Bartek Witek Blog | Documentary Wedding Photography | Wedding Photojournalism

Killarney Oaks Wedding | Brenda and Eamon

Bartek Witek — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:14:19 +0000

I had a pleasure to meet Brenda while photographing Anne and Junior wedding a while back. I knew from that point her wedding was going to be a wonderful celebration and have a great family atmosphere – and it was. Brenda & Eamon – beautiful, fun, caring, loving couple. I have been waiting to photograph this wedding for quite a while and now I am sharing my favorites with pretty unusual beginning of the day.

Congratulations Brenda & Eamon!

Vendors:

Photography: Bartek Witek
Church: Saint Mary’s Church, Chapel Street, Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Venue: Killarney Oaks Hotel

Florist: Flowers by Aine
Hair Stylist: Urban Angels
Make-up: Mandy O’Loughlin
Rings: Fields
Car Hiring company: O’Callaghan & Sons
Band / DJ: Miss Jones and Bog The Donkey

Kerry Wedding | Catherine and Seamus

Bartek Witek — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:37:57 +0000

It was a joy to photograph Catherine and Seamus wedding in Kerry. As you will see for your self they are such a warm and loving couple.
Thank you for letting me capture your celebration and enjoy great family atmosphere. It was a pleasure to be there with you.

Vendors:

Photography: Bartek Witek
Church: St. John’s Church Baloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Venue: Ballyseede Castle

Bride’s dress: White Orchid
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Bridal Heaven
Rings: MDC Diamonds
Suits: Baumler Menswear
Florist: Flowers by Ann, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Hair Stylist: Tricia O’Sullivan- Munster Mobile Hairdressing
Make-up: Clair McEvoy
Band /DJ: Shaun O’Dowd

Exposure doesn’t pay bills…

Bartek Witek — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:30:53 +0000

On several occasions I was asked to photograph certain projects or to document events where the compensation proposed was “Exposure”. I received another one today and as always I have explained that I am happy to take part in a creative collaborations or projects where everyone involved works for “free” and there is a certain goal. I am also happy to support Charity Organizations and give back to the community. But my water is boiling when I can straight see that someone is trying to rip off hard working photographers.

Exposure is great, photographers work needs to be seen to get more work, but… “Exposure doesn’t pay the bills!”
Have a look at the short movie I have seen on the blog of photographer and writer Enzo Dal Verme /reposted with permission/ below and think about it:

Comments are welcome…

Maya is five…

Bartek Witek — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000

How the time passes is unbelievable… She is not a small baby anymore.
I wish she will always remember how much we love her and that she will always be our beautiful Little Angel :)

Wishing You Baby – joy and happiness every day of your life, great friends to play with and all your sweet dreams to come true.

You mean the world to us!

Loving parents… xoxo

All we need is love… Happy Valentines Day!

Bartek Witek — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:55:16 +0000

I just wanted to wish everyone:

Beannachtaí na Fhéle Vailintín – Happy Valentine’s Day

…Full of Love, Hugs and Kisses.

This Day is very special for me… a couple of years ago – in 2005 to be exact the flowers I have sent changed my life completely.
My friend at the time become my girlfriend. She is with me since that day…
Some might say that this day is just another day in life – not for me.

Because of our relationship and love we are blessed to have this two wonderful daughters that brighten every day of our life.

Life is good…

Strike against SOPA – Victory!

Bartek Witek — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:54:38 +0000

“We Won for now” – the message I’ve got in email today…

On January 18th, 13 million people took their time to tell Congress to protect the free speech online, stop the internet censorship bills, SOPA & PIPA. Tens of millions of people joined together to defend their freedom. I have also joint the protest along with the biggest Google, Wikipedia and many more. Websites and blogs including mine were blacked out like this:

It was the largest online protest in history. Billions around the world saw it.

Stop Online Piracy Act /SOPA/ and the Protect Intellectual Property Act /PIPA/ legislative proposals to protect copyright online were dropped by USA Congress today.

These are really good news, for photographers too. Our legislators attempts to protect our rights might have cause more harm than good and could destroy our online marketing strategies and ways to show and sell photographs…

Stepping into 2012…

Bartek Witek — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:43:54 +0000

Another year passes… it is unbelievable how time is flying.
Looking at the past months I have to say that the most important day of this year was the birth of my second daughter Victoria! Yay :) I cannot express how happy I am because of that.
I got to photograph some amazing weddings and witness a lot of wonderful personal moments. It is a privilege and one of the reasons why I love what I do.
I also took a part in a Bon Secour Hospital special project for Kerry Recovery Haven and my photographs were published in a book to raise founds for them. Such a good cause.
I have met wonderful people within the industry and beyond and created new friendships.

Unfortunately I do have to say this year also holds bed experiences. My health problems and delays that were caused by that. Disappointments and tough lessons /subject for blog post in the future/.

Nevertheless these all experiences made me a better person, allowed me to grow personally and professionally.

To wrap-up… I would like to say an enormous THANK YOU to my fabulous Wife for patience, support and taking care of our family.
A huge THANK YOU to all my wonderful 2011 Couples that trusted me. It was a pure pleasure to meet you all and to photograph your special day.
Thanks a lot to all my industry colleagues and fellow photographers worldwide that I had a pleasure to talk to and work with.

I still have a lot from 2011 to blog about and some announcements to make. So stay in touch and keep visiting…
2012 is just behind the corner and I am sure it is going to be great…

Have a wonderful New Year of 2012!!!

Happy Christmas!

Bartek Witek — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:58:49 +0000

“The Christmas Day brings memories
And kindest thoughts untold,
Of friends we may not often see
But hope to always hold;
So may the greeting be a link
In friendship’s precious chain,
And may there be a Christmas Day,
When we shall meet again!”

To all who visit this blog, my previous, current and upcoming clients, family and friends:

“HAPPY CHRISTMAS”

Back to blogging

Bartek Witek — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:25:08 +0000

I have so many things to talk about and so many photographs to show that I have no idea where to start. I also have a client deadlines that are getting more difficult to meet and that is the main reason why I am way behind with posting on the blog.

I will get back to regular blogging soon and would have some exciting news and updates…

Steve Jobs – “Love Your Work”

Bartek Witek — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:35:24 +0000

“Your work is going to fill large part of your life,
and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what
you believe is great work.
And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle.
As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it”
Steve Jobs

I truly believe in what Steve have said above and they are worth to remember whenever you fell like you have lost your track in life.

Below I have included Steve’s commencement speech to the graduates from Stanford University in 2005 where he talks about getting fired from Apple in 2005, life & death.

Short quote from the movie below:

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool
I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.
Because almost everything, all external expectations, all pride,
all fear of embarrassment or failer,
this things just fall away in the face of death, leaving what is truly important.

Your time is limited, so don’t waist it living someone else’s live.
Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drawn out your own inner voice.”
Steve Jobs

We will all miss you Steve… Rest in Peace [|]