About
I was born in Scarborough, UK in 1976 and now live and work in Dublin after moving to Ireland in 2002. I achieved a distinction on a BTEC foundation course in Art & Design from The Yorkshire Coast College Scarborough and went on to gain a 2:1 Degree in Photography & video design from Bolton University, Greater Manchester, UK. After university I went on to work as a freelance photographer and as a lab manager for a retail store in Manchester as well as running my own Photographic business. I have worked for various Photographic businesses in the UK and Ireland.
In 2010 I turned fully professional and now manage first focus photography full time along with various other projects such as the Elite Model Look Ireland competition for which I am the official photographer.
Elite Model Look Ireland, 2010 from Justin MacCarthy on Vimeo.
I was trained in the traditional methods of photography, Darkroom processing, hand printing and studio production but have embraced digital photography as my main creative output method. I am currently working on projects that combine traditional methods and digital technology in the creation of my artwork.
Alongside my artwork I take on commissioned work, such as fashion & Editorial photography, Alternate Portrait photography, modern wedding photography and contemporary portraiture.
I am available for all manor of freelance photographic assignments.
you’re welcome to contact me at any time.
Elite Model Look Ireland Final 2010 from Justin MacCarthy on Vimeo.
