http://firstfocusphotography.com Fashion, Editorial, PR & Events, Contemporary Weddings & Alternative Portraiture Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:12:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What a year 2009 has been for First Focus Photography!.....I firstly just want to thank all my clients, friends and associates for all your support this year. I have so many great highlights!, Truly the year of Burlesque, I have photographed many great events for the Dublin Burlesque Ball & ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2010/01/04/happy-new-year-2010/ IMTV  HOST IRELAND’S FIRST VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Online Music Channel IMTV will host the very first exclusively Irish Video Music Awards. Irish Music Television (IMTV)  announced the inaugural IMTV Video Music Awards to take place on the 27th November at The Sugar Club, Dublin. The IMTV Video Music Awards are a music awards ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/12/03/imtv-irish-music-television-awards-09/ I have just finished part one of my latest project on Venitian masks featuring model and performer Natalie Da Costa, the shoot has both dark and beautiful elements at it's hart and the first set of images are now available for viewing in my Gallery. http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/11/04/venetian-masks-natalie-da-costa/ My latest photo editorial has been three months of research, planning, prop sourcing , designing and organization. Based around the graphic novel "Tank Girl" the shoot features two very talented and creative models and performers Emily Aoibheann & Natalie Da Costa who are both fans of the cult comic book. Tank ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/10/26/tank-girls-editorial-shoot/ I was shooting again in the Sugar Club this week, It is becoming a regular home from home!. The event in question was Living TV's "Britain's Next Top Model" media event and catwalk show. Featuring models Annaliese Dayes and Madeleine Wheatley from the show. The event was styled by Amie Hayes of ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/10/11/britains-next-top-model-event/ All photographs from the Ambassador's Reception are now available for viewing Click on the link below for access Ambassador's Reception 2009 http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/10/11/nigerian-ambassadors-reception-2009/ My latest photographic jaunt around my hometown of Scarborough N.Yorks resulted in a journey through the old Victorian Cemetery on Dean Road & Manor Road. I explored the area upon the suggestion of my Dad, so we headed out in mixed weather sunshine and showers to greet us, after stopping ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/09/23/dean-road-manor-road-cemetery/ The idea of a specific time reserved for leisure originated in the1930’s. Contemporary medical theories believing in the benefits of fresh air and sunlight encouraged the pursuit of open-air pursuits and led to the establishment of a number of outdoor pools with amenities. The more elaborate examples were called Lidos, ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/09/11/south-bay-pool-scarborough/ Over the last 10 years or so I have had a fascination with the crumbling ruin's of my old seaside hometown of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. I have many great childhood memories of the beach, swimming pools and outdoor theme parks, there was the South Bay Pool, Water splash world, Kinder ... http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/07/16/marvels-dark-amusement-park/ I recently did a series of studio shoots and family portraits using "Hi-Key" Lastolite backgrounds and Bowen's lighting kits to full effect, my favourite shots are shown here. http://firstfocusphotography.com/2009/07/15/studio-portraits/