Galway Photo Walks

Name: Galway Photo Walks
Address: Spanish Arch, Galway, IE
Telephone: +353 83 178 0887
Price range: ££
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Group and one on one photo walks with a professional travel photographer in Galway. Connemara workshops commencing 2019. Introductory Price: €29 per person. Max.
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group size: 6 students. Duration: 2.5 hours. What you take home: Online links to course notes and example galleries. What to bring: Just yourself, walking shoes, a motivation to learn and obviously your preferred camera! (And a tripod for night walks if you have one). Walk around Galway's beautiful lanes and canals, photographing the city's iconic vistas. Learn how to move away from your camera's

auto mode, reveal movement through long-exposure techniques, how to frame a scene, adjust your camera’s settings in low light and generally have fun photographing in a new environment. Notes from the photo walk are supplied to you at the end so that you can spend the entire walk simply getting some hands on practice with your camera. This group photo walk is limited to six students only. Covering the basics of technical and compositional photography, the group photo walks are intended for beginners and intermediate photographers. For advanced amateurs and working professionals it is recommended that you get in touch to book a one on one photo walk. Meeting point: Spanish Arch, Galway

More info and bookings at: http://www.nicholasgrundy.com/galway-photo-walks/book-photo-walks-in-galway-city/

What you will learn and do:

Best usage of your camera's automatic and manual modes. How to properly employ all of your camera's other bells and whistles.
2.5 hours of practice on relevant examples. Receive instant feedback from your mentor and peers. The most important composition and photographic techniques. How to create stunning images with any camera and in all kinds of weather and lighting. Each individual is mentored as we go, so feel free to ask questions at any time! About your Mentor:

Nicholas Grundy is a self-taught photographer who started the never-ending learning process in 2006 when he first set off to explore the world with an old point and shoot camera. Currently a Getty Images contributor, his first exhibition and major award both occurred in 2008, and since then he's received numerous commendations and his work has been exhibited in multiple galleries in Berlin and Melbourne. His work also appears in such publications as Time Magazine, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, International Traveller and Australian Traveller Magazine. Nicholas' fine art prints appear in the collections of the University of Melbourne and in various private homes and institutions across Australia, Europe, and the U.S. Nicholas Grundy has successfully mentored his students on photography walks in Berlin, Melbourne and Galway towards producing wonderful images, regardless of whether they take their photos with a €2,000 DSLR, a film rangefinder, a point and shoot, mobile phone, or even an egg! (Yes, you can take a photo with an egg. Ask me and I will show you how some time!)

For some inspiration before the walk, check out Nicholas' portfolios at www.nicholasgrundy.com. Many of these photographs were created with point and shoot cameras, proving that you don't need an expensive camera to create striking works. See if you can determine which photos were taken on a point and shoot instead of a DSLR – most people cannot!

26/09/2024

Another favourite shot from last week's shoot for Water Safety Ireland. I'm no expert but I counted at least 3 uniquely different types of seaweed down there.

25/09/2024

Favourite shot from last week's shoot at Lehinch, County Clare, for Water Safety Ireland

20/09/2024

Today's underwater shoot at Clahane and Lehinch, County Clare, for Water Safety Ireland.

18/09/2024

Looking forward to the next underwater shoot for Water Safety Ireland!

03/09/2024

Personal favourites from the 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic

28/08/2024

Massive thank you to Doug Van Sant Photography for the best photo of myself in years. As a photographer I'm never on this side of the lens and am usually a bit of a lone wolf, so I had a blast with fellow photographers Doug and Mike Hyde, and videographer Matt Delbaggio covering the Aer Lingus College Football Classic for three big days last week. Big thanks also to Scott McCabe and the rest of the Aer Lingus Classic team for the all their hard work behind the scenes year-round to make this annual event come together so successfully.

15/08/2024

Assistant photographer(s) needed urgently in Galway!
*Real estate and interior architecture experience a must.
**Video skills, drone license, construction background are a huge plus. Can be based along west coast as shoots will generally range from Limerick up to Galway and Mayo.

We're looking for an understudy/intern wanting to assist long-term. Potential for event work also in future (sports, weddings, conferences) and possibly overseas events also.

Private messages or contact form at nicholasgrundy.com please.

27/06/2024

How was this 8 years ago!? Scary to think that my Germany translating has in fact been replaced by computerization.
Also funny to see how construction photography/videography has now become a bit of a specialization.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wY0oTsQ9Lc&t=83s

26/06/2024

Looking North at 2am last night...
*I don't usually share low-quality, zoomed-in phone photos, but isn't it insane how far north Ireland is?! I've told people living closer to the equator that around the longest day of the year it simply doesn't get dark at all. The sun is in a constant state of either setting or rising again, ALL NIGHT.

30/05/2024

Recent shoots for new client Monami Construction over in Dublin. Pictured are the brand new Clink i Lar Hostel and the Clondalkin Nursing Home.

13/05/2024

I know you're all bored of the aurora by now, but check these ones out from over the weekend.

09/05/2024

Photos for new client Kelly RAC in Dublin last week on a beautifully sunny day. Many thanks to Geoff Johnston for the behind the scenes shot.

30/04/2024

Our favorite shots from ANZAC Day last week. The sun even made a brief appearance, a rarity here in Ireland!

*Drone flight fully vetted by DoJ, IAA, OPW, An Garda Siochana and even Dublin Zoo!

