The Burlesque & Cabaret Social Club
Written on 4 July 2009 by RickThe Burlesque & Cabaret Social Club had their second event on Thursday 2nd July in The Sycamore, Temple Bar, a great venue hidden away near Meeting house Square, I only found it by following the guys and galls in their 1940’s atire! A great atmosphere , great bunch of people and an entertaining night all round…….with a cigar in my pocket a whiskey in my hand and the D300 round my neck I actualy managed to get some good shots! Selected shots from the night are available for viewing in the event section of my gallery.
Photographic Re-imagining
Written on 16 June 2009 by RickI have recently been archiving my photos to HDD (Hard disk drive) and whilst doing so have come across lots of old photo-shoots that I shot back in the day! some now over 10 years ago! One such shoot was a photo fashion editorial that I shot in a graveyard in Bolton back in 1998, looking through the original files I found some shots that I originally dismissed that I think now I am older and wiser may have potential. Using some new creative lighting techniques in photoshop I have given them a new lease of life, a modern twist and a new narrative. Don’t you just love it when that happens! It’s well worth re-visiting and re-imagining some of those older images, you never know what gems you may find. Now back to the archiving .
Gatita’s Attic-vintage boutique-fashion shoot
Written on 15 May 2009 by RickMy latest photo editorial is another collaberation with stylest Emma McElroy for “Gatita’s Attic-vintage boutique”, Shot on location at a crash repair shop and Attic room store and featuring model Una McElroy. Photographic editorial is for instore promotianal use & advertizing distribution. Photos from the shoot can be viewed in my main gallery.
ABSOLUT BURLESQUE BALL-MAY 9th 2009
Written on 11 May 2009 by RickIt’s all gone Burlesque crazy at the moment! I have been very busy both shooting and editing all the photos from the May 9th Ball. If you attended the Ball I am sure you will agree that this was one of the best yet, a great night with a great show and top notch outfits, style and attitude that made the event such a great success. I had a fabulous evening photographing all the events and eventually relaxing and chatting to some very interesting people….you know who you are! My photos are now ready for viewing in the event section of my gallery and if you know me a little better they are also on facebook.
The second show of the year from the Dublin Burlesque Ball 2009…
If you like your glitz and glamour with a massive side order of tongue-in-cheek sauciness, then you really didn’t want the miss the brilliant Dublin Burlesque Ball in The Sugar Club on Saturday 9th May.
Hosted by Madame CocoParis, and with a whole heap of fabulous international and local performers, you were guaranteed a night of full on Moulin Rouge-style fun, and more high-heels, corsets and exotic eye-liner than ever before.
For your pleasure, we once again brought together the best of the best, the most beautiful, the most talented, the most graceful, the most bedazzled Burlesque dancers from all over the world.
Diva Hollywood ( International Burlesque Performer first time in Ireland - Diva evokes the sultry sirens of Hollywood’s classic films)
Miss Bijour Hunter (One of the most important Burlesque Performer in the country- Featured at The Irish Times on Saturday 18th Apr), Marianna Elias (Direct from Brazil to surprise with her technical and unique movements ever seen in cabaret/ belly-dance)
Epiphany De Meanour (Premier Irish Burlesque Performer and Burlesque Hostess), BigChiefRandomChaos (freak out visual wierdness).
Selected shots are now available for viewing in my Gallery, please email me for requested shots rick@firstfocusphotography.com
