Start date: 22 April 2026
Duration: Half day (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Location: Creative Spark (Dundalk)
Certificate: N/A
Cost: €79 for Members (€99 for Non Chamber Members)
Course code: N/A
Programme overview
This course is structured as a standalone introductory session designed for small businesses who want to improve their content creation using smartphones, guided by professional commercial photography principles.
The initial session focuses on practical production skills for social media and marketing, including basic shooting techniques & lighting, equipment sourcing, and content planning.
Mark Duffy is a commercial and landscape photographer based in Dundalk, Co. Louth, with over a decade of creative experience blending photography and design. After publishing his acclaimed book Louth Rediscovered, Mark turned his passion into a full-time career, working with major clients and creating compelling visual content that helps businesses elevate their brand. He brings practical, real-world expertise to every workshop and has a strong online presence, with almost 100,000 followers across his social media platforms, where he shares inspiration, tips, and creative insights.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this workshop participants will:
• Use smartphone cameras effectively
• Apply composition and lighting principles
• Create professional social media content
• Source affordable photography equipment
• Plan and capture brand-aligned visuals
• Build a simple content workflow
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for anyone who is involved in content creation for SMEs
Modules
• Use smartphone cameras effectively
• Apply composition and lighting principles
• Create professional social media content
• Source affordable photography equipment
• Plan and capture brand-aligned visuals
• Build a simple content workflow
To Book a Place Contact aidan.callan@dundalkskillnet.ie
Applications Closing on 20/04/2026
