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CARA HODGE PHOTOGRAPHY

natural family photographer Dublin
Blackrock

award winning lifestyle, family, at home newborn 

baby girl smiling and laughing on mum and dad's lap in the park. outdoor baby and family photo shoots Dublin

"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

Cara Hodge of Cara Hodge

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.

about me >

Learn more about capturing those precious first days at home with your newborn photography session—sleeping, feeding, bathing, and curious about the world.

family

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Emotive vintage inspired family and child portraits. Outdoor Dublin locations or at home. Precious milestones including Communion, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations.

little boy smiling and held between two teenage sisters with hair flying in the breeze on a beach family session. natural family photographer dublin by cara hodge

baby & newborn

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Natural baby & newborn photography sessions, outdoors on location or in the comfort of your own home and garden.

newborn baby changed on bed with mum and da's hands gently dressing baby boy, taken from above. in home newborn photography sessions in Dublin
little girl buried in sand on beach with only face showing as brother's hand caresses her forehead. documentary family photographer dublin for unposed, spontaneous family moments and event photography

Documentary family

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Unscripted family photo shoots. Moments with little to no posing. Ideal for small children, babies and bigger occasions, celebrations and events.

little girl in yellow sun dress sat between her brothers in suit jacket and shirt on a bench in a stone walled garden. outdoor communion photo shoots dublin by cara hodge

Recent photo shoots

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Recent Dublin lifestyle & family photo shoot galleries. Cinematic black & white and vintage inspired colour.

Lifestyle portraits, debs & graduation

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 Older children & teenager photo sessions, a chance to dress up or keep casual. Graduation, birthdays & debs family portraits. >

beautiful young woman in black t shirt in summer meadow tying her hair back into a pony tail. cara hodge photography for debs and graduation photography dublin, also birthday parties and family celebration photographer dublin

engagement, surprise proposals, couples

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Let the sparks fly on your  engagement photography session. Choose a landscape, seascape or city spot you love, and see what unfolds.

young woman holding a white hydrangea flower with her fiancee holding her from behind under the shade of trees
woman holding her pregnancy form in a green satin dress and a backdrop of green leaves

maternity

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 Romantic maternity photography session in Dublin's iconic, scenic outdoor locations.

boy playing with a french bulldog with trailing laces off an old pair of trainers. award winning fine art child portraits in black and white by cara hodge photography in dublin

award winning
black & white

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Capturing my children growing up, first overseas & now in Dublin. Child portraits featured in Iconic Artist Magazine Milan & other publications.

Pictures & pricing

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 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

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Natural family photographer Dublin

Maternity & at home newborn photographer

Professional, award winning & friendly

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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 and Seapoint.

second place prize at international child photo competition, best of black & white child photography
top ten 2021 awards badge for international documentary family awards. 5th place winner for "nothing is better than real life" category
Cara Hodge Photography is a member of PhotoVogue with featured pictures at PhotoVogue
ist place, winner of international child photo competition, international award winning photographer, best of lifestyle category
click pro elite badge. membership of click pro, international women photographers. for lifestyle, family and child photography, and access to the Voice awards 2024
2nd place winner at child photo competition, best of black & white child photography

gallery quality mat printing

this is reportage family logo. for this is reportage family awards. world class family photography in documentary family photography genre
Cara Hodge is a member of Iconic artist Milan with pictures featured in the magazine

Precious portraits of your older child & teenager 

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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  >

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mum looking at her newborn baby asleep on a sofa with pools of natural light. at home newborn photographer dublin by cara hodge.

Natural at home newborn photography in the first days (when baby is still curled up...Pregnancy & maternity photographer Dublin.

When time stands still

baby boy receiving baptism by priest at greek orthodox church dublin, image of wetting baby's head by priest with mother looking on and reaching hand towards baby, with red candle and flowers and red priest robes visible. natural family photography dublin by cara hodge including emotive baptism & christening family portraits

Emotive baptism photo shoot Dublin

Tell your story in pictures

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