The Irish Photography Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A place for photographers and like minded people to relax and geek out with some tips, tricks and debates in the photography world.
Welcome to the Irish Photography Podcast! In this special episode, host Darren returns from a hiatus to discuss an extraordinary aurora event that lit up the skies of Ireland on May 10, 2024. Joined by seasoned photographers Bernard Geraghty, Ian from Irish Skies, and Anthony Lynch, they recount their experiences and the unforgettable spectacle that night.
From detailed settings for capturing the perfect shot to the science behind the aurora, this episode is packed with valuable insights. The team also touches on the importance of accurate information and how to avoid the pitfalls of misleading forecasts.
Additionally, Anthony Lynch shares his recent adventure to Texas for the Great North American Eclipse, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of capturing such a rare event.
Whether you're an avid photographer or simply fascinated by natural phenomena, this episode promises to be both informative and entertaining. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with expert tips, personal anecdotes, and a touch of humour.
A quick update on the status of the podcast, unedited, unscripted and raw
I really appreciate all of your support to date, and now it's over to you
As I began my interview with Fabian Wagner DOP, he sits there totally relaxed and easygoing. Describing himself as just an ordinary guy, I quickly becomes clear that my conversation was going to be a very relaxed affair, without pretences and totally open to all questions I threw at him.
From starting out with his friends filming while still at school Fabian's passion for film seems embedded within and pushed him to learn his craft by attending Film College not only in Denmark but also in the UK.
Fabian explains how meeting many people throughout his career has helped him become the success he is now, additionally, it is all about luck and timing. From using cameras at weekends from a company he worked for making corporate videos he suddenly had equipment to use to make music videos and got his name around as someone who was good at his craft.
Starting with 2nd unit on film sets, to getting roles with the BBC with various series, Life Spooks, Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes are some of his titles and even got the opportunity to work on the crown with his friend, which was a great moment.
It was then after working on Sherlock that he got his first Emmy Nomination, After receiving this Fabian says he didn’t know where it had come from and upon receiving the call at the time he didn’t realise how big of a career-changing moment it would end up being. He was just happy working and doing the job he loved. It was then that he was able to make a call to his mom and tell her the news, this made her extremely proud plus she was able to go to L.A. with her son for the Emmy event.
Joining Game Of Thrones in season 4 he worked with the show runners and many directors to produce some of the best cinematography which was recognised by earning him his second Emmy nomination.
Fabian was responsible for the now infamous scene " Battle of the Bastards" and how he describes how this was put together it struck me that he is an incredibly down-to-earth guy.
We discuss his approach to filming, his mindset, his blockbuster titles like Justice League and how he is now giving back to the community with his first steps cinematography initiative.
An incredible conversation overall which shows that it is possible for anyone to be successful once they have the passion and drive to succeed.
On this week's Episode Darren has a fascinating conversation with a lover of the colour yellow, a connoisseur of good coffee, an adventurer on road trips, and a devoted companion to an 11-year-old Whippet, Ollie,
Sarah Lyndsay finds joy in life's simple pleasures. However, photography is where her true passion lies. It's not just her profession; it's her dream come true.
With over 12 years of professional experience, photography has transformed her life in profound ways. In those early years, She dedicated every spare moment to learning and mastering the art, and has never looked back. She pursued formal education in Professional Photography, earning her diploma and embarking on a journey that has been equal parts bewildering, frustrating, and rewarding.
Join us as we discuss all of this and more
In this episode, Darren sits down to a chat with friend of the show and the mastermind behind the annual Irish Light Festival.
A Celebration of all things Landscape photography in Ireland plus special guests, keynote speakers, workshops and amazing prizes to be won with the renowned contest.
This year is shaping up to be another great festival, hear all about it here, who's coming this year what you could win and how you can enter
On this week's episode, we get to have an incredible conversation with one of the good guys out there. Having met first online during "Armageddon" Darren finally gets to have a one-on-one sit down with this fascinating, talented, funny and inspirational human.
Learn about his back story, what it's really like living the nomad life in an Airstream, His BEST PAL Sabu and of course, several bits about photography mixed in
You can learn all about Kenny's works and approach to his craft here
https://krlphotoworkshops.com/pages/about-kenneth
https://twitter.com/KennethLerose/
https://www.instagram.com/krl_photo/
On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss just how important AI is currently and whether should we be concerned with what the future holds, We talk about plagiarism and being original and a new segment joins the show... Is this news?
KINGDOM is a homage to the landscape of Kerry that has provided Norm with endless inspiration for the last 30 years. The book reveals his close connection to this rugged and dramatic landscape at the edge of Europe and revisits many favourite locations to uncover something new. The drama and beauty of this special place are showcased in over 100 colour images, including some of the established gallery favourites over the years, alongside a whole new body of work.
The renowned photographer Paul Wakefield has provided a beautifully written foreword alongside a short introductory essay by the author about his experiences in the Kingdom of Kerry.
After months of planning and a few obstacles along the way, the two hosts of the podcast finally managed to get up to the stunning island of Achill Island for a photography trip, listen to us discuss the many adventures, mishaps and laughs we had along the way, plus learn more about this stunning area for photography
It's been almost 3 months since the last episode of the podcast, however, I have been very busy with many exciting things in the meantime. Today is the return of the podcast and the return of the one and only Diarmuid O Donovan, can we convince him to come back full-time?
