Daniel Geesen

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Ireland based Unit Stills Photographer Capturing the essence of stories in single frames for Irish Films and TV Father · Husband · Animal Advocate · Ally · Progressive · Immigrant UnitStillsPhotographer.com DanielGeesen.com #Vegan #IrishFilmmaker

The muted dark blue and hues of twilight are pierced by a glowing orange full moon that is breathtaking though a gap on the navy clouds. Directly beneath the moon stands a simple 19th century stone Martello tower as wide as it is tall. It stands alone as the only structure on the small island on which it is built in the Irish Sea.
Hand holding a Saint Patrick's Day card on a stoney beach. The front of the card is seen, featuring beautiful artwork by Irish artist Éadaín Madigan in countless shades of green in a nature inspired illustration featuring a Celtic double spiral, a tree, hill, sun, and moon.
The crown jewels of France in their glass security case in the middle of the Apollo Gallery in the Louvre. The crown of Louis XV takes centre frame, it's ornate gold work and precious gemstones in sharp focus under precision spotlights. Through the glass we see tourists admiring the pieces and taking photos on their mobile phones.
A serene night sky over calm coastal waters, illuminated by a vivid ribbon of pink and magenta light known as STEVE. The auroral arc rises vertically through a field of stars, mingling with drifting clouds and the faint green shimmer of the northern lights on the horizon. The scene feels otherworldly; celestial color painted across the stillness of sea and sky.
Vertical wide shot inside the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The camera gazes upward through soaring stone arches and ribbed vaults that stretch upward in soft golden light. Warm chandeliers glow along the nave, and stained-glass windows softly diffuse hued light across pale stone. Below, visitors gather in reverent quiet beneath the vast, luminous ceiling.
In the photo John Kelleher, Ireland's last ever Film Censor and first ever Director of Film Classification takes center frame in the historic Stella Cinema in Rathmines, surrounded by members of his crew left-to-right; AC Donnagh Fitzpatrick, Co-Producer David Power, Co-Writer and Director Andrew Gallimore, and DoP Kevin Minogue.
Unit stills portrait of writer and director Denis McArdle on the set of The Light Within, bathed in a soft, golden backlight. The warm glow of the sun wraps around him, catching in his hair and glasses, while the shallow depth of field melts the background into creamy bokeh. A delicate lens flare arcs across the frame, adding an ethereal shimmer to the moment. His smile is gentle and reflective. An artist at ease within the light of his own creation.
Irish Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly stands front and center with a gentle smile while Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns and Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald hold her hands high in the error in celebration of their united backing for Catherine's run for the presidency of Ireland. Other party leaders and politicians, media and crowd are blurred at the edge of frame as the women stand on stage at Catherine Connolly's campaign launch event.
A colourful, bright, and cheerful photo that exudes summer and childhood whimsy. We see parts of three people, but no faces; instead the focus is on a hand dipping a paintbrush into a vibrant palette of face paint. The arm, adorned with a cute rat tattoo, stretches into the frame from the top left, creating a strong diagonal that draws attention to the paintbrush. On the left side of the frame we see just a hint of the artists wardrobe as a toutou spills into frame. Two figures, blurry in the background with their faces out of frame are clearly excited children waiting for their turn under the artist's brush.
A vegan fesival-goer walking towards camera, away from the dancing crowd and glowing stage in the background. Her face is alight with a huge smile as she places a pair of red-tinted glasses with shiny crystals covering the frames with her right hand. She is dressed in colourful garb of many patterns, including a fluffy black jacket with silver detail of glittering stars and ringed planets. In her left hand is a blue and yellow can of "All About" kombucha.
Behind the scenes on the set of The Light Within. Director Denis McArdle gestures mid-discussion with Director of Photography David C. Lynch, both standing in a haze of set lighting. Cast members in period costume sit on wooden pews of a historic Quaker meeting house, lit by dramatic beams of light from a window. The mood is thoughtful, hushed, and cinematic.
The weathered ruins of Dunluce Castle stand defiant on the edge of a windswept cliff, its crumbling stone walls whispering ancient tales to the restless sea below. Time has worn away its grandeur, leaving behind jagged ruins silhouetted against a misty horizon. Waves crash against the rocky shore, their ceaseless rhythm echoing the forgotten footsteps of knights and kings. In the distance, rolling green Irish hills cradle a lone white cottage, a stark contrast to the castle’s somber majesty. The sky hangs heavy with soft, brooding clouds, casting a melancholic glow over this hauntingly beautiful relic of history.
An aging, weather-streaked building clings to the edge of a limestone chasm, its stained concrete walls blending into the rugged rock face behind it. The windows, darkened with grime, hint at long-abandoned interiors, while a single leak-stained green shutter whispers a forgotten story of broken glass. Below, a doorway yawns into darkness, framed by rusted fencing and crumbling wood. Nature slowly reclaims its place, with creeping vines and tufts of greenery sprouting from the rock’s crevices. Time has settled heavily here, leaving behind both mystery and quiet decay.
A lone wooden chair stands in the center of a dimly lit, abandoned corridor, bathed in an eerie hush. Shadows creep along the damp, crumbling walls, where time and neglect have left their mark. From the ceiling, pale, wiry roots have worked their way down, nature reclaiming what was once forgotten. A cold glow far in the background reveals the corridor’s unsettling depth, drawing the eye toward an unknown darkness. Against the wall, an old church pew sits in quiet resignation, its purpose long lost. The silence is thick, heavy with the weight of what has been—or what is yet to come. Something terrible has happened here. Or worse, it is about to.
A crowded Georgian street full of protesters. The closest subject is a respectable middle aged woman with red hair, wearing a Palestinian Keffiyeh and a large Palestinian flags draped over her shoulders like a shawl. She hold her hand-drawn picket sign high with both hands. It's written in the red, black, green and white of the Palestinian flag and reads "TRUMP/ISRAEL HANDS OFF GAZA GAZA BELONGS TO PALESTINE". Behind her we see her fellow protesters wearing the colours of Palestine, and a prominent Palestinian flag being held high on the left of frame has three words over it (one across each horizontal stripe): Saoirse don Phalaistín. (Irish/Gaeilge for Freedom for Palestine)
A low angle photograph featuring a marching group of protestors walking down the middle of a Dublin street straight towards camera. The black, white, and red of many Palestinian flags can be seen being carried by the crowd, and one Irish tricolour flag. Mouths are open shouting mid-chant and some arms are raised in defiance. In the middle of the crowd a megaphone is pointed straight at camera, obscuring the users face. The main banner being carried by several protesters is mostly obscured but we can see the groups logo "Pals for Palestine"
Graphic advertisement featuring the text "Laois Short Film Bursary Award. €10,000 funding for your next film! Apply before 28th Feb 2025. For more information go to: https://laois.ie/events/arts-development-programmes" The main image is a photograph of a clapperboard being held out on a movie set. There is a moody ambience in the room and everyone is dressed in 17th century Quaker clothing. The clapperboard reads the name of the production; The Light Within. As well as Director; Denis McArdle. And Camera; David C Lynch. The text has been styled around the image using colourful blocks of background at jaunty angles. The Arts Council and Laois Arts Office logos are seen at the bottom.
Irish actor Brian Matthews-Murphy in character as "Reilly" a seasoned but weary detective.  The shallow depth of field draws our attention to Reilly's face.  A serious looking man with a full beard, Reilly raises an eyebrow and looks to the right of frame surveying the scene with a thoughtful expression.
A seascape featuring layers of soft pastel clouds above a small island solely occupied by a round Martello tower.