Curran Photography - Weddings, Commercial, Fashion, Portraits

Martin & Jennifer

2011-09-20T03:12:00.000-07:00

Ted Baker Shoot

2011-05-10T03:10:00.001-07:00

For Sale The Elinchrom D-Lite 2 head and Softbox - £295

2011-05-06T03:42:00.000-07:00

The Elinchrom D-Lite 2 head been updated to the "it" version. As well as all the original features the newly designed light now includes an intelligent slave cell, enabling synchronisation with on-camera flash systems a stronger stand bracket and a larger more robust handle. The biggest change sees the addition of the Skyport Eco wireless control built into the flash head allowing full control over a choice of 4 channels from any Skyport transmitter.

Specifications:

Power (Ws/Joules) 200
Flash Duration 1/1200
Guide Number 35
Recycling time 0.7sec
Flash Tube User Changeable
Flash Power Range 5 stops, 12Ws to 200Ws
Trigger Voltage 5 volts
No. of heads 1
Modelling lamp 100W Super Leuci
Fitting type Elinchrom Bayonet
Power source 100-250V AC
Circuit Protection Yes 5A (F) Fuse
Auto Dump Yes
Colour Temperature + or - 300k, 5600k
Size 26x19x14cm
Weight (g) 1100

And Square Elinchrom Softbox

These huge lightbanks deliver exeptional light output and softness. Due to the computer designed reflector sections, these lightbanks are extremely efficient - delivering impressive amounts of light even from modestly powered heads

Specifications

Type Softbox
For use with Elinchrom and Prolinca heads
Colour Black/White Translucent
Size 145 x 145cm
Weight (g)

Light & Softbox - £295

Tammy & James

2011-04-20T06:55:00.000-07:00

Attention Boutique Owners & Designers

2011-04-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

We are currently offering a special deal for Boutique Owners and Desingers - vouchers for half day photography available; in order to shoot your latest range of clothing and increase footfall into your shops with dramatic and sharp imagery.

Call us on 02890 393 466 or 07956 547 150 or email curranphotography@gmail.com for more information on this incredible offer!

Kind regards

Justin Curran

Ulster Rugby Season Ticket Launch @ House Of Fraser

2011-04-20T03:07:00.000-07:00

Portrait Vouchers Available

2011-04-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

Vouchers are now available for Portrait Sessions. Our Portrait Sessions can be taken on location, at our studio in Great Victoria Street or in the comfort of your own home.

Please contact us on 02890 393 466 or 07956 547 150 or email us on curranphotography@gmail.com for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards

Justin Curran

Curran Photography - Music 2010-2011

2011-04-18T06:50:00.000-07:00

Model Portfolio - Zoe Mc C

2011-04-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

Shots for Rebel Hair Wella Competition

2011-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

PR Shoot for Tiny Life / House of Fraser

2011-03-31T12:33:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We were at the House of Fraser yesterday taking some PR shots for the Tiny Life Charity, with Paddy Wallace from Ulster / Ireland Rugby team.

Great shoot

Regards

Justin

Corporate Shoot at Dash House Business Centre 2

2011-02-18T01:44:00.000-08:00

Corporate Shoot at Dash House Business Centre

2011-02-16T00:18:00.000-08:00

Dear all

Recently we were asked to do a Corporate Portfolio for Dash House Business Centre in Holywood, Co. Down (oh how I would love to say California!!!). The shoot is to be used for promotional materials for the company and we came up with some ideas for the session.

Here are a few of the results from the Dash House Shoot. Should you wish to revamp the promotional aspect of your business - please feel free to email us or phone
02890 393 466 to book an appointment.

Yours sincerely

Justin Curran

Shoot at Cafe-Harlem Belfast

2011-02-11T03:15:00.000-08:00

Dear all

On Tuesday I went to Cafe Harlem in Belfast City Centre with fellow photographer Stuart Mc Chesney to do a shoot with some labels supplied by House of Fraser stylist Dominika Zielinska. The hair was done by Connor Kerr Session Hairstlist, make-up by Ashley Morhej. The model here is Jovitta Gliozeryte from Alison Campbell Model Agency Belfast.

More shots will be uploaded after the weekend.

Regards

Justin

Model Portfolios @ Love & Death

2011-02-07T14:59:00.000-08:00

Wella Hair Competition

2011-02-02T01:28:00.000-08:00

Dear all

Am off today to organise a shoot with Rebel Hair in Stranmillis. Martina and the team are entering the Wella Hair Competition in March and they have chosen Curran Photography to take the photos.

Please follow for more information.

Yours sincerely

Justin Curran

Curran Photography
Dash House
34 Shore Road
Holywood
C. Down
BT18 9HX

Mobile: 07956 547 150
Office: 02890 393 466

Fax: 02890 393 467

info@curranphotos.com

http://www.curranphotos.com

Capturing those special moments

Property Shoot Bangor

2011-01-27T13:53:00.000-08:00

Dear all

I was asked to photograph this property following a 1 to 1 I had with a fellow BNI member from the Concorde Chapter. This property is absolutely stunning - words can hardly describe how well designed this house is - any family would be thrilled in this house! The house is situated in Bangor outside Belfast and is very spacious outside and inside.

Enjoy browsin the snapshots of this property.

Justin

Curran Photography - weddings by Curran Photography.

2011-01-18T07:26:00.000-08:00

Studio Open Day - Saturday 29 January

2011-01-10T03:55:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We will be holding an Open Day at our studio in Portstewart on Saturday 29 January from 10am to 7pm. On our open days the studio session is free - what you pay for are the prints that you want to order following the session. Each session will last approximately half an hour to 45 minutes, we will have a range of backdrops and props for the kids for the studio sessions, and if the young ones want to bring along their favourite toy please do so.

We normally do some family shots and then individual shots of the kids, parents.