On this weeks episode I have a great conversation with Rachel who is truly an inspiration for many.
Rachel hails from New Zealand and if a professional photographer, workshop leader, mentor and life coach and her story is a fascinating one. We discuss how she got started in photography, her lucky breaks, challenges and successes as well as her approach to her craft and advancing the skills of others.
Find more info on Rachel Here
https://www.facebook.com/rachelgillespienzphoto
https://rachelgillespie.co.nz/ https://www.nztraveladventure.com/
On this weeks episode the boys are back in town, well a different town and its on the incredible Isle of Skye. Diarmuid makes a return to the podcast to discuss the fun and games that we both had while on our recent trip to Isle of Skye, where Diarmuid had unfinished business and a certain bucket shot.. The craic was mighty , the locations were insane and the roadtrip had many a tale to tell
On this episode I get t have an incredible conversation with Alyn Wallace about all things astrophotography and especially about his first ever book Photographing the night sky.
Alyn Wallace is an astro-landscape photographer based near the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales, U.K. His work has been featured on National Geographic, NASA and BBC Earth.
We speak about his passion for Astrophotography, what was involved in putting this book together, some insights into the amazing contents of the book as well as some fantastic tips along the way.
Alyn was also very kind to give us a signed copy of his book to give away to one lucky winner, to be in with a chance simply
share a pic you've taken at night on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and let us know in the caption why you would like to get your hands on Alyn's book, Photographing the Night Sky. Be sure to tag @alynwallace and @theirishphotographypodcast
Pre-Order your copy here https://alynwallacephotography.com/photographing-night-sky-astrophotography-book
On this weeks episode I get to have a chat with one of the photographers whose work I have been admiring for quite a long time. Dermot is based out of Dublin and has made the area his own playground, producing banger after banger every week and finding himself as one of the hottest Photographers on the scene at the moment. We discuss his journey in photography so far, his approach to a scene, editing and style. Dermot is certainly a photographer to follow in 2022 and I am sure beyond..
You can find his work here https://www.instagram.com/dermotgarland https://wyld.ie/print-store/
On this weeks show I get to speak with Peter Gordon, the man behind this illustrious festival about everything that it takes to put this together, the ups and downs and the exciting things that lie ahead for 2022. IRISHLIGHT is a landscape photography festival with a range of events that we hope will help to inspire and educate the landscape community in Ireland and abroad. The festival is run by Peter Gordon and Jelena Derk as a forum to pull the best professional Irish based landscape photographers together, bring international photographers to Ireland while also mobilising the amazing enthusiast talent that exists both here and abroad. Over time the IrishLight programme has evolved and morphed and the range of events have changed. THE BIG DAY is our headline seminar event with great speakers and a trade presence. It’s a must-see day out for any photographers that want to hear inspiring talks from top International and Irish talent. Speakers are visiting Ireland to speak for the first time so it really is a unique chance for some next level inspiration. We have some fantastic landscape photographers in Ireland and this event is a chance to see the best of the best international landscape photographers. In 2022 there will be a SPECIAL EDITION WORKSHOPS programme to bring superstars of the international landscape photography world to Ireland. It’s a unique chance to work with great international shooters here in Ireland. The IrishLight Open call COMPETITION is looking to find the very best amateur photography of the Irish landscape. The best images win some amazing prizes from Nikon Camera gear, Shimoda Bags, Kase Filters and stunning prints from 360 DPI.
Intro insta is free
It's a great platform for showcasing images and now also video
Pros: Superb way of discovering new creatives
Great way of meeting fellow photographers
Powerful tool to get new business, sales of images and building a brand
Cons: has moved to compete with tikok thru videos
Copying pasting videos from TikTok platform
Algorithm seems to be changing faster than the weather
Now to the scary part
Subject to hacking of accounts
Identity theft
IP Theft
How : hackers seem to take control of users accounts by sending a message to all of their followers and here are some of the ways
- Need help to get account back
- They have made money on crypto and you can too
- Been accepted as an ambassador or similar
This message can go to all your followers and they also post stories and actual posts about the same
If you also view a story they will then message you also as you are flagged as active
Seems to be a real person sending the messages and not a bot
Have been having conversions with followers
Have also told users who setup a new account and contacted to to try and get your account back .. hahaha etc
They fool followers into thinking that it’s the real person who needs help
They have access to all your previous conversations on the Platform so be careful what messages you send on insta as it is all there
Asks them to either click a link or send a screenshot of some sort
This is believed to be used as a way to get around two step authentication ( how I don’t quite know )
Once they have access to your account they then start sharing actually images you have posted , even been known to post personal / family images to increase chance of audience thinking it’s actually the real person and these images again contain that they made money on crypto
You audience are now the target and they want to catch them out and start the web of expansion of this hack
Insta can be linked to your commercial business , website or store so this has the potential to also be compromised
They have been known to send you a WhatsApp message demanding money to give your account back ( some have paid as it’s their business )
Years to build up a following now gone as you can effectively say goodbye to your insta account
Why?
