The Irish Photography Podcast

Aurora Over Ireland: A Night to Remember

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Irish Photography Podcast! In this special episode, host Darren returns from a hiatus to discuss an extraordinary aurora event that lit...

BREAKING THE SILENCE

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A quick update on the status of the podcast, unedited, unscripted and raw I really appreciate all of your support to date, and now it's over to you  ...

Fabian Wagner DOP of Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Justice League and more

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As I began my interview with Fabian Wagner DOP, he sits there totally relaxed and easygoing. Describing himself as just an ordinary guy, I quickly bec...

Ep 170 : Sarah Lyndsay : The Yellow Dress

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Episode Darren has a fascinating conversation with a lover of the colour yellow, a connoisseur of good coffee, an adventurer on road tr...

Irish Light Festival 2023 with Peter Gordon

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Darren sits down to a chat with friend of the show and the mastermind behind the annual Irish Light Festival. A Celebration of all th...

EP 168 : Kenneth R. LeRose, Astrophotographer, Nomad, Poet & workshop Leader

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we get to have an incredible conversation with one of the good guys out there. Having met first online during "Armageddon" Dar...

EP 166 : Is AI Taking over the world ?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss just how important AI is currently and whether should we be concerned with what the future holds, We ta...

KINGDOM | Norman MCCloskey

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

KINGDOM is a homage to the landscape of Kerry that has provided Norm with endless inspiration for the last 30 years. The book reveals his close connec...

EP 165 : There is tears coming out of my ears, Achill Island Road trip

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After months of planning and a few obstacles along the way, the two hosts of the podcast finally managed to get up to the stunning island of Achill Is...

EP 164 : THE RETURN

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been almost 3 months since the last episode of the podcast, however, I have been very busy with many exciting things in the meantime. Today is th...

EP 163 : Rachel Gillespie | Astro / Adventure Photographer, Workshop Leader, Mentor

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode I have a great conversation with Rachel who is truly an inspiration for many.  Rachel hails from New Zealand and if a profes...

EP 162 | Unfinished business, an EPIC roadtrip to scotland

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode the boys are back in town, well a different town and its on the incredible Isle of Skye. Diarmuid makes a return to the podcast ...

EP 161 Alyn Wallace | Book Photographying the night sky

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I get t have an incredible conversation with Alyn Wallace about all things astrophotography and especially about his first ever book P...

EP 160 : Dermot Garland

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode I get to have a chat with one of the photographers whose work I have been admiring for quite a long time. Dermot is based out of...

Ep 159| Irish Light Festival 2022 with Peter Gordon

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I get to speak with Peter Gordon, the man behind this illustrious festival about everything that it takes to put this together, the...

EP 158| Instagram Hacking | Fix this NOW instagram

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intro insta is free  It's a great platform for showcasing images and now also video  Pros: Superb way of discovering new creatives  Great way of me...

EP 157 | Stanley Aryanto | The Wicked Hunt

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I am joined by Stanley Aryanto of The Wicked Hunt for a fascinating conversation about his photography journey. "If today were t...

Ep 156 | Luke Collins | Professional Outdoor Photographer & Gallery owner

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I am joined by a photographer who was very gracious with his time when I visited his playground in Wisconsin back in Autumn/Fall of 20...

Ep 155 : A trip of a lifetime to the Arctic Circle with Adrian Gray & Bernard Geraghty

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heading to Norway in winter is something that I have personally wanted to do for a while as it is certainly a trip I know I would remember. On this we...

Ep 154 | Mike Mezeul II | Volcano, Tornado & Insane Weather Journalistic Photographer

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode I am joined by the incredible Mike Mezeul II AKA Mike Mez. We discuss how he got started in photography purely by chance, how...

EP 153 | Shunday Showcase & Insta-Spotlight

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode its the return of the very popular SHunday Showcase & Insta-Spotlight. This segment of the show is where your images are centre ...

EP 152 | Julian Baird Landscape Photographer, Youtuber, Writer & Speaker

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I am joined by the very Talented Julian Baird. originally from Scotland but now residing in Devon Julian has a great approach to...

EP 151 | Mental Health & The Power of Photography With Bernard Geraghty

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode instead of a cheesy Christmas special or a look back at the year I am joined by my good friend Bernard Geraghty to talk about a ...

EP 150 | Felix Sproll , 2021 World Landscape Photographer - Overall Winner

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode `I am joined by 2021 World Landscape Photographer - Overall Winner Felix Sproll.  An Outdoor photographer from the West of Irel...

