Anthony Kearney Photography Blog

Change of Blog Address

2011-11-13T23:45:00.001Z

Hi,

I have changed to a Wordpress hosted blog and it is available HERE

Anthony.....

Causeway School Photos 2011

2011-10-13T23:56:00.004+01:00

Hi,

I would like to remind the Leaving Certificate Class of Causeway Comprehensive School that their photos are available for collection from the school.

Anthony.....

Neil van Nierkerk Workshop II

2011-09-30T22:29:00.000+01:00

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

2011-09-16T00:42:00.000+01:00

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

2011-09-14T21:46:00.001+01:00

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

2011-09-11T23:02:00.000+01:00

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.....

Hopper Inn

2011-06-10T16:31:00.001+01:00

Hi,

I recently completed some photographs for David Barron of The Hopper Inn, Clashmealcon, Causeway, Co. Kerry for a new business website he is putting together. David has finished a head to toe remodelling of the accommodation at the Hooper Inn and it is very impressive. They have a long held reputation for great food, drink and entertainment and with the new accommodation ready to go, they have the complete package. On Sunday June 12th 2011 they are celebrating their 20th year in business with a big party, BBQ and live music. If you are passing call in......

Anthony.....

Siobhan And Pat Wedding

2011-05-01T22:57:00.000+01:00

Hi,

I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Siobhan and Pat on Friday, April 29th at Curraheen Church, Tralee, Co. Kerry. It was my first wedding in this church and it is a wonderful location which I hope to work in again. There is a beautiful stained glass window that runs the height of the back wall and makes a lovely backdrop for portraits.
Pat owns a wonderful shop in Tralee called Utensils which stocks everything for the cook in your house. He has a huge range of products available in the shop and online.
Best wishes to them for a wonderful happy life together.

Anthony.....

Portraits of a TV star

2011-05-01T22:27:00.000+01:00

Hi,

I have just finished a portrait session with one of the stars of RTE's television series, The Clinic. Tommy Fitzgerald appeared in several episodes of the popular drama and is a very busy young actor and filmmaker. Tommy is originally from Lixnaw in County Kerry and I have known him and his family for many years. He has his own website where you can keep up to speed with his latest projects.

Anthony.....

DVD Wedding Package

2011-01-20T23:18:00.002Z

Hi,
I have now introduced a DVD wedding package for clients who may not wish to order an album straight away. Albums from the Graphistudio and Mario Acerboni ranges may be ordered afterwards and I will guarantee the album price for two years from the wedding date.

This package contains the following:-

Attendance at bride's house prior to ceremony.
Coverage of wedding ceremony until meal commences.
DVD of all photos suitable for viewing on a personal computer.
Password protected webpage to allow sharing of your wedding photos with friends & family.
Editing, retouching, cropping, colour correction, black & white conversion, toning etc. of 30 images of the clients choosing.
DVD of 30 high-resolution images suitable for printing.
Framed A4 enlargement.

DVD Package - €975.00

Anthony.....

Ger And Anne Wedding

2011-01-12T00:30:00.000Z

Hi,

On Saturday January 8th 2011, I had the pleasure of photographing my friends Ger and Annes wedding. They were married in Ballyheigue Church and the reception was held at The Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
The church was full of family and friends of the couple and colleagues of Gers from ESB Moneypoint and Annes from Causeway Comprehensive School.
Due to the layout of the altar I was unable to see the couples faces from any location in the church and had to set up a camera on the altar facing them which I triggered with a wireless remote. With this setup I was able to get shots of the couple with their guests in the background.
I took a series of available light shots of the couple in the church after they had finished meeting their guests. I used the Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR lens for these shots and it produces excellent results every time.
We went to the beach in Ballyheigue on our way to the hotel to see if we could get some shots of the bridal party but it was far too windy. I took a few shots just to say "we were there" but that was it.
We were treated to a fine meal and marvelous entertainment in the hotel afterwards and a wonderful day was had by all. Felt a little under the weather in the morning, but it was worth it.
I wish Ger and Anne all the best for a very happy life together.

