Rick’s Rants and Raves

Last year after the Dublin Irish Festival I made a goal for myself–get back stage. I wanted to have the ability to move freely to get the shots I wanted. I wanted to have access to the performers as they prepared. I wanted to be closer to the performance. I wasn’t sure how long it would take, but I was prepared for it to take a couple of years.

Much of what I did photographically this year was either directly or indirectly conceived to help me toward that goal. Much of it was building my skills, and a network of relationships. Then I shot 9 Castle Close. My relationship with them forged the ability to shoot Green for Greene. Through that event, I met the director of community relations for Dublin. 9 Castle Close wanted me to shoot them back stage at DIF2010, so I submitted a media access request stating that as the reason. It was approved by someone I’m pretty sure works for the director of community relations. Today, I received the all access media badge. I’m so excited!