[Photographers Profile] # 15 Steoc

steoc

Hi my name is Stephen when i was asked to do this profile i was delighted and scared. We have so much talent here on the boards. I love coming here to look at everyone's images.

Anyway a little bit about me i suppose.

I am 43 and living in Wexford the second eldest of 9 and i was always the family photographer in one way or another. I moved to Wexford from Dublin when i was 13. And my Mam got me a camera when she saved up her petrol vouchers from Texaco. I loved it. Not sure of the exact model but it was a little fold up Kodak.

Well this helped me settle into my new home town of Wexford. ( Thanks Mum x )
God knows where i got the money from to buy film and pay to get my photos developed. And OMG the bulbs who remembers these stack of eight i loved the smell.

I started work at 16 and saved enough money to buy my first real camera a Canon AE-1

I was now a real photographer. Well that was till i met a girl and sold all my stuff so as i could bring her out. After 2 weeks when the money was gone yes she dumped me. No camera and no girlfriend. But i had a good 2 weeks.

I always had a decent pocket camera and always wanted to get a dslr over the years , it was when i tuned 40 the wife Trudy bought me a Canon 500d and boy was the bug back. Thanks Trudy x

Trudy



All my old photos are in Albums/bags and boxes i must get scanning sometime. Here are some of my earlier photos since the come back.

Our Kids



Out and about Wexford





As i got to learn more and wanted to improve the best i could i got some new glass and went full frame to a 5dmk2 i mostly had the 16-35mm lens on this.
I was always a bridge and photoshop man till i found lightroom which i love. I am constantly looking to learn what i can. I haven't or do not think i have a style. I tried various kinds of photography.

Portraits



People in my neighbourhood



Even tried the modeling



But i mostly love taking the camera out to shoot landscapes / seascapes







I recently got a Lee Big Stopper which i love








I went out with a friend on the 9th of March just gone to photograph the Hook Lighthouse and i was hit by a freak wave loosing most of my gear and nearly my life. This is the last photograph i have taken which has got me a POTW



Ive had a little run of bad luck as i ended up tearing my achilles tendon the next Sunday (Paddy's night) say no more.I have been on crutches since and hope to have the cast off with in the next week or 2.
I bought a 5dmk3 at photofest and i am really looking forward to getting out and about again.
God i don't half go on, i hope you enjoy my photography.
Cheers
Stephen. aka Steoc

genie_us

Hi Stephen, great post! Really love the sea-scapes and especially the one posted just before your text about the Lee Big Stopper filter, it's gorgeous!

steoc

genie_us wrote: »

Hi Stephen, great post! Really love the sea-scapes and especially the one posted just before your text about the Lee Big Stopper filter, it's gorgeous!

Thanks very much
genie_us i have just noticed i have put that photo in twice
Its Farrycarrig and the river Slaney.

dirtyghettokid

really like those modelling shots! the one of your wife is nice too. i like the bright vibrant colours!

Mountainsandh

Love your work, well done and thanks for sharing.

bldwalsh

Thanks for sharing Stephen. Your photography is quiet stunning. Very beautiful images that jump right off the screen. Your heart seems to go into your craft. I look forward to viewing more & more of your images.

thebaz

love the last model shot , in so many ways - wonderful expression

pullandbang

Love the models and locals. Well done sir!

kylefotostudio

Nice on Stephen.........

suzanne.

Stephen I love lots of your photos especially your outdoor shots:D

questioner

really impressive collection.

hard to believe those you've only had a DSLR for three years. I can understand you being apprehensive about posting given the incredible standard here on boards but rest assured ,IMHO, you easily meet it.

steoc

dirtyghettokid wrote: »

really like those modelling shots! the one of your wife is nice too. i like the bright vibrant colours!

Thanks a lot was apprehensive about doing it. As im a very shy guy :cool:

steoc

Thank you all for the very nice comments it means a lot coming from the standard in here.
Delighted that i did it now.

secman

Absolutely love the land & sea scape shots.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience at the Hook, can be very dangerous down there especially when a heavy swell is about. Can only dream about taking shots like those at the moment. Just got my first DSLR back in January, coincidentally I also had a Canon AE1 back in ther mid 80's. Still have it , didn't flog it for no woman !

Never know, might bump into you some time, spend weekends in yellow belly coountry, lovely spot.

Talent always shines through, no matter how short a time at it, great shots.

Can only dream.....................

Secman

steoc

Never know, might bump into you some time, spend weekends in yellow belly coountry, lovely spot.

Give me a shout anytime glad to have the company

Adrian.Sadlier

Stephen

Thanks for sharing your story and photos - I'm jealous

Adrian