Insta are impossible to contact
You deal with AI not a real person
Even with two factor auth in place it’s makes no difference
It’s also been known to be that if you don’t have a proper photo of yourself as a profile then there is less chance but there is little chance in the first place
Fill in online questionnaire and insta come back with a reply that there is nothing unusual on this account
Cannot report it as a hacked account
Your Facebook is still active even tho both platforms are owned by meta .. why ?
Why hasn’t insta recognized that this issue is so widespread
People will stop using the platform
You can make a new account and tell purple you are hacked but with no followers who is going to see it ?
What can you do ?
Pay attention , they feed on people clicking without thinking ?
Don’t click on links that your gut tells you could be sus
Enable two factor authentication
If you want to keep your following then create your own mailing list where you have control
Find another platform to use
Or don’t and continue to use Instagram for what it is intended to be ! A free social platform
But also be aware that these scammers are also targeting youtube in the form of replies from creators ( fake profiles with a link )
On this weeks show I am joined by Stanley Aryanto of The Wicked Hunt for a fascinating conversation about his photography journey.
"If today were the last day of my life, would I do what I'm about to do today? " This is a quote which has changed Stanleys Life and set him off on the journey he is on to this day.
We talk about how he got started in Photography, The road to Octoberfest, NFT's, positive mindsets, workshops, Astro photography, gear and much more
You can find more details on Stanley here and while you are there check out his own awesome podcast
https://direct.me/thewickedhunt
On this episode I am joined by a photographer who was very gracious with his time when I visited his playground in Wisconsin back in Autumn/Fall of 2018. Luke Collins is a professional photographer hailing out of the stunning Door country in Wisconsin.
We talk about how he got started in photography, his stunning back garden and all that it has to offer for photography,the mother of all winding roads, ice, snow and everything in between, his trips and love of the national parks in the US, trips he has done and is planning as well as what it takes to setup his own photography gallery.
This is a fantastic conversation and it is clear that his passion and love for photography are what drives him to capture some fantastic shots
You can find more info on Luke here as well as details on his fantastic gallery, prints and books here
https://www.lukecollinsphotography.com/
Insta https://www.instagram.com/lukejc1/
Heading to Norway in winter is something that I have personally wanted to do for a while as it is certainly a trip I know I would remember.
On this week's episode I am joined by Regular to the podcast Bernard Geraghty and also Adrian Gray and they both take me through what an incredible trip they had and share some of the once in a lifetime conditions they experiences and even spending time with the super talented Adrien Mauduit of Night Light Films
Find more info here www.bglandscapetours.ie
Adrian Gray
https://www.instagram.com/exithsg/
Night light Films https://www.instagram.com/nightlightsfilms/
On this weeks episode I am joined by the incredible Mike Mezeul II AKA Mike Mez.
We discuss how he got started in photography purely by chance, how he has evolved to become THE hottest photographer on the planet right now.
Volcanos, Supercells, Tornados & natural disasters, Mike has photographed them all from the land and also the air.
Gracing the cover or magazines, featuring on news channels, Secret Service, Nikon PRO and all round nice guy.
Join me for an incredible conversation
Find more details on Mike here
https://www.mikemezphotography.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mikemezphoto/
On this weeks episode its the return of the very popular SHunday Showcase & Insta-Spotlight.
This segment of the show is where your images are centre stage and I pick some of my favourite images that have been shared in our Facebook group . However this weeks episode is one with a twist. Plus it the return of the insta-spotlight with the very talented photographer Cian Ryan taking the accolade for this one
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On this weeks show I am joined by the very Talented Julian Baird.
originally from Scotland but now residing in Devon Julian has a great approach to his photography and shares some valuable tips and insights into his approach & style .
We discuss his early beginnings, how important printing images is, his Youtube journey so far, Books, gear and meeting a long lost relative in the most unlikely of places
Join me as we have a great conversation which I am sure you will enjoy
You can find more info on Julian here
https://julianbaird.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/jbairdexp
https://www.facebook.com/jbairdexp/
https://twitter.com/jbairdexp
On this weeks episode instead of a cheesy Christmas special or a look back at the year I am joined by my good friend Bernard Geraghty to talk about a subject that needs to be talked about.
Our mental health is something that many take for granted or even never consider and it is something that we all should take more care of, especially at Christmas when we are consumed by being supposed to be happy and joyous, but in reality for many it is not a happy or joyous time.
We discuss just how important it is to check in with ourselves and others , how others perception of us can sometimes be totally wrong and how as men we are always supposed to be a man and be ok !
Join us for a thought provoking , honest and raw conversation about a topic that affects all of us daily.
If you have been affected by any of the topics on todays podcast please reach out , we are an ear , a sounding board and above all else human , just like you
Some helpful resources can also be found here
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources/
On this weeks episode `I am joined by 2021 World Landscape Photographer - Overall Winner Felix Sproll.
An Outdoor photographer from the West of Ireland. he grew up in County Mayo, a beautiful County on the west coast that has everything from rugged coastline to untouched mountains and hundreds of lakes. Growing up, he spent much of his childhood in nature: fishing and camping
We chat about his photography journey so far, Winning the competition organised by Nigel Danson, his approach to his craft, editing, astro and that webcam on top of Irelands Highest Mountain.
You can find Felix here
https://felixsproll.com/
https://www.instagram.com/felix.sproll/
Listen to the podcast with Bernard here
https://thebernardgeraghtypodcast.podbean.com/e/ep27-felix-sproll-world-landscape-photographer-winner-2021/
Filmed over a full year - take a breathtaking timelapse journey through the 4 seasons in the Mourne Mountains, some one of the most scenic on the Island of Ireland.
