Capturing Moments and Building Community: Inside the Dublin Street Photography Festival

Street Photography Magazine

Show Notes: Episode 170 – “The Dublin Street Photography Festival Journey”

Today, we have the founders of the Dublin Street Photography Festival, Paul Murray and Des Byrne, who are here to share their journey and insights into how their local street photography group has evolved into an international festival.

Main Themes:

• Establishing the Festival: Paul’s expertise in branding and design played a crucial role in attracting sponsors and securing venues. The festival has become a significant event, drawing international photographers and retailers.
• Beginner’s Adaptation: Our guests discuss the learning curve for newcomers to street photography and the creative growth that comes with mastering this art form.
• Reflections and Digital Nuances: They touch on the art of capturing reflection shots and discuss the intricacies of digital photography in the context of street photography.
• Building Community: Des talks about creating an inclusive Facebook group that welcomes international workers and promotes street photography. The community extends to partnerships with local entities like the Dublin Camera Club.
• Global Camaraderie: Paul and Des emphasize the sense of unity among the international photography community and their excitement for upcoming features, such as a retrospective of Jill Freedman’s work at the festival.
• Travel Tales: The pair recount their adventures at photography festivals in Porto, Lisbon, and others, offering a glimpse into the diverse festival landscape.
• Light Challenges: They discuss the technical and artistic challenges of shooting in different lighting conditions, particularly highlighting the unique light of Dublin throughout the seasons.
• Grafton Street’s Winter Sunlight: A love letter to Dublin’s winter sunlight on Grafton Street, along with tips on how to capture distinctive images in this enchanting environment.

Links from the show

• Dublin Street Photography Festival Website
• Des Byrne Instagram
• Paul Murray Website
• Paul Murray Instagram