Bruce Springsteen Concert Dublin | RDS Arena | Holst Photography Ireland

Bruce Springsteen Dublin RDS Arena

Bruce Springsteen ~ RDS Dublin

Being a life long Bruce fan, I was in my element when The Boss came to town. Realizing tickets were to go on sale soon, and knowing only too well how quickly tickets sell out these days, it was bound to be a fierce fight to get hold of a few for friends and family.

Having successfully obtained my tickets, we were set for the big day.

Queues being what they are at the RDS, it was well organized and the entry went smoothly on the glorious summer’s day.

Inside the grounds, you were welcomed by all the paraphernalia surrounding such events, Tshirts, albums, collector’s items etc.

We found a nice spot near the front of the arena, giving us a great view of the stage, along with the clear sound. Apparently, there were some issues for folks further back in the stands, none from where we were standing.

With the low hanging afternoon sun casting its light on the stage, the man finally arrived with his entourage to kick off one magnificent set. Having a small dig at events earlier that week in London where power was turned off on them during a set with Paul McCartney. Wow nobody does that to the Boss!

As the day moved along, the light dimmed and we were treated to some stage images, adding some mood to the gig. Many of the usual hits were played along with some of the lesser known tracks off the new album. The Arena was hopping with everyone singing along to their favorites. A young girl was pulled onto the stage to sing along with the Boss to “Waiting on a sunny day” much to the delight of the crowd.

With some clouds looming towards the end of the set, it looked like it could come down. Bruce not known for short sets kept going. Pretty impressive for an artist of his stature, giving some much to his beloved fans…. a reason why he is still hugely popular with the crowds all over the world!

Thanks Bruce for delivering a long time dream to see you live in concert.

Looking for upcoming concerts? Visit the official Springsteen fan page

Buy photos from the gig here: Bruce Springsteen Concert Photos

Fantastic Delivery And Process

04/03/2023

This is the 2nd time doing business with Viv and the very fact that I came back speaks for itself, we had a fantastic family photo shoot and absolutely love the photos.

Angela Peters

Baby Photo Shoot

12/01/2023

My sister booked a baby photo shoot online for our two week old baby. The shoot was lovely, the room was nice and warm, the music was relaxing and Viv was lovely to talk to and was great with the baby, taking the time to make sure to capture her at her best. The photos came through very quickly and were edited beautifully. We were very happy with the whole process from start to finish and will definitely be back again.

Keira

Excellent, very professional

14/12/2022

Excellent, very professional. Holst made the whole session easy. And he also guides you on poses if you’re not good at it as me lol. Overall, I am happy I chose him to be my photographer and I can’t wait to go back again

Caroline Kosgei

Excellent Service From Start To Finish

10/12/2022

I had a vision of what i wanted to get out of the sessions with Viv, from the moment i met him he was very professional and made me feel comfortable through out the whole shoot, even suggesting different poses to add on to the ones i had in mind.

The session lasted an hour and I was extremely happy with the way it went, he sent me the proofs when he said he would and a few days after i placed the order he delivered such amazing work.

A few days later I received the print copies in the mail, I have to say I got more than i expected and will be using his services going forward.

Thank you Viv

Excellent quality modelling photos

18/09/2022

Lovely to deal with with excellent quality modelling photos

Sarah

Hire him now!

13/04/2022

Viv is incredibly skilled and professional. He did my graduation shoot and was an absolute joy to work with! very quick in producing the final results with amazing quality. highly recommended

Christine Kan

Professionally Done

16/12/2021

I had some headshot photos taken by Viv for my LinkedIn profile. He was so professional throughout and nice so I felt very comfortable near the camera where I usually do not! The quality of the photos and the editing were excellent. I recommend.

Jamie O Doherty

In a league of his own!

12/05/2021

We recently had our much-longed-for family photoshoot with Viv last week. We actually had another photographer booked until I saw my friend’s photos with her newborn! I’m so glad we booked Viv, we are delighted with the results! Our little girl is 11 months old (btw, we regret not having a newborn photo shoot so for anyone due to a baby, I recommend you book it!) and Viv came out to the house. He was with us for 2 full hours and worked very hard at that time! He brings all his own equipment for all possibilities and he is super professional. He guided us in terms of what looked right but was also very open to trying the poses we wanted and wasn’t afraid of trying something different. We had a lot of fun and our dog featured in some photos along with the baby which could have been tricky but Viv was so relaxed about it that it just worked! What sets Holst Photography apart from the rest is his incredible use of light. It makes for the most beautiful, atmospheric photos. We highly recommend Viv!

Rhona Fitzpatrick

Amazing experience

My husband and I hired Viv to capture some moments in Ireland while on our honeymoon.

Since we’re from the States communication was important. Viv was able to respond every time I had a concern or question.

He was accommodating and professional. We met at our hotel and Viv was kind enough to transport us to the location of our photoshoot.

Not only did he make us feel comfortable, but we really enjoyed his company.

I’d say he’s the kind of guy you can just go enjoy a proper pint with! We’re so grateful for the experience and the beautiful photos Viv took. We’ll cherish the incredible memories forever.

