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Newborn Lifestyle and Family Photography! Meath

Aug 7, 2018

Newborn Lifestyle and Family Photography! Meath

For newborn sessions I don't do the posed type of newborn photography, I do lifestyle photography: almost documentary style, its very relaxed, stress free and there's no posing really involved. I take photographs of you interacting with your new little beauty, holding their little hands, kissing their little head and I just photograph those precious moments between you and your little one. I photograph all those fine little details like their little hands, chubby cheeks and

Beauties in Saint Ann's Park , Family photo session , Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

Jul 17, 2018

Beauties in Saint Ann's Park , Family photo session , Dublin

Over a month ago I photographed this beautiful trio in Saint Anns Park, Dublin. The location could have been anywhere though, because all that is really required for a family portrait session is some of natures beautiful backdrops. Its not always necessary to travel to a wild and stunning location (although this is awesome!), sometimes even a corner of a garden, an empty spot on the beach, a tiny field beside the road, anywhere with a bit of greenery, flowers, texture or colo

Getting Creative!, portrait session , Cavan

Deirdre Rusk

Jul 4, 2018

Getting Creative!, portrait session , Cavan

Photography is an art, a beautiful art! I love nothing more than to get a bit creative on photoshoots and when the opportunity presents itself there's nothing better. Photographs that capture natural smiles, natural laughs, emotions and gestures are what I aim for. That's not to say that a big part of me absolutely loves moody photography. Poetic and serious, this type of photography never fails to stir emotion. I love it! I had a gorgeous family session a while ago, the you

Photographing Toddlers and Babies, Baby photography , Meath

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 22, 2018

Photographing Toddlers and Babies, Baby photography , Meath

Basically there's no simple recipe for photographing toddlers and babies. They generally don't take direction, they don't stay still, they make strange, and sometimes they don't want their photo taken at all. The most important factor for me when photographing these little ones, is to make sure that they have fun and to bring props and toys for them to interact with and focus on. If the photo-shoot has a fun atmosphere and the toddler is allowed to be themselves and run aroun

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 12, 2018

History obsessed little man, Cavan

Location scouting yet again we went to the Deer Forest Park in Virginia. We skipped stones, collected rocks and climbed trees. We discovered an old boat house with the beautiful Lough Ramor behind it, we wandered through the forest and picked wildflowers, Deer Forest Park is a beautiful location for outdoor photographs. Thunder storm abrewing, we then headed to the Cavan Musuem in Ballyjamesduff, where my history obsessed little man was in his element. He was dressed in his f

The Magical Unicorn, Children’s photography, Meath

Deirdre Rusk

Jun 8, 2018

The Magical Unicorn, Children’s photography, Meath

It seems summer is finally here! Ive become so accustomed to taking photographs in dull light that having the sun make an appearance can be a challenge sometimes! But I love a challenge :-) I shoot only in manual, which means every time the sun goes behind a cloud- I have to re-expose, every time I move from light to shade, I have to re-expose, every time I re compose I have to re expose , you get my drift! A couple of weeks ago I was asked to do a photoshoot for a couple of

Harsh Light, lets be havin ya! Gorgeous communion photography , Malahide, Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

May 31, 2018

Harsh Light, lets be havin ya! Gorgeous communion photography , Malahide, Dublin

A couple of weeks ago I had a wonderful Communion Session. Now in hindsight I can admit that I was TERRIFIED about this photosession- the reason?, it was at 1.30, on one of the sunniest days of the year. In Ireland we have few sunny days so I was a little nervous. The sun would be at the highest spot in the sky, not a cloud in sight- and what does this mean in photography terms?- it means unflattering shadows and blown out highlights. Nightmare!!! I spent the night previous r

Location Scouting, photography locations , Meath

Deirdre Rusk

May 25, 2018

Location Scouting, photography locations , Meath

A lot of preparation goes into finding the right location for your photoshoot! This makes each session a unique experience that produces original and individual photos! The locations preferably have to be easy to reach, wild, but not tooo wild, be free from nettles and cattle! They have to contain plenty of shaded areas and places to hide from the sun! I have my little helper to come with me when we scout for pretty locations! Here are some photos of our little adventure two

Deirdre Rusk

May 21, 2018

Outdoor Photography love! Cavan

I absolutely love photographing outdoors. The backdrops that nature provides are countless! You just have to open your eyes to imagine the possibilities ! Last weekend I photographed 3 amazing children. Our session took place in the local park, its kind of bland, not much to it. Here is the location: With a bit of imagination, good light and lovely models, even the most mundane location can be made magical! Check out the results of this photoshoot! I absolutely love them! xxx

Unique Communion and Confirmation Photography, Cavan Meath and Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

May 10, 2018

Unique Communion and Confirmation Photography, Cavan Meath and Dublin

Although I am a fan of the 'classic' studio based Confirmation and Communion photography, its just not for me. I prefer to dress them up, bring them outside and create unique and original portraits that are just for them. These can be taken on the day itself - I can come and take photographs before, during or after the ceremony, it only takes a little while and the results are so worth it, to have those beautiful portraits hung on your wall to look back on! If for some reason

I never give out unedited images, photographer Cavan and Meath

Deirdre Rusk

May 1, 2018

I never give out unedited images, photographer Cavan and Meath

Taking the photograph is only the first part of the process. Although a lot of work goes into this : lighting, location, composition, planning etc, , the editing is the part where I put my own personal style on each image, I spend a lot of time perfecting each photograph as to how I want to portray my artistic vision. By giving out unedited images I would be giving unfinished work. I wouldn't want people to see my unedited images and think that they are a representation of my

Why pay so much and hire a professional? Professional photography Meath, Cavan and Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

Apr 17, 2018

Why pay so much and hire a professional? Professional photography Meath, Cavan and Dublin

Why do professional photographers charge so much per hour if they only have to 'press a button'? This is a common misconception about the photography trade. Your photo shoot itself is only a part of the process, also included in the process is : location scouting, consultations, planning and preparing, backing up of files, culling, hours of editing, uploading to galleries, emailing and customer service. Factored into a photographers pricing is their cost of doing business, an

Everyday Moments...Natural photography , Dublin

Deirdre Rusk

Apr 9, 2018

Everyday Moments...Natural photography , Dublin

I bring my camera with me everywhere. I'm always on the look out for inspiration and photo opportunities. I love candid moments! I love to capture everyday life, my children's adventures , those little mannerisms and expressions. When I started photography as a teenager, I was obsessed with street photography. I used to bring my old camera into Dublin city center, and with a telephoto lens, I'd take photographs of fleeting moments, interesting characters and gestures. I was

'The Beast from the East!' Lifestyle session , Cavan

Deirdre Rusk

Apr 7, 2018

'The Beast from the East!' Lifestyle session , Cavan

This February we saw the 'beast from the east' , the wonderful snowstorm, sweep Ireland. Our little island was so unprepared for such an event, that the entire country went into lock-down. No work, no school, no bread, no milk!, it was surreal :-) loved every minute of it, the beautiful snow covered landscapes, the treacherous voyage to the local Centra to stock up on necessities, and of course the snowmen, the snow fights, the sleighs and the children's excitement. It was de