There’s nothing quite like working with fellow creatives. The energy, the flow, the shared spark—it’s an experience that’s hard to put into words, it's a buzz!


I recently had the absolute honour of collaborating with an incredibly talented musician to create imagery for his upcoming album, and honestly, it was one of those shoots that stays with you.




We met at Dollymount Strand in Dublin, right under the bright, unforgiving midday sun. The high contrast, shadow creating, edgy midday sun is not what I normally aim for, but for this shoot, it was exactly what we had in mind.




Harsh sun? Yes. Let me have it!.




I used slow shutter speeds, motion blur, direct flash, and even plastic bags over the lens to play with distortion and light leaks. It was wild and experimental—in the best possible way. He played music, floated in the sea, ran, jumped, and fell. There was plenty of real movement, but yes, there was also some posing—thoughtful, intentional moments that helped shape the visual narrative of his music. The balance between the raw and the composed gave the whole shoot this beautiful dynamic.




After the beach, we made our way to Saint Anne’s Park. it gave us a softer, more introspective backdrop that contrasted perfectly with the raw energy of the strand. It’s one of my favourite places to shoot in Dublin




Being part of this creative process—shaping album artwork in Dublin alongside an artist so open to experimentation—was such a privilege. As a musician photographer and creative photographer, these are the shoots I live for. Telling visual stories that reflect the sound, soul, and spirit of someone’s art? It’s everything.




I’d love to do more of this. If you’re a musician, a dreamer, or a fellow creative with a vision—get in touch. Whether it’s at Dollymount, in a forest, or somewhere totally unexpected, let’s collaborate and create something that feels like you.




I’m Deirdre of Deirdre Rusk Photography—a family photographer in Dublin, a wedding photographer in Dublin, and a big believer in making meaningful, beautiful work. If you’re looking for creative headshots in Dublin, something fresh for your album artwork, or you just want to run into the sea with a guitar and an idea—let’s talk.

 

A person in medieval-style armor brandishes a sword while standing in a misty field of wheat at dusk. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A dramatic black and white portrait photography series of a musician in an outdoor setting. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Someone wearing sunglasses and a patterned sweater stands in tall grass against a blue sky background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A silhouetted couple standing in tall grass poses together with sunlight streaming through the foliage. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Guitar player sits in tall grass playing acoustic guitar against blue sky backdrop. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A musician plays acoustic guitar while sitting in tall beach grass with blue sky in the background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician plays acoustic guitar outdoors with dramatic blue sky background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Close-up shot of hands strumming acoustic guitar strings in natural outdoor setting. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Person playing acoustic guitar against blue sky with propeller blades in soft focus. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician in floral jacket expressing joy while sitting in tall grass on a sunny day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Acoustic guitarist playing among tall grass while wearing a floral print jacket. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Close-up shot of black shoes and floral print clothing against a red background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A musician performs against a vibrant red floral backdrop in a sunny outdoor setting. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Energetic outdoor portrait against blue sky displaying floral jacket and expressive pose. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician with a guitar sitting in tall grass against a blue sky with white clouds. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Black and white photo of a playful dog with its owner in tall grass. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Bare feet in black pants kicked up against bright blue sky. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Artistic angle of guitar player among tall grass stems against bright blue sky.PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Multiple artistic shots showing close-ups of an acoustic guitar in natural outdoor settings. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Abstract view through foliage with blurred bokeh effect in natural sunlight. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician with acoustic guitar photographed through dry grass in autumn field. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician with acoustic guitar photographed through vegetation on a sunny day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Dreamy portrait through foliage with soft natural light and mist effects. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician playing guitar among green vineyard leaves with natural sunlight filtering through. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Artistic view through flowering branches of guitarist in natural setting. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Dreamy filtered photo of guitar player through soft focus foliage. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Black and white artistic portrait shot with dramatic lighting and shadows. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A figure shown rolling down a grassy hill in a sequence of stop-motion style photographs. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Black and white motion blur of running figure creating dynamic movement. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Motion-blurred action shots of someone moving through a grassy landscape. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Blurred artistic shot of equipment in golden grass field. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A colorful striped beach towel or blanket blows in the wind on a sandy beach. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Colorful fabric billows in the wind as someone poses with thumbs up against clear blue sky on sandy beach. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A sequence of playful jumping poses captured on a beach with water in the background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Black and white photo of a long shadow cast on rocky ground near water's edge. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Guitarist performing with acoustic guitar by the water on a bright sunny day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A silhouetted figure walks across a vast, shallow mudflat at sunset with reflective water. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Dark rippling waters of the ocean with waves breaking gently on the sandy shore. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Brown water rippling over sandy beach during low tide with small waves creating natural patterns. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A person joyfully splashes through shallow coastal waters on a sunny day at the beach. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician sits in shallow ocean water playing acoustic guitar with mountains visible in background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Person splashing and playing in ocean waves on a sunny day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Distant figures wading in the dark blue waters of the ocean under a clear sky. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Person splashing and running through shallow ocean water creating dramatic spray patterns. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Someone splashes through shallow ocean water wearing formal attire on a sunny day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Black and white close-up portrait series showing dramatic angles and expressions. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
A figure in dark clothing stands on a windswept beach on an overcast day. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
An acoustic guitar with bright orange finish lies on sandy ground surrounded by green grass and natural light. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Musician with acoustic guitar posed by blue car on beach with mountains in background. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Close up of someone lying in green foliage with small white flowers. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Abstract black and white starburst pattern creating a dynamic radial blur effect. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Artistic black and white photos with radial blur effects creating dynamic motion. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Grainy black and white portrait sequence with abstract light patterns creating a dramatic visual effect. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Abstract black and white photo looking up through tree branches creating a radial pattern. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Low angle shot looking up at denim jacket against tall trees and blue sky. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Old stone clock tower with ivy growing on walls against blue cloudy sky. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Someone in dark clothing photographed against a rustic red brick wall. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
View through a car window showing trees and greenery reflected in the glass. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Tree branches with green leaves frame the top of the image against a bright sky in a nature setting. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin
Person with long dark hair wearing black jacket stands against green foliage backdrop. PHOTOGRAPHER Dublin