ABOUT MICHAEL
MICHAEL CHESTER -
PHOTOGRAPHY +
PHOTO JOURNALIST
BASED IN DUBLIN
Welcome to the website of Michael Chester, a passionate photographer and photojournalist based in Dublin. With a wealth of experience in the business world under his belt, Michael is well-equipped to handle any project and deliver stunning results.
Michael is no stranger to any kind of photography, from capturing the red carpet of the IFTA Awards to the Best Dressed Lady at Punchestown horse racing. He is known for his dedication and ability to go the extra mile for his clients, and has a knack for finding the perfect shot.
Michael specializes in sports, event, product and corporate photography, and has a proven track record of delivering amazing photographs on time. With his professionalism and experience, Michael is the perfect choice for all your photographic needs.
We invite you to explore Michael's website and get to know his portfolio. Feel free to contact him if you want to discuss any project you may have in mind.
PPAI AWARDS
Michael is a dedicated and talented photographer who has been entering the PPAI Photographic Competition for many years.
Despite the intense competition, he has managed to have several of his images shortlisted and even won the Sports Feature category in 2019.
His work displays a unique eye for composition, creativity, and emotion, so please take a moment to check out his recent entries below!
2019 1st Place Winner
Sports Feature
SHOWER POWER by Michael Chester
A contestant showers after the 2018 Liffey swim on the quays in Dublin
Look at all the winners HERE
PPAI COMPETITION RESULTS
 PPAI PROFILE - 2015 Britney in Dublin |  SHORTLISTED - NEWS - 2012 FINAL LIFT OFF Six people who died after a small commuter plane, a Manx2 Avia flight with 10 passengers crashed at Cork Airport |  PPAI PROFILE - 2015 IFTA WINNER Pierce Brosnan OBE with his IFTA |
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 SHORTLISTED - REPORTAGE - 2018 THE JASON CORBETT TRIAL The Jason Corbett murder trial in Lexington, NC, USA, where his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens, a retired FBI agent, were both convicted of 2nd degree murder |  PPAI PROFILE - 2016 IS FEIDIR LINN US President Barack Obama has delivered a rousing speech at College Green in Dublin, ending with a translation of his famous campaign slogan 'Yes we can'. "Is feidir linn," he said, was the correct response when faced with doubters who believed dreams could not be achieved, or current difficulties overcome. |  PPAI PROFILE - 2016 "SUPERMUM" Lorraine Keane ~ shot for a feature pullout in the Irish Mail on Sunday in August 2015 |
 SHORTLISTED - SPORTS ACTION - 2007 CAR CRASH Enda O'Connor rolls having been wedged in the Shaue Race in the Phoenix Park. Thankfully he was not hurt. |  PROFILE - 2016 ‘MAKE MY MAGNUM EXPERIENCE’ AT ARNOTTS Rachel Wyse Sky's TV Sports Presenter launches ‘Make My Magnum Experience’ at Arnotts |  PPAI PROFILE - 2017 BONO COMES HOME . . . . "Bono" ~ U2 on the opening night of the Dublin gig's ~ Welcome home "boys" |
 SHORTLISTED - PORTRAIT - 2021 ADAM Adam King, who stole the nation’s heart with his ‘virtual hugs for everyone’ on The Late Late Toy Show. Adam’s brittle bones mean he cannot fulfil his dream to be an astronaut but he still hopes to work for NASA. |  SHORTLISTED - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT - 2011 OUR MAN "COLIN" Say "Cheese" Colin Farrel takes a picture with his iPhone at the IFTA's earlier this Year |  SHORTLISTED - DAILY LIFE & PEOPLE - 2019 THE END OF A PERFECT DAY The end of a perfect day during the summer in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin |
 SHORTLISTED - SPORTS NON ACTION - 2020 SHOWERING OFF A man showers off after the Liffey Swim in Dublin |  PROFILE DUBLIN CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE GLASS |  SHORTLISTED - DAILY LIFE & PEOPLE - 2019 A DOG’S DAY AFTERNOON Dog walkers battle the elements on Dun Laoghaire front |
 PPAI PROFILE - 2017 BONO AT HOME IN DUBLIN Bono being projected ~ look at the next image 1/2 |  PPAI PROFILE - 2017 BONO AT HOME IN DUBLIN Bono being projected ~ image 2/2 |
