CARA HODGE PHOTOGRAPHY
natural family photographer Dublin
Blackrock
award winning lifestyle, family, at home newborn
"pictures that remind me of stills from a movie. each one tells a story
chloe
"cara was marvellous. i will cherish my newborn pictures."
firdaus
Hi, I'm Cara & I would LOVE to tell your story
unscripted family photography that shines your light from the inside out
Welcome! I’m honored to capture your family’s genuine moments with dedication and honesty. As a family photographer in Dublin, I specialize in outdoor adventures and cozy home sessions, ensuring your unique story is preserved with warmth and integrity.
I create timeless storytelling portraits that become cherished keepsakes. Available in ageless black & white and vintage-inspired color, these portraits preserve your family’s precious history and can be passed down through generations.
With over a decade of experience, I’m committed to delivering heartfelt and emotive photography. As one of the best family portrait photographers in Dublin, my approach combines passion with professional expertise, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable photo session.
When I’m not photographing, I enjoy tea, Cola-Bottle sweets, spicy recipes, period dramas, travel, and road trips and shoes.
Learn more about capturing those precious first days at home with your newborn photography session—sleeping, feeding, bathing, and curious about the world.
family
Emotive vintage inspired family and child portraits. Outdoor Dublin locations or at home. Precious milestones including Communion, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations.
baby & newborn
Natural baby & newborn photography sessions, outdoors on location or in the comfort of your own home and garden.
Documentary family
Unscripted family photo shoots. Moments with little to no posing. Ideal for small children, babies and bigger occasions, celebrations and events.
Recent photo shoots
Recent Dublin lifestyle & family photo shoot galleries. Cinematic black & white and vintage inspired colour.
Lifestyle portraits, debs & graduation
Older children & teenager photo sessions, a chance to dress up or keep casual. Graduation, birthdays & debs family portraits. >
engagement, surprise proposals, couples
Let the sparks fly on your engagement photography session. Choose a landscape, seascape or city spot you love, and see what unfolds.
maternity
Romantic maternity photography session in Dublin's iconic, scenic outdoor locations.
award winning
black & white
Capturing my children growing up, first overseas & now in Dublin. Child portraits featured in Iconic Artist Magazine Milan & other publications.
Pictures & pricing
Giclee prints, mounted print boxes, professionally printed, handcrafted books, albums and digital photography galleries. Family photography gift vouchers. What to expect from your Dublin family or lifestyle photo shoot. How to prepare, choose a location with the best light, wardrobe tips for ageless family sessions
get in touch
Natural family photographer Dublin
Maternity & at home newborn photographer
Professional, award winning & friendly
Light filled
autumn
Make the most of golden hour light, for pictures that shine from in the inside out.
family photography mini sessions run throughout the year in Blackrock gardens and Seapoint.
gallery quality mat printing
Precious portraits of your older child & teenager
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, 1839 Photography Awards >
