CARA HODGE PHOTOGRAPHY
natural family photographer Dublin
Blackrock
award winning lifestyle, family, at home newborn
"cara's pictures remind me of stills from a movie. each one tells a story
chloe
"I will cherish my newborn pictures, the experience was amazing"
noor
Hi, I'm Cara & I would LOVE to tell your story
unscripted family photography that shines your light from the inside out
I'm thrilled you've found me!
Magical pictures happen when you let the 'real you' shine. Leave it with me; I'll help you relax, have fun, and truly enjoy the experience of being photographed.
I specialize in lifestyle and family photography, whether it's capturing the joy of outdoor adventures or the comfort of home. Let's take a stroll together in your favorite spot—whether it's a town, beach, or park—or create memories in the comfort of your own home and garden.
My passion lies in capturing timeless, storytelling portraits of children and candid moments of your family's story. I believe in capturing those unplanned, heartwarming moments that make your family unique.
You'll receive an image gallery of ageless black & white and vintage-inspired color, for pictures that look & feel like film. Because while life changes, the iconic moments we share with our loved ones stay with us forever. I want you to have those forever moments to look at every day, framed with love.
For celebrations big, small, and tiny, trust me—an experienced, professional, and internationally published natural family photographer in Dublin with over a decade of experience photographing families, children, and babies.
A bit about me: I love tea, Cola-Bottle sweets, recipes with lots of chili, period dramas, travel, road trips, and impractical shoes (but not on shoots).
Learn more about capturing those precious first days at home with your newborn—sleeping, feeding, bathing, and curious about the world.
Natural, fuss free, at home newborn portraits
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family
Candid family photography & expressive child portraits. Outdoor & at home family photo shoots. Full length sessions and seasonal minis. Special occasions & events, engagement, maternity, birthdays, graduation, debs, baptism. Communion portraits.
baby & newborn
Documentary style, no frills at home baby & newborn photography. Natural newborn sessions when you can't leave your couch. PJ's are welcome. Outdoors too, when the sun is out.
Recent photo shoots
Take in my look & feel. Recent photo shoot galleries. Vintage inspired film edits, cinematic black & white and color. (either way they look the best framed with love).
Documentary family
Unscripted documentary family photography. Capturing moments with little to no posing. Ideal for small children & babies (... who like to color outside the lines). Perfect for celebrations with lots of people, fun & unpredictability.
engagement, surprise proposals, couples & maternity
Let the sparks fly, naturally. Choose a landscape or seascape you love, somewhere a bit wild, and see what unfolds. Candid maternity photography.
award winning
black & white
My own child portraits. They have my heart. Capturing my children growing, first overseas & now in Dublin. Featured in Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan & other publications.
what to expect
What to expect from your at home, outdoor or celebration Dublin photo shoot. How to prepare, choose a location with the best light, wardrobe tips for ageless family sessions (but, don't worry, nothing too fussy).
Pictures & pricing
Handcrafted print products, including framed Giclee prints, mounted print boxes, professionally printed books & albums. Digital galleries. Family photography gift vouchers
get in touch
Natural family photographer Dublin
Maternity & at home newborn photographer
Professional, award winning & friendly
Internationally published & awarded, featured in The Times, UK, Bored Panda, Iconic Artist, Milan, international documentary family awards, Photo Vogue, international child photo competition, best of b & w >
Light filled
SPRING
Dublin indoor & outdoor family photo shoots are all natural light. That's the big golden lamp in the sky. The prettiest light.
Seasonal lifestyle & family mini sessions run throughout the year. Local Spring mini sessions in Blackrock park & gardens & Seapoint beach, explore the rock pools & enjoy the cherry blossom...
Make the most of golden hour light, for pictures that shine from the inside out.