Priory Studios

04/04/2026

The bi-annual Sir William Orpen prize for best self-portrait now accepting entries. Deadline 27th Nov 2026.
Awards night 14th Jan 2027 at the United Arts Club, Dublin.
Scan the QR code to enter.

19/01/2026

Oops, a photo of a photographer taking a picture with his lens hood on back to front to advertise an MA course in photography!

07/12/2025

The Sir William Orpen Prize 'Ready to Start'

10/01/2025

Invitation to the Sir William Orpen 'Ready to Start' self-portrait awards. Open to all.

06/09/2024

Rest in Peace Lady Helen Wogan.
I photographed her for ‘Out of Your Tree 3’ for Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Her hobby was painting and Sir Terry looks on in a painting by June Mendoza.

02/09/2024

Just 3 months left to enter the Sir William Orpen Prize. Best self-portrait wins €5000. No entry fee. See www.sirwilliamorpen.com for details.

24/06/2024

Best self-portrait wins €5000 cash prize.
Entry details: - www.sirwilliamorpen.com/orpen-prize

10/06/2024

07/06/2024

I photographed many weddings here, look at the state of it now - The Beaufield Mews Restaurant Stillorgan. The site is for sale for €4m with planning for 30 apartments in a four-story block of two and three-bed units and 31 parking spaces. See DNG estate agent.

02/05/2024

Are you Ready to Start?
Self-Portrait competition - 1st prize €5000 cash,
2nd prize €1000 cash and
3rd prize is a €500 voucher for art materials.
The Sir William Orpen Prize.
The deadline for your A2 entry is 27th Nov 2024.
Details here:- http://sirwilliamorpen.com/orpen-prize/