Why I Decided Not To Renew The Lease at 18 Montague Lane
Effective February 8th, 2019 D Studios Photography will no longer be located at 18 Montague Lane. The studio’s lease was up for renewal and I decided not to seek renewal at the location. Yes, there are a few nice things about the location such as…
The Man and the Cigar
I have said it before and I will say it again, one of the great things about being a photographer is the people I encounter. This is especially true when living in a city like I do, where it is such a hodgepodge of cultures…
Advice When Having a Consultation with a Wedding Photographer
Are you looking to hire a professional photographer for your wedding? If so, great! The reason I say this is that it seems like quality photography on a wedding day has become less valued in recent years. And the fact that you are reading this…
She’s Our Rose of Dublin
A few weeks back they did the Rose of Dublin selection for the Rose of Tralee competition. One of the 24 finalists for the Dublin Rose was the wonderful Charlotte Madden. Not long ago I did a photo-shoot with Char where we primarily aimed for some black…
What Are Some Tips For Choosing a Wedding Photographer?
It seems that most everyone these days has a fancy camera and is offering to shoot weddings with it. But, there is something to be said with, “you get what you pay for.” So it’s important to know what to look for, and what to…
Sleeping Sophie
This adorable little girl arrived in the studio nicely sleeping in her super cozy bear outfit. It was great leaving her in it for the first few pictures, where she occasionally opened her eyes but would quickly go back to sleep. As you can see by…
Classic Style with Aline
When talking to Aline and learning a bit about her, I knew that when we did her photo session it would need to be a classic style. Aline runs a channel called Exploring Dublin. She will often attend themed events throughout the city such as…
Which One for Selection?
One of the fun things about my job is when I show pictures to clients, trying to decide which one they are going to select as their favorite. Sometimes they select the one I like best, and others, as you would imagine, they select something else….
Will You Photoshop My Wrinkles
During a photography session, or after it, I often get the question, “Will you Photoshop my wrinkles?” or “Do you airbrush the pictures?” The unfortunate thing about questions like this is that they mostly come from women. With actresses and other celebrities fighting back against…