Kind Words From People Who Know My Work

  • "Aodhán is an excellent photographer and videographer, but also an inventive visual editor who can quickly implement vague ideas from reporters or come up with his own visual concepts to illustrate our written journalism. He has a professional maturity which is rare, and which will take him far."

    Sam McBride, Northern Ireland Editor, Belfast Telegrph

  • "Aodhán possesses a maturity beyond his years, capable of manning the visuals desk and ensuring our output is of the utmost quality both in print and online. Our video views online are up 250% year on year so far in 2024 and Aodhan has played a significant role in that improvement with his eye for videos that will be appealing for a digital audience. Aodhan is also a pleasure to have in the newsroom, his friendly nature a benefit to everyone who works alongside him on a daily basis."

    Gareth Hanna, Chief Audience Editor, Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Life

  • "Aodhán has produced many striking images for our feature content – both for the daily pages and our Weekend magazine. His work is relevant to each article, showcasing the best of interviewees, and he does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to collating imagery or photographing what often can be in very different circumstances. He takes care in delivering imagery that is appropriate, creative and exclusive to our titles."

    Áine Toner, Features Editor, Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Life

  • "Creative, Innovative and Inspiring, When I think of the work of young Derry filmmaker Aodhán Roberts these are the words that come to mind. Having known Aodhán for a number of years now and having witnessed Aodhán's creative journey of discovery, skills development and sensitivity to the issues that he explores through filmmaking and through which he has brought the issues that not only impact on our young people but upon our whole society telling stories with artistic vision beyond his years through the eye of a creativity beholder who instinctively captures the essence of the moment or unspoken word bringing viewers of his work on an individual journey of understanding and learning that lasts."

    Ollie Green, Artistic Director, Studio 2

  • Aodhán is a terrific colleague at the Belfast Telegraph and an extremely talented visuals professional. He is always helpful and professional in his attitude, and very pleasant. I've been out on jobs with Aodhán and have always been impressed by his calm and thoughtful approach to his work. He is at ease in any situation, and great at putting others at ease, too. He's a reliable colleague and a pleasure to work with.

    Margaret Canning, Business Editor, Belfast Telegraph

  • I would highly recommend Aodhán for his exceptional talent and dedication as a photographer. I've worked with Aodhán several times over the last four years and have always found him to be professional, highly skilled and hugely dedicated. I remember we worked together on a very poignant and tragic story concerning a bereaved family and I was hugely impressed by the way he handled the interviewees with great care and compassion and handled the story in a delicate and professional way. He consistently demonstrates a keen eye for detail and an unparalleled ability to capture the essence of a story through his lens. He is a brilliant visual story teller and a passionate and compassionate communicator. He is highly reliable and has a positive and friendly attitude. His creative approach and willingness to go the extra mile significantly enhanced our visual storytelling when we were working together, he consistently produces work that is both compelling and impactful.

    Leona O'Neill, Head of Undergraduate Journalism at Ulster University, former journalist

  • I have worked with Aodhán at the Belfast Telegraph for the past few years. His ability to capture stunning visuals is truly exceptional. Aodhan has an incredible eye for detail and a knack for framing the perfect shot. Beyond his technical skills, Aodhán is a consummate professional. His ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines is impressive. He is always well-prepared, organised, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him for any photography project.

    Kurtis Reid, News Reporter, Belfast Telegraph

  • "Aodhan is a dedicated, hard-working and highly professional colleague who consistently gives his all to the task at hand and the wider business. He has excelled in his role since joining Mediahuis and has quickly become a vital asset within the team. His ability with the camera and on the photo desk is a crucial part of our ability to produce the news we do, in the way we do, and he has a bright future ahead of him in the industry."

    John Toner, News Reporter, Sunday Life

  • "I developed a product for Derry's Halloween festival in collaboration with DCSC, Visit Derry and Tourism NI. I had a short window to create promotional videos that generated interest and brand awareness for the product. I contacted Aodhan and we had a meeting within 24 hours. I discussed my ideas and goals for the promotion of several short videos to advertise the product and develop brand awareness to increase ticket sales. Aodhan had not shot anything like this before but the results were fantastic. His communication skills, creativity and attention to detail were beyond his years. His ability to understand and create my vision exceeded my expectations. He was driven and efficient and was able to produce excellent work in a short timescale. His editing skills were phenomenal and gave the videos the desired outcome that I had expected. Chilling and spooky which created a sense of anticipation for the upcoming tour."

    Feargal Doherty, Director, Wild Atlantic Travel Co

  • "I first met Aodhán when he was a student at our College. He kind of stood out from our first meeting to be honest. A personable young man, who could hold a good conversation and had interesting things to say – reserved and engaging at the same time! Aodhán and I worked on a few projects together. This concluded with me commissioning him to produce a Student Experience film for me. Throughout the project, he displayed excellent communication, artistic and technical knowledge. All I had to do was explain to him the style and feel that I wanted to end up with. He put all the pieces into play and solved the problems that I didn’t know existed. The result was a superb film that I used right away."

    Danny Lyttle, Events Officer, North West Regional College

  • "While working on FleadhFest, Aodhán proved himself to be a wonderfully talented filmmaker with a very professional approach to receiving and giving instruction while providing a pragmatic strategy for producing material efficiently. Aodhán has high standards, but always provides the support necessary to achieve them in a friendly and encouraging manner. Aodhán has some special skills which we could not find in other filmmakers, he shows enthusiasm for the project, a keen eye for detail as well as a genuine desire to collaborate effectively to produce high-quality content. CCÉ Baile na gCailleach and the County Derry Board of Comhaltas Ceoltórirí Éireann would be delighted to work with Aodhán in the future and would have no hesitation in endorsing his skillset and recommending him as an excellent filmmaker."

    Siobhán Molloy, Coordinator, CCÉ Baile na gCailleach

  • Aodhan is a very talented and very popular member of staff here. During his time at Mediahius, he has brought all his skills to bear on the visuals desk, whether that's working individually, producing brilliant photography and film in his own right, or collaboratively, when working as part of a team or when editing and processing others' work. He has consistently delivered the goods for us, producing high quality work every time he's on shift. Friendly, honest and reliable, Aodhan has proven a great addition to the team here and a big asset to the company.

    Maxie Swan, Deputy Editor, Sunday Life