If you would like to be a part of this fantastic opportunity - please do not hesitate to contact me on email at the following address:

info@curranphotos.com

Bookings for the studio sessions are by appointment so please get in touch.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Yours sincerely

Justin Curran
www.curranphotos.com

Curran Photography On Film

2011-01-05T06:58:00.000-08:00

Justin Curran Fashion Photographer Profile from Marbella Productions on Vimeo.

Kate & Scott

2010-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Kate & Scott who got married this year at El Restaurante el Padrastro in Mijas Pueblo. The happy coupl got married the day before at the Registro Civil in Mijas Town Hall. On the big day, Kate got ready at the fabulous Hotel Mijas, and got to the Padrastro (just a wee bit late!) by Horse and Carriage. Following the ceremony we took some shots at the Padrastro which boasts breathtaking panaramic views down to the Coast, whilst guests enjoyed some mouth-watering tapas!

We then proceeded to take some shots in and around the fantastic village of Mijas Pueblo, before heading back to their villa for the reception

We would like to thank Kate & Scott for choosing to use the services of Curran Photography to capture their special moments, and we wish them all the happiness in their married life.

Regards

Justin & Julie

2010 Weddings at a glance

2010-12-30T14:18:00.000-08:00

Dear all

What a fantastic year. I would like to thank all the brides and grooms of 2010 for choosing to us the services of Curran Photography to capture their special moments!

Our weddings this year took place in Gibraltar, Nerja, Marbella, Benalmadena, Mijas Pueblo, Almunecar, Carrickfergus & Belfast. I got to visit and photograph at all my favourite locations and hotels. From the fabulous Torres de San Juan to Marinas de Nerja, Tamisa Golf Hotel to Sunset Beach Club, the Guadalmina to the Don Carlos - each venue unqique and each on has that WOW factor.

Many thanks to all the wedding planners we worked with and of course the day cordinators as well.

Thanks to Ricky who came out to work as second photographer at weddings in June - he thought he was getting a 10 day holiday and in fact extended his stay by one week in order to work more; with barely a day off in between!

Finally thanks to my wife Julie for all her extremely hard work over this last year - thousands upon thousands of photographs to narrow down and edit as well as looking after our 2 children. She also spent last weekend choosing the photos for this slideshow!

Thanks again to you all

Roll on 2011!!!!

Yours sincerely

Justin Curran

Our Fashion Promo DVD

2010-12-28T09:21:00.001-08:00

Dear all

In September we contacted Darren Richardson who is a videographer for Marbella Productions to document a Fashion Shoot with us. We had several ideas for themes for the shoot and discussed them at length, essentially it was to follow how we view a shoot and our hopes and plans for the fuutre.

We chose to work alongside our very fantastic team of hair & make-up stylists Mia Sisters from Fuengirola, Spain. As regards models we chose our favourite models from our 2010 fashion season:

1) Samuel Lopez
2) Nuria Gracia

With Sam we chose a fantastic rustic location - an abandoned farmhouse near La Cala Golf. We did a shoot at this location before and the setting is dramatic, and the landscape is so scenic. The graffitti on the walls adds to the atmosphere and we couldn't have chosen a better location.

With Nuria we chose a very chic Beach Club on the outskirts of Marbella - Bono's Beach in Urb el Rosario, and again the atmosphere lent itself to some fantastic shots as well as very crystal clear sunset shot!

For clothing we used clothes from Zara for the very chic look on both our models.

The results from the shoot are fantastic and we could not be happier with the overall result produced by the team from Marbella Productions. Thanks to Aiden & Darren for all their effort, help and work throughout both shoots. To view the results you can click on the following link:

http://www.vimeo.com/15124908

Thanks to all the models, designers and fashion agents I worked with in 2010.

A huge Thank you goes to Wendy Van der Veen of Damaris Boutiques for her help, advice and support. And to Isa & the girls from Mia Sisters for fantastic results on our models.

Finally a huge thanks to my wife Julie who had to go through many thousands of images in post production stages!

Regards

Justin

Heading to Milan in 2011

2010-12-28T09:13:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We are headed for the capital of Fashion, Milan this year. As you are aware we have opened a fantastic studio in N. Ireland. At the studio we will be photographing children & family portraits, model portfolios, shooting for designers, musicians and pre-wedding clients.

We intend to spend 1 week per month in the fantastic city of Milan where we will solely concentrate of photographing fashion. We are heading out on 24 to 30 January, and have lined up some shoots with designers, model portfolios and meetings with various agencies.

We will keep you posted on this fantastic opportunity and will be posting photos on this blog ona regular basis.

New Studio Open for Business

2010-11-29T04:40:00.000-08:00

Dear all

As the holiday season begins, I am pleased to announce that we will be holding an Open Week at our new studio in Portstewart, N. Ireland. For the children we will be creating a special Christmas Scene to use throughout the week.

The Open Week runs from Saturday 4 December to Sunsday 12 December 9am-8pm.

We hope that as many of you as possible can come along for your Christmas Portrait Session. Couples who have attended previous Open Sessions have been thrilled with the results of their photos.

Portrait sessions are by appointment only - please email us at info@curranphotos.com for more details and to book your session. Please note the afternoon of Saturday 4 December 1pm - 5pm has already been booked up.

We look forward to seeing you at the studio soon.

Regards

Justin & Julie Curran

Mary & Dave - the happy couple

2010-10-25T03:31:00.001-07:00

Dear all

We recently landed back to Belfast, in Ireland, to photograph the wedding of our close friends Mary & Dave. Mary got ready at her house in Belfast, and from there went to Carrickfergus Castle for the ceremony. We took photos in and around the harbour and also around the grounds of this stunning castle.

From there we stopped off at Longshore Beach for some bridal party / bride & groom photos, and finally to the reception at the Holiday Inn, just off the Dublin Road in Belfast City Centre. It was a fantastic day and really fun to photograph their wedding, as we have known them now for at least 12 years. We sent their photos out to them, and they were received this weekend and we got the following lovely words from them:

"Thanks for the photos squire they came this morning and we're both very pleased with them - making me look presentable - now there is an artistic achievement!"