Ep 149 Richard Watson | Creator of ”Mourne” A Timelapse of a year in the Mourne Mountains, Ireland

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Filmed over a full year - take a breathtaking timelapse journey through the 4 seasons in the Mourne Mountains, some one of the most scenic on the Isla...

ERIC BENNETT : NATURALIST & WINNER OF NATURAL LANDSCAPE AWARDS 2021

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ON the show this week I am joined by a phenomenal Photographer, Advocate of Nature, Photographer of the year in the Inaugural Natural Landscape Awards...

Ep 147 : David Loughman

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I am joined by a very talented Irish Photographer who has been producing some incredible images from the midlands of Ireland and al...

EP 146 | Dusty Doddridge | Landscape Photographer, Speaker and workshop leader

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode I am joined by someone who I didn't believe existed. When I was recording a recent podcast with David Johnston he mentioned Dust...

Ep 145 | Vic Barry | Youtuber, Creative Director & King of G.A.S.

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks Episode I'm joined by someone who I have listened to for many years on Radio with his very popular show on RedFm " Cork Talks Back with ...

EP 144 | Shunday Showcase & InstaSpotlight with Bernard Geraghty

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week I’m joined by Bernard Geraghty and we each pick 3 of your images posted in the popular sHunday Showcase .. but will we have ...

Mads Peter Iversen Rediscovered | The Irish Photography Podcast

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One advantage of having a photography podcast is that I get to chat with such inspirational people and find many ways that they continue to inspire me...

NFT's with Adrien Mauduit

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NFT's are something I know very little about and while there are clear benefits to photographers there are also tradeoffs when it come to the environm...

Ep 141| David Griffiths | Mountain, Coastal Photographer, Pubcaster and Snowdonia Ambassador

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode I am joined by the very talented and seriously nice guy Sir David Griffiths.  Based out of one of the most stunning islands in...

Ep 140: Robert Ziegenfuss | Insta_ireland Co Founder | Model & Portrait Photographer

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ON this Episode I FINALLY managed to pin Robert down long enough to talk about his photography journey and being a co.founder of the incredible insta ...

EP 139 Neville "Lawless Ireland"| Irish Urban,creative and street photographer

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I sit down with someone who work I have admired for a while now and am delighted to get into the nitty gritty of his photography jo...

EP 138 Chasing AWE with Gavin Hardcastle | The DEFINITIVE Story

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish Photography Podcast / Vidcast On the show this week I am joined by Gavin Hardcastle AKA Fototripper to find out what he has been up to for t...

Ep 137 | Bret Blakely | Landscape & Wildlife Photographer

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show Darren got to sit down for a great chat with the  incredibly talented photographer Bret Blakely. Hailing from Buffalo NY and pass...

Dylan Madden | Professional Image Retoucher | Photographer | Web Developer

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back in April I managed to have a fantastic chat with a very talented friend whom I have known for many years and have watched his journey develop lik...

EP 135 David Johnston | Photographer | Podcaster | Educator | Youtuber|

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode Darren got to sit down for a fantastic and insightful chat with the one and only David Johnston . We discuss how he got started ...

Shunday Showcase & Insta Spotlight April 2021

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is now live ( early I know but it seems I was too excited to wait until Friday  ) On the show this week I’m joined by Ber...

Matt Payne | Mountaineer , Photographer , Podcaster & Co Founder of Natures First Photography

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks Episode Darren sits down to have a fascinating conversation with Matt about all things photography . Matt is first and foremost a mou...

Chris & Mike Perea | Fine Art and Landscape photographers and workshop leaders

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show I get to have a fantastic conversion with an amazing couple who met through photography and now work together in photography . Mike...

BREAKING NEWS: Photographing an active eruption in Iceland with Thorarinn Jonsson

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After more than 50,000 tremors we finally saw the results with a new flow of lava not far from the capital at Fagradalsfjall. Our good friend and exp...

Ep 132 Mark Denney| Professional Outdoor Photographer, Educator & Speaker

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Darren talks with Mark Denney, A professional outdoor photographer from North Carolina USA, to discuss how he got started in photog...

EP 131 : Terry MacSweeney | Killarney Camera Club Virtual Exibition

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode Darren sits down with good friend Terry MacSweeney to discuss how he has kept up the tradition of an exhibition even during covi...

EP 130 : Norman McCloskey | Professional Landscape Photographer , Author & Gallery Owner

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Episode Darren sits down for a very informative chat with one of Ireland best landscape Photographers. Originally from Limerick but now livi...

MC_SNAP_AGRAM AKA Keith Levins

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this week, the one, the only Mc_snap_agram and also know as Keith Levins.. Keith has only been photographing for a short time, but in ...

