Brosnan Photographic

Colin and I went on our first photowalk last weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed it. This month’s walk was to Trim Castle. For anyone interested in photography I recommend joining a photowalk. You don’t have to be a professional, you just need an interest in taking photos. We met a bunch of great people, had some good laughs and talked lots of technical geekery. Overall it was a superb day out, a bit cold, but superb. Here are a few of my shots from the day. Look out for Colin’s blog post coming soon.

(see the above image on Dave McClelland’s website - another amazing photographer)

Thanks to our fellow photowalkers for making our first photowalk a great experiance!

Christina {contact me!}

I wanted to take a moment to offer some advice to parents. I often get asked what their child should wear for a portrait session. So I took a little inspiration from one of my favourite sites, Etsy. With the often dreary weather we get in Ireland it is better to have your child wearing colour rather than a white t-shirt. Play around with their clothes, mix and match colours, add cute accessories. Big bows on girls and funky neck ties on boys add so much more to a portrait. For babies it is better to have them wear clothing that is more snug and form fitting rather than loose and baggy. Put them in new clothing rather than something that they have worn a dozen times and looks faded or tatty. And remember kids can be fussy about their clothing. They don’t always want to wear what you choose for them, and you do want them to be comfortable for the photoshoot. A tood tip: Pick out a couple outfits and let them choose the one they want to wear!

Photos courtesy of mama runs with scissors, Addy Lynn, Romeo and Mae, and Posh Pipsqueak.

Your photographer,

Christina {contact me!}

Yes it is time for another one of my favourite Etsy products. This time it’s one I’ve actually purchased. I’ve been looking at the many cute iPhone cases on Etsy for some time. Long before I ever had one. Finally it was time for a new business phone. The case I bought is from a shop called Suezybees. They create one off pieces using a variety of techniques including machine and hand embroidery, applique, and print. Mostly they make pouches for iPhones and iPods. But there are a few other great products they create as well. I love the rustic handmade look of each case. This shop is definately not for boys but there are several other designers on Etsy that make iPhone cases for any gender. Blythe, YanaK, Pipoca Handmade, and Beautiful Skin are just a few of my other favourite shops for iPhone cases. Be sure to check them out!

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Christina {contact me!}

Aideen and Philip had a civil ceremony with close friends and family. For a wedding in January they got really lucky with the weather. It’s not often I comment on good weather. If you look through my past wedding posts you will find a trend of me commenting on the bad weather.

I photographed a wedding at Dunboyne Castle last November and with the sun setting at 3.30 in the afternoon there was no opportunity to photograph outside. So I was ready to have the chance I didn’t the last time I was here. The grounds of Dunboyne Castle may not look like much at first glance but when you look a little closer you will find some very photo worthy nooks. The combination of fabulous lighting, a great couple, and some very fun places to photograph yielded some awesome results. Thanks Aideen and Philip for letting me be a part of your special day!

Venue: Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa, Co.Meath

Until next week..

Your wedding photographer,

Christina {contact me!}

Kathy and Jim had a great wedding and were in great form on the big day. I can’t say the same for myself. I was quite sick on their wedding day and ended up bringing Colin along for support. Kathy and Jim were very understanding and couldn’t have been better about the situation. I tried to find help from other photographers but with it being the day after New Years and with the snow that hit Ireland there was just no one available. However, I made it through the day with a little extra help from my fabulous assistant. Even being under the weather there are so many photos that I absolutely love of Kathy and Jim’s wedding that it was hard to choose which to post. Here’s my selection. Enjoy!

Ceremony: Boardsmill Church, Trim, Co.Meath
Reception: Mullingar Park Hotel, Co.Meath

A few of Colin’s photos:

Thank you Kathy and Jim for having us at your wedding. Thank you for being so understanding!

Your wedding photographer,
Christina {contact me!}