Finds
That Friday Feeling /02
This amazing hand painted chalkboard art by Lily and Val (also available on Etsy) sums up the weather perfectly. Just add Doris, Bing and a hot choc.
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Aunty Life
Thursday Tips: shooting kids
I love shooting babies. Just look at them all quietly curled up, with their perfect petal pink cheeks and cherubic little mouths. Kids? Totally different story. Now, I adore my four year old nephew, but he ain't easy to shoot. He does the scrunched up, squinty eyed "
Fun with B
Taking the scenic route
So I've been back from my great West Coast USA adventure with Ben for almost a year now. It was honestly one of the best holidays I've ever had. Photographically-speaking, it was one of the most snap-happy and challenging. I realised that when I go on
Aunty Life
Winter walks
Snapped some pics of Ethan on Saturday during a little stroll to feed the ducks on a very cold canal.
Personal
That Friday Feeling /01
It's press week Friday, which means it's been a long week of sub-editing and cover tweaking. When I'm still in the office at 8pm trying to decide whether the D in Christmas Day should be capitalised (it should, fyi), this song really energises me.
Potraits
Baby L
I've been photographing Amanda's bumps and babies for quite some time now, so was privileged to be asked back to shoot baby number three. Above you can see her sweet little pout just a week or so after being born. Below you'll see here
Etsy enthusiast
Cameras on canvas
How cute is this poster? It features a range of film cameras from the 50s to 80s, so it's educational to boot. Find it at Arminho's shop on Etsy.
Living local
Indian sculptures and Irish wildflowers
Last week I headed out for a Sunday stroll around the Indian Sculpture Park in Wicklow with some friends. I'd never heard of them, and was in for a treat. Giant Indian sculptures are dotted around the 22-acre park, which includes pretty woodlands and ponds (and plenty of
Dublin
Vintage grooming
The first in a new series of photo posts on things I love about Dublin (new snazzy title pending) begins with a very recent find, the Waldorf Barbershop on Westmoreland Street. It has been in business in Dublin since the late 1920s and walking down those steps is like stepping
Dublin
Pug love
I'm a big fan of illustrator (and pug lover) Gemma Correll, so I let out a little squee and grabbed my camera as soon as I saw this little guy hanging out in a beer garden. Isn't he adorable?
Dublin
Sunshine and showers
Now, I can complain about the weather as loudly as the next Irish person, but one thing we do have plenty of – whether it's sunny or rainy – is gorgeous light. Here are some shots from the mixed bag that has been our summer. They include sunny weekday lunches
Nature
Peony up
Impulse-bought peonies. Is there any better kind?