A commercial photographer, Pushed by the onset of Covid to find a new passion project, fell in love with Landscape Photographer and created one of the best time lapses of all time of the Stunning Mourne Mountains in Ireland.
On this episode I get to have a great chat with Richard about his approach to photography, wild camping in the mournes, snow higher than his knees, -15 degrees, gear, editing and most of all his new found passion for landscape Photography . We also discuss his approach , gear used, highs and lows and also the time spent putting this masterpiece together which he released in October ( on his birthday no less ) after 1 year of hard work
Watch the stunning Timelapse film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbcYx97mTww
Follow Richard here
www.facebook.com/richardwatsonphoto
www.instagram.com/richardwatsonphoto
www.richardwatsonphoto.com
www.richardwatsonfineart.com
ON the show this week I am joined by a phenomenal Photographer, Advocate of Nature, Photographer of the year in the Inaugural Natural Landscape Awards , Dad and all round good guy.
We discuss his early photography journey, how he gets to visit stunning parts of the globe for his job, his approach to nature and the environment. Roadless areas of the USA, deserts, mountains, trees , National Parks , Post processing, Writing and releasing a photography book plus lots more
You can more info on Eric here
www.bennettfilm.com
https://www.instagram.com/bennettfilm/
On this weeks show I am joined by a very talented Irish Photographer who has been producing some incredible images from the midlands of Ireland and also form the many stunning locations we have around Ireland. David hails from Co. Offaly and has a great eye for woodland, waterfall and drone photos, and has recently returned from an incredible trip to the stunning Connemara. David shares with is his approach to his different styles of photography, How he got started and hopes to continue on his photography journey and also an very interesting story about an "abandoned "house that is sure to make you all laugh
You can find more info on David here
https://www.instagram.com/david_loughman/
On this weeks episode I am joined by someone who I didn't believe existed. When I was recording a recent podcast with David Johnston he mentioned Dusty to me and at first I thought what a cool name. Now that I have met him for this podcast I can also say he is such a cool Guy
A landscape photographer based in the beautiful rolling hills of Middle Tennessee in the vibrant city of Nashville. Dusty enjoys connecting with others and helping photographers achieve their artistic goals through writing, speaking and leading workshops in some amazing landscapes around the world. We talk about how he got started in Photography, some of his recent photo trips, heading to the artic circle in Winter having never put on ski's before and how photography has changed his life so far and the lives of others he has inspired
You can find more info on Dusty here
https://www.dustydoddridge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dusty.doddridge
https://www.instagram.com/dusty_doddridge/
On this weeks Episode I'm joined by someone who I have listened to for many years on Radio with his very popular show on RedFm " Cork Talks Back with Victor Barry" and has since turned his creative talent towards Youtube with his very popular Tech orientated channel .
We discuss how he got started and finished in radio, His love of all things tech, gear reviews, his home studio, power of Video with Peter McKinnon , Sony, Gopro and Iphones, mental health and putting vlogging before safety on Carrick a Reid rope bridge :-)
This was an excellent chat with many great nuggets if info from a superbly talented guy
Find more info on Vic Here https://www.youtube.com/vicbarry https://www.instagram.com/vicbarry/
On the show this week I’m joined by Bernard Geraghty and we each pick 3 of your images posted in the popular sHunday Showcase .. but will we have a match again this time ?
Our insta spotlight is the very Talented Dermot Garland
https://www.instagram.com/dermotgarland/
If you haven't checked out Bernards excellent Wild Dingle video you can here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAZyx1qvoE&t=3s
One advantage of having a photography podcast is that I get to chat with such inspirational people and find many ways that they continue to inspire me .. this will be another one of these occasions !! On the show this week I welcome back the phenomenal photographer, filmmaker, educator and huge knowledge base that is Mads Peter Iversen to find out about everything that he has been up to since he was last on almost 3 years ago. This is a good one and is also available as a video podcast on all youtube platforms so you can watch the chat and see visual references in HD .
Find more on Mads here
https://www.mpiphoto.dk/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MadsPeterIversen
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NFT's are something I know very little about and while there are clear benefits to photographers there are also tradeoffs when it come to the environment . In this episode I sit with the extremely talented and very knowledgeable Professional astrophotographer and cinematographer Science education, communication and public outreach at Project PoSSUM M.Sc. in Agriculture, Ecology and Environment Adrien Mauduit of Night Lights Films to give me a crash course on how it all works
What is an NFT ?
What is minting?
How does it work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages plus a lot more
Listen to Adrien's excellent podcast with our friend Bernard Geraghty here https://bglandscapetours.ie/ep-5-adrien-mauduit/
Find more info on Adrien and night Lights Films here
https://www.nightlightsfilms.com/
On this weeks episode I am joined by the very talented and seriously nice guy Sir David Griffiths. Based out of one of the most stunning islands in Wales Anglesey , David has a great approach to his craft as well as his overall general outlook in life. We discuss his early photography journey, how it has progressed so far, his youtube channel and his role in the hilarious Photography Pubcast.
