About

A black and white photo of a light-skinned man with glasses, a beard, and short hair, sitting indoors. He's wearing a scarf and a sweater. Above him, there's a potted plant with hanging leaves attached to the ceiling. To his right, there's a desk or table with a closed laptop on it.

I am Ailbe Collins — an architectural and construction photographer based in Dublin, working across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

For over thirteen years I have documented commercial fit-outs, construction projects, and architectural completions for some of Ireland's leading contractors and fit-out specialists. My clients include Sisk, Connect Construct, FKM Group, SLMD, Cosentino Ireland, NorDan Ireland, Gilead Sciences, and The Canbe Group.

I am an IAA-licensed commercial drone operator, which means I provide aerial and ground-level photography and videography in a single site visit — no subcontracting, no scheduling complexity, full airspace compliance.

 I am President of the Irish Professional Photographers and Videographers Association (IPPVA) and a member of the Federation of European Photographers. I carry public liability insurance to a minimum of €6.5 million.

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SELECTED CLIENTS

John Sisk & Sons
Cosentino
Connect Construct
NorDan
Gilead Sciences
Bear Creations

RECOGNITION

International Photo Awards

Honourable Mention 2025

IPPVA

3rd Place Architecture Photographer of the Year 2025

Federation of European Photographers

European Photographer Qualification

WHY I WORK THE WAY I DO

Most construction and fit-out companies I speak to have the same experience of photography: a generalist called in at the end of a project, images that look fine but don't serve a commercial purpose, and a portfolio that doesn't reflect the real quality of their work.

The companies I work with on a retainer basis have a different experience. They have a consistent visual record of every project. Their tender submissions look professional. Their LinkedIn posts generate enquiries. Their award entries are competitive.

That outcome is only possible with a photographer who understands construction — who knows what a CAT B fit-out looks like at completion, who can work around site constraints, and who understands what a tender evaluator or an awards judge is looking for.

That is what I do.

CREDENTIALS  

  • President, IPPVA (Irish Professional Photographers & Videographers Association)

  • Member, Federation of European Photographers (FEP)

  • IAA-Licensed Commercial Drone Operator

  • Safe Pass Certified

  • Public Liability Insurance: €6.5 million minimum

  • Award: IPPVA Architectural Photographer of the Year — 3rd Place 2025

  • Based in Dublin — available across Ireland, UK, and Europe.