Long review short, I recommend Viv for any of your photography needs.

Sheena Walker

Great service

Hi Viv,

Thanks for the lovely photographs and we are very pleased with the canvases.

Philip

Captured the moment perfectly

28/01/2020

I booked Holst photography for my daughter’s christening party in August 2019.

Absolutely loved the experience. Viv asked was there anything else I wanted to capture that he hadn’t already & this meant a lot because I wanted to get a special photo of my christening dress with my daughters so I was delighted, it felt like he wasn’t just there to make money, he was so personal & spent time with me and my guests making sure we captured everything!

He knew exactly the perfect places to get amazing shots and would move if the light outside shifted.

He also noticed my father had a very special bond with the baby as she only let him hold her without crying so he asked my father to get a photo with the baby alone & honestly I love the photos!

He took photos of us in natural settings too, I didn’t even realize some photos of me were being taken but they turned out amazing because he captured us at the moment.

He took plenty of photos to choose from! Highly recommend! I love my photos to cherish forever!

Lisa Kearns

Brilliant maternity and newborn photos

06/10/2019

Viv did an amazing job with our maternity and newborn baby photos. He understood our needs perfectly and went beyond with his ideas resulting in brilliant photos. It’s really easy to work with him, always responds promptly, he’s super friendly, patient, and professional. I would definitely recommend him any time, and I hope to work with him again soon.

Karoly Kamaras

Response from Holst Photography

Thanks a mill for your kind words Karoly & Regina.

Treasured family portrait

30/04/2019

We had a lovely photoshoot at Viv’s studio. He created a relaxed atmosphere and knew how to make the kids cooperate – which wasn’t an easy task once our youngest got over his initial shyness :-) The resultant portraits are great and we are very grateful to Viv for his kind approach, his friendliness, and efficiency.

Jana & Stanley

Newborn session: 5 Star all the way

14/04/2019

We couldn’t recommend Viv enough for capturing those special occasions. His calming influence was ideal for all three of us. Being camera shy myself, he was able to capture us very naturally and was a joy to be around and work with. When he took our newborn baby Áine’s first photos, he was amazing with her, so gentle, calm, and caring. He was very efficient throughout. His follow-up with the proofs was also very efficient and easy to navigate. Would recommend him for any special occasion and can’t thank him enough for both our shoots.

Jean, John & Áine Gaffey

Love our Maternity & Newborn Photos

01/04/2019

We chose Viv for our maternity & newborn family photoshoot and we absolutely loved his work. His approach of just blending in with our family and capturing very special moments was exactly what we were looking for. We now have beautiful shots of our family which we will treasure forever!

Viv is easy to work with, he is very friendly, so our 6-year old daughter was immediately comfortable around him. She was even allowed to take some of the pictures????

We couldn’t recommend Viv more

Andrea Roach

Thank you so much Andrea for your kind words. It was a delight to have you in the studio, I am very fortunate to be able to photograph families like yourselves for a living, I am truly blessed.

Lovely Maternity photos

12/03/2019

I would highly recommend Viv to anyone looking for a photographer. We absolutely loved the pictures he took, he has an amazing eye and got some really stunning pictures, so much so it was very hard to select which ones we wanted!. It was so nice to have Viv take our maternity photos as he has a lovely way about him and managed to make us feel at ease. Viv exceeded our expectations and we are so happy we got him! Thanks again.

Pradeep

Wow, wow, wow!

12/10/2018

When the photos of Cian arrived I could have cried with happiness. They are just amazing. Thank you for the whole experience. From the moment you entered the house, it was like having a good friend called over. You are so warm, relaxed, friendly, creative, imaginative and your eye for detail is amazing. It is clear your experience with photographing young babies and relaxing their frazzled new mums!! The photoshoot was a really fun, relaxed afternoon and to top that you have given me photos I will treasure forever. We will without doubt seeing you soon.

Jonny, Eileen and baby Cian

Thank You

12/09/2018

Hi Viv, I just wanted to say a very warm thank you, for giving me and my family something we can cherish for many years to come.

Every time I walk into my living room and look up I see the lovely photos you did of my family and it makes me so proud to have something so beautiful.

Thank you so much we will cherish them for many years to come.

Jason, Kamolwan, and Leon

Very striking captures

09/09/2018

These are fantastic. Very striking captures and some really interesting themes conjured in the composites. The back to back gives the impression of a duel = expectancy and tension. I love the one where we are sitting. The creases give a great contrast between light and shadow. lovely!

Well done.

Lorcán Mac Mathúna

Beautiful photos

04/09/2018

Firstly, thank you for taking such beautiful photos of Cormac and Niamh.

I can’t even get them to look at the camera for me, so you are obviously

very good at what you do.

Permit me that I tell you that they are really beautiful, are gorgeous.

Thank you very much.

Kathleen O Reilly

Delighted

03/08/2018

Just to say we collected our photos this morning,

I’m delighted with them all.

