Recent content by Grainne Hallahan

I think the others taking photos would have been friends and family, and from the organisers POV had a reasonable interest to photograph. 'Strangers' wishing to photograph, with no reasonable interest to do so, would be seen as strange. Although we can understand why, those without an interest...

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Thank you! Yes, budget is one of those things that always starts small, and then being realistic kicks in...

Lots of food for thought! So if I am indoors more, would you recommend something like the 24-70? I do love the 'portrait' look of the nice shallow depth of field that the prime gives me, is this going to be lost completely? I appreciate what you say, Phil about accepting the compromise in my...

Thank you for your quick reply! Yes, you're on the money when you describe not being able to fit them all in the shot- that's why I thought wide angle might be better? I've had a 35mm and prefer my 50mm to that- I guess now I'm toying between the 85mm and a zoom- would an 85 be 'tighter' than...

Hello I'd really value some advice on what lens to buy next that would be best for shooting people. Before I had children (and I can just about think back that far through the haze of sleepless nights and food smeared clothes) I was a keen photographer of small still life style shots- and for...

Really helpful write up- thank you! I love the photo you posted- they look relaxed and happy. And who wouldn't be with a cake like that!

Squeaky toy and his favourite food will definitely help! If you can, try and do it in the park as you will be more au fait with handling the light- indoors it can be very tricky if the lighting is poor and the baby is squirming. Oh- and bring baby wipes! It's easier to wipe a nose than edit...