Business portraits

Preparation is key in corporate photography, because you have to get the shot. As a professional, that is what you are being paid to do.

For example, when I photographed financial expert Liam Croke, I was set up to start shooting in the company corporate style, before he arrived. We began the session after a brief chat, but shortly after, the time originally allocated had to be seriously curtailed, when one of Liam's clients arrived early for a meeting.

Fortunately, I work very quickly and not only did we get the required images, but in a really short time produced a variety of poses and setups which can be used in the future.

I guess, in corporate photography, the motto is: Always be prepared!

Family portrait photography in Dublin

Getting to photograph a lovely family on a beautiful summers day, is one of the great bonuses of my job. A quiet corner in the park was a perfect location for these lifestyle portraits of the Connelly family. Here are some of my favorites from the session.

A good night for a great cause!

With building on schedule for the opening of the LauraLynn Children's Hospice, at the Children's Sunshine Home next year, Miriam O'Callaghan recently joined founder of the foundation, Jane McKenna for the launch of an AT Cross Gold Dust Ballpen in support of the project.

The newly refurbished premises of Weir & Sons in Grafton Street was the location for the launch. Here are just a few images from the evening.

Jane McKenna with husband Brendan.

Special window displays, raffles and support from local businesses and jewelers from across the country helped to raise awareness of the first Children's Hospice in the Republic of Ireland, to care for children with life limiting conditions.

The Cross Ballpen bearing the LauraLynn House logo is available now from Cross stockists nationwide. 10% of the sale proceeds will be donated to the foundation.

You can find out more information about the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice at Children’s Sunshine Home here.

That summer in Dublin!

Dublin in summer, can be exhausting!

These ladies echoed my feelings in Temple Bar last week.

Family Portraits - in the light of evening!

It was nice to meet some of our American cousins in Dublin during the week - Hope you guys enjoyed the rest of your trip!

The portraits of Mike (above) and Tom (below) were shot using late evening light to give them a NYC "edgy" feel!

Travel photography in Galway

I was lucky enough to spend some time last week photographing the Galway Arts Festival. One of the most popular performers, Galway's favorite cardboard guitar player "Plink Plonk", really caught my eye. A festival regular, "Plink" busks outside Murphy's on High street for dog food money, for his faithful cardboard friend "Plank"!

This week Galway keeps up the festival pace with the annual races and if you feel the need to take time out from the craic and the crowds, then here are some suggestions.

Escape into Connemara and still enjoy the spectacular views from Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park, on a typical cloudy July day.

Visit the Falconry school at Ashford Castle and fly a Harris Hawk!

Or just stop for some amazing tea and scones at the Lakeside Cafe overlooking Furnace Lake near Maam Cross.

But, bring a raincoat - just in case!

Jungle Waterfall

While exploring the urban jungle that is Dublin, I came across this beautiful scene in the Iveagh Gardens.

Sometimes we forget that beauty is all around us and it just takes a moment to stop, look and appreciate!