Contemporary Portrait Photographer in Dublin

I have been photographing portraits of people of all ages since 2005 for Ireland’s largest portraiture company. After leaving in 2010, I set up Holst Photography to broaden my photography skills. These days I move between studio and location-based portraiture for weddings and commercial clients.

The studio is based in Citywest, Dublin, and caters to visitors from Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow, and Meath.

“Consummate professional; punctual, friendly, flexible, and super open to any ideas”

Rachel – Portrait Session

“Being camera shy myself, he was able to capture us very naturally and was a joy to be around”

Jean – Maternity & Newborn Session

Studio Portraits

The studio is based in Citywest, Dublin. It can cater for a variety of portrait sessions ranging from maternity/newborn sessions and family portraits to modeling/headshots. Photo sessions are fun, relaxed, and professional.

Outside the studio, lifestyle photoshoots can be booked to create stylish, natural portraits in an indoor or outdoor setting of your choice.

Special events like graduations or communions can also be booked for call-outs in Dublin and neighboring counties.

“So professional throughout and nice so I felt very comfortable near the camera where I usually do not!”

Headshots

Location & Lifestyle Portraits

Not all portraits need to be taken in a studio to turn out beautifully. Using a portable lighting setup, great portraits can be captured anywhere. Over 15+ years, I have photographed in various locations and calling out to clients across Co. Dublin and surrounding areas.

This setup is ideal for clients wanting to be photographed in their own setting, be it for comfort or to blend in with the environment.

“For our company Headshots. His work is excellent and very professional. Would recommend it highly”

Fiona – Business Portrait session

Business Portraits

Businesspeople connect with people. In this fast-paced world, visual media strongly represents the identity of a company. Business portraits are a great way to introduce your brand’s people to potential clients. Be it on your company website, Linkedin, or other marketing channels it’s vital to have captivating images that express professionalism and trustworthiness.

We work with businesses to create the look that sets them apart.

Dublin-based Studio

Come over to the studio which is fully equipped with everything needed to create bold, eye-catching photographs, or let the studio come to you. I can travel to your home or location for family portrait sessions, lifestyle shoots & outdoor photo sessions.

Prepare for your session

A successful portrait session starts with the right preparation. I have written up a few tips to help you get the most out of your photo session. Follow the link below for tips and advice. With proper preparation beforehand, your portrait session will be a success.

Fantastic Delivery And Process

Rated 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Angela Peters

Baby Photo Shoot

Rated 5.0 out of 5
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.

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Keira

Excellent, very professional

Rated 5.0 out of 5
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

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Caroline Kosgei

Excellent Service From Start To Finish

Rated 5.0 out of 5
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

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Angela Peters

Excellent quality modelling photos

Rated 5.0 out of 5
18/09/2022

Lovely to deal with with excellent quality modelling photos

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Sarah