You can find more info on David here
Website https://dgriff.gallery/
Youtube
Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DGriffGallery
The Photography Pubcast https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePhotographyPubcast/
Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/dgriffgallery/
https://www.facebook.com/dgriffgallery/
ON this Episode I FINALLY managed to pin Robert down long enough to talk about his photography journey and being a co.founder of the incredible insta hub insta_ireland.
Robert Ziegenfuss, originally from the U.S.A. and living in the stunning Kenmare for most of his life, is an outdoor photographer who has a unique style of model and portrait photography that combines the landscape with the model.
He has a fascinating story to ell and I think you're gonna enjoy this one
On this weeks show I sit down with someone who work I have admired for a while now and am delighted to get into the nitty gritty of his photography journey and share some great tips for urban photography too.
Originally from Kilkenny , now living in Dublin Neville has carved out a great path for himself and has worked with some great brands already . We discuss challenges, styles, China, editing and the current state of social media these days
You can find more info on Neville here
https://www.lawlessireland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lawless_ireland
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On the show this week I am joined by Gavin Hardcastle AKA Fototripper to find out what he has been up to for the last year and of course to discuss how he put his AWEsome book together , the ups the downs and the downright ridiculous.
We discover a new invention Skitvertising, how good Canada Post is as well as some great laughs along the way Gavin has very kindly offered ( coerced) to give a signed & dedicated copy of his book to one lucky viewer/ listener, just comment on the youtube version after you hear how to enter during the episode and we will pick the winner at random 1 week after go live
For more info on Gavin visit www.fotottipper.com
fototripper #gavinhardcastle #theirishphotographypodcast
On this weeks show Darren got to sit down for a great chat with the incredibly talented photographer Bret Blakely. Hailing from Buffalo NY and passionate about landscape and wildlife photography , Bret shares with us his fantastic journey so far and the low down on some of his best images todate and how he goes about getting to know the wildlife that he photographs so well. We also talk about his golf ball business and how this has helped his journey also.
https://www.instagram.com/bretblakely/
Back in April I managed to have a fantastic chat with a very talented friend whom I have known for many years and have watched his journey develop like a fine film .
Dylan Madden is a professional Image retoucher , Photographer and Web Developer based in Dublin. Working for Successful Photographer Barry McCall has led him to some great locations and worked with some incredible people like Actor Colm Meaney , Hosier, Martin Scorsese & Bono
We talk about this journey and Dylan shares some valuable insights that everyone can benefit from.
Check out Dylans work here https://dylanmadden.ie/ https://www.instagram.com/dylan_madden80/
On this weeks episode Darren got to sit down for a fantastic and insightful chat with the one and only David Johnston . We discuss how he got started in photography, how a visit to Haiti changed his life, Fatherhood, his own popular Podcast The Landscape Photography Show, Educating people all over the globe, talking at photography conferences and some very interesting friends names :-)
You can find more info on David here
Website https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/
Podcast https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/podcast
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsgxpVOYxHiA5ToOv3Livw
This weeks episode is now live ( early I know but it seems I was too excited to wait until Friday )
On the show this week I’m joined by Bernard Geraghty and we each pick 3 of your images posted in the popular sHunday Showcase .. but will we have a match this time ?
Our insta spotlight is the very Talented
Ian Stronghill, go check out his work on Instagram
https://instagram.com/ian_stronghill_photography... If you would like to book Bernard for your Photography club and help your local charities you can contact him here bernard@bglandscapetours.ie
On this weeks Episode Darren sits down to have a fascinating conversation with Matt about all things photography .
Matt is first and foremost a mountaineer and having spent most of his life in the mountains he tells us how this journey started, some of the incredible accomplishments he has achieved thus far, the risks and dangers involved as well as the rewards .
Matt's work is phenomenal and his images truly take you on a journey up and around the Colorado mountains. We discuss his own podcast F-Stop, Collaborate & listen , Photography Competitions, His love & passion for Nature , Co Founding Natures First Photography and many more .
More details on Matt can be found here https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/
Natures First Photography https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
https://naturallandscapeawards.com/
On this weeks show I get to have a fantastic conversion with an amazing couple who met through photography and now work together in photography . Mike is an wide open vista professional landscape photographer and Chris likes to focus on the finer details for her photography to create her Fine Art.
We talk about how they met, different styles of photography , Taco's , workshops and a soon to be famous story about a mountain lion.
https://www.chrispereafineart.com/ https://www.mikepereaphotography.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6XBlOdGScyADcEsNUu3sXQ
After more than 50,000 tremors we finally saw the results with a new flow of lava not far from the capital at Fagradalsfjall. Our good friend and expert Icelandic photographer Thorarinn Jonsson lept into action to capture this once in a lifetime event and he joins us after very little sleep and even less notice to discuss the experience.
On today's episode Darren talks with Mark Denney, A professional outdoor photographer from North Carolina USA, to discuss how he got started in photography , his journey so far, his youtube channel and when he is going to visit ireland.
Mark is a fantastic photographer whose work has been recognised the world over and has a very relatable story of his approach to photography, which everyone can benefit from .
