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Deirdre Rusk
- Apr 2, 2019
Rainy Day Family Session! Kingscourt, Cavan
I think we had the four seasons in the space of an hour! This family were amazing for pushing on despite the weather, and the rain definitely didn't stop those gorgeous smiles. We were lucky enough to capture some gorgeous photographs within the first 20 minutes of the photo shoot before the heavens opened and we whipped out the umbrellas! I think that the rainy weather can make for gorgeous moody photographs, it can make for stunning light when the sun peaks from behind the
Deirdre Rusk
- Jan 10, 2019
Second Generation
These photos will be valued so much in years to come, photography is so important, the value of photographs is felt immediately but its true value will show as the memories fade and the subjects age. These will be looked back on and cherished for years to come. This was the street I grew up , and I’m not kidding , even though these photos took place within 2 minutes , they mean so much to me, the second generation ! Me and my brother used to play in this exact spot when we we
Deirdre Rusk
- Oct 22, 2018
Those Autumn Vibes, family photosession, Monaghan
I loooove this time of year for photographs. The colours that nature provides for outdoor photography are so stunning. The children love to jump up and down in the crunchy leaves, or pop on their wellies and wrap up warm. My favourite thing about Autumn is the early setting sun. The sun begins to set earlier in the day, so on those sunny Autumn days if we have an afternoon session, gorgeous lighting is a definite.Earlier sunsets are great because the kids aren't so sleepy eit
Deirdre Rusk
- Sep 20, 2018
Photographing at the Farm, Cavan
I bring my camera with me everywhere, my family are probably sick of it at this stage, but they realise how worth it it is when they see the photographs printed and we get to look back on them. I think the moment I became a mother was probably when my passion for photography really grew and I knew its importance, how important it is to document all those little moments, those beautiful moments that pass in the blink of an eye. This was one of those days, my toddler was having
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Deirdre Rusk
- Apr 7, 2018
Candid posing! Cavan and Meath
It’s my absolute passion and mission to capture the personality of my subjects . I don’t want fake smiles , I want real smiles ! Or no smiles! I want true expressions and real emotions . My favorite photographs are those that convey a sense of what it felt like , photographs that awaken memories. Images that can be looked back on in years time and and evoke a sense of what it felt like at the time. A lot of people feel nervous on front of the camera (myself included!) but wit
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