Here’s a number of images I shot for various hair salons throughout the year for competition work. Unfortunately no outright winners this year but many of them made it through as finalists. The last three images were shot for Dublin salon Lunatic Fringe, and all three images brought their respective stylists through to the finals of the Wella Trendvision competition.

I like shooting hair as it’s always a chance to come up with an interesting concept with the hairstylist and experiment with lighting. It’s always intensive work, right through from concept and production to retouch, but very rewarding when the hairstylist’s concept and vision is realised.

Some recent pics of Alin Jaleru of Royal Chamber Barbers in Malahide, Co. Dublin for Irish Hairdresser magazine. Alin is a recent award winner. I’m liking the whole “Sweeney Todd” vibe….the killer barber.