owner/photographer
agata@d-lightstudios.com

Agata Stoinska is a Polish photographer who has achieved considerable success since arriving in Ireland four years ago. A fully-qualified architect, opportunities presented themselves in Dublin that have allowed her to engage in a photographic career and further develop her passion for this field. In February 2009, she opens her own studio here, d-Light, in Dublin’s - complex of studio and art spaces that will provide facilities for photography, art exhibitions, fashion shows, fringe theatre and other productions.

Her serious involvement in photography began while on an architectural scholarship in the USA and the attendant college ran photography classes. She then continued her studies at the European Academy of Photography in Warsaw. Her continuing work as a stills photographer working with leading directors in the Polish film industry lends precision, the creation of mysterious atmosphere and close connection with the model to her fashion work. Equally, the sensation of space and composition lead directly from her architectural background.

Her Irish clients include Image, Irish Tatler, Prudence, Confetti, Irish Brides, Irish Wedding Journal, Wedding Irish Style, Dunnes Magazine, Totally Dublin, Debenhams, Dunnes, Penney's, Endora, Laura Guidi, Live By Love, Richard Allen, Sasha, House of Color and Social & Personal. She regularly provides the cover work for the much-transformed Sunday Independent fashion supplement, Life.

Agata Has exhibited at a number of galleries, including High Risk Gallery, Chicago and Alchemia, Krakow and featured in the Unit_Y and Standing Alone exhibitions.

For further examples of her work please visit her website: www.stoinska.com

manager
aoife@d-lightstudios.com

Aoife Herrity has been assisting Ireland’s top photographers since 2005 as both a full-time and freelance assistant. Having graduated from I.A.D.T. Dun Laoghaire with a B.A. in Photography, Aoife has a record of exceptionally high academic and technical achievement, making her one of Dublin’s most sought after assistants.

Along with Agata Stoinska, Aoife has assisted top photographers such as Cliona O’Flaherty, German Collins, James Fennell, David Timmons, John Jordan, Eugene Langan, Muiris Moynihan, Jenny McCarthy and Peter Evers.

With both practical experience and exceptional qualifications, Aoife has now taken on the challenge of managing D-light Studios. Her professional etiquette and acute understanding of a photographer’s needs in a studio environment ensure that any photographer’s visit to D-light will run smoothly and with the utmost profession.

senior assistant

Australian-born Nikki Browne earned her stirpes at D-light Studios by working as a photographic assistant in the summer of 2009. By September she had earned the role of Senior Assistant and is now a credit to the D-light family, assisting on D-light events, exhibitions and workshops. Assisting freelance, Nikki has regularly worked with Agata Stoinska on shoots and also with fashion photographer Liam Murphy. As a fourth year student at IADT's prestigious Photography course, Nikki is set to graduate with a strong drive for the fashion photography industry. Nikki applies her assisting experience to facilitate all manner of client in D-light Studios, from television crews to fine artists. Her tremendous hard work and keen eye for detail make her an invaluable member of the D-light team.

You can view Nikki's work at www.nikkibrownephotography.com

personal assistant
pa@d-lightstudios.com

Our newest D-light employee, Karolina Schlagner, began her time at the studio in March 2010 as Agata's personal assistant. It soon became evident that Karolina's high standards and pusuit of excellence established her as a much valued member of the D-light team. A fashion designer by trade, Karolina has a stall in the stylish Loft Market where she showcases and sells her own exclusive designs, both daywear and eveningwear. Karolina's office role in the studio demonstrates her superb organisational skills while also allowing her creatinivity to shine through in a fashion-oriented environment.

Karolina's clothing collection, Secret Style, can be viewed at getasecretstyle.com