Cinema | TV

On-set photography and cinematography within film and television production.

Work is carried out across unit stills, press and advertising, alongside experience in camera and directing roles. Focused on producing consistent, usable material while working within the structure and pace of a live set.

On-Set Photography

Behind-the-scenes, press and advertising imagery captured during production.

Work is delivered with an understanding of continuity, performance and lighting, ensuring images align with the visual language of the project. Coverage is carried out without interrupting the flow of the set, with attention to timing, positioning and discretion.

Imagery is suitable for press releases, promotional campaigns and production archives.

Cinematography

Work as a Director of Photography across short film, feature and commercial projects.

Experience includes lighting design, shot composition and collaboration with directors and production teams to establish a clear visual direction. Projects are approached with a focus on consistency, control and narrative clarity.

Equipment and Availability

Working with Cine grade Sony systems.

Own kit available where required, with the ability to scale depending on production needs. Available for work across Ireland and internationally.

  • Dune Awakening
    May 2025 – Aug 2025
    1st Assistant Director
    Press and Advertising Photography
    Live action game trailer, Ireland

    Remember Her
    April 2025 – May 2025
    Cinematographer
    Short film, Cork

    Quit Tok
    September 2024 – December 2024
    Cinematographer
    Short film, Ireland

    Abandon All Morals
    June 2024 – November 2024
    Cinematographer
    Feature film, West Cork

    Swing Bout
    January 2023 – March 2023
    Camera Assistant
    Behind-the-scenes and press photography
    Feature film, Cork

    The Anne Bonny Tale
    November 2022 – March 2023
    Producer and Production Manager
    Documentary, Cork

    Uiscenauts
    August 2022 – October 2022
    Press Photographer
    B-Camera Operator
    TV series for TG4, Athlone

    GO Gasta
    May 2021 – August 2022
    Press Photographer
    B-Camera Operator
    TV series for TG4, Ireland