Outside of the technical and creative aspect of photography, Mark enjoy's teaching the storytelling ability of photographs and encourages others not to focus solely on the end result, but to appreciate the overall photographic experience. https://markdenneyphotography.com/
https://www.youtube.com/markdenneyphoto
https://www.facebook.com/mark.denney1/
https://www.instagram.com/markdenneyphoto/
On this weeks episode Darren sits down with good friend Terry MacSweeney to discuss how he has kept up the tradition of an exhibition even during covid times by going virtual for 2021 . We also discuss his photography story, our many photography trips together, why Kerry photographers never rarely leave kerry , how a photography club can be very important in helping somebody improve \ evolve in their own photography journey and we also discuss how a telephoto lens can make a small wave seem giant :-)
Check out the virtual exhibition here https://killarneycameraclub.ie/2021/01/19/our-3d-virtual-exhibition/
On todays Episode Darren sits down for a very informative chat with one of Ireland best landscape Photographers. Originally from Limerick but now living and working in Kerry for the last 30 years Norman has a fantastic portfolio of images, books and prints to his name and also have one of the finest Galleries in Ireland.
We go throught how he got hooked by photography, how he decides on an areas to shoot, who he chooses which images go in his fantastic Gallery, his thought process behind his 2 published books and his next upcoming book Kingdom as well as gear and many other items
A fasinating conversion full of great tips and advice
On the show this week, the one, the only Mc_snap_agram and also know as Keith Levins..
Keith has only been photographing for a short time, but in that time he has shown what's possible when you put your mind to it and get stuck in , try, learn and repeat.
Join me for a fun chat with one of the fastest and emerging talents that Ireland has seen in recent times.. and he's only in Junior infants :-)
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Shunday Showcase and Insta Spotlight Jan 10th 2021
Its time for our regular and much loved feature the Shunday Showcase to take over this weeks episode and on todays show Darren & guest host Rodney O'Callaghan each pick their favourite 3 shots , will there be a match this time and our Insta Spot Light is Keith mc_snap_agram
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On this weeks Episode Darren got to have a great chat about everything video with one of the best and a real nice guy Christoph Benfey. Christoph has worked on movies, music videos, product commercials and has even worked on the recent DJI short film with none other than Peter McKinnon... Not to be missed episode
On this weeks show Darren sits down for a very informative chat with good friend Rodney O Callaghan. Hailing from Cork and a very accomplished photographer with many years of experience in the field and also teaching and as a workshop leader.
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Shunday Showcase and Insta Spotlight November
Its time for our regular and much loved feature the Shunday Showcase to take over this weeks episode and on todays show Darren & Bernard pick their favourite 3 shots with a twist and our Insta Spot Light is Felix Sproll
https://www.instagram.com/felix.sproll/
On todays Episode Darren gets to sit down and have a great chat with renowned outdoor photographer Steven Hanna to discuss his photography journey so far, what makes him tick and how important printing is in photography
After making a video to share my thoughts on why it’s good to own photography books I wondered how much work went into creating one
So I reached out to friends of the podcast Adam Gibbs and Thomas Heaton Photography to give us an insight in just how much work is involved ..
Some eye openers for sure and lots of laughs , including the feathered Friends who joined Adam for the chat
So one of us lucky podcasters got to test out the R5 from Canon Ireland to see what it's all hyped up for, and....... the other podcaster did......not !!!!
On todays Episode Darren sits down with his good friend and fellow photographer/ vlogger/ creator Mali Davies. Mali who hails from England has been creative all his life and now he has put this passion into action across various projects and platforms like his very active group on facebook Lets Create , a member of the Photography Pubcast and also a friend to the stars.
A great chat, very informal but full of laughs and advice .. not to be missed
NOW LIVE | EP 120 We are back and back with your shots for this weeks episode..
Darren & Diarmuid sit down and try and pick their favourite 3 shots from the very popular Sunday Showcase.. Thanks for everyone who posts each week, the talent is amazing and its getting harder to pick just 3 each..
And our insta spotlight for this month is Jono Carey https://www.instagram.com/another_irish_photographer/
How is it to learn landscape photography in Ireland , what are the best parts and what has made it all the easier to learn snd retain..
Darren sits down with Mark Fletcher who has been on a fast track of development and in just over 12 months has produces some incredible images to discuss his inspirations and journey so far,
Today Diarmuid is fully convinced that he has become a better photographer because of his GAS, and is determined to prove it, Darren has other ideas on his mind.
And we're back !!!
Where have we been, what have we been up ya ? Its the return of the Insta Spotlight and this week we have the very talented and experimental photographer Henry O Brien https://www.instagram.com/henry_o_brien_/
Darren & Diarmuid pick there 3 favourite images from our very popular Sunday Showcase..
Spolier Alert, we didn't match any again, but you can have you say now by voting on which image you like most and gets to be our next Cover image on the faceboom group
On the show today we have a subterranean Special Guest Robert Mulraney from Caves of Ireland
Robert gives us a fascinating look into what's involved in exploring and photographing caves around Ireland and further a field also
Don't miss this one
Well now, Darren decides to riddle Diarmuid's little brain with some odd but fair questions & to get his side of artistic values, when is something too much........
After months of rumours, leaks and dreams, it seems that most of those dreams are now a reality.. Canon Launched two new cameras, a bunch of lenses and a fantastic new printer and we get talk to Garret from Canon Ireland about whats new & ground breaking . We then get to drool of the insane specs and try and decide which one we will or won't get ? Who's taking odds on Diarmuid O'Donovan biting first ?
