About me..


Hi there!...
My name is David Kennedy and welcome to my photography blog.

My interest in photography was renewed with passion during an amazing trip which I undertook in 2007. I had purchased my first digital SLR camera in years while on a few days stop-over in Hong Kong en-route to Australia for a month.

I had left my "small steps first" policy at home and threw caution to the wind, jumped in at the deep end and purchased a Nikon D3 12 Megapixel camera. Since then I have become hooked on photography. Of course buying a camera does not stop here , being a tech/gadget must have victim, I succumbed early to the dreaded "NAS" disease (Nikon acquisition syndrome) and have... well let's say, spent waaaay too much money on Lens and stuff!!

To try and define my particular style of photography I would have to say that there is not any one specific element, just what my eye finds interesting and if there is a story behind the image.

So while I maintain a keen interest in photography, I also feel the need to improve my skills and understanding of the subject. Recently, with some nervous trepidation I have returned to education after a 31 year absence ...WOW!.. where did they go!.. that was way too fast for my liking. I am currently undertaking a Diploma/BA in photographic media at Griffith College Dublin. It has turned my opinions and understanding on photography upside down.
Photography now is more then taking a snapshot. I am now in search of the elusive artistic gene which I know is in me somewhere! One can learn a lot from photography's fascinating development down through it's history and of course the many famous photographers whose work continues to inspire the new photographers of today. Sometimes I have a tendency to think my photography is good and I am soon brought back down to earth by visiting the library to research some photographers that are on my reading list in college.

At least I getting the inspiration to improve!

My favorite at the moment is the remarkably talented and exceptional Mary Ellen Mark. Her style of black & white images recording many of the social issues faced by people who are left outside the borders of America's society are truly powerful and thought provoking. I look forward to this new learning experience ahead to improve my photographic ability and to find my inner artistry!

I hope you enjoy my "Random Image" from time to time

Thanks for stopping by.....

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Weekend workshop at La Catedral Studios

Back Loft @La Catedral Studios
During the  bank holiday weekend , I joined a group of  five eager to learn photographers for a workshop tutorial that was held in the back loft space of La Catedral Studios in Dublin 2. The workshop was the idea of a fellow member from my local camera club, who specialises in the area of fine art nude photography. Two of the photograhers had travelled from overseas, one from the UK and one from Portugal for the two day event.

The Studio itself is quite large with a wonderful roof window which invites beautiful ambient light  in to the large space.This makes it ideal for photography without the need for intricate flash set up.


Back Loft @La Catedral Studios

Our model booked for the day was Jen and she had travelled from the UK for the workshop under  quite difficult circumstances . Due to a mix up in flight arrangements and not wanting to let the workshop down, she travelled by car to Wales, an overnight boat to Rosslare and train to Bray and car again to Dublin city... an horrendous  journey in my mind, but to Jen she felt it was important to honour the booking.
A true professional in any sense of the word, she remained bubbly, vibrant and charming throughout the day.

Jen
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It turned out to be a great learning experience for the group, both in terms of technique skills acquired and the  interactions of ideas and creativity. Of course it is always nice to meet new people and over the two day period we all became good friends with long discussions about the world of photography during our  evenings back at the hotel for dinner and drinks.  A hectic two days of work, but 100% worth it for the knowledge I gained in a relatively short period and for meeting six new friends!

My favorite image from the workshop:-

Jen
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