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Cara Hodge Photography

Storytelling Family & Newborn Photographer, Blackrock, Dublin 

little girl swinging upside down in mum's arms in park with hair flying and autumn scene

"Pictures That Remind Me Of Stills From A Favourite Film. Each One Tells A Story"

Chloe

"Cara Is Marvellous. I Will Cherish My Newborn Photos"

Firdaus

Hi, I'm Cara & I Would Love To Tell Your Story

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Storytelling Family Photographer  That Shines Your Light From The Inside Out

Hi, I'm Cara, a Dublin family photographer, capturing genuine moments with warmth and honesty. I specialise in traditional family portraits and documentary style photography - capturing real, unscripted moments you can’t plan for.

 

Whether it’s a free spirited outdoor session, a cozy in-home newborn session, or a big birthday bash, I’ll tell your story authentically. ​​

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​My popular local sessions run year round in Blackrock and Seapoint Beach near Monkstown, making the most of seasonal backdrops. You'll also often find me on the coast from Dunlaoghaire to Dalkey Village - but I travel all over Dublin, and no two family sessions are the same!

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Your gallery will feature vintage inspired colours and classic black & white.

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Also photographing couples: surprise proposals, small weddings and maternity sessions - to celebrate your growing family.

 

​1839 International Photography Awards, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, Nominee, 2024, 2025.

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I love spicy Indian food, my Frenchie Tony, and dreaming of pretty shoes!

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​Cara x

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Timeless vintage inspired family photos in outdoor Dublin locations or at home. Child Portraits.

mum and dad on sofa at home holding newborn baby girl and little girl holding tennis ball and laughing

Intimate newborn sessions in your own home or outdoors in the sunshine.

mum in red dress holding son in dungarees on a bench in a stone courtyard outside in the garden
priest blessing baby girl in Christening clothes in the pews during Christening mass with family around

​Documentary photography, capturing unposed families, celebrations and events.

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Explore my recent lifestyle and family  sessions 

Sessions for older children and teens, perfect for graduation, birthday parties and family occasions.

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Romantic surprise proposals, couples and engagement . Now doing small weddings.

young woman in a white dress and tiara holding flowers kissing her husband in a bow tie outside a pub with painted awnings in Temple Bar, Dublin
pregnant woman holding her pregnancy bump in green silk dress

 Maternity sessions to celebrate your pregnancy.

smartly dressed little girl between her two smartly dressed brothers in suits sitting on a bench in a courtyard garden in park

​Fine art child portraits, featured in Iconic Artist Magazine Milan, and other publications.

Family photos take on a life of their own. Handcrafted albums and Giclée pigment prints can be passed down generations.

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​Discover What To Expect from your session, along with simple wardrobe tips.

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 Gift a photo session this Christmas - Gift Vouchers are available.

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get in touch

Let's start planning your session together!

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Light Filled

2025!

Golden, diffuse, dappled - no matter the light, and the time of year, I will capture the light you bring to the world!​

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For birthday parties, and milestone celebrations!

second place prize at international child photo competition, best of black & white child photography
top ten 2021 awards badge for international documentary family awards. 5th place winner for "nothing is better than real life" category
Cara Hodge Photography is a member of PhotoVogue with featured pictures at PhotoVogue
ist place, winner of international child photo competition, international award winning photographer, best of lifestyle category
click pro elite badge. membership of click pro, international women photographers. for lifestyle, family and child photography, and access to the Voice awards 2024
2nd place winner at child photo competition, best of black & white child photography
this is reportage family logo. for this is reportage family awards. world class family photography in documentary family photography genre
Cara Hodge is a member of Iconic artist Milan with pictures featured in the magazine

Precious portraits of your older child & teenager 

Featured in The Times, UK, Bored Panda, Iconic Artist, Milan, International Documentary Family Awards, Photo Vogue, International Child Photo Competition, Best of B & W, 1839  Photography Awards , 2024, 2005 >

family around kitchen table, baby in high chair surrounded by brothers and sisters. in home family photo shoot dublin
boy next to statue of Greek goddess with head in hands. featured in iconic artist magazine

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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).

 

Silver & Bronze award in Portrait, 1839 Photography Awards (2024).

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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.

cara hodge photographer is a professional member of click pro elite
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