Sligo photographer Noel Kennedy has dedicated over a decade of his life to full time photography and in doing so has captured some of the most arresting and original images of Sligo life, people, culture and scenery. A native of Skreen, in the West of Co. Sligo, Noel has grown up surrounded by rolling countryside and comes from a farming background himself. This earthy 'man of the land' background resonates throughout Noel's landscape and nature photography, which have captured sometimes stark, often beautiful images of County Sligo scenery, whether it be the rugged face of Benbulben Mountain or the rock pools of Aughris. This eye for aesthetics has made Noel one of the most popular wedding photographers in the region. He works hard with couples to ensure that their wedding album is not just a record of the day, but captures the sense of closeness, family and celebration prevalent. Noel's commissioned work takes him all over the North West covering a large variety of events. He has captured candid shots of Taoiseachs and political leaders, covered sporting occasions both great and humble, photographed performers and artists in their element and captured many unusual and off-beat shots, the kind of photos which live long in the memory. He has also, through his work with local and national news outlets, captured harrowing tragedies, great triumphs, passionate protests and quiet reflections. And when he puts down the camera, Noel's work continues on state-of-the-art computer equipment. He employs advanced photography software and utilises online photo blogs.