Christmas at LauraLynn House

Santa was in residence in his igloo at LauraLynn House, Ireland’s Childrens Hospice last weekend for the annual Christmas party at this special venue.

More than fifty families who have been assisted by the services provided by the staff at LauraLynn were able to visit Santa.

They were also entertained by a range of craft makers, candy floss stands, photo booths, bands and carol singers including “Chorus” and “The Young Folk”.

Once again the amazing staff at LauraLynn created a memorable event for the children and parents alike.

The operational cost of running LauraLynn House is more than €2.1m per year and it continues to operate without any state funding. To find out more please click here. 

Corporate Portraits in Dublin and Limerick

Harmonics are business coaching and career development specialists, based in Limerick and Dublin, with associates nationwide. I was commissioned to produce a series of business portraits for their corporate communications and website. Working with art director John O’Brien from Design ID, we were able to create images which convey the ethos behind the Harmonics approach to business. Photographed in a variety of locations between Dublin and Limerick, the images are contemporary yet timeless and always I hope, engaging. This is a small selection from the project.

Commercial Portrait Photography in Ireland

Working to a tight brief, I was commissioned to produce a series of commercial portraits for a new Antalis brochure. I was also asked to provide additional collateral photography, including product shots, industrial landscapes and candid portraits of their Irish operations. This is just a small selection of what we produced.

Conference and convention photographer in Ireland

Producing effective conference photography takes a certain understanding of client requirements. 

When a conference or event manager puts so much effort into preparing amazing events, it is important that the event is documented in a way that appeals to the marketing, customer relations and publicity departments for both the organisers and their clients. 

Here are some examples of the range of images that I aim to give my conference and corporate clients.

Obviously there are strong images of outstanding Keynote Speakers

and positive audience reaction.

There are lively panel discussions

and searching questions.

Opportunities for spontaneous meetings

and to network.

Quiet moments for delegates to work when they need it

and time to relax and enjoy themselves at the end of the day.

There are engaging exhibitions

 and exhibitors demonstrating their products,

making sales

and all importantly - sealing the deal!

 Organisational support is key, with ever helpful registration staff assisting delegates,

 who meet in superbly branded registration areas,

before getting together for formal dinners,

or themed evenings,

in amazing locations, with wonderful food!

Early in the morning, the sun rises at the convention centre

and delegates start to plan their activities,  

before taking their place in spectacular auditoriums and meeting rooms.

Lifestyle photography á la française

 Here are just a few of the lifestyle images from my recent trip to France.

Executive portraits and business portrait moments on location

Business portraits photographed on location in the subject's work place, can tell the viewer a whole story in one image. 

Using environmental portraits in a business situation provides a sense of place and gives the subject context, that a standard corporate head shot might not achieve. They usually require a little planning, with a careful use of light and not every location is ideal. Such images are designed to be positive and inspire confidence in the viewer. They can also be achieved quickly and with a minimum of fuss, causing as little inconvenience as possible for busy executives.

This is really important whether the subject is the chief executive of a major multi-national corporation, portrayed in front of some of their busy staff or the hands-on owner of a small haulage company waiting to take charge of his next consignment. 

Portrait moments are informal corporate portraits that achieve a similar objective, but portray the subject in action at work. Although these moments are sometimes set up, often the most authentic images are captured during the business day. In this case, the photographer fades into the background and while the subject is aware that they are being photographed, they can usually carry on with their activities - very useful if the executive is having a particularly busy day!

Images like these draw the viewer in, providing authenticity and connection. They create a sense of activity and achievement and are ideal for many forms of corporate communication.

To find out more, please send me an email or visit my website.