“Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
~ Mary Oliver
Déirdre is a photographer living on the beautiful Curragh of Kildare (but not quite close enough to the sea).
Photography has been a way for her to tell the stories of the most ordinary (and extraordinary) of moments.
She tries to create work that inspires empathy, that helps us to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
She is drawn to the connection between people and the natural world, and the sense of belonging, care and wildness that inspires in us all.
Déirdre’s work spans diverse landscapes, cultures and experiences. She sees photography as a way to explore our shared humanity while creating awareness and understanding of what lies beyond the familiar.
My Approach:
“I love a good story.
A well-told story can change our perspective, remind us of something important, make us act, inspire wonder, make us laugh or cry.
I think photographs are a wonderful canvas for a good story- the light, a look, a gesture that says everything. I’m obsessed with these little details that allow us to tell a story in a single frame.
I also love that a story doesn’t have to be epic to be great. There is beauty and magic in the most ordinary of moments that make up a life. That’s why I’m drawn to a documentary style, prefering organic, honest and a bit of wildness over anything that feels forced or staged.
I’m so honoured to be asked to help people tell their stories.”