This internship is with a photography agency and photo archive. They have a comprehensive political and social photographic archive that documents all aspects of Irish contemporary life. This internship would suit students interested in Information Systems (Library Science), History/Sociology of Ireland, and Photography students interested in candid, action, sports and general assignment photography.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidates are rising juniors (minimum) with good grades and strong organizational skills. Applicants need to be computer literate and comfortable with applications such as Adobe Photoshop, in design, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash, Fireworks and good working knowledge of Dream weaver a plus. Students with a stong interest in Irish cultural are prefered.

This innovative, international media agency works across digital, print, and video and boasts high profile clients and breakthrough campaigns. Their clients are some of the biggest in the business and they want top notch interns to join their team.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background in photography and a strong portfolio with a history of reliability, detail orientation and the ability to think independently. It's important to have the experience and desire to work in a fast-paced studio and the ability to interact with high profile clients without being starstruck.

This photography company, established 2003, specialises in lifestyle, travel and corporate people photography. Prior to working under his own name, the founder spent seven years assisting some of the world's most acclaimed people photographers. As a result he has developed an eclectic portrait collection of iconic 20th & 21st century figures from the arts, politics and sport. Interns will get to assist the founder and gain firsthand experience in studio shoots.

Ideal Candidate: Students with 1-2 years of solid photography background.

This placement is with a London-based photographer who shoots striking images in response to a wide range of business-oriented briefs and do so both on time and on budget. He has a solid track record of offering creative solutions to clients who want to communicate their business objectives clearly and simply, but with visual flair. Interns will be an assistant for this photographer and be able to assist in shoots, and learn about all aspects of the photography business.

Ideal Candidate: Junior class standing, 3.2 GPA and a strong combination of photographic and computer skills. Self-motivated attitude and initiative. Photography background preferred. Knowledge of Photoshop and HTML useful and applicable.

This trendy agency works with internationally known photographers. Their core product is in digital file handling and retouching. Interns will be in a retouching role, editing photos and making them "magazine worthy". Photoshop is the software of choice, so interns will get to improve their expertise in this valuable piece of software.

Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidates will possess strong retouching skills on Photoshop or similar platforms. A good eye and inate artistic sensibilities are needed as this cannot be "taught." Candidates should send 'before and after' retouching photos as a qualifying skill test.

This prestigious host employer provides studio space for the top photographers and models in the world. It also requires “world class” internship assistance. Responsibilities include lighting set-up, general studio assistance and personal assistance to the photographer. REQUIREMENTS-knowledge of lighting principles, photography course work and doing “whatever it takes” to make the photographer, models, and clients happy with their professional experience at the studio site. Fashionable outlook/appearance preferred. Note: This placement is highly competitive.

Ideal Candidate: Students or recent graduates with experience in photography, preferably fashion. A porfolio of work is required for this placement.