We wish Mary and Dave all the happiness in married life!

Kind regards

Justin & Julie

A Happy Client - Amanda & Ian

2010-10-08T00:11:00.000-07:00

I whole heartedly recommend Curran Photos. Justin is quite simply an artist
when it comes to photography. He has given us a treasure that will preserve our
special day memories forever. His pictures not only captured the mood of the day but
were very us and look unbelievably Natural as opposed to staged. Justin was
fantastic to work with on the day and I actually forgot he was there at times.
Having been a groomsman several times I appreciate how much time can be consumed
with wedding pictures but with Justin it all just happened naturally and with very
little effort. We also got to review the product in his studio within 48hours which
was a fabulous treat. I cannot express enough how happy we are with the album and I
challenge anybody to show me a better photographer on the Costa.
Regards,
Ian

Mod Chick Fashion Shoot

2010-09-07T08:42:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Been working solid this last few weeks so haven't been updating regularly. At the end of August Julie & I flew to Ireland for a friends wedding (yep wasn't a guest togging as always!) - forgetting the expression always the bridesmaid never the bride; mine is always the photographer never a guest! Anyhew news and photos from said amazing wedding will be posted at a later date.

Whn home we set up a shoot with 2 models from Belfast - Joanne Lyttle and Remi Ciuba. Vespas were supplied by myself and good friend Pascal O'Hare. Hair and Make-up was done by the very talented Jennifer Ireland - jennifer@jenniferirelandmakeup.co.uk and our clothing stylist was Nikita Tully who did a fantastic job seeking out the finest in mod gear from Belfast's stores for the shoot.

Both models were fantastic and we hope to be working with both again in the future.

All the best

Justin & Julie Curran
www.curranphotos.com

Nuria's Modelling Portfolio

2010-08-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We recently had the fantastic opportunity to photograph up and coming film actress and model Nuria Garcia from Malaga. It was an early start for us for the hair and make-up done by the fabulous Mia Sisters team from Fuengirola. We decided to go for a real punky theme as leather jackets had been supplied by a great friend of mine Rhyss who runs a shop next door to our studio. A prime opportunity to have his best jackets and bags photographed!!

On hand throughout the day was Fuengilrola hair stylist Isaac Manuel Suarez Gomez - a big thanks to Isaac for your hard work I really appreciated it.

And here is a snapshot of our session in the studio.

Thanks to all those involved.

All the best

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Property at Urbanizacion La Noria, Mijas Pueblo

2010-08-09T04:01:00.000-07:00

We hav started a new project recently photographing the properties for established estate agents Villas In Mijas, Spain. They are based on La Carretera de Mijas at Centro Idea - the Danish Centre.

This property is called La Joya and is a stunning little property. The owners were so pleased with the photographs they wrote me the following email:

"We cannot believe how good the photographs look and what a difference it makes, taken by a professional photographer in wide angle. Is this our villa?!! The photos and description can certainly never be 'bettered' and they are simply outstanding. "

It always makes you happy when a client takes the time to write such an appreciative letter - we wish them all the success in selling their charming property. For further information on this property please go to: www.villasinmijasspain.com

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Anne-Marie and Keith's Wedding

2010-08-03T03:42:00.000-07:00

Dear all

In June we photographed the wedding of Anne-Marie and Keith. They got married in the beautiful church in Mijas Pueblo (was a long way for us to travel to this wedding - on foot!!!). The wedding was organised by Jan and Kathy from JK Wedding Planners from Estepona.

Following the church ceremony we used the old streets in the town of Mijas to take some memorable photos of the happy couple. They chose to hold their reception in the lovely restaurant El Padrastro, which holds the most magnificent views over the coast.

Enjoy browsing through the photos.

Yours sincerely

Justin & Julie Curran
www.curranphotos.com

Fashion Shoot with Sam Lopez

2010-08-02T04:24:00.000-07:00

Dear all

What a busy couple of months we have had shooting weddings, fashion, film sets and real estate. Over the coming weeks we aim to keep you updated with all recent shoots.

Following the 007 James Bond (or Jaime Bondo?) we were asked by Sam to update his book a little. We sat down and hammered out some cool ideas for the shoot. Here are the results. Hair & Make-Up was done by the fabulous Mia Sisters. Clothing was provided by Zara & Top Man. We used various locations in Mijas Pueblo for the different looks - el Museo de Vino on Calle San Sebastian, and some of the old streets. House was provided by John & Mary Foster on Urbanizacion Valtocado, they were in clear celebration as they had just sold there house that morning, and held a fashion shoot that evening. Thanks John & Mary for your hospitality.

On the second day of shooting we took shots in the studio to round off a clearly interesting and awesom shoot!

Be in touch soon........

Justin & Julie Curran
www.curranphotos.com
+34 622 13 25 12

Dreamers Film Set

2010-07-09T04:29:00.000-07:00

Hi guys

We have been working hard here. June was a very busy month with weddings, fashion shoots and some commercial shoots. We were asked to come along to the film set of Spanish TV series Limbo. They were shooting in Dreamers, and many of the models th we have the opportunity to work with were there as extras.

Here are some of the set-up shots from Dreamers.

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com
+34952486592
info@curranphotos.com

The New Bond - James Bond 007!

2010-06-25T13:06:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We recently set up a fantastic fashion shoot when one of the members of the Urban Fox Team came to visit Spain to work on some shoots with us. I am uploading what are my favorite photos that I took on the day. The team of models - Fran, Pilar, Jessica, Maria & Sara were a pleasure to work with, we arrived at the shoot very early in the morning to set up and laughed from the moment we arrived to the moment we left - late in evening! Our stylist Isaac - one of the funniest guys I have come across. Mama Wendy for providing clothes, food, drink and laughter throughout the day. Enderson for helping with the lighting set-up a good assist now well done dude. Location was spot on don' t think we could have got a better spot really.

