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Editorial Workshop 28th May with Guest Speaker Constance Harris

Our next workshop takes place in the studio on Saturday 28th May. We are thrilled to announce Constance Harris as a special guest speaker. Read on for more info…

Fashion Photographer Agata Stoinska will be on hand with her team to teach budding photographers how to organize, manage and conduct a high fashion editorial. All students will be taught the tricks of the trade when it comes to building a portfolio, finding a team to work with and how to approach model agencies correctly.

On the day students will photograph a professional model under Agata’s guidance, with focus on style, composition and model direction. Agata and her team will be on hand all day to discuss photographic techniques, studio and ambient lighting, portfolio editing and presentation and more. ..

Guest Speaker:

We are delighted to announce Constance Harris as a special guest speaker at this workshop. As the fashion editor of the Sunday Independent and Life Magazine, Constance has a unique understanding of fashion publication and will be discussing what fashion editors look for in a shoot, how to approach editors with your portfolio, and how to pitch relevant fashion stories to publications.

For further details please contact pa@d-lightstudios.com

Upcoming Workshop on 28th May

Photo by Agata Stoinska

Our next workshop is taking place on Saturday 28th May and it’s filling up fast  we only have a few places left! If you would like to take part in this one day crash course in editorial fashion photography then contact us to book a place!

The workshop runs from 10am – 4pm and is a great way to experience a professional photoshoot firsthand.

The workshop costs €250 with discounts for previous students and Friendship Card holders.

Contact aoife@d-lightstudios.com to book a place!

Calling all Interns!

Internship Opportunities at D-light Studios

We are currently searching for:

Personal Assistant to Agata Stoinska, Photographer and Owner of D-light Studios

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and speak fluent English. Ideal candidates must be organised and punctual, have excellent communication skills and a good phone manner. Basic computer skills and  knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Photoshop is desirable. Applicants must be available to work from June 2011.

Please contact info@d-lightstudios.com to submit a c.v. or to inquire about a possible interview.

Personal Assistant to Karolina Schlagner, Director of the Homeless Gallery

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be available to intern from early May – early July.  Strong organisational skills and a background in administration are a must and all applicants must speak fluent English. Experience with event planning / pr / marketing is preferable along with an interest in photography and the arts.

Please contact pa@d-lightstudios.com to submit a c.v. or to inquire about a possible interview.

Graphic Designer

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a Diploma / Degree / Postgraduate Qualification in Visual Communication (or similar). Must be available for 15 hours max per week (flexible working hours). Fluency in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator is essential, along with a flair for layout and typography.  Applicants must have excellent communication skills, be self motivated and have a strong attention to detail.

Please send a c.v. with relevant work samples and/or online portfolio to info@d-lightstudios.com

Photoshop Workshop this Saturday 19th Feb

Don’t forget, the photoshop workshop is on this Saturday! Spaces are limited so please contact aoife@d-lightstudios.com to book a place.

The workshop runs from 10am – 2pm and will be held in D-light Studios.

Topics covered include:

Image cleaning

Airbrushing

Altering of body shape and size

Effective black and white conversion

Applying 35mm effect to your images

The workshop tutor is fashion and commercial photographer Agata Stoinska, to see Agata’s work please click here.

Merry Christmas from D-light Studios!

Photo by Agata Stoinska

As 2010 draws to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful clients, workshop students, interns, volunteers, well-wishers and supporters that have helped make D-light’s second year of business so special.

We have had a fantastic year hosting exhibitions, workshops and  projects- not to mention the start of BLOW photo magazine which will have its second issue released in late January.

Also a huge thanks to those of you who have attended our events; from Jazz Evenings to movie nights, it was a pleaseure to have you at the studio! We were more than disappointed to have to put an end to all the fun, but with your help we aim to bring them back in 2011, so watch this space!

The staff of D-light Studios would also like to congratulate studio owner Agata Stoinska for winning the Dublin City Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Merry Christmas from all at D-light Studios!

Workshop Vouchers available now at D-light Studios!

Photo by Agata Stoinska

The perfect Christmas gift for any budding fashion photographer!

Workshop vouchers are now available to buy now at D-light Studios.

Our range of vouchers include:

Editorial Workshop Voucher: €250

Private Workshop Voucher: €400

Private Photoshop Workshop Voucher: €200

Private Portfolio Review: €150

All workshops and portfolio reviews held by Agata Stoinska.

For more details please contact info@d-lightstudios.com

OFFSET 2010 – THIS WEEKEND!

D-light Studios and BLOW magazine are thrilled to be taking part in this wonderful creative festival which will be held in the stunning Grand Canal Theatre.

At 1pm on Sunday 3rd October, D-light Studios owner Agata Stoinska will be engaging in conversation with photographer Zach Gold.

Topics covered will include the role of digital manipulation in photography, the fine line between fashion and art, Gold’s work as a director and Stoinska’s involvement with BLOW magazine.

See the OFFSET website for details on how to buy tickets. See you there!

Mixed Colony Exhibition in Carlow Tomorrow!

Don’t forget, Agata’s exhibition with Connie Byrne Hyland will have its opening reception in the Carlow VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art tomorrow, 18th September at 7:30pm.

To see a recent report on Connie’s projects watch this Nationwide episode on RTE Player.

Video will be available until 1st October.

Mixed Colony of Beauty Photographic Exhibition

Mixed Colony of Beauty: Photographic Exhibition

Connie Byrne Hyland, the CBH Design Team and acclaimed photographer Agata Stoinska, bring you a collaborative photographic collection portraying the ever-changing nature of our surroundings.

The three collections include:

“THE COLONY”; in reaction to the economic recession, this collection was inspired by the rugged beauty and intensity of the natural environment.

“THE BEAUTY AND WISDOM OF AGE” examines the contrast between our ancient mythic past and our modern materialistic present.

“MIXED AND MUMBLED” explores the integral role of immigrants within our local community. It offers a reflection on the participation of all immigrants in our society through work, education, and family.

The photographic collections will be accompanied by short films by film maker Marc-Ivan O’Gorman, and an array of eclectic sounds from music facilitator Eddie Sheehan.

This work was accomplished through the vision and dedication of all participants in “PURE THINKING” community project and demonstrate what can be acheived when a group collaborate together with a positive common goal.

“PURE THINKING” is a community group that has been established to allow the integration of different cultural groups to come together to develop projects,which will include music,photography,film,and art.

Location: Carlow VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art

Address: Old Dublin Road, Carlow

Opening Reception: Saturday 18th September

Time: 7:30 pm

Exhibition Runs from 18th Sept – 5th Oct

All are welcome!

Behind the Scenes on Social & Personal 50s Shoot

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Have a look at some behind the scenes shots of Agata‘s shoot for Social & Personal.

The shoot was 50s themed and featured some great old-style locations sourced by stylist Roxanne Parker.

Hair styling by the wonderful  Paul Davey and Make Up by the magnificent Ken Boylan.

Modelled by one of Ireland’s top models, Faye Dinsmore, don’t forget to check out Faye’s blog post on this shoot! You can read it here.

Behind the scenes shots were taken by photographic assistant Vinny Gregan.


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