Category Archives: On Assignment
Being Unobtrusive Quickly
One of the essential skills a documentary photographer has to hone is their ability to blend in. Once you become accepted in your environment, it becomes easier to take great photographs. That can be easier said than done. Often, it … Continue reading
Filed under AudioBoo, Food, Meat, On Assignment, Podcast
The Lucky Photographer
Aodan Enright got a plug here last week when he invited me to write a piece for his own blog. He gets another one for sending me a link to an interesting article about luck that appeared on the New … Continue reading
Three In A Row – Day 1
Every wedding season for the past four years, I’ve had one week when I’ve been booked to photograph weddings on three consecutive days. Mentally and physically, that’s a tough ask. At the moment, I’m young enough and fit enough to … Continue reading
Up High
I learned the other day that vertigo isn’t the fear of heights. In fact, you can suffer a bout of it while you’re sitting down. Excessive drinking can bring it on apparently, or the symptoms, at least. So they say. … Continue reading
Filed under Corporate Documentary Photography, On Assignment
Behind The Scenes At Fota Island Resort – Part 1: The Staff
Photographing behind the scenes at Fota Island Resort was one of my most fulfilling assignments ever. The reasons are plentiful. So much so that listing them all would shorten your will to live. So I’ll restrict myself to two of … Continue reading
Ugly
Mostly as a photographer you’re asked to produce beautiful, or at least attractive, photographs. You don’t often hear a client say: “Make me/my child/my wedding/my product look as pig ugly as possible. The pigger the better.” Even documentary photographers aim … Continue reading
Filed under Colour, Corporate Documentary Photography, On Assignment, Videos
Sore Throat
This is Brian breaking an arrow with his throat. It is a real archery arrow. One end goes up against the board. The other goes in the hollow of your throat. Then you step forward and break the arrow. (c) … Continue reading
Filed under Flash, On Assignment
The Weeks Ahead
This has been my busiest January. I sensed it would be. Nevertheless the volume of pre-existing work fortified with some unforeseen commissions has hit me like a freight train and left me reeling. And it will keep on trundling over … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Circle of Confusion, On Assignment, Wedding Photography
The Longest Day
Three in the morning is sleeping time if you ask me. For some, it’s the start of the working day. And if they are your client, you have to fall into step as a documentary photographer. The same goes if … Continue reading
Filed under Corporate Documentary Photography, On Assignment, Photographs