So to my team of models, stylists and clothing stylist a big thank you to one & all!! Woo-Hoo

All the best

Justin

Photo of Sam at this week's fashion shoot

2010-06-18T07:28:00.000-07:00

I love this photo!

Justin

More shots from Richard's Shoot

2010-05-27T00:48:00.001-07:00

Photos from Richard's folio session

2010-05-27T00:40:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Here are some shots from Richard's portfolio session taken at the studio on Saturday. Richard has a very distinctive look - which I managed to capture. A look of intensity - again am still buzzing from this shoot and I think I will be buzzing until Saturday when we do it all over again with the girls.

Clothes provided by Damaris Novios y Novias
Hair and Make-Up by Mia Sisters
Photography by Curran Photography

More shots to come up of Richard.

Keep your eyes peeled!

Regards

Justin and Julie
www.curranphotos.com

More from Jose Angel's shoot

2010-05-26T04:55:00.001-07:00

Model Portfolios - Jose Angel

2010-05-26T04:52:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Here are some shots from Jose Angel's modelling shoot from the Satyrday 22 session.
Hair and Make-up was done by the fantastic Mia Sisters company from Fuengirola.

More coming

Justin

More of Fran's Shots

2010-05-26T01:37:00.001-07:00

See below for description of this shoot

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Model Portfolios Fran

2010-05-26T01:17:00.000-07:00

Dear all

On Saturday we had one of the most exciting fashion shoots at the studio to date. We photographed four fantastic models in the studio. Here are a few of Fran. To begin we photographed the guys in jeans and waistcoats. We then photographed them wearing mourning suits for the rental side of Damaris Novios y Novias. To finish we photographed the guys dressed in Braveheart style atire, and I think you'll agree from Fran's folio here we have captured some great shots.

The shoot began at 5pm and the atmosphere was so eclectic that we worked straight through to 0130am. What a shoot. I am still buzzing.

Will upload some shots of Jose Angel tomorrow

Un saludo

Justin and Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Alicia in studio

2010-05-19T03:25:00.000-07:00

Hi

Just a few shots from Alicia's portrait session in the studio last week - quite possibly one of the happiest children I have ever come across!!!!!! She didn't stop smiling!

Enjoy - to book your studio sessions with Curran Photography - email us at info@curranphotos.com

All the best

Justin

Julie & Kevin

2010-05-18T03:44:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We photographed Julie & Kevin's wedding in Nerja last Sunday. The bride was getting ready at the Hotel Balcon de Europa which is where they had their reception. The couple got married in the Iglesia de San Salvador. As I mentioned in a previous posting it rained all day on Sunday - that was until 1655 - as the bride left the hotel to walk to the church truly a sign that this couple should be together!!!!

We took some shots afterwards on the Balcon de Europa, then on to the little fisherman's beach to the left of the Balcon - one of my favourite spots for wedding photographs (depending on the time of year!). I am really happy with how the photos turned out and hope you enjoy seeing these snapshots of the day.

Videography was done by Steve & Katja from www.spanishweddingvideos.com. Wedding entertainment during canapes reception was by Patrick White from www.weddingentertainerspain.com and planning by Mum and Daughter team www.getmarriedinspain.com.

A great day all in all.

In other notes my plan was successful to deliver Julie-Anne and Alan's wedding album before they left Spain. I drove to the airport as they were checking in and delivered the album - am pleased that we can do this service.

All the best

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Julianne & Alan - a few photos

2010-05-11T03:48:00.001-07:00

Dear all

Here are a few photos from Julianne & Alan's wedding at Marinas de Nerja from this weekend.

Photos have been picked up from the lab, and Julie is currently laying the album. The album will be ready by Friday when we will deliver it to the bride and groom in Nerja.

Julie spent all day yesterday at the studio capturing and editing photos from Julia and Kevin's wedding, whilst I was out photographing a fashion shoot for Damaris Novios at the Tamisa Golf Hotel.

Will give more details on Julie and Kevin's wedding later today, but enjoy the pics from the new season.

Yours sincerely

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Wedding Julianne & Alan

2010-05-09T04:27:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

On Friday we photographed the wedding of Julianne & Alan in the beautiful town of Nerja. The wedding was organised by mum and daughter team - Moya & Emma - from Get Married in Spain - www.getmarriedinspain.com. The church ceremony was held in La Iglesia de San Salvador and the reception was held in the Hotel Marinas de Nerja - one of the most beautiful locations to celebrate a wedding.

It was a fantastic day, and the bride and groom had a fantastic time. They really were a wonderful couple, and it was great to work with the team. Steve and Katja from Spanish Wedding Videos - www.spanishweddingvideo.com - were there to film the day. It is always great to work with this team as they are fun and their approach to videography is quite similar to our style of photography. Music at the church, and reception was done by Patrick Wight - www.weddingentertainerspain.com - and was great.

Julie spent a manic day in the studio yesterday, capturing, narrowing down and editing the photographs. All photos were ready last night at 6pm - well done Jules on your hard work.

We held the viewing session this morning, and it was great to see the reaction of Julianne and Alan when watching their slideshow. They have now put in their order of photos for their album and for their parent albums, and purchased a CD of low-res images to share with family and friends. This will be put into production tomorrow and we aim to have it delivered to them by Friday of this week - we will keep you all informed as to the progress of the album.

All in all a truly fantastic start to the season - photos will be uploaded to blog tomorrow as we have another wedding today at the Hotel Balcon de Euopa - and I can´t believe it is raining.

I will give you a rundown tomorrow of todays wedding.

Thanks

Justin & Julie
Curran Photography
www.curranphotos.com

Opening Hours & Summer Season News

2010-05-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

Dear all

I am pleased to announce that Julie is now back working full-time at the studio. Our wedding season is now about to kick off and I can't wait! As a result our new hours will be as follows:

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 2pm / 3pm - 6pm.

We will not be able to open up on Sundays as there are quite a few Nerja weddings on Sundays this year. Julie will be working in the studio most afternoons and I will be in the studio in mornings- depending on weddings we may switch this around but either way the studio will be open 6 days a week.

For our wonderful brides and grooms this year, your viewing sessions will be held 2 days after your wedding - we are aiming for sessions to be held from 1130 to 1400hrs. So for Julie & Ronan who are getting married on Friday 7 May - their viewing session will be held at the studio on Sunday 9 May at 1130.

This is the ideal opportunity for couples to sit back, have a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy browsing the moments of your special day - please try to make the effort to come along. This also gives you the great opportunity to order the photos for your album there and then. Depending on your package you could leave Spain with your album / photos.

Finally we are looking forward to welcoming Ricky Woodside to the team in June. Ricky will be coming out for over a week in June to work alongside Curran Photography as 2nd shooter. We will also be organising one amazing fashion shoot at some stage during that week. Details to follow.

Looking forward to the best season yet!

Regards

Justin & Julie

New studio portraits

2010-04-26T09:16:00.000-07:00

Hi

some shots of our new backdrop & props given to us by Paco Muñez from our Kodak labs in Fuengirola. Tested the shots with Ocean & Niamh in the studio this afternoon.

Regards

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Sousa Beach Publicity Shoot

2010-04-23T08:51:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Just going through the photos taken today on beach at La Cala de Mijas for DJ Sousa. Here are a few of the shots.

Any artist, musician or model feel free to get into contact with us for your portfolios.

Thanks to those models who turned up for the shoot, it was great working with you and we look forward to working with you again in the future. I can't believe you actually got into the water as from where I was standing the water looked freezing!! Fair play to you.

For those who didn't show, as you are aware a blacklist system is in operation and your name will be passed on to agencies and photographers. You missed a fantastic shoot.

Enjoy looking at the shots.

Yours sincerely

Justin Curran

Unity Funsion

2010-04-08T03:31:00.000-07:00

Joan & Jim´s Album

2010-04-07T03:02:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Here is Jim & Joan´s sample album which is due to be dispatched any time soon. Turn your speakers up loud for some fantastic flamenco guitar played by Matt McGurk.

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Shoot with DJ Sousa

2010-03-31T04:55:00.001-07:00

Dear all

I have had the great opportunity to work with one of Spain´s greatest House / Soul / Funk DJs - we will have an ongoing shoot over the next few months as the summer opens up the chance to see this amazing guy perform all over the Costas.

Enjoy and look out for DJ Sousa - he may be playing in a venue near you soon - 08-04-2010 we will be combining his tracks from the 2010 summer album with a fabulous catwalk fashion show in Cafe Suave, Los Boliches.

Regards

Justin & Julie

Engagement Shoot

2010-03-25T05:34:00.000-07:00

Dear all

Sean & Jennifer recently came to the studio in Mijas Pueblo for their engagement shoot. After having discussed the requirements for their big day, our stylist Jessica from Lavish Artist Team did a hair and make-up trial on Jennifer. Following this we did a few studio shots. And here are a few results. Looking forward to the wedding - June 2011 at Sunset Beach Club Benalmadena.

Unfortunately we couldn't do any location shots due to the weather.

Kind regards

Justin & Julie

Belfast Fashion Week - my favorites

2010-03-23T02:29:00.001-07:00

Dear all

What can I say - what a fantastic week at Belfast Fashion Week! I have been narrowing down and editing photos from the week, and every couple of days will be uploading photos from the week to this blog. The photos that go up will be my favs from the catwalk and from the photocalls.

Check out the hair & make-up in this fantastic reproduction of Alice in Wonderland - brilliant works there!

Keep looking guys these will go up every few days.

Kind regards

Justin Curran

Belfast Fashion Week Photocall 10-03-10 pt2

2010-03-11T05:55:00.000-08:00

Dear all

Here are some photos from the photocall yesterday at Old Bank Waring Street, Belfast. Models here are Benny Glendinning, Finola Quinnane, & Kirsty Stewart.

Benny is wearing a suit from Cruise along with Prada Bag.
Finola is wearing a Stetfis Lime Green Rara Dress from Candy Plum.
Kirsty is wearing a Traffic People silk Miami Sheena Maxi Dress from Atelier.

I am really looking forward to the photocall today - there is a great theme behind this one - will upload those shots later.

Belfast Fashion Week is sponsored by West Coast Cooler

Yours sincerely

Justin

Photocall for Belfast Fashion Week 10-03-10

2010-03-11T05:43:00.000-08:00

Belfast Fashion Week

2010-03-10T01:12:00.000-08:00

Yesterday afternoon I was at the Old Bank, Waring Street in Belfast for the first photocall for Belfast Fashion Week, which is sponsored by West Coast Cooler. The venue was fantastic great size. The 3 models photographed during this photocall are:

1): Finola Quinon
2): Agneta Mukauskalte
3): Sarah Martin

Later today I will upload some photographs from the catwalk show which was spectacular.

Justin

Wedding Testimonial

2010-03-02T01:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Justin

Hope you are keeping well. I am just writing to let you know that I received my album today and its perfect. It was well worth the wait. It turned out much better than we thought, thank you very much. Whilst looking through the album all the magical moments that you captured throughout the day brought back such wonderful memories. Again Justin, thanks a million.

Hoping to hear from you soon

Regards
Sarah

Portraits Testimonial

2010-02-22T04:07:00.000-08:00

Ever since my daughter was born we've been meaning to get some professional photo's done of all of us, ideally to capture her in all her toddler glory before the awkward years set in and she's turned into a stroppy teenager!

So, I decided to take advantage of a special offer for mums in Spain put together by Curran Photography in Mijas Pueblo. The offer coincided with my sister being on holiday here with her newborn, so we decided this was def a good opportunity to get some great pics of all the cousins together.

Curran Photography is a very friendly business run by husband and wife team Justin and Julie. They had lots of toys for Bella to play with which helped her to relax and really she was photographed without even knowing it! There were also a few baby accessories on hand for the baby photos.

As a perk, Susan and Jessica Chruchill from Lavish Artists were also on hand to do hair and make up on the day. This was great fun and a nice pampering experience for us busy mums! Bella also enjoyed having her hair done and her insect bites covered with make up!!

We went back yesterday to see a slide show of our photos and were very happy with the results, which certainly do 'capture' the moment! Subsequently we all spent a lot more than planned on the gorgeous pictures, but hey they are only young once!! As a gift for my parents, my sister and I also bought a lovely picture of the four of us on a wall canvas.

Curran photography also specialise in weddings and commercial photography as well as family pics and will be holding another mums and babies session soon. Lavish artists also work independently doing hair and make up for weddings, celebrations, pampering parties and commercial events such as fashion shows.

Indybel happily recommend contacting either company

Thanks again guys

Sam

Open Day @ Curran Photography Studios

2010-02-21T03:41:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We will be holding an Open Day at our studio in Mijas Pueblo on Saturday 6 March. We are holding this special Open Day to mark the anniversary of our studio. Sessions will be available on the hour every hour and will be by appointment only. Photo sessions are free on the day all you pay for are your prints.

To book your studio portrait please email us at commercials@curranphotos.com or you can phone us on 653 448 470.

Clients from previous Open Days have been over the moon with their photos - so email us quickly so as not to be disappointed.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on 6 March.

Yours sincerely

Justin & Julie Curran
Curran Photography
www.curranphotos.com

Hola

Para celebrar nuestro anniversario vamos a tener un dia de puertas abiertas en nuestro estudio de fotografia el sabado 6 de marzo. Sesiones de retratos son dispnibles cada hora y por favor hay que hacer cita previa. Las puertas abren a las 1000 de la mañana hasta las 1900 de la tarde. Las sesiones son gratis solo hay que pagar para tus fotos.

Para hacer citas por favor envianos un email a commercials@curranphotos.com o llamanos al 653 448 470.

Nuestros clientes de dia de puertas abiertas anterioires han sido muy contentos con sus fotos - asi que hay que hacer su cita ahora mismo!

|Hasta el 6 de marzo!

Le saludo atentamente

Justin y Julie
Curran Photography
www.curranphotos.com

Photos of Billboard in Estepona - photos by Curran Photography

2010-02-18T04:20:00.001-08:00

Here we have some shots of a billboard we did for the Mums, Baby & Toddler exhibition in Estepona in October - here you can see Ocean admiring herself!

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Testimonial for Portraits

2010-02-17T12:11:00.000-08:00

Dear Justin & Julie

Thank you both so much for the wonderful photos of Hollie and the family. We are over the moon with our photos, -
cannot believe you managed to get so many beautiful ones when Hollie was so ratty
that day! Everyone who has seen the photos have all commented on how gorgeous they
are!
We will definitely be having more photos done through yourselves and would recommend
you to anyone wanting portraits doing.

Katie

Studio Shots of Niamh

2010-02-03T10:40:00.000-08:00

January / February Promotion

2010-01-22T01:45:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We are celebrating the first anniversary of our studio in Mijas Pueblo. To mark this occasion we will be offering clients the following amazing offers:

For wedding clients who book between now and end of February we will be offering them a 50x40 Canvas Print of their favourite wedding photograph for FREE

For those who order from their Online Gallery we will be offering a 10% discount on overall price.

For those who book our services for Portraits & Communions and Model Portfolios we will be offering a 10% of our services and overall price

Finally a note to all boutiques, fashion designers and shop owners / restauranteurs wishing to have their products and ranges photographed you will also be entitled to a 10% discount off our services.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely

Justin & Julie Curran
Curran Photography
www.curranphotos.com

Engagement Shoot & 2010 News

2010-01-14T03:44:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We had a wonderful couple at the studio during the Christmas Period. Karen & Marc are getting married in June 2010 at Casa Luque in Nerja. Part of the new service of Curran Photography this year includes an engagement shoot at our studio and on location when you book our services to photograph your wedding. It doesn't matter how high or low your budget is, we believe it is important to have the engagement shoot as it means we can build a rapport with you - our client. It also gives us the opportunity to discuss any requirements and view our albums.

Another important part of the service is to hold a viewing session with the bride and groom just a few days after the wedding. This gives the bride and groom the opportunity to see the wedding through our eyes. Bride and groom come along and watch a DVD slideshow with lovely muscic playing in the background. This year we had several brides & grooms watching their slideshow up to 4 times and crying (with joy!) whilst watching the moments we captured for them.

The viewing session is important as you can make your choices for your album there and then. Once we receive your order at the viewing session we will ensure that you will receive your album before leaving Spain - if you choose a traditonal album, you will receive this 24 hours after chossing your photos, if you choose a digital album we will have this ready within 7 days of the order. Queensberry orders can be collected or delivery arranged within 6 - 8 weeks following your order.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Justin & Julie Curran
Curran Photography

Last wedding of the Year.....

2009-12-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

Hi guys

I photographed my last wedding of the year on 20 November. Now time to re-charge the batteries (my batteries leaving the camera aside for now!!!).

The bride and groom were Michelle & Peter from Alicante. Their service was at the registry office in Gibraltar then reception back at the Sunset Beach Club. A really cool couple, very relaxed and took all in their stride.

Couldn´t have asked for a better way to end the 2009 season.

Am now planning my new sequence of shots for next year.....who will be the first to see?