Ep 128 | Shunday Showcase & Insta Spotlight Mc_Snap_agram with guest host Rodney O' Callaghan

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NOW LIVE Shunday Showcase and Insta Spotlight Jan 10th 2021  Its time for our regular and much loved feature the Shunday Showcase to take over th...

Christoph Benfey | Videographer, Digital Creator , Perfect Loop

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks Episode Darren got to have a great chat about everything video with one of the best and a real nice guy Christoph Benfey. Christoph has ...

EP 126: A chat with Rodney O Callaghan

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show Darren sits down for a very informative chat with good friend Rodney O Callaghan. Hailing from Cork and a very accomplished photogr...

EP : 125 | Shunday Showcase & Insta Spotlight with Special Guest Bernard Geraghty

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NOW LIVE Shunday Showcase and Insta Spotlight November Its time for our regular and much loved feature the Shunday Showcase to take over this wee...

EP 124 : Steven Hanna : NEBO Fine Art

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Episode Darren gets to sit down and have a great chat with renowned outdoor photographer Steven Hanna to discuss his photography journey so ...

How to produce a photography book | Self Publish or Publisher | Adam Gibbs & Thomas Heaton

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After making a video to share my thoughts on why it’s good to own photography books I wondered how much work went into creating one So I reached ...

A Day With The Canon R5

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So one of us lucky podcasters got to test out the R5 from Canon Ireland to see what it's all hyped up for, and....... the other podcaster did......not...

Episode 121 : A one to One with Mali "Lets Create " Davies

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Episode Darren sits down with his good friend and fellow photographer/ vlogger/ creator Mali Davies. Mali who hails from England has been c...

Shunday Showcase & Insta spotlight Sept 2020

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NOW LIVE | EP 120 We are back and back with your shots for this weeks episode.. Darren & Diarmuid sit down and try and pick their favourite 3 sho...

Starting out in Landscape Photography in Ireland with Special Guest Mark Fletcher

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How is it to learn landscape photography in Ireland , what are the best parts and what has made it all the easier to learn snd retain.. Darren sits...

GAS Makes you a better Photographer & Canon Fake Heating

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Diarmuid is fully convinced that he has become a better photographer because of his GAS, and is determined to prove it, Darren has other ideas o...

Podcast Announcement & Insta Spotlight & Sunday Showcase

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back !!! Where have we been, what have we been up ya ?   Its the return of the Insta Spotlight and this week we have the very talented a...

Special Guest - Robert Mulraney - Deep Into Irish Caves

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the show today we have a subterranean Special Guest Robert Mulraney from Caves of Ireland Robert gives us a fascinating look into what's involved ...

FAKE IT / BREAK IT | The Irish Photography Podcast ep 110

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well now, Darren decides to riddle Diarmuid's little brain with some odd but fair questions & to get his side of artistic values, when is something to...

The Canon Reimagine Announcement

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After months of rumours, leaks and dreams, it seems that most of those dreams are now a reality.. Canon Launched two new cameras, a bunch of lenses an...

INSTA SPOTLIGHT & SHUNDAY SHOWCASE

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Its the return of the insta spotlight and this week we feature our good buddy Patrick Murtagh Instagram/murtaghp and  Diarmuid & Darren each pic thre...

Lightroom Tips, Tricks & Updates

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren discovered an interesting article in Digital Camera World about some hidden features in Lightroom. So we go through them one by one to see what...

Online Courses for Education - Live from the Wild Atlantic Way

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Darren & Diarmuid take a road trip to West Cork. In a bit of down time after dinner they decided to chat about taking online course and what the...

Filters & Action Cams

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we go back to our roots and chat about topics like we used to and see what they are all about. Filters have made into the news recently so we ta...

Special Guest - Thorarinn Jonsson - The Real Thor

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So we managed to chat with a real life superhero called Thor about his photography, the journey of of his workshops and the ups & downs of the world w...

When I Get Out Again, Im Going To........

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren & Diarmuid draft in a 3rd voice for the podcast to discuss what our audience whats to do. We also touch base with some wildlife photography wit...

Influencer's & OCZ

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Diarmuid an Influencer ? Darren will make his judgement & Also lets see what we are really like when we get outside of comfort zone.  Check out wh...

Expectations & Insta Spotlight

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Now I think we are back into the normal swing of things here on the Irish Photography Podcast, Darren gets jealous of Diarmuid's outing and whats to t...

The 100th Episode - Your Q&A's

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well aint this just the best thing in the world at the moment, During this global pandemic we are all in-trolled with The Irish Photography managed to...

