Dublin Photographer Angela Halpin

Melissa Curry Designer - The Art of adornment, The Irish Times Magazine

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:46:15 +0000

Making a comeback in Dublin after an absence of five years is talented designer Melissa Curry, whose new jewellery collection draws from traditional Chinese lacquer jewellery (as familiar in China as the Tara brooch or Claddagh ring here), but in a modern setting. It was inspired by Curry's travels in China in the early 1990s, while she was training as an artist in Paris. "I added sterling silver chains, which come in different lengths, to give movement, like a pendulum or a pocket watch," she says.

Known for audacious designs, Sligo-born Curry has over the years collaborated with Yohji Yamamoto, Philippe Starck and L'Eclaireur in Paris, among others, and was selected as "Cutting Edge" jewellery designer during Liberty's international campaign for the London Millennium. Her new collection can be found in Havana in Donnybrook, Dublin 4, where prices start at €250 for bangles and go up to €475 for neckpieces, including the Ping cinnabar neckpiece above, which is €425.

Dublin's Kilkenny Shop will also be stocking her jewellery: www.melissacurrydesign.ie.

Read article in Irish Times Magazine

Havana, Donnybrook - Window Display

Credits:

Designer: Melissa Curry

Photographer: Angela Halpin

Model: Yomiko - Assets Models

Artist: John Moore

Winter Coat Snow fashion Shoot, Sunday Independent

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:57:46 +0000

Hot coats to thrill away the chill!

Cloak yourself in quality cashmere, merino and mohair at bargain prices to keep warm in style, says Constance Harris. Read rest of article in the Sunday Independent.

Design Centre - Powerscourt Town Centre, Dublin 2

Eilish Kennedy - Grey Coat with Scarf

Rococco - Westbury Mall, Dublin 2

Desigual coat

Costume - 10 Castle Market, Dublin 2

Navy Cowel Neck Coat & Seine Scarf

Fran & Jane - Unit 1A Westbury Mall, Dublin 1

Purple Twix Coat

Leather Gloves trimmed with Purple Suede

Yasmin Velloza - 43 Dawson St, Dublin 2

Belted Fucshia Coat 100% baby Cashmere and heavy silk lining,,, Also features hidden magnet buttons.

Leather Gloves- cream gloves in nappa leather with tooled floral work.

A big thanks to the team that worked on this shoot:

Photography: Angela Halpin

Assisted by: Anouck Sablayrolles

Model: Emma Waldron: 1st Option Model Agency

Special Effects: Team FX

Producer: Jason Foran

Make up: Nadia Macari

Hair: Nicola McGinley

Shoot Location before the special effects team got to work!

Caiomhe Keane Bridal Wear, Wedding Annual, Irish independent & Evening Herald

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:02 +0000

Wedding Annual - Front Cover - Irish Independent - 18/11/09

Model: Deborah Clarke

Models: Grace Connell & Deborah Clarke

Caiomhe Keane is an independent Irish designer based in Dublin, Her creations incorporate her commitment to social and environmental responsibility in her designs providing beautifully designed and crafted womanswear for the mid to high end market, specializing in bridal, evening and formal wear. Caiomhe's whimsical & romantic timeless creations with chic cutting edge style are well suited to today's upwardly mobile modern woman. Caiomhe's bespoke couture inspired bridal designs are created using organic and hemp silks, reincarnated materials such as recycled cashmere, vintage trims and hand dyed silks with ribbons, lace, crystals and hand painted embellishments.

Her forthcoming 2010 green bridal collection is made entirely of organic silks, recycled materials, hemp blends, organic cottons and linen, soy silks with eco friendly trims and embellishments.

Fabulous full gowns with a 1950's flair full layered organic silk taffeta skirts with lace and hand embellished details, fitted contrasting flirtatious bustiers and corsets, timeless classic 1940's inspired figure hugging silhouettes, one shoulder pieces, Grecian goddess styles with metallic gold and silver motifs and tea dress lengths for more casual and less traditional bride. With complimentary floor length lace and tull coats, baleros and shawls.

