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My Own Story: A Journey in Capturing Family Moments

My passion for family, newborn and lifestyle photography began with the chaotic, unscripted moments of my own family: my children, nieces, and nephews. From cuddling up to the patchy street kitten that became our own, to dressing up in princess gowns and climbing trees, I've tried to capture the innocence (and quirkiness) of childhood in my child portraits. My family photos span our time living as a family in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as well as our move to Dublin, Ireland, with my Irish husband, our two children, and Pebbles, Zara, Miss Tiddlywinks, and now Tony, our Frenchie.

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​Specialising in authentic family photography sessions in Dublin, in-home newborn photography, and now, couples, surprise proposals and small weddings, I aim to capture the genuine emotions and connections that make each family milestone magical.

 

Over time, my style of photography has naturally evolved into a vintage inspired, cinematic style.

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boy with wild street kitten, and kitten's paw pressing against boy's face. Award winning child portrait. natural family photographer Dublin by Cara Hodge

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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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