The Swedish social worker documenting Dublin pub culture: 'I usually have a Guinness in one hand and a camera in the other - and I talk to people'

"Carina Hedlund has visited Ireland over 30 times since 2011, capturing the warmth of the people she meets in the capital's pubs with her camera."

"I appreciate Ireland's beautiful landscapes, but it is the people that draw me back."

Carina Hedlund, originally from Skellefteå, Sweden, has made over 30 trips to Ireland since 2011. Despite not being a pub-goer in Sweden, she finds joy in documenting the vibrant moments in Dublin's pubs. Her candid photography reflects the warmth of the people she encounters. Hedlund appreciates Ireland's landscapes but emphasizes that it is the connections with its people that keep her returning. Her work will be showcased at the Dublin Street Photography Festival next month.

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