Case Study:
Capturing the Art of Pottery Making in Dublin
Client
Dublin Pottery Making
Event Type: Pottery-Making Workshop / Creative Experience
Objective
To capture the hands-on creativity and calming atmosphere of a pottery-making experience in Dublin, highlighting the beauty of craftsmanship and the joy of the process. The goal was to produce engaging, story-driven images that could be used for marketing, social media, and promotional content for the studio and experience-based platforms.
Event Highlights
Intimate, natural lighting inside the pottery studio, showcasing clay, tools, and textured details
Participants of all skill levels engaged in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques
Candid portraits of focused artists, hands shaping clay, and smiles of satisfaction
Studio elements such as shelves filled with works-in-progress, earthy tones, and ceramics drying in the background
Instructor interactions, guidance moments, and community engagement between guests
Photography Approach
Focused on mood and texture, emphasising the sensory nature of pottery
Used close-up compositions to showcase the tactile detail of clay shaping
Captured candid, storytelling moments that reflect mindfulness, learning, and creativity
Styled in warm, soft tones to align with the natural and artistic environment
Results
Delivered a curated gallery of 100+ images within 48 hours
Images used on the studio’s website, social media, and booking platforms
Helped visually communicate the experience to new audiences, increasing workshop sign-ups
Created evergreen marketing visuals that capture the slow, satisfying craft of pottery