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A man with a beard and blue eyes wearing a beige scarf or head covering, looking over his shoulder in a dimly lit setting.
A person dressed in tactical gear and a tan hooded cloak, sitting on a sandy beach with a cloudy sky in the background.
A filmmaker operating a camera on a dolly, filming a woman with a hijab inside a stone-walled room with a small window, illuminated by soft lighting.
A person wearing a hooded cloak standing in a dimly lit stone corridor with sunlight streaming through an archway, creating a dramatic shadow.
A man dressed in black tactical clothing with a yellow cloak stands inside a stone archway, with soft lighting illuminating the surroundings and a misty or foggy atmosphere.
Two men working with a professional camera on a film set outdoors, surrounded by nature with autumn-colored foliage.
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A man with sunburned skin lying on the sand with his eyes closed. A person's hand is near his face, seemingly speaking to him.
Filmmakers preparing a professional camera on a tripod on a beach for a shoot.
A young man with dark hair and a beard reaching upward with both hands, looking to the side in a dimly lit environment with red and white neon lights.
Person wearing a red mask and tactical gear holding a rifle inside a room with a grid wall and fluorescent lighting.
A person in tactical gear adjusting their uniform or gear while another person assists, in an indoor setting with wooden ceiling panels.
Filmmaker filming soldiers on set with camera and monitor in a dimly lit room with smoke or fog effects
Film crew inside a vehicle, with one person operating a professional camera, others gathered around, illuminated by dim red and white lighting.
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A woman with long dark hair and dark makeup, holding a chain with a lock to her lips, standing outdoors in a forest with a serious expression.
A man with a shaved head and beard holding a knife in a wheat field, looking up.
A woman dressed in black with long dark hair outdoors in a forest, with trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
An elderly man with a white beard and mustache wearing a dark, textured fur-like coat, standing outdoors in a forest with blurred green foliage in the background.
A bearded man with a black fur and leather robe standing with arms outstretched behind a table with lit candles in a dark, forested setting.
A woman in goth attire standing in a dark, misty forest while a man takes her photograph with a camera.
An elderly man with a white beard sitting by a campfire, wearing a brown hat, gray sweater, and dark coat, holding a pipe in his hands, with a focused expression amid the dark, fiery glow of the fire.
A woman with dreadlocks and wearing a dark sweater sitting at a wooden table with wristbands and papers, in a room with large windows overlooking a grassy landscape and the ocean, during daytime.
Three people engaging in an outdoor team-building activity. Two are wearing matching bright green shirts with the words 'GO GASTA' and one woman is wearing a green jacket with a whistle. They are holding equipment, and one woman is trying to climb or
Group of six people participating in a tug-of-war contest outdoors on a grassy field, with a man holding a yellow horn in one hand and a flag in the background.
Group of four people outdoors participating in a fence rescue or training, with hills and cloudy sky in the background.
Two men in athletic clothing help each other over a wooden wall obstacle during a race, with a large crowd of spectators watching behind them on a grassy outdoor area, with hills and water in the background.
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Young woman smiling, sitting on a boat at a floating water park with inflatable slides and obstacle courses behind her.
Four people wearing helmets and life vests assist a person climbing onto an inflatable watercraft in a lake, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A group of people on a sports field waving flags and celebrating, with an older person standing in front and raising their arms, likely addressing the crowd after a game or race.
Children wearing life jackets and helmets paddling in a yellow inflatable raft on a body of water, with colorful inflatable animal floats in the background.
A woman with braided hair, gold hoop earrings, and a gray scarf, wearing a white hoodie, standing with her head tilted down in a dimly lit room.
Two women in a gym locker room, one dressed in boxing attire with headphones around her neck and a water bottle in hand, the other dressed in casual clothing, appear to be talking.
A female boxer with long braided hair and a white sports bra stands in a gym, with three women in the background looking down or away.
Young woman in boxing gear with black and gold shorts labeled 'TOM', black tank top, and boxing gloves, smiling at camera. Another woman in casual clothing holding a camera stands in the background. The setting appears to be a gym or training area.
An elderly man with white hair wearing a gray jacket standing in front of a stone barn with a sign that reads 'The Barn' on the wall.
A man with glasses on his head and a woman with large headphones standing with two other individuals, appears to be in a gym or sports locker room, with one person in front and one on the right, all focused on the man.
Female boxer wearing headphones and boxing gloves, throwing a punch in a dimly lit gym.
Group of children in life jackets and helmets celebrating outdoors with a smiling woman in the center, some holding signs.
A woman in a black sports bra and pants is standing in a dark setting, wearing over-ear headphones and looking upward. A person holding a camera on a stabilizer is behind her, slightly obscured by darkness.
Woman smiling on a green inflatable raft holding a paddle on a river with trees in the background.
Filmmakers working with camera equipment during a production meeting.
A woman with face paint, long hair, and a floral crown sitting in a dark space, with a man with glasses and short hair sitting behind her, both appearing somber.
A man with a beard and wearing a blue fedora hat and a light blue shirt sitting on the floor surrounded by people, looking up and to his left during a filming or photography session.
A young female boxer with braided hair, wearing a black boxing outfit with 'TONI' on the waistband, stands in a locker room with a worried expression. An older woman with long brown hair stands nearby, looking at her with concern.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a female model lying down with her eyes closed on a yellow floor.
Young girl in a blue helmet and life jacket running on an inflatable water trampoline at a lake.
Group of children and a young woman posing on a dock near water, all wearing life jackets, wetsuits, and helmets, with water and inflatable water park structures in the background.
A woman with light-colored hair faces sideways at night, illuminated by a torch she is holding, with a stone wall in the background.
Children in yellow rafts wearing helmets and life jackets paddling on a river during daytime, with a crowd of people and trees in the background.
People dancing and socializing on a beach with a cloudy sky in the background.
Group of six young adults in bright green shirts stacking hands together on a soccer field.
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Two men on a grassy field, one holding a camera and the other holding a walkie-talkie, with a small group of people in the background and trees in the distance.
A man with glasses on his head covering his ears, standing in front of a woman with headphones, in a locker room.

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Testimonials

  • TV channel logo for TGN4 with large white letters on gray background.

    ABU Media - TG4

    Working with Kar on our recent production was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As our behind-the-scenes and press photographer, she seamlessly integrated into a fast-paced television environment, capturing authentic, dynamic moments without disrupting the flow of the set.

    With tight broadcast deadlines and high expectations for press delivery, Kar consistently produced exceptional, polished imagery—on time, and often ahead of schedule. Her eye for storytelling through stills brought a fresh, cinematic quality to our promotional materials, elevating the public-facing side of the production.

    Professional, intuitive, and calm under pressure, Kar understands the unique demands of television production and meets them with creativity and efficiency. We look forward to working with her again on future projects.

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    Long-Term Corporate Client

    Kar is an extremely talented and creative photographer.  It is a pleasure to work with Kar and as a busy communication professional with a wide range of clients to look after, she makes my life easy. 

    As well as her talents as an artist she understands the needs and challenges of the commercial world and performs with great flexibility, patience and professionalism.  She is a stickler for delivering to deadlines and the quality of her work is outstanding.

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    Fitness Videography

    I have had the pleasure of working with Kar on a number of projects in the past few months and all I can say about this wonderfully talented human being is that her work speaks for herself!

    She is incredibly talented and such a gorgeous human inside and out. She has an incredible eye for detail and has so much passion for her work and it really shows! I would highly recommend her to everyone.

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