Anthony.....

Family Wedding - John And Brid

2011-01-10T21:38:00.001Z

Hi,

I had the great pleasure of photographing my Godson Johns wedding to Brid on December 30th 2010. They were married in Kilruane, Co. Tipperary with their reception held in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh. Thankfully the bad winter weather was gone and it was a quite mild day in comparison to Christmas week. The church was packed with friends and family for what was a very special day for us all. It was my first time photographing a wedding in The Abbey Court Hotel and I found the stairs and layout of the hotel ideal for getting good shots of the couple. I had a great time working which I then followed with a great time partying into the wee hours. The only downside was I felt old as I remembered bouncing John on my knee a few short years ago.
They are a lovely couple and I wish them every health and happiness in the future.

Anthony.....

Winter Wedding

2010-12-21T01:15:00.003Z

Hi,

The current winter weather provided a beautiful backdrop for the wedding of Aisling and Pat on Saturday December 18th. The wedding took place in Ballylongford, County Kerry and the reception was at The Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine, County Limerick. With freezing temperatures and roads like glass, plenty of time was allocated for travelling.

When we arrived at the hotel the open fire was calling to us, but photos with the snow was the priority and we got some beautiful images with the bridal party under the trees near the hotel. Despite the cold, the girls put on a great show and never shivered once. We then headed for the fire, thawed out, and took some more photos with the couple and their parents.

When I was finished I had the hour and a half drive home that would usually take 35 minutes, but we had a great day and that was all that mattered.

Best of luck to Aisling and Pat for a wonderful happy life together.

Anthony.....

Congratulations Siobhan And Damien

2010-12-13T01:28:00.002Z

After all the rain, Saturday the 20th of November dawned bright and DRY for Siobhan Moriarty and Damien Galvin's wedding. The ceremony was held at St. Peter and Pauls Church in Ballyduff, Co. Kerry and the reception was at The Earl Of Desmond Hotel, Tralee. We were lucky enough to get to the beach in Ballybunion for some shots with the bridal party and the tide was out allowing us plenty room to work. I really enjoyed the day as they are a lovely couple to work with and I wish them every happiness in their life together.

Anthony.....

Congratulations Causeway Students

2010-09-20T22:49:00.001+01:00

Hi,

I am amazed how quickly a year has passed and it is debs dance season again. I recently photographed the class from Causeway Comprehensive School in Kerry who enjoyed their night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. The bad weather certainly didn't dampen their spirits and a great night was had by all. The photographs are posted on my website for the students to view and I will be busy printing for them next week.
I wish them every success in the future.

Anthony.....

SWPP Gold For Monochrome July 2010

2010-08-05T01:22:00.001+01:00

Hi,

I am delighted to have received another Gold Award from the Society Of Wedding And Portrait Photographers. My photograph of Gateshead Millenium Bridge has received the award for monochrome in the July 2010 competition. I was visiting the area for a week in June and was busy with my cameras. I must edit some more shots from the trip and post them here.
Winning Entry On SWPP Website

Anthony.....

Online Ordering Available for Landscape Images

2010-06-01T00:00:00.003+01:00

Hi,

I have now added an online ordering facility to my website for landscape images. A range of sizes are available for online purchase and payment may be made through PayPal using either a PayPal account or a credit card. Delivery for prints is €5 within Ireland and €10 worldwide regardless of print quantity ordered.
Many thanks to Liam Byrne of Onsight in Limerick for adding this functionality in super quick time.
I intend to add more images to the landscape section as I shoot them to provide more choice to clients.

Regards,

Anthony.....

Lunar Eclipse December 31 2009

2009-12-31T19:42:00.001Z

Hi,

Thanks to the cold night and clear skies I managed to get a few shots of the lunar eclipse. This one was taken at 19:22 when the eclipse was at its most prominent.

