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John Free Workshop
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend a Street Photography workshop with John Free. I needed to shake things up and get back to something that was just for me and my own enjoyment. I love that I can earn my living with photography these days but sometimes it’s good to just take photographs for the sheer fun of it. Street Photography or Documentary Photography is my favourite kind of photography and I wanted to take some time observing and learning from a Master. For three days we walked the streets and parks of Dublin and tried to take as few photographs as possible, that was one of the gems that John gave us…that you have to hold back until you just can’t help but take the photograph. As we walked John showed us how he disarms his subjects and avoids conflict while getting very close and most often not even being noticed. It was amazing to watch and I hope I picked up some of his methods, I think I’ll be practicing for awhile yet. Here are a few of my favourite images from the weekend:
I’ve had a really busy few months full of gorgeous weddings and now I get to process them. On the one hand, it’s a lot of work but on the other, I love going back and seeing all the images. Amanda and Brian’s wedding was a relaxed, family affair with a touch of luxury, I photographed Amanda’s sister Alicia’s wedding a few years ago and it was lovely to see so many familiar faces again. The bride and her girls got ready at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin and the ceremony was in the always magical University Church on the other side of the Green, Alicia sang during the service and she had everyone in tears, I was even getting a little welled up. She’s hoping to start singing professionally at weddings and I have to say, she’s already the best wedding singer I’ve ever heard so if you’re on the look out for a singer for your wedding let me know and I’ll point you in her direction.
After the ceremony we spent some time wandering through the Iveagh Gardens before heading back to the Shelbourne to celebrate. Amanda and Brian live in Chicago so there was an Irish American feel to the whole day including the music which had everyone up dancing. Thanks Amanda and Brian for asking me to be a part of your day!
And for even more photos, check out Amanda and Brian’s slideshow: