Jim Schofield Photography

Susie, Personal Trainer & Fitness Coach

2012-01-24T15:36:00.000-08:00

Last week, I saw the benefits of hard physical training. Susie is a fitness coach and personal trainer, with a great sense of fun. We met last week for a photographic session in the gym where she works and I think I had the easier time, I had only to hold a camera. Susie was swinging weights like feathers and doing press-ups like a Ranger. Her clients must really earn their place in her busy schedule...

Blessington Youth Musical & Dramatic Society

2011-05-13T14:58:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, 12th May, Blessington Youth Musical & Dramatic Society held a Hollywood Style Premier evening. From being whisked by vintage cars in Blessington Square, on to the red carpet and being met by Ireland AM Celebrity Alan Hughes at Tramway Theater, the members, cast and crew had a ball.

Here is a selection of pictures from the grand entrance.

Ladies Day, Punchstown Festival

2011-05-06T15:19:00.000-07:00

Today, I made my annual trip to worship at the altar of the Sport of Kings, it was Ladies Day at Punchstown Festival. Many thanks to all these ladies who make our world a brighter place.

Video of Garden Details 5 x 5

2011-04-25T06:21:00.000-07:00

Another little 5 x 5 from this Easter weekend. The gentle breeze was moving the flowers in the sunshine, so I just had to point my camera at some details. It's really all about light and how it bounces off stuff. Remember lying on your belly as a child and looking at stuff up close. Do it again.

I think my experience with stills was just leading me to video ?

Pondskaters in Ballymore Eustace

2011-04-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a little video I made of Pondskaters I saw recently on the river Liffey flowing through Ballymore Eustace. These little creatures were skating in the sunshine and really caught my attention. A little world we so easily ignore....

( A 5x5 is five video clips of five seconds each )

Blessington Wins Allen Cup 29 August 2010

2010-12-15T04:19:00.000-08:00

On 29th August this year, Blessington U13 team won The Allen Cup in impressive style. They were victorious against St. Nicholas in Dunlavin. These are some images from that great evening.

Fiddler on the Roof

2010-04-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

Blessington Youth Musical and Dramatic Society performed a fantastic version of Fiddler on the Roof in our new theatre in early April 2010. The show was the result of many weeks of hard work and effort from all concerned. Full credit to all cast and crew members on a memorable performance.

Blessington Musical & Dramatic Society

2010-01-24T13:57:00.000-08:00

Last week, Blessington Musical and Dramatic Society held their production of Cinderella, in the great new Theatre in St. Mary's Senior School. Full houses were treated to a display of talent unrivaled this side of Broadway ( They do have pantomimes on Broadway, don't they ? ) So here's hoping it's the first annual performance for this special group of players. This town needs more men in dresses.

Trevor Geoghegan, Artist

2009-04-24T15:37:00.000-07:00

Trevor Geoghegan is an artist living and working in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. Whether working on a commissioned piece or projects of his own choosing, he paints everyday.

I have known Tevor since I moved to Blessington ten years ago and this series of photographs has been promised and planned for about the same length of time. I was therefore delighted when we finally got together in his studio.

I have met few men who so fully live and breath their craft on a daily basis.

Martin Boyle, Netmaker.

2009-01-02T15:07:00.000-08:00

I recently met Martin Boyle, whose hands make a netting needle move like a rapier.
On Ros na gCurrach pier, Maghery, near Dungloe Co.Donegal, Martin kindly showed me some examples of his craft. Martin learned his skills from his father and later at Fishery College. For many years, he has worked at hanging gill nets, for white fish and salmon. He also made lobster pots. From talking with Martin about the work he has done, these images can only hint at his skills.

Many Thanks Martin

Welcome

2008-12-09T03:20:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my new blog where I aim to show photographs of people doing what they do best.

If you know anyone who is passionate about their interests or have any ideas for great people pictures, drop me a line at jim@jimschofield.com or telephone me at ++353 87 6799008

Talk Soon.