Caiomhe works from her atelier t/a QUE-VA on the 2nd floor at 29 Wicklow street, Dublin 2 and is available by appointment 014429878 or 0879034796.

Thanks to all who worked on the shoot

Models: Grace Connell - Freelance, Deborah Clarke,bscenetheagency

Photographer: Angela Halpin

Producer: Jason Foran

Hair & Makeup: Nadia Macari

Special Effects: Brendan Byrne - Team FX

Conor Maloney & Tony Callaly from Cashmere Media

Cine Electric LTD Web: Cine Electric

Fashion Photography, Dublin, Ireland

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:33:34 +0000

Claire O' Connor "Evening Wear" available exclusively at the Design Centre Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2.

You can email Claire at: info@claireoconnor.ie

Model: Lilly Harnett

Hair & Make-up: Caroline Harnett

Fashion Photography

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:25:01 +0000

Fashion work ive shot over the past year.

View my work on youtube: Fashion

Brian Lenihan, Minister for Finance officially opened DPD Ireland's Dublin Northwest depot

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:55:00 +0000

Brian Lenihan, Minister for Finance officially opened DPD Ireland's Dublin Northwest depot today, Thursday August 27^th. The depot is one of 38 in DPD Ireland's (formerly Interlink Ireland) parcel delivery network and is operated by Jason and Caroline Tuthill. Their recent move to new premises in Damastown Industrial Park is part of their commitment to serve businesses in the Dublin North West area. While other courier companies are contracting their networks, DPD Ireland is expanding, with the recent addition of two new depots in Northern Ireland. The Damastown depot is one of five serving the Dublin area, and 38 nationwide.

High society - Claire O'Connor at The Design Centre, Dublin. Sunday Independent - Fashion

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:52:04 +0000

Photographed for "Life Magazine"

Model: Ewa Warzycha - Compton Model Agency

Hair & Make up: Brown Sugar

Location: La Catedral Studios - Dublin

It's been my experience that most young designers are somewhat premature in launching themselves onto the marketplace. But not Claire O'Connor.

She set high standards for herself, working for several years with highly respected designers to learn her craft. Consequently, she is more than ready to take her place in the ranks of exclusive designers, as the Claire O'Connor collection joins Philip Treacy, Preen and Jasmine di Milo in The Design Centre.

Claire is what Pauric Sweeney would call a demi-couturier. That means her garments are not entirely hand-sewn, but most are hand-done one-offs, with a labour-intensive detail. Claire is an originator, creating unique clothing. Her style stamp is a cross between Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix, featuring sophisticated tailoring, body-con fit, sex appeal, urban savvy, eclecticism and visual interest.

"My passions are hip-hop music and high-end fashion, so in my work I am diffusing the two," Claire, who has two labels, explains. "My style is classic, with a bit of an edge. I do get a lot of inspiration from the Paris couturiers. I love exceptional tailoring and finish. But I also love challenging the 'normal'."

Claire's playful attitude masks her superior competence and cutting ability. Her creations range from funky streetwear to sophisticated occasionwear, the latter featuring sumptuous cocktail dresses and evening coats with drop-dead fit and hand-embellished work. She is obsessive about fit and finish.

"After graduating from the Grafton Academy, I worked for Marc O'Neill. He had an unusual eye for design and was obsessive about cut -- I learnt a huge amount," she says. "I then worked for Jen Kelly, haute couturier. There I learned the importance of attention to detail and finish. But," she adds, "I can never resist playing. It has to have a twist to keep it interesting."

Claire set up her own label five years ago and she got a lot of bridal and occasionwear commissions. But when she started doing a ready-to-wear range of jersey pieces for Designer Knitwear Direct in Dalkey, she won a new fanbase. Her willingness to work with customers' needs, creating individual patterns for women up to size 22, has won her devoted loyalty. One fan describes Claire as "a little miracle worker".

