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Cara Hodge Photography

Storytelling Family Photographer Dublin
Blackrock

Award Winning Lifestyle, Family, At Home Newborn 

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"Pictures that remind me of stills from a movie. Each one tells a story

chloe

"Cara is marvellous. I will cherish my newborn photos."

firdaus

what others say

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

Welcome! I’m Cara, a Dublin family photographer, capturing genuine moments with warmth and honesty.

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I specialise in both traditional family portraits and unscripted documentary photography—noticing those authentic, messy moments you can’t plan for, like your busy toddler pretending to be a bird or darting off to climb a tree. Whether it’s an outdoor family session in a favourite spot in Dublin, a fuss free newborn session at home, or a big birthday bash, I’ll tell your story authentically. Expect a hand-edited gallery with cinematic black and white images and warm vintage inspired colours.

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I also offer outdoor mini sessions in Blackrock and Seapoint beach near Monkstown, with beautiful seasonal backdrops.

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When I'm not taking photos, I love spicy Indian food, dogs, tea, and pretty shoes.

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Cara x

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Family

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Timeless vintage inspired family photography in  scenic locations around Dublin or in your own home. Child Portraits.

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Baby & Newborn

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Intimate sessions with your baby in your own home or a favourite place outdoors.

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women dressed as fairy handing young child a dog balloon

Documentary Family

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Documentary family photography Dublin, capturing unposed families, celebrations and events.

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Recent Stories

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Explore my recent lifestyle and family photography sessions in Dublin.

Lifestyle Portraits, Debs & Graduation

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

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Engagement, Surprise Proposals, Couples

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Romantic surprise proposals, engagement and couples photography. Weddings.

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woman holding her pregnancy form in a green satin dress and a backdrop of green leaves

Maternity

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 Maternity sessions to celebrate your pregnancy.

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Award Winning
Black & White

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

Sessions & pricing

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Family photos are more than pictures on a screen, they can 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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Light Filled

2025!

Golden, diffuse, dappled - no matter the light, and the time of year, I will capture the light you also 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

gallery quality mat printing

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 

Cinematic Black & White.  Vintage Inspired  Colour.

Internationally published and awarded. 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 People award, 2024 >

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mum looking at her newborn baby asleep on a sofa with pools of natural light. at home newborn photographer dublin by cara hodge.

Natural at home newborn photography in the first days when baby is still curled up. Pregnancy and maternity photographer.

When time stands still

baby boy receiving baptism by priest at greek orthodox church dublin, image of wetting baby's head by priest with mother looking on and reaching hand towards baby, with red candle and flowers and red priest robes visible. natural family photography dublin by cara hodge including emotive baptism & christening family portraits

Emotive baptism photo shoot Dublin

Tell your story in pictures

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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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