Peter McKinnon vid on R5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BULfDZvMYdo
Its the return of the insta spotlight and this week we feature our good buddy Patrick Murtagh Instagram/murtaghp and Diarmuid & Darren each pic three images form this weeks Sunday Showcase.. will they finally pic the one the same ?
Starting with this episode we will share the chosen images on our facebook group after the podcast goes lives , create and poll and you can vote for which image is your favourite. the image with the most votes gets the banner for the month . Jump on over to facebook, search The Irish Photography Podcast in groups and join the fun
Darren discovered an interesting article in Digital Camera World about some hidden features in Lightroom. So we go through them one by one to see what hot and whats not. Lightroom also recently got a lick of paint with a fancy new badge and now called LRC.
Today Darren & Diarmuid take a road trip to West Cork. In a bit of down time after dinner they decided to chat about taking online course and what they can do for you as a photographer.
Today we go back to our roots and chat about topics like we used to and see what they are all about. Filters have made into the news recently so we talk about what they can do for us, and will GoPro be around this time next year, Who Knows !!!!!!
So we managed to chat with a real life superhero called Thor about his photography, the journey of of his workshops and the ups & downs of the world we are now surrounded by.
Darren & Diarmuid draft in a 3rd voice for the podcast to discuss what our audience whats to do. We also touch base with some wildlife photography with Paul Madigan from Blackwater Photographic Society.
Is Diarmuid an Influencer ? Darren will make his judgement & Also lets see what we are really like when we get outside of comfort zone.
Check out what the guys are talking about with the Dolby Atmos Test, trust me, you will enjoy this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZFpwlXKpg
Now I think we are back into the normal swing of things here on the Irish Photography Podcast, Darren gets jealous of Diarmuid's outing and whats to talk about what expectations do we have once we get freed. Also we bring back the Insta Spotlight.
Well aint this just the best thing in the world at the moment, During this global pandemic we are all in-trolled with The Irish Photography managed to hit an amazing feat of hitting 100 episodes. Tune in to listen to your QUESTIONS answered by yours truly Diarmuid & Darren.
As isolation continues we check in with Blake to see how he is getting on and also to have a 1 hour masterclass on everything photoshop aswell as some laughs along the way Blake Rudis is a classically trained artist who started as a painter, transitioned into printmaking and sculpture, and finally decided to double down on his love for photography. He incorporates his knowledge of aesthetics and color theory in his photography courses and is known for his acclaimed Photoshop® workflow. https://f64academy.com/
Wow, well it was an honour to chat with Michael Shainblum for an hour about his life as a photographer and how he evolved over time into the Timelapse King. We ask about his gear, his process of a shoot & some dirt on some member of the F4 group on YouTube, some bold claims !!!!! An episode not to be missed.
We managed to hook up with Greg Benz the creator of Lumenzia this week to chat about where it all started for him and what Lumenzia is and what It can do for us normal folk :)
https://gregbenzphotography.com/
We are still in isolation and Darren has an idea to see how some of our previous guest on the podcast are coping during the current pandemic. We talk about their recent f4roadtrip , gimp suits , day drinking , pet boudoir photography , vegas and there may even be a special guest somewhere all mixed in with copious amounts of humour
Diarmuid is starting to struggle with isolation, his van build has come to a stop and his kids are driving him nuts, Darren is up to his eyeballs. What else can come of this situation. The news is also back with some exciting updates in the photographic world.
Well, we are all tucked up at home and hitting or heads off the wall with boredom, Let's give you some tips or challenges to undertake and also learn some new skills with all the down time you will have coming up.
In this weeks delayed podcast, Diarmuid & Darren chat about their weekend away in Donegal to see so many sites and also about something very serious that is happening in the world today. The return of the ever so famous VSP is here to cheer everyone up, and boy will it surprise you.
Diarmuid was in his element and felt right at home surrounded by other diver nerds. He got to have a chat with some of Ireland's most renowned underwater photographers. You can read Diarmuid first ever blog on https://diveireland.ie/why-i-love-the-uw-photography-room-at-dive-ireland/ before he attended the Dive Show.
Diarmuid ventured into his home town camera shop, Whelans Cameras. He wanted to chat with Dave Whelan, Bryan Moore & David Woodland about this monumental event coming in May.
We have an action-packed episode today with a former president of the Irish Underwater Council, Mike Orth to talk about the upcoming dive show expo taking place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Limerick on the 7th & 8th of March. More details can be found on https://diveireland.ie/
We also chat about one of the speakers Nigel Moyter and about some of his amazing pictures. The return of the VSP is back where Diarmuid talks about the Inon Z-240 Underwater Strobe.
Diarmuid & Darren get to sit down with the world-renown Thomas Heaton to chat about his origin story and all about F4. We also touch base to see what's next for Thomas & will he ever come to Ireland.
On todays Episode Darren is Flying SOLO and goes through his Top 3 images from early February's Facebook Showcase. If you're not already joined the group we would love for you to be on board.. Just search for the Irish Photography Podcast , hit Join and name a host... It's that simple...And while you're at it why not follow us on Instagram as well , tag us in your post and you could also be the feature like this weeks Insta Spotlilght Jim Rocks ... https://www.instagram.com/jimrocks/
Darren gets an itch for traveling and is mad to do it all over again, but today he will have to settle about talking what is it that drives us to travel with your camera and what are the benefits of going alone or with a workshop.
