About Cara
That's a picture of my son & daughter in summer 2021
Hello!
I am so glad you found me
Cara is a nickname from my grandfather. He called me Cara Mia. When I started on my photography journey, the name stuck. (My real name is Caroline)
I've dotted this page with pictures of my family, my children. And my sister's children too, I love them all. (I really need some more of me, next on my list...I'm always the one behind the camera!
Aside from my love of photography, here's a few extra things I love.
My husband, Nick, & two children (one son, one daughter). My Pomeranian, Pebbles. Zara, the cat.
Some other things I love, besides taking pictures
Cola-Bottle sweets, all that is sweet-sour
Thai food, especially green curry
Indian (lots of chili)
Pizza Pasta
I can't stop thinking about food
Vikings (History channel). And they are bringing out Vikings Valhalla on Netflix. I am so excited about that.
Karate
Trees
Marmalade on toast
Midnight-blue
Flowers
Books &
Movies
Long walks in nature. Any kind of nature, I'm not fussed, just the pretty kind
Travel
Road trips
Big fluffy clouds
Birdsong
Shoes
Oh yes, shoes
And some of my favorite photography related things...There are just so many, but, for starters:
Child portraits. Children are so authentic
Passionate couples because love makes the world go around
Sleeping babies, sleeping babies are just perfect
Newborn baby feet
Classic black & white photography. Timeless & emotive. Everything distilled to its purest parts
True, natural color
Low light & shadows
Older children (I include adults). Because love is forever
Belly laughs
Connection
The kind of pictures that raise goosebumps. Photography is less seen then felt
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
Roald Dhal
I fell in love with photography about 11 years ago when I was living in Abu Dhabi. And I still LOVE taking pictures
There is a magic to being able to capture a moment in time. I absolutely love my Nikon camera & my gorgeous Sigma Art lens. Perfect for child portraits
I started out taking pictures of my own children growing up. Ordinary moments, and then later, with a little staging. See my award winning black & white portraits for my most personal pictures.
Fast forward moving to Dublin in 2018. All around me, there are gorgeous ocean & park locations. Perfect for atmospheric Dublin photoshoots.
As well as everyday family photography, I love special occasions. Engagement, maternity, Holy Communion, baptism & debs. Your perfectly new, newborn.
Celebrating seasonal highlights such as Easter, Halloween, Christmas, birthdays. Or just making the most of seasonal color & light with your family.
I like to focus on the details of what's going on around me. Emotion, expression, gesture. I don't want to miss out on all the best moments.
I'm inspired by films, books, art, music. Fairytales. Other photographers.
My pictures have been featured in Iconic Artist Magazine & VOGUE Italia portfolios. I have received prizes at the International Child Photo Competition Best of Black & White.
The light outside. And the light within.
I hope to capture just a tiny piece of magic. In my life, and in yours.
Cara x (or Caroline)
And that's my gorgeous girl in a straw hat. I love taking pictures of teenagers because they are always our precious babies!