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see your loved ones in a pretty new light
I offer four main packages and year-round mini shoots in Blackrock, each designed to capture your family beautifully. My sessions include a gallery of fully edited, downloadable photos, perfect for printing and sharing.
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My editing style features "looks like film" effects, classic black & white, and vintage-inspired colors. I provide Giclee archival pigment prints for superior quality. Framed prints and handcrafted albums are available with any package.
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I'm excited about my new framed Giclee pigment prints, designed to let you enjoy your favorite images daily.
All sessions use natural light at your chosen location—parks, beaches, or your home. As one of the best family photographers in Dublin, I cover all milestones, from engagements and maternity shoots to newborn, family, and special occasions. For natural, fuss-free at-home newborn photography in Dublin, I’m here to capture those precious early days.
Visit my FAQ page for more details.
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Book a family session anytime—it’s always the best time to create lasting memories together!
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THE PACKAGES
Starter
45 minute photo shoot.
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25 high resolution, hand edited digital images.
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Giclee gallery printer information so you can print.
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450
(Dublin area only)
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One hour photo shoot.
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40-50 high resolution, hand edited digital images.
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​Giclee gallery printer information so you can print.
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500
Keepsake
Two hour photo shoot.
60-70 high resolution, hand edited digital images.
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​Giclee gallery printer information so you can print.
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580
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(Recommended for celebrations with larger groups, extended family & friends. Also perfect for documentary style family sessions).
Documentary
Up to 4 hours/half day "Fly On The Wall" documentary style photo shoot covering candid unposed moments & classic portraits. Pick morning or afternoon.
Complete hand edited digital gallery.
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​Giclee gallery printer information so you can print.
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875
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(upgrade to full day possible).
GIFT VOUCHER
Gift vouchers are available for digital packages & one hour photo shoot: 250 euro) that can be redeemed against a package.
I ask that a deposit of 100 euro towards the chosen package be paid up to a week before your photo shoot
Travel fee does apply outside Dublin
Add prints to your package. From 25 euro (10 x 8), 40 euro (A4)
additional digital image bundles, slide show, Giclee pigment prints, framed prints & handcrafted print fine art books & albums available a la carte.
print & frame package
Prices from:
2 x A4 framed print: 280
3 x A4 framed print: 380
4 x A4 framed print: 480
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Other size frames available for wall mounted set
Frame package only starts at 3 frames & digital bundle/please ask
2024
autumn family mini's
45 minutes outdoor Autumn lifestyle & family photo shoot in my local area, Blackrock & Seapoint.
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Choose Autumn colour family portraits or explore the beach.
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All the best moments, carefully hand edited
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390 euro
Brand new: framed giclee pigment prints
Giclee pigment Printing
"the height of luxury. these prints are divine."
emma
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I provide high resolution digital images that are printable any size from small console to big wall hanging frames. 10 x 8, A4 & A2 are all popular sizes. Ask for a print price list.
The beauty of owning a digital collection with your package is you can repeat print any number of times.
There is nothing like holding your pictures in your hand & framing them!
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My prints are Giclee archival pigment prints. From a gallery quality Dublin printer. The mat prints are very popular, gloss is also available.
Luxury handcrafted albums, fine art books, mounted print box
"The album was so beautiful, even more than i expected" eimear
Handcrafted, professionally printed albums & fine art books from Yorkshire, UK. Personalized albums with variety of leather & material covers & colors.
15 spreads contain 60 pictures.
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Layout of album is created by professional folio designers for professional family & newborn photographers in a modern, magazine style layout. The ultimate luxury keepsake.
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All albums, fine art books & printed products available also a la carte.
Framed Giclee pigment prints
Your favorite hand edited pictures are chosen from your gallery, professionally printed using archival Giclee pigment printing, mounted & framed.
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Different sizes and bespoke sets for your wall. Tell me what you have in mind for your home & space...
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For frame styles available, please ask.
What I include in your session
"Cara was amazing to work with, from start to finish. thank you, thank you." MAEVE
My family photo shoots Dublin, include phone/email consultation before the shoot, the shoot on location, at home or outdoors. Image selection & hand editing of every best picture, whether classic black & white or color.
I don't do b & w conversions, I do a separate edit for all my b & w's. Setting up passport protected gallery. Pictures are retouched for clothing stains/skin blemishes/background noise.
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No need to pick & choose! The best moments from our time together, carefully hand edited in every package.
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Cara Hodge Photography Blackrock Dublin
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Cara Hodge is an internationally awarded, professional lifestyle, family & newborn photographer Dublin. Member of ClickPro & This is Reportage: Family
Photo shoots in a favorite place, indoor & outdoor, all natural light.
Natural newborn at home portraits & maternity, including documentary style.
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Featured portfolio in Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan, Italy.
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Winner of the lifestyle category of International Child Photo Competition, best of black & white, 2018. twice 2nd place, 3rd, multiple Honorable Mention & Nominee in lifestyle, fine art portrait & street, (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).
5th place International Documentary Family Awards, "Nothing is Better Than Real Life", 2020.
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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.
