I LOVE photographing children with flowers, vegetables (yes, garden variety random vegetables) and other props at hand. There are really so many options for props to use in emotive child and family portraits.
Often props are used for my personal portraits of my own children and are a playful way to ease into expressive child portraits
With child portrait sessions, I often introduce an element of fun to help children feel relaxed and natural in front of the camera. When children are at ease, there can be a real moment of connection.
Below, a portrait of my son holding a tape measure against his face. I love to make use of pockets of window light I find around the house, and particularly love the point where light meets shadow for dramatic child and family portraits.
I am a huge fan of low light in winter by my bedroom window
Below, some pictures of my daughter with scattered flowers around her. I never tire of using flowers for my child and family portraits Dublin. There shapes and colours can always add interest and mood to a portrait.
I love working on my personal photography whenever I get the chance, and when there is a lull from client Dublin family photo hoots. For my personal style I really like to experiment with environmental and stylized portraits using props, and they have a fine art element.
When it comes to family photography sessions Dublin. I will find a way to do a mix of candid and more styled family portraits.
For example, here on a recent client family photography session at Dillons Park, Dalkey, we did more staged portraits of two sisters playing with each other's hair, arranging it with flowers, on rocks overlooking the sea.
More flowers back at home, with my son's hands in a vase of flowers. I really love the light in my kitchen as throughout the day there can be brilliant sunlight bouncing around or more subtle low light for dramatic child portraits.
A recent favourite (Below) of my son holding a water melon. Food child portraits are a favourite of mine, I kind of think of them as my "still life" portraits.
My editing style: Right now, I favour subtly de-saturated vintage inspired family photography. The tones are warmer but less bright, altogether steering away from bright colours.
I also love classic black and white that dilutes everything to its essential parts - composition, light, storytelling...I will always put my favourite family photography Dublin portraits in both black and white and colour. It can be a toss up which ends up as my favourite.
Below are some portraits with books. I had a favourite Peter Lindbergh book where my children are pictured on top of pages of Peter Lindbergh photographs. Playing with the juxtaposition of child portraits and photographs.
Classic black and white is always a favourite in my family photography client galleries. I used to only edit in Black and White but now I do a lot of subtle, natural colour. Experimenting with editing is a continual process for me and means I can deliver the best family photography galleries I can for my clients!
One more of my son below in colour, again I love the contrast of my son in a football shirt and background of a wedding in this photography book.
Looking for a professional family photographer Dublin?
Take a look at my family highlights page on this website. There is always plenty of room for traditional child portraits in my family sessions, either outdoors in beautiful Dublin locations or in the comfort of your own home and garden.
As with my own at home family photography of children, I will always check out the best light in your home. I scope out beautiful window light and other sources of natural light around your home...
You can check out some of my award winning black and white child photography and my published pictures here on my website.
For more child portraits take a look at my page with Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan. I also was delighted to win a Silver award under portrait in the 1839 Photography Awards, 2024.
CONTACT ME for more information to book your family photo shoots, or just to find out more about my family photography Dublin packages.
Right now mini Christmas photo shoots are happening in my local area of Blackrock and Seapoint, Dublin. Accessorize with Christmas props.
I look forward to photographing your precious children!
Have a great week
Cara x
I have taken some initial flower portraits with my child here, but want to enhance the pictures soon, by adding more texture to the image
Here are my flower child portraits so far...I hope you love them as I do!
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