Diarmuid takes a trip to the heart of Ireland in Tipperary where he gets to chat with some participants of the competition, and also the Chairman & Judges. Diarmuid also had a stake in the competition as he entered to test his melt against some of the best in Ireland.
Darren talks about putting your self in the midst of bad weather to get some unique shots and in a polar opposite, Diarmuid opens the table to talk about familiarity or a safe place for photography.
Darren takes the chair for our first podcast on YouTube and talk about what we have learned in the last year, and also about the bad habits we would like to kick. The ever so popular VSP is here with the Rode Wireless Go.
We sit down and chat about last year's predictions and what we expect to see next year. Also, BG stops by for a wee chat about heading to Italy.
We catch up with Gavin who is touring New Zealand and Australia, and also Darren and Diarmuid discuss the outset for the upcoming competition.
Diarmuid sadly lost his iPad in Oslo, so he replaced it with the iPad Pro and started using Lightroom CC for mobile editing. We also chat about tips on how to to get up the charts on YouTube as a photographer. There is also a new segment called "Hot or Not" this week.
Darren visits the real true capital of Ireland and lands in Limerick to the Podcast HQ. The two lads hash it out about is photography an art or science, the answers may surprise you. We also feature another talented follower of the podcast. Darren and Diarmuid talk about their favourite shots of the Sunday showcase also.
Today Alex Tsepko joins the podcast to talk about the amazing new release of Luminar 4 to market. Alex tells us about the origin of Skylum and what Luminar 4 can do for us. There may be talk about a cute evil animal, tune in for a great podcast.
Diarmuid and Bernard travel far far away to the Arctic Circle for a tour round the Lofoten Islands and chat about visiting iconic spots, rhino sliders, gimbals overloads and they chat to some of the participants of the tour and how they are experiencing their first ever photography tour.
On this weeks show we sit down for a chat with The Landscape Photographer of the year 2018 Adam Gibbs.. We discuss his early career , backlight, Greenland, Back light and a certain Fototripper .. We also disuss the now infamous coming together of Nick Page & Gavin Hardcastle and the F4's
BG drops by to tell the Irish Photography Podcast all about what he has been up to. Diarmuid actually kinda planned something and Is there a new drone on the market.
Wow, what an experience we had at the deer rut in Killarney this year. We share our storys and top tips. Also our monthly listeners topic about ye.
Time to get down and dirty on how to get some of the best shots in Autumn & the pros and cons of cleaning your camera.
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Gavin. We chat about all things photography and youtube wise all while he decides to give his account of the accident suffered some months back from Nick Page.
Diarmuid (Your favourite) and Darren (Not your favourite) chat about the talent that is rising each week in our fabulous Facebook group on the Sunday showcase in talking more about Photographer of the Year. Bernard also drops by to tell us what he has been up to and its the return of our instagram profile spotllight
Darren has some curious questions for Diarmuid, also he puts another challenge to him & our audience and we have the return of the news the week. Finally Darren finds a VSP.
We are joined by another Cork man to talk about being one of the biggest wedding photographers in Ireland & the UK. We chat about where it all started, a switch from Canon to Sony and even shifting in a moving car.
On today's episode Darren toys with the idea of a 16 stop filter and Diarmuid directs Darren on some Lightroom alternatives.
Well, the first year is in the bag, now its time to get real and produce something new and fresh for year 2. We start our mini series about the evolution of photography and then Canon made some announcements today which will more than likely make Diarmuid happy.
Wow, it's our 1st Birthday, We sit down and take a moment to realise what we have done in the last year, what we think of what we have achieved, get to thank our guest and listeners for the fantastic support and more.
Darren took a trip on a rib boat around the coast of Cork and got him thinking about perspective and how we can use it. Diarmuid sits down with one of the listeners Mark Fletcher to talk about his progress in the Photographer of the Year competition 2019 in January & The news come back with a bang.
Darren & Diarmuid travel up to the big smoke to meet Mel McDermott and Bernard Geraghty in 53 Degrees North for the ambassador launch.
Darren takes the hosting chair tonight and brings some interesting topics with him such as can you shoot too much or even barely, Also Darren tells us about something new in Lightroom which isn't..... new, bless his little heart.
Diarmuid and Darren got to test out some Zeiss lenses and we get to chat about what they were like. Also Sony shocked the world with such a big announcement with the 61 megapixel camera.
Today Sigma should be making an announcement to the world and hopefully, it will be what the reports are saying. We also teach Darren about how to and why he should be shooting with back button focus. Our VSP is back this week with the Sigma Art 105mm making an appearance.
Today we are joined by one of the best in the business for landscape photography all the way from Washington State to talk about his career to date and why he tried to kill Gavin Hardcastle.
On the show this week , Diarmuid & myself sit down to debrief after our challenge with the EOS R & EOS RP. Bernard Geraghty drops by with some cracking news and Diarmuid teaches me about the new slider in Lightroom
Todays special guest comes from across the pond to chat to us about his life as a working photographer in the wedding, landscape and owning a studio.
Today we sit down to talk about something that will effect the podcast moving forward and in topic two we get to know about all thing to think about with long lens photography.