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Five Most Instagrammable Hotels in Dubai
Regularly making the top 10 of the most instagrammable places on earth, Dubai is a city full of architectural masterpieces begging to be photographed. In fact, some people simply come to take photos! I’m lucky to live here and have completed architectural shoots for...
Burj Al Arab story
A dramatic night shot of Burj Al Arab, copyright Gerry O'Leary Billed as the ‘world’s only seven-star hotel’, the Burj Al Arab has been an emblem of Dubai ever since its opening in 1999. I was lucky enough to be the photographer ‘in residence’ at the hotel for three...
Case Study: Mosque of Light, Dabbagh Architects
Architectural photography is a crucial element in the completion of any building project. Some might say that the architectural project is incomplete if it hasn’t been captured through a lens. Architects and designers need images that showcase their building, in order...
Before and After: Room Photography at Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As discussed in the first post of this series, telling the story of a luxury resort through a lens takes time to set up and execute properly. Before image of luxury bedroom at Jumeirah Al Naseem Hotel architects, interior designers and then the management and...
My Favourite Dubai Buildings
As I mentioned in my first blog, Dubai’s amazing buildings mesmerised me from my first visit. I’ve called the city home for almost 15 years and during that time, I’ve been lucky enough to witness impressive new construction projects growing up around me. From the...
What is Architectural Photography and Who Needs it?
Andaz Capital Gate by Hyatt, Abu Dhabi, an architectural image captured by Gerry O’Leary at dawn, to convey tranquillity and serenity. A dynamic, engaging composition that features on a book cover. Architecture Photography Photographing architecture is not simply...
Onsite with Award-winning International Photographer Gerry O’Leary at Tadawul, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Designed by Japanese architects, Nikken Sekkei, the remarkable Tadawul Tower soars 200 metres over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I’m in Riyadh to capture iconic building photos of Tadawul ahead of its grand opening, which houses the Saudi Stock Exchange and other prestigious...
What’s in My Bag? A Peek into an International Photographer’s Kit.
As an award winning architectural photographer, here are some of the things I can’t leave home without
Before and After: Hotel Pool Photography at Dusit D2 Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
People often think that photography is simply point and click, but even today’s influencers will tell you it’s never that simple. Getting the details right takes time and consideration. Many people like a peek behind the scenes, so in this blog I’ll post a series of...
From Dublin to Dubai, and beyond: The Journey of Gerry O’Leary, Award-winning Architectural Photographer
Most people have seen at least iconic image taken by Gerry O’Leary, as he has undertaken building photography for some of the world’s most amazing buildings. Those who have met him have high praise for his attention to detail and mastery of light, however few know...