Say I Do:
Cara, Dublin Small Wedding Photographer

From wedding cake cutting to dancing into the small hours in trainers, I know that no two weddings are the same!

Hi, I'm Cara— I'm a Dublin couples photographer - capturing surprise proposals, engagements and, recently, fun filled small weddings and micro weddings. I also love to photograph families and children, so I'm drawn to people, families, children, babies interacting naturally with each other - and spreading the love.

I love to capture timeless wedding portraits alongside completely natural, effortless documentary style moments,

Please take a look around my other pages to get to know my session style.

I am definitely open to unusual requests and adventures - so if you want to do a pub crawl in your wedding dress around Temple Bar or get married on a sheep farm, I'll be there!

Cara x

newly wed couple sitting at a table with well dressed guests and a decorated table set for tea, with bride in a veil laughing and groom's arms around her

Kind Words

Bride guest adjusting glittery heels with red nail varnish

"We love our wedding photos, Cara gave us a beautiful wedding present!"

Nasr and Connor

Wedding Photos That Look and Feel Like A Favourite Film

Inspired by the timeless look and feel of film, my Dublin small wedding photography pairs cinematic black-and-white with gentle, vintage inspired colour tones to capture the timeless beauty and romance of your wedding. Take a look around the other pages of my website to see the look and feel of my photos.

My wedding sessions come with a curated, edited gallery of photos that tell your wedding story. I am 1839 People Portraits award winner in 2024 and 2025

Emotive Family Portraits B & W > Couples, Engagement, Surprise Proposals > Maternity > Click Pro Elite > Published, PhotoVOGUE, Iconic Artist, International Child Photo Competition, Best of Black & White, 1839 Awards, Documentary Family Award > Blog >

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bride and groom kissing in an art gallery surrounded by art on walls

Three Questions:

Favourite films? Gladiator, Silver Linings Playbook, Vikings

Holiday? Anywhere in nature, a bit of wilderness and great food!

Hobby? Karate, yoga, astrology, reading and dancing whenever I can - sometimes around the house!

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me walking my Frenchie Tony, editing photos in coffee shops and trying on shoes...

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Meet Tony

cara hodge photography, wedding and couples photographer ina golden dress

Photo credit: My son Ben

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Let's plan your special day together!

Wedding At The National Gallery Of Ireland.

Setting off from the Merrion Hotel, with a ceremony at No. 5 South Leinster Street, followed by a tour of the National Gallery of Ireland for bride and groom portraits, and then off to the Gingerman Pub for a pint of Guinness.

This Dublin small wedding day was intimate, relaxed and joyful!

You can often find me on family and couples sessions in Booterstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Dundrum, Ballsbridge, Monkstown, Dunlaoghaire and Dalkey Village - but I travel all over Dublin, and beyond, weddings are no different!

bride and groom walking hand in hand in front of cupid statue carrying arrow.

newly married couple kissing in front of an oil paiting in a gallery

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Wedding Sessions

Handcrafted wedding albums, fine art books and mounted print boxes are available with any session as well, please ask and I can give you a quote.

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Mini

2.5 hours

Ceremony and Couples Portraits

Full hand edited gallery, 100 images

950

kiss between bride and groom in front of gilt mirror reflecting back their kiss and the bride's veil in soft focus

Ceremony

4 hours

Full hand edited gallery, 200 images

1390

bride and groom laughing as they drink pints of Guiness in Stag;s Head pub in Temple Bar, Dublin

Party!

Full Day - 8 hours

hand edited gallery, up to 400 images

2, 000

Over Night Bash!

Please ask

bride in white dress and tiara holding a Rag Doll cat on the sofa

bride and groom kissing outside a red pub with words The Temple Bar in gold on window

Q & A

How long do you shoot for?

My wedding photography packages typically start at 4–5 hours, delivering a fully edited gallery of approximately 200 photos. For an 8-hour package, you’ll receive up to 400 images. I prioritize quality over quantity, but if a photo adds to the story, I will add it into the gallery!

I also do shorter and longer length coverage. The longer ones have a break for me to save the photos from the camera (it's a must!). Usually dinner bell is a good time to do that.

What parts of the wedding do you photograph?

I capture all the key moments of your day, from the scene-setting details and preparations to the ceremony itself. I document intimate portraits of the bride and groom, as well as the reception and evening celebrations. During the quieter moments, such as the meal, I use the time to back up your images, ensuring everything is safely stored before the festivities continue.

What is your wedding photography style?

My style is a blend of documentary storytelling and fine art wedding portraits of bride and groom, and of course, family and friends. I focus on capturing the natural flow of your day, with authentic moments that reflect its spirit. While I don’t specialize in formal group shots with large lineups, I am happy to create relaxed but traditional group portraits.

For couple portraits, I love seeking out beautiful light and stunning backdrops to create timeless and romantic images, so if you make time for an intimate portrait session, even just 20 minutes, we can get those newly wed couples portraits.