Thanks a million

– Mother of child portrait

Mercedes Medina

Treasure forever

We took our son Daniel for a photoshoot with Viv when he was 3 months old. From the second we entered his studio Viv made us, and more importantly, our son, feel at home. The relaxed, yet professional atmosphere meant we got some excellent pictures which are now covering our walls at home. The prints are of excellent quality and we were delighted with the results. The pictures are ones we will treasure forever and we won’t hesitate to use Viv again in the future. “

Tanya & Damian

Great Results, Good Value, Creative

03/08/2017

When we first saw the photos of our daughter, they took our breath away. When we had our son we couldn’t wait to get photos of them together. They were amazing and anyone who has seen them has been blown away. Viv has a great talent and I would highly recommend him. (hired more than once)

Anne-Marie Reddy

Great baby photos

08/02/2015

Viv was the best friend of my baby boy Joo-Ann during the whole session. All my family loves Joo-Ann’s beautiful smiles in every photo.

Thank you, Viv! We look forward to working with you again soon!

Soo-Jung

Perfect Shoot!

22/12/2014

Viv is a consummate professional; punctual, friendly, flexible, and super open to any ideas or themes you may want to work with on your day. He’s particularly talented at coaxing good photographs out of more reluctant subjects – a rare skill!

I would recommend him without hesitation. My family & I had a fantastic morning and afternoon working with him to get a huge variety of portraits & group shots, and couldn’t be happier with the results.

Rachel

Professional and friendly, a fantastic photographer

07/10/2021

I had the pleasure of Viv taking corporate headshots of me for my company’s website. Such a wonderful experience, Viv put me right at ease during the shoot and followed up within 24 hours with beautiful pictures. I will definitely be using Viv again would highly recommend his services.

Patricia Byrne

Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

05/10/2021

Viv did a shoot for a course that I’m running. Excellent quality images and really nice to work with. He captured the essence of the class really nicely and had great suggestions for maximizing the time that we had. Would highly recommend it.

Nora Mulcahy

Headshots & Interior shots for Company

It was a pleasure to work with Viv for our company Headshots. His work is excellent and very professional. Would recommend it highly.

Fiona Lee-Gargan

Brilliant Jewellery Photography

31/10/2020

I consider myself so lucky to have found Viv and Holst Photography. From the moment I met Viv he has been professional and nothing less than a Gentleman. He listened exactly to my needs and the style of photography I wanted for my Jewellery Website. We have now worked together several times and I have been delighted with the results every time. So thank you so much Viv for all your help and I would recommend without reservation to anyone who is looking for professional high-end photos.

Emilia Lily Luxury Jewellery

Visually perfect photo's

18/06/2017

Many of our products are produced using clear materials, so they are very difficult to display photographically. Viv came up with some innovative ideas and produced an excellent set of photographs. We will certainly use Viv again and have no hesitation in recommending him to any potential customer.

Fearghal McEvatt

Thanks Fearghal, yes the clear items were tricky, but always nice to face a challenge head on. V

True professional

14/06/2017

We have worked with Viv @ Holst Photography for over 5 years on a wide range of projects including product and people shots. He is a true professional, knows his stuff, works great with our clients often on-site and I would recommend his services highly. We look forward to our continued work with Holst Photography

Brian Larkin - Promozoo

Thanks Brian, always a pleasure to work with yourselves also. Looking forward to the next project. V

Very successful shoot

13/06/2017

I had the pleasure of working with Viv on a commercial shoot. We were working on a tight schedule and the material was highly technical. I was very impressed with Viv: easy to deal with, the quality of his work is second to none, and he could not have been more accommodating. His attitude throughout the project, from my initial contact to receiving the photos, was helpful and professional. Highly recommended.

Kevin O'Connell - Skillsoft

Thanks Kevin, It was great to be part of this project, loads of fun and good team work. V

Outstanding

Great service. A friendly relaxed photographer who really puts you at ease. Reasonable prices!

Faran Khalid

Thank you, glad to be of service. V

A high-quality, experienced Photographer

12/06/2017

As a branding agency, we need to set the highest standards for our clients, and having one of the best photographers in Ireland involved has clearly enhanced our reputation. We are delighted to recommend Viv – his eye for detail and ability to add value during photo shoots are second to none. I’d have no hesitation in asking Viv to be involved in any photoshoots that require experienced input. Great to work with too…

Owen Barry - Create

Thanks Owen, always glad to help. kindly Viv

Brilliant!

It was a true pleasure working with Viv. Throughout the whole experience, he was extremely responsive to any questions we had and executed the shots we needed perfectly. His personality, energy, vision, etc. really make you feel at ease. Highly recommend him!

Sabrina - MoGi

Thanks Guys, that’s very kind!!

It was great to be part of such an exciting project.

19/05/2017

Viv is both an excellent communicator and photographer. His brief for our catalog was both complex in its execution and under severe time constraints, but his commitment and dedication to the project ensured he delivered our product to an excellent standard and within the timeframe we needed it. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Viv for any visual commercial project you may need him for.

Orla Matthews

Thanks Orla. Happy to help with the Photography and design elements on Bedra’s Jewellery catalogue reshoot.

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