Her collection for The Design Centre comprises 12 dress styles, which can be bought ready-to-wear or ordered to fit. There are also some stunning jackets and coats with unique detailing. And this is just the beginning. Expect great things.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELA HALPIN FASHION EDITED BY CONSTANCE HARRIS

Sunday Independent August 16 2009

More of Claire O' Connor Fashions can be seen at Lil c Couture

Photo Restoration - Photo manipulation, Dublin Ireland

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:21:18 +0000

Make those memories from years ago as good as new!

Through the use of modern digital technique, it is now possible to repair old photographs without damaging the original

I restore and repair damaged new and old photographs, remove blemishes, add a different background and create photo montages of your treasured memories.

All work is charged for on an hourly basis. As each piece of work is unique we need to discuss it with you in detail to give a firm quotation. Once I have seen the work involved I will give you a confirmed price prior to commencing on the work.

For more info contact:

Angela on 086 8705340

or email: studio@lensload.com

Comedian Joe Rooney "What Crisis" Vicar St, Dublin

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:53:11 +0000

Joe Goes Batty...

WHAT CRISIS ??

I photographed Joe Rooney for his return to Vicar Street with his spectacular new comedy show 'What Crisis?!' on Friday May 15th. Joe, like many other comedians these days, taken on an alter ego - Life Coach Guru Batty Ryan. It will be Batty's first visit to Vicar Street with his lovely assistant, Eastern European Katarina (introducing Sharyn Hayden) Batty will take the audience through his 'Seven Step Plan To Success In Life And Business'

For Ticket Bookings View: Ticketmaster

Photoshop Lessons, One to One Tuition, Dublin / Wicklow Area

Sat, 09 May 2009 14:13:27 +0000

Introduction to Photoshop, One to One Tutition:

Course aims to show the complete beginner how to properly use Photoshop to make your digital photographs come out looking their best. Also a more advanced syllabus available.

Beginners Syllabus:

RETOUCHING PORTRAITS

Take out Red eye - Change eye colour - Remove skin blemishes - Reduce wrinkles - Whiten teeth - Brighten eyes - Sharpen eyes

IMPROVE COLOURS & TONE

Levels - fine tune exposure

Curves - to contrast picture

Blend Mode - lighten under exposed image

Hue/Saturation - to warm picture

Clone stamp - to remove unwanted elements

Channel Mixer - make image B/W

Dodge & Burn - to light/darken parts of your picture.

IMPROVE COLOURS & TONE

Crop your images to improve them

Crop images to specific size

Create a canvas

Correct perspective

Level horizon

ADDING SPECIAL EFFECTS

Motion Blur filter - to show movement

Photo filter - to enhance images

Create a vignette to focus attention on your subject

PUTTING TEXT IN IMAGES

Create a custom watermark to protect your imagess

Special style effects on text

Course Fee:

€ 45 per hour. I recommend 6 classes, but that's up to the individual

6 classes : € 250.00

Bookings:

To make a booking or find out more information,

email studio@lensload.com or ring Angela on 086 8705340

Lensload Photography

Fashion Breakthrough, Dublin Ireland.

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:20 +0000

"Fashion Break Through" fashion show was a style extravaganza on April 28 at D-Light studios.

A drinks reception to start followed by catwalk show, designers featured Lisa Shawgi, Lil'c Couture, Sophie Rieu, Heather Finn, Sinead Doyle, Yvonne Ross, Alice Moyon, Bebhinn Flood, Catriona Whelan, Sinead Ryan, Rachel Swan, Carol Doyle and Shuttle Knit Ltd.

