About
Recently I showed my portfolio to an experienced Creative Director. We laughed and joked...we clicked right away. But as he started scrolling through my work, his expression shifted. He paused, looked up and asked,, “Was this shot by you?”
It’s a slightly odd question for a photographer/director to hear, but it’s a question I hear more often than you would expect.
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The reason? I’m a bit of a slapstic, somewhat brash Irishman! I love dark comedies, fast cars, good tequila and bad jokes.
My images however, are the complete opposite. They’re built around beautiful moments—soft, authentic, and full of emotion.
In fact, "beautiful" is the word people use most often when describing my imagery.
When you work with me, you are getting an experienced professional who is not only fluent in great lighting, but also comfortable managing whatever the day brings—location or studio, large crews, real people as talent, unpredictable weather, and whatever other surprises crop up along the way. I make sure there’s great food and good music at my shoots, and a set that keeps energy high and spirits even higher.
But behind my light-hearted façade is a deliberate mind and detailed eye, always working to elevate real-life moments in an authentic way.
Why do these aspirational images come from a brash guy like me? I honestly couldn't tell you! I just know that I absolutely love making images—especially those that show life as it is... only better.
Ready for a photo adventure? Let’s chat! (614) 975-0025.
Originally hailing from Galway, Ireland Colin McGuire is an award-winning advertising and commercial photographer and director now based in Columbus, Ohio. He also shoots regularly in Chicago and New York City. He maintains a beautiful, bright boutique studio in the Grandview district of Columbus.
Colin is known for combining a serious work ethic with a light-hearted spirit to create an atmosphere where crew feel motivated, subjects feel relaxed and clients are constantly surprised by the results Colin delivers.
Whether your brand needs a production in Columbus or Central Ohio, or anywhere beyond -you can rest assured your shoot will rock and your brand will shine with Colin at the creative helm.