Special Guest - Blake Rudis F64 Academy

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As isolation continues we check in with Blake to see how he is getting on and also to have a 1 hour masterclass on everything photoshop aswell as some...

Special Guest - Michael Shainblum The Timelapse King

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, well it was an honour to chat with Michael Shainblum for an hour about his life as a photographer and how he evolved over time into the Timelapse...

Special Guest - Greg Benz the Inventor of Lumenzia

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We managed to hook up with Greg Benz the creator of Lumenzia this week to chat about where it all started for him and what Lumenzia is and what It can...

The Isolation Podcast with Adam Gibbs and Gavin Hardcastle

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are still in isolation and Darren has an idea to see how some of our previous guest on the podcast are coping during the current pandemic. We talk ...

Isolation & Challenges

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid is starting to struggle with isolation, his van build has come to a stop and his kids are driving him nuts, Darren is up to his eyeballs. Wha...

Isolation Survival Guide

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we are all tucked up at home and hitting or heads off the wall with boredom, Let's give you some tips or challenges to undertake and also learn ...

Donegal Trip & Coronavirus

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks delayed podcast, Diarmuid & Darren chat about their weekend away in Donegal to see so many sites and also about something very serious t...

Live at the Dive Ireland Expo 2020

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid was in his element and felt right at home surrounded by other diver nerds. He got to have a chat with some of Ireland's most renowned underwa...

The Photo Expo 2020 Pre Show Special

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid ventured into his home town camera shop, Whelans Cameras. He wanted to chat with Dave Whelan, Bryan Moore & David Woodland about this monumen...

Whats in Store at the Dive Expo Ireland 2020

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have an action-packed episode today with a former president of the Irish Underwater Council, Mike Orth to talk about the upcoming dive show expo ta...

Special Guest - Thomas Heaton: Landscape Photography

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid & Darren get to sit down with the world-renown Thomas Heaton to chat about his origin story and all about F4. We also touch base to see what'...

Shunday Showcase & Instagram Spotlight

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On todays Episode Darren is Flying SOLO and goes through his Top 3 images from early February's Facebook Showcase. If you're not already joined the gr...

It's Good To Travel

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren gets an itch for traveling and is mad to do it all over again, but today he will have to settle about talking what is it that drives us to trav...

SACC POTY & NPOTY 2020

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid takes a trip to the heart of Ireland in Tipperary where he gets to chat with some participants of the competition, and also the Chairman & Ju...

Live From the Dolomites

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are in Northern Italy hiking all sorts of mountains and having a ball of fun.

Top 3 Breakdown

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Photography in Bad Weather & Your Safe Place

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren talks about putting your self in the midst of bad weather to get some unique shots and in a polar opposite, Diarmuid opens the table to talk ab...

What We Have Learned In 2019

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren takes the chair for our first podcast on YouTube and talk about what we have learned in the last year, and also about the bad habits we would l...

Yearly Predictions & Lets Go To The Dolomites

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down and chat about last year's predictions and what we expect to see next year. Also, BG stops by for a wee chat about heading to Italy.

An Irish Man Abroad & IPP Photographer of the Year

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Gavin who is touring New Zealand and Australia, and also Darren and Diarmuid discuss the outset for the upcoming competition. 

An Evening with the Panasonic S1R

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mobile Editing & How To Win On YouTube As A Photographer

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid sadly lost his iPad in Oslo, so he replaced it with the iPad Pro and started using Lightroom CC for mobile editing. We also chat about tips o...

Is Photography an Art or Science & IPP Instagram Spotlight

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Darren visits the real true capital of Ireland and lands in Limerick to the Podcast HQ. The two lads hash it out about is photography an art or scien...

Special Guest - Alex Tsepko CEO from Skylum Software: Luminar 4

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Alex Tsepko joins the podcast to talk about the amazing new release of Luminar 4 to market. Alex tells us about the origin of Skylum and what Lu...

Live From The Lofoten Island's

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid and Bernard travel far far away to the Arctic Circle for a tour round the Lofoten Islands and chat about visiting iconic spots, rhino sliders...

Special Guest - Adam Gibbs International Photographer of the Year 2018

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show we sit down for a chat with The Landscape Photographer of the year 2018 Adam Gibbs.. We discuss his early career , backlight, Gree...

BG is back & Diarmuid's Expectations for Norway

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

BG drops by to tell the Irish Photography Podcast all about what he has been up to. Diarmuid actually kinda planned something and Is there a new drone...

The Deer Rut 2019 & IPP Instagram Spotlight

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, what an experience we had at the deer rut in Killarney this year. We share our storys and top tips. Also our monthly listeners topic about ye.

The Evolution of Photography Pt 2 & Post Production

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas