Episode 143. Photographer Peter Rowen sits with Fender Jackson. (Peter also happens to be the boy model from the U2 artwork).
Conversation includes: introductions; getting into photographer; Peter’s brother Johnny Rowen; nephew Moses Rowen (Ep. 132/133); Eugene Langan and Arnold Bell; setting up own his own in 1995; Kevin Kelly; Irish Times; moving into wedding photography; the honour of working on a wedding; the advantages of hiring a professional wedding photographer; Dublin Airport Authority; Design and Crafts Council Of Ireland; shooting for films; mirrorless cameras; self-promotion; wealth; David McSavage; Peter McGough and David McDermott; Gavin Friday; Peter’s brother Guggi; Cedarwood Road; shooting U2 in Slane Castle; being the model for U2’s artwork; soup; Bono nearly crashing the car; Daniel Johnston; awards; Graphis Photography Annual; Irish Professional Photographers & Videographers Association (IPPVA); Wedding Photojournalist Association; what makes a good photo; Robert F. Sargent, photographer of the Normandy landings; taking vs. receiving a photograph; Christopher Walken; Annie Leibovitz; AlPacino and Christopher Nolan; Anton Corbijn; Richard Avedon; John O’Donnell; Trinity Access; Peter’s plans for the future and other topics.
Special thanks to Wau Fusion, Ratoath, Co. Meath for laying on a room for us!
Relevant Links
https://www.peterrowenweddings.com/
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