Natural In home family photographer Dublin and Wicklow.

UPDATED POST, January 2026.

Hi, I am Cara. a Dublin family photographer, also serving the surrounding area, including Wicklow and Kildare.

Family sessions are done outdoors in a location you love, or in your own home and garden. In home sessions are very popular for newborns and babies - and very often include the whole family, including the furry members!

I also do photo sessions for all kinds of celebrations done at home - from birthday parties to Communion parties! Your home is the perfect backdrop for intimate moments to bigger gatherings with family and friends!

Below, this newborn was just a few days old! Just home from the hospital...

(Newborn in home sessions).

My Style: A meeting point between traditional family portraits and natural, unposed moments.

I like to pair traditional, timeless family and child portraits with unposed documentary family photography. 

My sessions are really easygoing and natural - and families have a lot of fun.

(Yes, being photographed can be fun!)

Below, guests at a Communion garden party held at home in the garden!

Wicklow Family Session In The Garden At Home

I loved this gorgeous family session at home in the garden in the Wicklow mountains. We also planned to go to a little jetty overlooking the nearby lake. For the full series see: At home family portraits with a wheelbarrow).

I might start a session with some simple prompts - suggesting an attractive background or some pretty light, and after that, anything goes!! This striped tent was perfect for framing child portraits in the garden.

Tent

I'll make the most of simple props I find around your home and garden.

As I say on my mentoring photography page, I often use props naturally found in the environment at home and outside in the garden. Props can help create emotive family portraits. (Emotive family portraits Dublin. My favorite moments).

I have done many of my own family using an wheelbarrow!

Below, all three girls in the wheelbarrow here on my Wicklow garden session. (The Wheelbarrow. Summer Family Portraits Dublin).

Three Sisters

I offer simple wardrobe tips to help you prepare for your family session at home.

I offer wardrobe tips so that colors can compliment each other across a family! (Family Photo Shoot Dublin. What to wear?) No need for totally matching though! Neutrals such as black and white will always work well. Denim is very versatile for all kinds of family sessions! I also think that warm earthy tones can work really beautifully - think brown, rust, maroon, beige, mustard. Also, in general, the colours of nature - green, blue, brown can work well in a natural environment. Want to wear bright colours? No problem! Just make sure everyone is wearing a pop of the same colour - it helps to balance the frame.

Below, a classic family portrait with everyone just squeezed together. I'll introduce games that add movement and fun...

All Together

I like to explore a range of emotions and expressions. For example, here with dad comforting his daughter. A moment of genuine connection and love. (At home family photography Dublin. The stories so far...)

Closer

Three

I like to make room for couples photography within a family portrait session Couples, Engagement & Surprise Proposals )

Couple

Vintage Inspired Family Photography.

I include natural, vintage inspired color as well as classic black & white family photos in my family galleries. I like giving a feeling of timelessness and nostalgia to family photos.

My family galleries will always include black and white photography (black & white child)

Viking

You can read more about Cara Hodge Photography in Meet Cara and how my photography journey started in In The Beginning. 

Below, another tiny newborn with mum.

All my sessions come with a full curated gallery of images.

Rather than picking and choosing your favourite photos from the gallery, each session includes a full collection of images. You can expect a range of emotions and interactions. Handcrafted family albums and mounted print boxes are also available a la carte with any package.

As well as being a natural in home family photographer Dublin, I have popular local family photography sessions that run through the year in Blackrock and Seapoint near Monkstown, as well as in outdoor locations all over Dublin, making the most of seasonal light and colour (Christmas sessions).

You can find out about the family photography sessions I offer or Contact me to book your session!

Have a great week!

Cara x