Kind regards

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Portraits

2009-12-01T05:15:00.001-08:00

Hi guys

Having a very busy time at the studio in the run-up to Christmas. We are running Open Days (still 1 or 2 available for Saturday 5 December so come on book in!)

Here are a few of the family shots that we have done.

Will upload more tomorrow.

Justin & Julie
www.curranphotos.com

Hacienda La Herriza - Weddings in Gaucin (best venue ever!!!!)

2009-11-12T08:07:00.000-08:00

The fantastic Hacienda La Herriza in Gaucin will be exhibiting at The Perfect Wedding Expo at Palacio La Paz Fuengirola. This is one of the best venues on the Costa del Sol as it is quite unique - flick through the slideshow below and tell us what you think.

See you at the show!!!!!!!

Curran Photography

Book Your Christmas Portrait Sessions Now

2009-11-10T09:40:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We have the following open days organised for your Christmas Portraits:

Saturday 21 November: 10am - 7pm
Saturday 28 Novemver: 10am - 7pm
Saturday 5 December: 10am - 7pm

As always our Open Days are organised with the website Mums in Spain www.mumsinspain.com The studio session and your Hair and Make-Up are free on the day. Following your portrait session we will organise a viewing time when you will come back to the studio and view the photos on a DVD slideshow, from which you can make your choice of photos for printing. All you have to pay for are the photos that you wish to purchase.

To book your special Christmas Portrait Session, please phone us on 653 448 470 (mobile) or 952 486 592 (studio) or email commercials@curranphotos.com

Costa de Sol Bride of the Year 2009

2009-11-05T03:43:00.000-08:00

Dear all We organised a fantstic wedding which took place on Friday 23 October. Our Bride of the Year Competition winners Nicola and Eoghan McLaughlain got marride at the Torres de San Juan in Nerja. They won the following:

Photography by www.curranphotos.com
Planning by www.celbrationsinspain.com
Ceremony at La Igesia de San Salvador, Nerja
Hair and Make-Up by Lavish Artists
Music during ceremony - String Quartet
Flowers by Sol Wedding
Video by Sol Wedding
Classic Cadallic
Limousine
Reception Torres de San Juan
Music during Reception Los Tunos
Music during meal Matt McGurk
MC / DJ / Singer Ian Preston

Duelling Banjos Ian Preston and Justin Curran!

Enjoy watching the movie guys

Slideshow ready for viewing from Fashion Shoot

2009-11-02T05:23:00.000-08:00

Dear all

We have worked on a slideshow of the DVD / Film shoot that you can now watch. Once again the shoot was fantastic and we are completely thrilled with the results.

Thanks to the models Raquel and Abby, to Jessica from www.lavishartist.com for the hair and make-up and to Sue from www.thelavishplanner.com for the Planning and Coordination of the shoot.

Looking forward to getting my hand on the DVD when its finished.

Curran Photography
www.curranphotos.com

2009-10-29T10:35:00.000-07:00

Dear all

What a lovely wedding with Sarah & Derek at Sunset Beach. Here are a few photos of the wedding. A very relaxed crowd. Wedding organsed by Kerry Vears-Smyth of www.celebrationsinspain.com DJ for the night was the fantabulous DJ Ian Preston.

Short movie will be uploaded shortly.

Curran Photography

Mums-2-Be Open Day Saturday 17 October

2009-10-12T07:47:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We will be holding an Open Day at our studio in Mijas this Saturday 17 October. Apppointments are by booking - email us at commercials@curranphotos.com to book your session. So far we have the following appointments:

11-12: Alexandra
12-1: Abigail
1 - 2: Clare
2-3: appointment available
3-4: appointment available
4-5: appointment available
5-6: Rebecca & Friend
6-7: Guillermo & Marina

We are really looking forward to this very special day. As like last time the sessions themselves are free as is the hair & make-up, all you need to pay for is the prints.

Justin & Julie

Wedding at Sunset Beach today

2009-10-08T06:26:00.000-07:00

Hi all

Am off to a wedding today at Sunset Beach. Will be a small wedding only 4 people, bride & groom & 2 kids. Am looking forward to it, should get some really funky little shots done today, and no elbows in my way taking my set-up shots! So reckon it will be stress-free!

This wedding was really good fun - videography was done by Gary Tapp, really cool style of video - brides & grooms take note!

Will upload photos after the weekend, as am out tomorrow and Saturday at Mother & Toddlers exhibition - Stand 72!

Curran Photography

Curran Photography @ The Mother, Baby & Toddler show

2009-10-07T11:39:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We have taken a stand at this years Mother, Baby & Toddler Show at th Palacio de Congresos in Estepona. The show takes place on Friday 9 & Saturday 10 October . We will be at stand number 72 and will be setting up a mini-studio for you and your kids. We have decided to go with a Halloween Theme, and have a range of fancy dress clothes for your kids.

There will be a special price on offer at our stall so come along and have a look at our albums and have that special halloween portrait!

Take care

Curran Photography

The Rock Chick Shoot

2009-10-06T01:10:00.000-07:00

Guys we found the most fantastic location for this shoot - when I say we, I really mean Sue! & Jess! It was ideal for a Rock Chick Shoot, a really rundown building - could have been a great home for someone if they finished building it, however I think the owner would have to evict the rats / & graffiti artist who now run the place!

The results from the shoot are fantastic - Abi & Raquel pulled the looks off to a 'T', by providing their own clothing I think added to it. We had 3 outfit changes in total and used various sections of the building. Hair & Make-Up was really punky looking and outfits completed with chunky jewllary supplied by Tickled Pink, in Mijas Pueblo. Sue & Jess did really well working the reflectors for us during the shoot, as well as setting up the beer barrels etc! Not to mention touching up on their fabulous hair & make-up!

So filming is now completed and we will let Greg get on with doing the editing, and we can't wait to see the final production.

