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May/June2018




Now that I've finished my Multimedia & Web Development Course at Cavan Institute, I've the summer to work on some video and photography projects I have in mind. It's been a very busy few months, with final assignments, and exams at the end of May. I always gave myself enough time to complete college work.

 I was very happy to have been successful in the Aca exam, for Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Premiere Pro. An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) credential certifies that individuals have the skills to plan, design, build and maintain effective communications using different forms of digital media.




 At times I might of felt slightly stressed, but everything worked out in the end. So far since I've had free time I've been super busy. On the 19th of May this year I was delighted to receive my Licentiate distinction, with the Irish Photographic Federation. Applicants put forward a panel of ten prints, which are assessed by a panel of experienced photographers. It was a great day for Breffni Photography Club, with myself, Sonal Thompson & Michael Mc Nulty all receiving our Licentiate.

Below was my succesful Licentiate panel,I submitted on the day. I received help and advice, from the members at Breffni Photography Club, for which I'm extremely grateful for.
Receiving my Licentiate Distinction Certificate & Pin at the May 2018 distinction sitting in Mullingar, with the Irish Photographic Federation, from Dominic Reddin (IPF President). 


The good luck continued in May when I received exciting news that I was chosen as one of 3 finalists on the Tv3 Ireland Am camera club competition, with this photo.



 The months theme was water, so I entered in some shots I liked. Got the phone call to say I'd be live on air on Tv3 roughly between 10.05 to 10.10am on Monday the 28th of May. Straight away I could feel the butterflies in the stomach, but I was also very excited at the same time. I was actually on it 3 years previously in May 2015 also. On the day I didn't win the top prize, but it was an amazing experience. I felt pretty relaxed and at ease in front of the camera, maybe because I knew what to expect. The support and well wishes from friends and family was overwhelming. 

Below, Myself and photographer/presenter Jenny Mc Carthy.

In between all of this I'm still snapping away with my photography, any chance I can get. The recent spell of amazing weather has put the camera into overdrive, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I've also applied for some internships for the summer months. Fingers crossed I hear some good news in the coming weeks. I recently also received my results from the Multimedia course I mentioned at the beginning. I was shocked to see I received top marks for all 9 modules I completed. I think a well deserved holiday is on the cards soon, where to I'm thinking. Looking forward to the next few exciting months, to see whats in store. Check out some of my recent work I've completed.

Until next time..........













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