Inspire me

by Sarah Jane Colleran // June 1, 2013 // No Comments

Inspire Me June Flash Fiction competition: You can read the 22 varied and beautiful flash fictions on writer Carmel Harringtons Blog. Take a break and have a cup of tea and read through the entries:) Here you can find the... Continue reading →

Christmas tree photo tips

by Sarah Jane Colleran // December 20, 2012 // 2 Comments

The trick to taking good Christmas tree photos is to turn off all the lights and the flash and wait until nightfall to take the photos. Open the aperture as much as you can and use a tripod if you... Continue reading →

Matte Style Photography Tutorial

by Sarah Jane Colleran // October 22, 2012 // No Comments

Matte style photography tutorial I’ve been seeing this look around for a while now, particularly in children’s photography. It’s characterized by a matte, hazy low contrast look but with bright colours. There are a few ways to create this look.... Continue reading →

Link Love

by Sarah Jane Colleran // October 13, 2012 // No Comments

Links loved for Saturday 13th of October Read This: I am loving this new magazine from the makers of Mollie Makes! Find more beautiful photography recipes and inspiration on their blog. The Simple Things “It’s about slowing down, enjoying what... Continue reading →

Dublin City Photostory

by Sarah Jane Colleran // October 4, 2012 // 2 Comments

Take a camera and explore your world… Continue reading →

Seaside Indian Summer

by Sarah Jane Colleran // September 8, 2012 // No Comments

It’s a gorgeous Indian summer here on the east coast. I went for a wander with my camera today to try and capture some of the atmosphere. The seaside is vibrant which is lovely considering the doom and gloom... Continue reading →

Collections

by Sarah Jane Colleran // September 5, 2012 // No Comments

Collections We gather, we collect I love seeing what people treasure and collect. I have always collected objects, small treasures that only have value to me. I spent hours carefully arranging and organising my tiny treasures. ‘Fancy Paper’... Continue reading →

Farewell to Summer

by Sarah Jane Colleran // August 31, 2012 // No Comments

Farewell summer! With September starting tomorrow and school back it really feels autumnal. The smell of peat fires is beginning to hang in the air, the wind is crisper and I’m already mourning the loss of summer. Happily I’ve discover... Continue reading →

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