The Royal Wedding of William and Kate - A party like no other

The brief was simple, go out into the streets and capture the atmosphere. Do not focus on the wedding itself, but the life around it.

DocumentaryMichelle DolanApril 29, 2021Westminster sony world photography competition, william & Kate, The royal Wedding, William and Kate 10 year anniversary, hyde park, Jocelyn Bain Hogg, Documentary series, black and white, documentary photography competition, documentary photography, Black and white photography Comments

Women in Science - Visual storytelling and adapting to Covid 19 restrictions

As we were in the middle of Level 5 restrictions, due to Covid-19, the challenge was around how we could actually create this. I decided upon a remotely-directed self-portrait and used a DJI Mavic Air II to get drone footage. Thus allowing a photoshoot and a campaign to go ahead without being impacted by the severe restrictions currently being placed on photographers. Working with Covid means adapting to challenges faced.

Documentary, videographyMichelle DolanFebruary 20, 2021Wonky Eye Photographydocumentary photography, Documentary series, Marine institute, covid 19, Women in science, international day of women and girls in science, corporate, corporate marketing, Drone Footage, videography, aerial videographyComment

2020 - a year in review - part one

My maternity leave was finishing the week lockdown was first enforced. All booked work was cancelled and I realised that all plans for 2020 were slowly crumbling. With no idea of how the year would go, I reverted to the photography I love and started a small black and white documentary series within my 2km restricted area.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanDecember 30, 2020Wonky Eye PhotographyLooking out, covid 19, pregnancy during covid 19, documentary photography, black and white, life with covid, level 5 restrictions, 2020 in review, Galway, ireland, living with covid 19, 2020 the year of covidComment

New Website!

New website!

I am delighted to launch my new website. Future clients can now book online, and existing clients can access their online galleries. I also now have an online shop where you can purchase a selection of both framed and mounted prints. Please have a look and spread the word!

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Looking out

Since hotels and restaurants closed the team at The Twelve Hotel have been anything but quiet. Drive through, takeaways, stout in jam jars and cocktails in brown paper bags; all while offering to #FeedtheHeroes.

Looking Out

When the Covid 19 restrictions came into place and coffee shops were closed over night, Calendar Coffee had to quickly adapt their business. So they decided to try help out their wholesale customers through a “Spread Love not Germs” campaign.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 20, 2020Calendar CoffeeCoffee roasters, barna, galway, ireland, covid 19, Lockdown, Looking out, documentary photography, coffee, calendar coffee, spreadlovenotgermsComment

Looking Out

While many pets are having a great time with their owners home with them all the time, it is important to know that if your pet does get ill Barna Veterinary Clinic is still open

Documentary, Looking Out, animalMichelle DolanMay 18, 2020barna covid 19, Looking out, Galway, ireland, documentary photography, global pandemic, dog, Vet, veterinary clinicComment

Looking Out

Sophie has realised that nothing will ever replace face to face interactions but, in other ways lockdown has created a whole new level of connection

Looking Out

When a family live five doors apart but can’t visit like they used to, a new routine forms. “Elevenses” have become a thing between Attracta and her three grandchildren

Looking out

In Italy they were singing from balconies but in Barna they are singing from the local laundrette.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 8, 2020Wonky Eye Photographycovid 19, dry cleaners, laundrette, barna, galway, ireland, relfections, wedding singer, comesingwithus, sinead Nic GabhanComment

Looking Out

Grainne and Stephen have three young kids and are expecting their fourth child at the end of July. Due to Covid 19 it is a nervous time for many pregnant mums

Documentary, Family Photography, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 6, 2020covid 19, corona virus, documentary photography, Looking out, Lockdown, stay home, pregnancy during lockdown, pregnancy during covid 19, restrictions, black and white, protraits, family, family of fiveComment

Looking Out

In normal times Séan would have family and friends around for a few drinks to celebrate his birthday. This year he has a drink through the window with his mum Rita.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 5, 2020covid 19, social distancing, corona virus, cocooning, birthday drinks, baby, toddler, docu, Looking outComment

Looking Out

Having siblings is always great but the real advantages can be seen during a lockdown when you can no longer play with friends.

Documentary, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 4, 2020covid 19, Lockdown, Looking out, children, Ireland, Window, corona virus, global pandemic, stay home, social distancingComment

Looking Out

Like so many other children, Fíadh had a low key birthday celebration this year.

Documentary, Family Photography, Looking OutMichelle DolanMay 1, 2020covid 19, global pandemic, birthday party, Looking out, family, sisters, birthday cake, documentary photographyComment

Looking Out

During this global pandemic life continues behind windows. In this project "Looking Out" we are trying to capture what life is like looking out into an seemingly abandoned outside world.