Anthony.....

Graphistudio Sample Album Video

2009-12-02T23:09:00.001Z

Hi,

I have posted a sample album for viewing on my website. Its located in the Photography Services page and can be accessed from the link below.
Graphistudio Sample Album

Anthony.....

Congratulations Padraig and Abbie

2009-11-16T01:13:00.002Z

Hi,

Had the pleasure of photographing baby Cian Doyle and his family Saturday. Newly arrived into the world, small, perfect and beautiful. Many congratulations to his parents Padraig and Abbie and thanks for asking me to photograph the new arrival.

Anthony.....

New Website Live

2009-10-05T22:23:00.001+01:00

Hi,

My new look website has gone live and I must thank Liam Byrne of Onsight.ie for his wonderful work on it. Liam was a joy to work with and I cant recommend him highly enough.
The new site looks great, loads quickly and has a clean look that is very easy to navigate.
Check it out at kearneyimages.com

Anthony.....

Digital Photography Beginners Classes Starting October 13th

2009-09-21T01:15:00.006+01:00

Hi,

I will be commencing digital photography beginners classes at Buds Family Resource Centre, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry on Tuesday October 13th 2009. The classes will run for 6 weeks and start at 20:30 and end on 22:30 each night. I will begin with an introduction to the camera, menus, settings, file types etc and I will finish on week 6 with file storage, backups and basic editing techniques. Further details on this course are available by contacting Nora at The Resource Centre on 066-7148883 or call me on 086-8271275.

Anthony.....

New Website Coming!

2009-09-15T14:11:00.001+01:00

Hi,

I will be launching a new website in the coming weeks and am really looking forward to it. The new look is being created by Liam Byrne at OnSight in Limerick and the initial previews are really nice. The new site will be much easier to navigate, look much better and hopefully will draw more business. Liam is wonderful to work with and I highly recommend him. Will post again when we are ready to launch.
Check out Liams site at OnSight.ie

Anthony.....

Torc to recover

2009-09-11T22:52:00.003+01:00

Hi,
After the madness of last night, I decided to visit one of my favourite places today, Torc Waterfall in Killarney. It was a beautiful day and the waterfall was in full flow so I had a great time trying to get some good shots of it.
Having a nice day to photograph the beautiful landscape of Kerry has been such a rarity this year that I had to jump at the chance.

Anthony.....

What a night!

2009-09-11T22:44:00.003+01:00

Hi,

Very busy last night photographing the debs dance for the leaving certificate pupils of Causeway Comprehensive School, County Kerry, many the happy day I had there myself. The dance was held in Ballyroe Heights Hotel near Tralee and a great night was had by all. I can only begin to imagine what time they finished at.......
A dazzling array of beautiful girls and well groomed young men all in high spirits and ready to begin the rest of their lives with style.
Many thanks to the pupils for selecting me and to my good friends Ann and Ger for the wonderful help they gave me on the night. I will have the pleasure of photographing their wedding in July 2010 :-)
Busy weekend ahead to sort and edit all the photographs and get them ready for printing.
Best of luck to the pupils in their future lives.

Anthony.....

Kilmore Co. Kerry

2009-06-25T00:08:00.005+01:00

Hi,

I took this in the very late evening at Kilmore Strand near Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. The sun was long gone but there was a nice glow in the sky that I tried to capture. This is a blend of 2 long exposure (>3 minutes) shots taken with a Nikon D300, 17-55 f2.8 lens and a B & W 1000x Neutral Density filter.

Anthony.....

iPhone 3.0 Software Update

2009-06-23T20:16:00.002+01:00

Hi,

On the 17th of June, Apple released the much anticipated iPhone Version 3.0 software. At last the iPhone has the features that were so badly missed.

MMS messaging.

Cut, copy and paste,

SMS forwarding.