Photos will be uploaded later

Justin

Curran Photography & Lavish Artists On Film Part 2

2009-10-05T06:39:00.001-07:00

Hi guys

We are off to a location shoot today, for the second part of our DVD filming. We are going to use a derelict building near La Cala Golf Course for the shoot. It looks fantastic really run down, with lots of Grffiti everywhere. So it really is ideal for the rock chick look that we are aiming for in this fashion shoot.

At the shoot will be:

Curran Photography www.curranphotos.com
Lavish Artist: www.lavishartist.com
Lavish Planner: www.lavishplanner.com
Greg Kor Productions: www.gregkor.com
Abby Churchill: model
Raquel Rojano Jimenez: model

Jewellary provided by Tickled Pink, Mijas Pueblo.
Black Mini Cooper
Green Ninja Motorbike

Will post some photos up here later.

Justin & Julie

A busy day........

2009-10-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

Well today we opened early. The Lavish Team arrived at 10am & we set up the studio for Hair & Make-up for Rebecca who answered our blog below for some Pregnancy Photographs. We took a good selection of photos in a range of poses.

We closed the studio & I drove to Gaucin, which is 1.5 hours from Mijas. I had a Private Wedding here at The stunning Hacienda La Herriza www.laherriza.com

The bride & groom were really cool, relaxed & up for some real reportage Photography. Am just tucking into their bbq feast as I am writing this!!!!! It is simply delicious!! I took some shots of The bride getting ready in her little cortijo suite! Then drove to Hotel Caballo Andaluz to get the button holes for the groom's party. We did some cool shots of the lads before the ceremony, which was held in the main church in Gaucin. After the ceremony we drove back to La Herriza. Barry & Nicola arrived at the same time as me, so we got on with doing some really cool shots set in the courtyard.

As the coach loads of guests arrived we did the trad formal shots then I got some v candid shots of guests milling around. This is the part I love as the people are caught naturally as they are.

Will be finished tonight around 11ish so should be home at around 1ish.

Having a pure day of non-work related relaxation. Going to have a lie in and the take the kids to beach....

Fashion Shoot @ Studio

2009-10-02T10:09:00.000-07:00

The fashion shoot at the studio was fantastic today! Lavish team worked really hard on giving the rock chick look to our 2 stunning models Abby & Raquel. We used a black backdrop for the shots and used the 2 umbrella lights, 1 continual Portaflash bouncing of a small umbrella and we used 2 reflectors for using the natural light coming in. Firstly silver when hair & make-up started and then switched to Gold to compliment the attire.

Greg arrived at around 3 to start filming and I think he really enjoyed doing the fashion side of things. We had 3 outfit changes, did a selection of shots in the studio, then went to Boveda to do some outdoor shots and finally to Aroma, before heading back to the studio for a group shot!

Roll on Monday!!!!!

Curran Photography & Lavish Artists On Film

2009-09-30T03:04:00.001-07:00

We are very excited at the studio this week, as all our efforts are beginning to pay off. We are filming a fashion shoot at the studio on Friday. People present as follows:

Curran Photography

Lavish Artists Hair & Make-Up Team

Greg Kor Production Team

Abby Churchill (freelance model)

2nd Model to be confirmed

Clothing provided by Starlet styles in Puerto Banus

We will be making a 5 minute documentary on the fashion industry in Spain, concentrating on our team. The 5 minute doc will be in 2 parts:

Part 1: studio shoot - hair & make-up being done, studio shots of models, general introduction to the team - on Friday 2 October

Part 2: location shoot - at Malaga Port with the same team more concentration on the shoot / hair & make-up and location scenary etc.

A reduced 1 minute clip will also be available to watch on this blog coming soon....will keep you posted on the shoot as we do it.

Open Day Saturday 17 October 2009

2009-09-29T02:22:00.000-07:00

Dear all

We will be having another Open Day at the studio on Saturday 17 October. The theme of this month's open day is Pregnancy. We are doing this with website www.mumsinspain.com

We will be taking bookings from 12pm through to 6pm. Our team of stylists from www.lavishartist.com will be on hand for hair & make-up of the Mum to Be. We will b able to take photos of

Mum to Be & Bump
Mum & Partner
Mum Partner & Kids

We are taking bookings for this day so please email us at commercials@curranphotos.com to enquire or alternatively phone the studio on +34 952 486 592 or mobile +34 653 448 470.

The Photography & Hair / Make-Up sessions are free for the day, all you pay for are the prints you would like to purchase.

We look forward to seeing as many of you here as possible.

Justin & Julie

Wedding Sunset beach

2009-09-28T01:45:00.000-07:00

We photographed Elizabeth & Tony's wedding @ Sunset Beach Club on Saturday. There is something about this date (26 Septmber) as it always seems to rain on this day. It was just a drizzily day, so we had an indoor ceremony on the 5th floor, followed by evening reception in Salon Malaga. We did a few outdoor shots - really nice group shot on the bridge over pool. Bride & groom were really cool did a few shots out on the rocks - nearly got pulled into the sea so called it a day at that stage! Great wedding though.

Wedding Nerja

2009-09-23T02:40:00.000-07:00

Am off to a wedding in Nerja at the lovely venue of Torres de San Juan, which is by-far my favorite venue on the coast! Looking forward to working with Greg from www.solwedding.com and DJ Ian Preston from www.ianprestonentertainment.com 2 great suppliers.

Will upload some photos from today's wedding in the morning.

Justin

www.curranophotos.com

Pregnant Model

2009-09-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

Hi there

We are currently looking for 2 models for separate shoots:

1 model for harley davidson shoot in Puerto Banus on 29 September.

1 pregnant model for a promo shoot - come to the studio, have your hair and make-up done, get a few lovely shots of you & your bump and we will give you 3 free 12'x8' photos. Session needs to be done before the end of next week (week ending 3 October) Please contact us at commercials@curranphotos.com

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Justin & Julie