David Creedon Photography Cork Ireland   

David Creedon is a Cork-based photographer best known for his portraiture, interior and landscape work. He has been described by the Irish Independent as Cork's Vermeer and his considered and beautiful compositions have been proclaimed as one of the most significant collections of photography in contemporary Ireland. Described as a conceptual documentary photographer his photographs are regularly published and have featured in a range of International press and magazines and the Irish Times has described his photographs as "meticulously made". Specialising in portrait work he is also known for his interior photography and working within the music industry. Among the projets he has worked on are Ghosts of the Faithful Departed, Behind Open Doors, The last Cooper, Variations on Pianoforte, The Summertime of my Autumn and Una Corda. His patient approch and a level of theatricality in Creedon's photographs is achieved by his interest in certain lighting effects and in particular the atmospheric use of shadow and light influenced by the film noir genre. His approach to subject matter is one of methodical research which he records over a considerable period of time, and it is in the details, with the iconography of Catholicism for instance, that this atmospheric presence is so forcefully interpreted. In his work Ghosts of the Faithful Departed, in which Creedon examines the desperate plight of Irish emigration from the early 1950s until the 1980s. Reminiscent of Dutch interior paintings, poignant expressive details in his photographs record a story within the work; here however, the darker side of life suffered through enforced emigration, abandonment, poverty and loss are seen quite clearly in the remnants of once domestic homes. His photographs have appeared on various cd, book covers and Television. He holds qualifications of Associateship from both the Royal Photographic Society and the British Professional Photographers Association in visual documentary. His strong style and understanding of composition and light create stunning memorable evocative images. David Creedon is an accomplished speaker, and lectures at venues throughout Ireland and Europe, his stories weave a historical narritive and he enlightens audiences with his images. He is is recognized as one of Ireland's finest photographers and his photographs have received international acclaim. David's award winning environmental portraits have been aclaimed throughout the world and he has explored themes of migration, farming, poverty and the environment. Besides his commercial work, David's fascination with light, color and the moment continues and has culminated into an impressive body of personal work as well and in 2012 culminated in his highly acclaimed book Ghosts of the Faithful Departed. His has previously had exhibitions in national galleries and museums throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. His photographs are now held in important public collections including, the Irish State Art Collection, local government, private institutions as well as by private collectors in America and Europe. For commerical, corporate or portrait work for all your photographic needs in Cork or througout Ireland please contact David for a free quote. No matter if your a small, medium or large buisness David Creedon Photography offers a package to suit every budget. For brochure, headshots, product and all your corporate, industrial and commercial  photography For international assignments please contact the Anzenberger Agency in Vienna - all details appear on the contact page. For photograph licence of any photographic image for commerical or corporate useage please contact; info(at)davidcreedon.com. Irish professional photographer based in Cork specialising in portrait, music, press, public relations, documentary and commercial photography. Call today for all your photographic needs or visit our online store to purchase fine art prints for safe, secure transactions. No matter if your a small, medium or large buisness David Creedon Photography offers a package to suit every budget. For brochure, headshots, public relations, product and all your other corporate, industrial and commercial  photography. For information purposes David Creedon is not a wedding photographer or do wedding photography of any sort including civil ceremonies. He is available for home portraits or family and baby photographs and his portfolio is available to view at any time.