited to beginners or those at an intermediate level and will be very hands on, with Barry and his assistant close to hand for