Of course they also launch the iPhone 3Gs, which is tempting. Hope I get an upgrade soon.

Anthony.....

Apple Mac Pro

2009-06-19T09:41:00.004+01:00

Hi,

I took delivery on Monday of a shiny Apple Mac Pro Quad Core. Last year I purchased a MacBook Pro to see how it would compare to my XP based systems. I was very impressed with the MacBook, hence the new purchase. Initial setup has been exceptionally easy. Switched it on, entered the usual registration information and it immediately picked up my wireless network, asked if I wanted to connect and I was on the net.

One of the main differences with both Macs over my XP machines is the level of heat generated. My old laptop would go into meltdown when pushed hard with Photoshop or Lightroom, whereas the MacBook stays cool and very rarely will the fans become audible. Similarly, the Mac Pro runs quietly and coolly when being pushed. My XP workstation has been heating the upstairs of my house for the last 2 years, noisy and with 4 fans running constantly.

Upgrading the Mac Pro is also very easy. Open one latch at the back, the side comes away and the drive bays are exposed. There is room for 4 hard drives and they are held in individual drive caddies which are facing you when the side is removed. Remove the empty caddy, sit it on the hard drive, secure 4 screws and slot it back in. I purchased 2 Western Digital 1TB drives and fitted them in under 5 minutes. Switched on the Mac Pro, it recognised the drives and asked me to initialise them. Both drives partitioned and running 10 mins later. I use one as main storage and the other as a backup drive. I connected the WD Studio Edition external drive as an additional backup option.

Anthony.....

Listowel Bridge

2009-06-04T15:17:00.007+01:00

As I was driving through Listowel last night the river was really still with good reflections and ready to be photographed. This is a HDR image consisting of 5 exposure blended in Photomatix and finished with Photoshop.

Anthony.....

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen

2009-05-28T14:29:00.005+01:00

An Taoiseach Brian Cowen visited Endesa Power Station in Tarbert on Tuesday May 18th 2009. I was asked by Endesa to cover the event and was delighted when one of my images was published in Spain in the prestigious journal Cinco Dias.

Why I Love My iPhone 3G

2009-05-25T12:10:00.009+01:00

Hi,

I have my iPhone for 8 months and here's what I love:-

Internet access.
Email facilities.
Ability to post direct to this blog.
Applications.
iPod.

What I dont like:-

No copy and paste.
Cant forward texts.
No MMS.

The forthcoming software update to version 3.0 will address my hates. It should then be the perfect mobile companion.

Anthony.....

WD MyBook Studio Edition II Arrival

2009-01-09T23:32:00.003Z

Hi,

The Western Digital MyBook Studio Edition II arrived today. As I type it is in the middle of its first backup of my photographs. Had some initial difficulty getting the drive recognised with my Windows XP 64Bit operating system but all seems to be well now. I have it connected using Firewire 400 and the speed seems reasonable. I intend to connect using an eSATA connection but I am awaiting the cable from a seller on eBay. My setup is RAID 1 which means that the data will be copied to each 1TB disc in the unit thereby giving me 2 copies of all data. In the event of a single drive failure I would still have a full copy of my data available.

Anthony.....

Western Digital MyBook Studio Edition II Hard Drive

2009-01-05T23:15:00.006Z

Hi,

I have used 3 external hard drives for the past few years to ensure that all my documents and photographs are securely backed up and available into the future. Two nights ago I received the message from my backup software that my discs are full. I have decided to purchase Western Digital MyBook Studio Edition II external hard drive with a total capacity of 2TB. The unit consists of 2 x 1TB hard drives and when used in RAID 0 configuration it delivers 2TB of 'striped' storage. I will use the drive in RAID 1 whereby I will have 2 x 1TB discs with each drive being a 'mirror' image of the other. Hopefully, I will have the drive by the weekend and should be in a position to post further details on it by then.

Anthony.....