Insect Portraits

In partnership with TU Dublin and Green Foundation Ireland.

While this event is free, by making one of your tickets a ‘Supporter’s Ticket‘ you will be making a valuable contribution towards keeping future events accessible and towards the sustainable growth of Dublin Book Festival.

Join insect photographer and nature enthusiast Lisa Clancy for a captivating workshop where she will discuss her book Insect Portraits: Capturing the Personality of (Mostly) Irish Insects (Mayo Books). This collection of portrait-style photographs reveals the remarkable ‘personalities’ of Irish insects and offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of scientific research using these extraordinary creatures. In this session, Lisa will detail the techniques she used to photograph many of the portraits, as well as some of the interesting natural histories she learned about the subjects. The session will involve an interactive, hands-on component. Attendees are welcome to bring their own equipment, if they wish, and try their hand at creating their own insect portraits.

Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.

Lisa Clancy is an insect photographer and nature enthusiast based in Galway City. Her passion for the natural world began early and guided her academic journey, starting with a BSc in Zoology from the University of Galway, followed by an MSc in Biological Photography and Imaging from Nottingham University, and culminating in a PhD in Insect Behaviour from Aberystwyth University in Wales in 2015. Lisa currently works as Research Integrity Manager at Compuscript in Shannon.

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