Neil van Nierkerk Workshop II

Hi,

The Neil van Neikerk workshop which was held at the Portmarnock Hotel recently was a wonderful experience.  It was a thoroughly enjoyable day which was packed with useful information and practical sessions.  Neil has a fantastic ability to make learning easy with a relaxed presentation and style that comes from years of experience.  He was accompanied on the day by his assistant Jessica and with beautiful models Roz Purcell and Hannah Devane on hand, we could not ask for more.  We were also very lucky with the weather for the outdoors portrait sessions, and it held dry for the day with a soft light that made for some great shooting.
Neil displayed the on camera flash techniques for which he is justifiably regarded, as well as using video light for dramatic portrait lighting.  The Portmarnock Hotel provided some lovely locations for the sessions and we certainly distracted a lot of The All Ireland Football Final fans when they caught eye of the models.
Thanks especially to Liam Ramsell of Pro Foto Training for brining Neil to Ireland and organising the event so well.  It was amazing value and I could not recommend it highly enough.
I intend posting some shots from the workshop here and on my website in the coming weeks.

Check out Neils site for tons of information...........

Anthony......

Portrait Session for Actor Kieran Roche

Hi,

I recently finished a portrait session with Kerry actor Kieran Roche who wanted some head-shots for his portfolio.  Kieran is a Tralee based actor who is working very hard on the theatre circuit.  He has been working with Kerry playwright Neil Flynn on such projects as The Hothouse at The Cork Arts Theatre.  He has also appeared in Sex, Relationships and Sometimes Love and All Things.  Kieran was great to work with and I really enjoyed the session.  I wish him every good luck and success in the future.

Anthony.....

Neil van Niekerk Workshop

Hi,

I am really looking forward to the Neil van Niekerk workshop in Dublin on Sunday September 18th 2011.  I have been a big fan of his work and missed the opportunity to attend on his last visit to Ireland.  I wasn't going to make the same mistake this time and jumped at the chance to get a place.  For anyone unfamiliar with Neil, check out his website which is always full of great advice and wonderful examples of his work.  

The workshop is being organised by Liam Ramsell of Pro Foto Training.

Anthony.....

Causeway comprehensive School Debs Dance 2011

Hi,

It was another fantastic night photographing the students from Causeway Comprehensive School, Co. Kerry as they enjoyed their debs dance at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee.  I cant believe how fast another year has passed and that a new group of students are ready to face the world.  It was a wonderful night despite the wind and rain and it certainly did not dampen their enthusiasm.  Ballyroe Heights Hotel is a wonderful location and its always a joy to work there.  Many thanks to the hotel management and staff for their help on the night and to the Principal and Vice Principal of Causeway School for hiring me again to photograph this wonderful night.
Best of luck to the the students for the future.

Anthony.....