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 Dublin Couples Photographer

Heartfelt Photos of Couples in Love!

Hi, I'm Cara, a Dublin family photographer - and 2025 saw me taking more and more photos of couples in love!

I LOVE to capture genuine, heartwarming couples photos - including Surprise Proposal photo shoots, engagement sessions, elopements and also, small weddings

I focus on timeless portraits as well as natural documentary style moments. I might guide you towards pretty light but mainly it's about letting you both connect in a relaxed, authentic way.

No two couples are ever the same, and I look forward to every unique and wonderful romantic session!

Al my romantic sessions include photo shoot and a curated gallery of images, or you can purchase the one hour photo shoot voucher and a gallery afterwards - see my FAQ page for more information, or simply reach out!

Cara x

 
Dublin Small Wedding Photographer > Maternity >​ Seapoint Engagement > It takes two, with a wheelbarrow > Photoshoots continued > Summer couples photo shoot > Couples wheelbarrow sessions > Maternity with Daschunds

Baby > Natural maternity photographer > Bumps & Babes > Surprise proposal party Dublin >

beautiful couple leaping on each other in front of fir trees. outdoor surprise proposals in dublin scenic locations

I Wanted To Re Create The Atmosphere Of Our Wedding Day with a Walk Around Dublin Wearing A White Dress. Cara was Amazing!

Orla

I Loved the Look of Cara's Family Photos -  I asked Her To Do Our Couples Session. We Had SO MUCH Fun!

Harlow

couple about to passionately kiss in the doorway of a busy pub with a warm, golden atmosphere and back lit

 A Storytelling Approach To Your Romantic Session

Couple by the Sea holding hands and dress loving in breeze

Choose a Location

Decide on a location you love for your couples session - surprise proposal, engagement or small wedding. We can take a walk along the beach or through iconic city spots and historical Dublin locations - stop for a pint of Guiness or a cup of coffee. Think of it as a date.

couple hugging next to a horned bull in a meadow

Portrait & Documentary

A few prompts here and there to help you relax and have fun. A mix of timeless couples portraits and unposed, authentic moments. The best photos happen when you're immersed in each other and forget there is a camera!

couple in formal dress in sparkling fairy lights at a dinner table

Handcrafted Albums & Giclee Prints

All my sessions come with an edited and curated gallery - so you get a complete collection of best moments that tell your story. I love gentle vintage inspired colour and classic black & white.

Handcrafted albums, prints and print boxes are also available.

Let the Sparks Fly!

I am also a Dublin baby & family photographer - so please have a wander around my website to get to know my look and feel. I have started doing more couples sessions and Love them!

You can often find me in Blackrock, Booterstown, Stillorgan, Ballsbridge, Dunlaohaire, Monskstown and Dalkey - but I travel all over Dublin - and beyond!

If it's a Surprise Proposal I can offer advice on romantic locations and give tips to prepare for the session. Whether you're sat on a bar stool in The Stag's Head with Guinness or taking a walk somewhere wild, let's have fun together! 

Get in Touch

Thanks for submitting!

man holding bunch of flowers behind back, about to propose to his girlfriend
couple kissing at a table surrounded by a blur of fairy lights
beautiful couple smartly dressed and holding flowers in front of a huge oil painting in the national gallery in dublin

Cara was Amazing at our Surprise Proposal! She Helped Make the Moment so Special

Levi

young woman in white dress laughing and holding flowers outside a bright red painted front door in Dublin with her new husband, as they go out on an urban romantic walk to celebrate their love
couple kissing on a bench in an art gallery surrounded by paintings and other people visiting the museum

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Cara Hodge Photography Blackrock Dublin

Internationally awarded, professional lifestyle, family, baby and newborn in home photographer. Maternity, couples, surprise proposals, debs, Holy Communion, baptism, christening, birthdays, graduation, special occasions. Photo shoots in a favorite place, indoor and outdoor, all natural light.

Member of ClickPro & This is Reportage: Family. 

Featured portfolio in Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan, Italy.

Winner of the lifestyle category of International Child Photo Competition, best of black & white, 2018. 2nd place, 3rd place, Honorable Mention and Nominee (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).

5th place International Documentary Family Awards, "Nothing is Better Than Real Life", (2020).

 

Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, Nominee, 1839 Photography Awards (2024, 2025).

Featured in Dark Room UK, Fantastically Flawed, Lemonade & Lenses, Mozi Magazine, ClickPro, Bored Panda, Design You Trust, 121 Clicks, My Modern Met, Iconic Artist, PhotoVOGUE & The Times, UK.

cara hodge photographer is a professional member of click pro elite
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