Some of the featured Designers

Lil'c Couture (Claire O' Connor)

Heather Finn

B Fashion (Bebhinn Flood)

Unicorn (Sophie Rieu)

Beauxboo (Sinead Ryan)

Modeling from Bscene The Agency

Check out the POP-UP BOUTIQUE on the ground floor of FILM BASE, Temple Bar until May 1. (9am to 5.30pm)

The trade show is on in the LOFT at Powerscourt until 30th April

For more info see:fashionbreakthrough

Claire O'Connor, Lil'c Couture - Irish Fashion Designer

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:39:32 +0000

Model: Gorana Nedic - Compton Model Agency

Make Up: Roy Wong

Claire O' Connor, is talented Irish Fashion Designer, with her own unique style, i had the pleasure of been introduced to Claire less than a year ago. We have worked together on many occasions sence than.

Lil'c Couture, is a contemporary womenswear brand championing the concept of alternative luxury. The label marries hip hop influences with elements of Parisian haute-couture. The finest jerseys, silks and lace are used to create couture-like womenswear with a streetwear twist, and made with TLC(true love for couture)

To view more: Lilc Couture

or contact Claire at: claire@lilccouture.com

Yasmin Velloza Irish Fashion Designer

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:35:58 +0000

I meet Yasmin to photographer her in the Ritz Carlton, Powerscourt back in October of this year for Social & Personal Magazine. Yasmin is already receiving international acclaim for her designs. Her label is described by her critics as a sensual one with sophistication and seduction as its keys elements. Yasmin was born in New York City and has spent most of her life based in London and Dublin. Velloza has currently established design studios and offices in both Dublin and Shanghai and her collection is sold in luxury boutiques throughout Europe, Asia and Austrailia.

Yasmin wearing her own designs in all the shots

You can read more at Yasmin Velloza

Melissa Curry Jewellery & Accessories Designer

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:29:30 +0000

I Photographed Melissa's Jewellery last month, and it must be said her style is unique.

To view more of this shoot Melissa Curry shoot

Melissa Curry a Jewellery and Accessories Designer. Melissa studied art and design in Paris. Her extensive travels throughout Africa and Asia helped her develop her talent for form and colour and her appreciation and love of jewellery.

Her first show in Paris Fashion Week in 1998 brought her work to Japan, New York and London with clients such as Barneys, Yohji Yammamoto, Phillipe Stark, Le Bon Marché, Galeries Lafayette and Liberty of London. Her distinctive style became firmly established when she was chosen as the Liberty London Cutting Edge jewellery Designer for Liberty's international press campaign for the London Millennium.

Her cutting edge and innovative vision led Melissa into consulting, working for clients such as Toni&Guy Ireland and Swarovski.

Melissa's luxurious approach to jewellery has since attracted a sophisticated international clientele who appreciate the strong design of her customized pieces and her personal approach. She recently had the pleasure of designing a bracelet for former President Mary Robinson on behalf of Onefamily charity.

Melissa currently works with independent boutiques in Ireland

To view more: Melissa Curry Design

or contact her at: info@melissacurrydesign.ie

Helen James, Irish Fashion Designer

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:12:43 +0000

Model: Iseult Timmons Ward from Morgan Model Agency

I photographed Helen James Autumn /Winter collection recently!

HELEN JAMES - Is Nominee for Motorola Dublin Fashion week awards 2008

Helen James graduated from the National College of art and design with a degree in textile design in 1992.

A year later she emigrated to New York. There, Helen worked with Donna Karan, Katayone Adeli and for Club Monaco, Levi's and Victoria's Secret, amongst others.

In 1997 Helen launched her own line of hand printed silk scarves and the line was launched in Ireland at Christmas, 2000.

Helen James is delighted to announce the launch of her new line of luxury handbags for spring/summer 2008 at Dublin Fashion Week.

"Bags are where my heart has been for a long time and I am so excited about launching the collection." The handbags are a fusion of high design, function and quality. All of the linings and dust bags are created using Helen's hand printed fabric created especially for the handbag collection.

Also launching this season is the new line of dresses, wraps and shrugs using the finest Irish Linen. The colours are muted tones of blush, nude, cream, truffle and silver. The collection also includes Helens signature silks hand printed with flowers and feathers The belts are trimmed with stags horn, bone and vintage glass buttons.

If you would like to view more collections of Helen James