Get your mitts on a copy of this month’s IMAGE!
Fashion photographer Christian Ammann shot his editorial Glitter Girl in the studio and you will also find Agata’s portraits for Glam Squads on page 118.
Take a look!
Keeping you up to date with Dublin’s newest studio space!
We love getting emails from students that attended the workshop, especially when it includes updates on their work- it’s a real treat!
We received these shots from Dee Swan who took it upon herself to organise a photoshoot, have a look and let us know what you think!








All Photography by Dee Swan
Styling by Louise Kennedy
Make Up by Elaine Kennedy
Models: Anita Callan, Jen Walsh, Cherida Naughton
Featuring Boutiques: Kalu, Crave, Couture and Jen all in Naas, Co. Kildare.

This day-long workshop is intended to offer students a first hand experience of conducting a test shoot. Complete with models, a stylist and hair and make up, students will shoot both a natural and a flash light set up.
Agata Stoinska and her team will be on hand to demonstrate tips and tricks of the studio, with assistants available to help you get the shots you want.
There will also be a seminar with Agata, where she will discuss the fashion photography industry and how she began her career as a photographer.
We encourage students to bring their portfolio for a questions and answers session at the end of the day.
DATE: SAT 7TH NOV 2009
TIME: 10AM – 4PM
COST: E250
TO BOOK A PLACE ON THE WORKSHOP EMAIL AOIFE AT aoife@d-lightstudios.com OR CALL 01 819 6730
Fiona McGuire goes back a long way with not only the studio, but as one of Agata’s assistants. Naturally, we’re delighted to see her going out on her own as a photographer and making us girls proud!!
Here are some shots from a shoot Fiona did back in late August, check them out!
To visit Fiona’s photography website, click here.

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Fiona McGuire

Photo by Johnny McMillan
Due to the massive success of our workshops we have decided to extend our teaching services to offer one on one tutorials.
These private tutorials will be with studio owner Agata Stoinska and will run for an hour and a half. In this time, Agata will give a full critique of your portfolio, exploring the areas you may wish to develop or strengthen. Aesthetically, Agata will cover composition, pose, lens choice, depth of field and getting the best performance from your model. Other topics include business strategy, sourcing a styling team getting the best shots on a no budget shoot, photographic exercises and both lighting and shooting techniques. Photoshop and retouching tips will also be covered in this tutorial.
In addition to the one on one tutorials, Agata is available for a photoshoot tutorial where she will guide you through a test shoot with a model, stylist, hair and make up artist and coach you on the codes and practises of professional fashion photography.
For details or to make a booking, please contact the studio manager at
086 0233247 or email aoife@d-lightstudios.com
Our Full Photo Shoot workshop was held on Saturday, and one of our attendants was kind enough to pass on some of his shots from the day. The class got to see the run through of a test shoot and watch Agata in action shooting both daylight and flash set ups. We had a full team on board including stylist Karl Patrick Smith, hairdresser , make up artists Natalie Kinsella and Helena Devine. Our models for the day were Sarah McCall, Laura Keohane and Sharon Touhey all from Morgan the Agency. Some of you might remember Laura and Sharon from RTE’s The Model Agent- it was a pleasure to have them in the studio. Hope to see you again soon girls! Many thanks to everyone who helped out on the day and especially to everyone who attended the workshop; your images will be posted on the blog after they get sent to Conns for printing. Can’t wait to see the finished shots!

Photo by Owen Behan

Photo by Owen Behan

Photo by Owen Behan

Photo by Owen Behan

Photo by Owen Behan

Photo by Owen Behan
Credits:
Workshop Photographer: Agata Stoinska
Website: www.stoinska.com
Stylist: Karl Patrick Smith
Website: www.karlpatricksmith.com
Make Up: Natalie Kinsella
Website: www.nataliekinsella.com
Make Up: Helena Devine
Contact: helena_devine@yahoo.ie
Hair Styling: Nicole McEvoy
Contact: nicole.mcevoy@btinternet.com
Models: Sarah McCall, Laura Keohane, Sharon Touhey all at Morgan the Agency
Contact: www.morgantheacency.com
Workshop Assistants: Charlene Lawlor and Nicole Browne
Watch and learn as top fashion photographer Agata Stoinska demonstrates how her photoshoots are conducted. Then learn first-hand by shooting two models in the studio with two different looks. Firstly, a natural light set up – essential for all model portfolios- followed by a shoot using studio flash to achieve a high fashion look.
This photoshoot workshop will give students the feel of a professional fashion environment, with a stylist, hair and make-up artists on hand to help style your model and bring an industry standard look to your images.
On the day we will also have an in-house technician from Conn’s Cameras to discuss the preparation of digital files and also their unique back-up system. In addition to this, your best two shots taken on the day will be sent to Conns and printed to A4 size free of charge. These prints will be waiting for you along with an opportunity to avail of their professional rates.
There are only a few places left on the course, so book now to avoid disappointment.
To book call Aoife Herrity on 086 023 3247
Or mail aoife@d-lightstudios.com
Date: 27th June Time: 10am – 4 pm Cost: 250 euro
PLACES: 15 STUDENTS
Our last event had some super music courtesy of band Fifteen Minutes and D.J.s from Alias Empire, a perfect end to a glorious bank holiday weekend! Playgroup is taking a little break for the Summer months, but we promise to be back with a bang come September!!! Here’s a few shots of Tomek doing his thing and a few gems from the photobooth….









PLAYGROUP – Dublin’s Creative Get Together
Date: Tues 2nd June
Time: 6:30 – 9:30
Place: D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence St, Dublin 1.
Cost: 1-6 euro (depending on the roll of the dice)
Business cards at the ready folks! The time has come for the next PLAYGROUP event; a melting pot for all creatives in the north city centre.
Whether you’re a journalist, a graphic designer, a make up artist or a painter we want to see you at the studio!
Cet creative with the photobooth, artist’s corner, live music and a chance to meet some lovely people!
This month’s live band is none other than Fifteen Minutes playing a mellow set while you network your socks off!
Don’t forget you can always keep up to date with PLAYGROUP on Facebook!!!
Join the group by clicking here or receive monthly invites by adding D-light Studios as a friend.
D-Light Studios played host to the Fashion Break Through Fashion Show on Tuesday. The entire studio was a flurry of activity- long before the show even started! LA Makeup Academy were on hand to work their magic on the girls, while Lisa Shawgi put all the day’s plans into action. The show was a huge sucess with some top names in fashion attending the event. Here’s some of the shots we managed to take on the night…

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity

Photo by Aoife Herrity