Laurence J. McMahon

Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, 2022

Photograph 

"I immediately knew I had to capture Mary Lou against a symbolic green background, which I also wrapped around the table at which she sits. This image was taken in a tiny office in Leinster House. I am actually sitting very close to her and looking directly at her, rather than through the camera, while chatting about life and family. This image captures her in a more reflective moment." - Laurence J. McMahon

Laurence J. McMahon is a Dublin-based portrait photographer and motion content creator. He likes to experiment with lighting to bring out the hero in his subjects. He strives to keep his portraits honest and relatable, albeit with a cinematic polish. As a visual artist, he is drawn to human emotion, always seeking to capture the deeper narrative behind each image.

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