24/04/2024

Finally made it onto RTE on Monday night for "Upfront with Katie Hannon" as she discussed the Sceirde Rocks Windfarm site I shot for The Irish Times last year.

05/03/2024

Finally picked up a copy of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic commemorative photo book featuring Navy Football United States Naval Academy vs. Notre Dame Football and delighted to see my personal favourite photo of the star-spangled banner. Many thanks to Mike Hyde for putting together the album, and it was an absolute pleasure to work alongside both yourself and Doug Van Sant at the game! Likewise great to work with the video dream team of Jackson Wi**er and Aaron Rolo.

Looking forward to this year's game already!

04/03/2024

Presenting at the local school for World Engineering Day today.

29/02/2024

29 Feb 2008 - About to graduate from RMC Australia (Duntroon) with a bunch of great guys and girls. Another leap year 16 years ago and hard to think it's been that long, where'd the time go?! Also my best/worst mustache of all time...

28/02/2024

Latest print sale for a newly-built boardroom in Melbourne, Australia. The Melbourne General Cemetery (MGC, not to be confused with the MCG!) sits in the inner-north suburb of Carlton where I once lived more than two decades ago. I absolutely love the patterns that present themselves so well to a bird's eye view.

26/02/2024

Discovered these old photos from my 2009-2012 Berlin series while searching the hard drives... particularly unsettling considering that it wasn't that long ago that the Soviets were actually still in Germany. After 2 years spent bringing back terms like "shell shock", "trench foot" and "human waves", I fear that this guy on the left is trying to retake the plains of Eastern Europe.

20/02/2024

Great groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at Clai Mor, Galway's first ever Cost Rental Housing Scheme brought to you by Túath Housing Association. Best sod-launch goes to Darragh O'Brien TD

09/02/2024

Many thanks to the keen amateur photographer working on site who got these photos of me at a recent shoot. Such a rarity to be on the opposite side of the lens.

31/01/2024

15 years ago today I took this photo in Egypt... 5 years ago it was purchased by and published in National Geographic! The shot was captured on a 10 Megapixel Eos 400D, proof that you don't need an expensive camera to get a great photo or get published in NatGeo. That's what I tell my photography students anyway. Far more important is the ability to develop an eye for photography, and to keep hiking and climbing to get unique perspectives on an otherwise overly-photographed landmark such as Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple at Luxor's West Bank.

-bank

11/01/2024

Absolutely stunning sunrise the other day down at the Blackrock Diving Board in Salthill Galway. Marcais O Laighin

10/01/2024

Hard to believe it's been nearly 8 years and people are still emailing me about this when looking for a quote.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wY0oTsQ9Lc

20/10/2022

I always thought was "turn back time" but apparently it means "throwback Tuesday" or something. So happy Thursday everyone and here are some shots from our last work trip to Munich.

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+353 83 178 0887

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http://galwayphotowalks.com/

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Introductory Price: €39 per person. Max. group size: 7 students. Duration: 2.5 hours. What you take home: Online links to course notes and example galleries. What to bring: Just yourself, walking shoes, a motivation to learn and obviously your preferred camera! (And a tripod for night walks if you have one). Walk around Galway's beautiful lanes and canals, photographing the city's iconic vistas. Learn how to move away from your camera's auto mode, reveal movement through long-exposure techniques, how to frame a scene, adjust your camera’s settings in low light and generally have fun photographing in a new environment. Notes from the photo walk are supplied to you at the end so that you can spend the entire walk simply getting some hands on practice with your camera. This group photo walk is limited to six students only. Covering the basics of technical and compositional photography, the group photo walks are intended for beginners and intermediate photographers. For advanced amateurs and working professionals it is recommended that you get in touch to book a one on one photo walk. Meeting point: Spanish Arch, Galway More info and bookings at: http://www.nicholasgrundy.com/galway-photo-walks/book-photo-walks-in-galway-city/ What you will learn and do: Best usage of your camera's automatic and manual modes. How to properly employ all of your camera's other bells and whistles. 2.5 hours of practice on relevant examples. Receive instant feedback from your mentor and peers. The most important composition and photographic techniques. How to create stunning images with any camera and in all kinds of weather and lighting. Each individual is mentored as we go, so feel free to ask questions at any time! About your Mentor: Nicholas Grundy is a self-taught photographer who started the never-ending learning process in 2006 when he first set off to explore the world with an old point and shoot camera. Currently a Getty Images contributor, his first exhibition and major award both occurred in 2008, and since then he's received numerous commendations and his work has been exhibited in multiple galleries in Berlin and Melbourne. His work also appears in such publications as Time Magazine, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, International Traveller and Australian Traveller Magazine. Nicholas' fine art prints appear in the collections of the University of Melbourne and in various private homes and institutions across Australia, Europe, and the U.S. Nicholas Grundy has successfully mentored his students on photography walks in Berlin, Melbourne and Galway towards producing wonderful images, regardless of whether they take their photos with a €2,000 DSLR, a film rangefinder, a point and shoot, mobile phone, or even an egg! (Yes, you can take a photo with an egg. Ask me and I will show you how some time!) For some inspiration before the walk, check out Nicholas' portfolios at www.nicholasgrundy.com. Many of these photographs were created with point and shoot cameras, proving that you don't need an expensive camera to create striking works. See if you can determine which photos were taken on a point and shoot instead of a DSLR – most people cannot!