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Cara, Dublin Natural Newborn Photographer. Sessions in Your Own Home.

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Hi, I'm Cara a natural Dublin newborn and family photographer, specializing in sessions outdoors in a location you love, or in your own home and garden!


Reasons why it's a good idea to schedule your newborn session at home!


Convenience. I come to your home to photograph your baby whenever you're ready!


You can barely find the time to drag a comb through your hair, right? Let alone take a shower or make dinner? With a newborn session at home, you can stay exactly as you are and I come to you!


The charm of an in home newborn session is in the authentic setting of your home and garden. Within the first two weeks of birth, your baby is still as curled up as she was during pregnancy, so many families like to capture this precious time. However, whenever you feel ready is the right time for taking photos of your new baby! All developmental stages have their unique characteristics.


Below, an older baby. Classic portrait with mum and two dogs in the garden at home!


little baby boy with mum and two dogs on a blanket in garden at home
Baby with doggies

little baby curled on bed with close up of mum & dad hands dressing him on bed
Tiny & New

Natural documentary newborn and baby photography.


As a natural Dublin newborn photographer, I love to do a documentary family session focused on the authentic way you interact and take care of your baby. Capturing all the little details. Cuddles on the sofa, feeding baby, holding tiny baby feet and hands... Exploring your family interactions in the different rooms of your house, scoping out beautiful sources of natural light.


mum and dad cuddling up to their newborn on the master bed in the bedroom with baby in a colorful all in one outfit. at home newborn photography dublin

More on this newborn at home photo shoot in Irish Town, Dublin HERE


Below, this furry member of the family gets his ears played with by dad. Spontaneous moments, as they happen!


dad playing with dogs ears as mum watches, feeding baby
Ears

Baby portraits in natural light.


There is a beauty to all natural light family photography. I often schedule newborn family sessions around 10/10.30 am in the morning when families are awake and small children have had enough sleep. Window light can produce dramatic pictures with high contrast between light and shade. I will also look out for sky lights, reflections off mirrors, light patterns on a wall...Don't worry about your home being "too dark", having to think outside the box when it comes to light can result in unique baby photos. Just as every home is different, every newborn session is unique!


Also, in the summer months we can make the most of sun outside. below, under the pergola in dappled light with mum and baby girl.


baby under a pergola in dappled light with mum reaching up to lilac blossom
Baby with Lilac blossom

Below, baby girl crawling on the grass.


little baby girl on a blanket in the garden holding grass
baby girl holding grass

Dublin in home family session: All the family is welcome. 


As with my outdoor sessions, all the family is welcome for in home family sessions. Older children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, pets!!

(At Home With Kitty) 


dog in mum's arms licking newborn baby toes as baby held by dad
Lick

mum lying across bed and turned to camera smiling as she holds newborn boy framed by lamp shade in a corner
Holding baby boy

A complete baby gallery with all the best moments from our time together.


You will have a gallery of all the best moments from our time together. There is no need to pick and choose your favourites as I give a complete collection with each of my sessions. I like to blend classic black and white edits with vintage inspired colours. (classic black & white newborn portraits )


Below, even a bright summer day can be edited in softer colours so that baby is the centre of focus! Here, in the garden with mum.


baby girl in pink on mum's lap in garden under tree with dappled light


More soft focus baby feet....


mum holding newborn baby feet as she lies on bed and smiles, soft focus detail
Baby Feet

For more information on my natural in home family sessions, please Contact Me. I look forward to chatting with you!

As a Dublin natural newborn photographer there are four main sessions to choose from, from shorter 45 minute sessions to half day and full documentary day sessions centered around a "slice if life.

You can also read more about what to expect from a newborn session, including tips to prepare.


As well as offering a complete digital gallery of edited photos, I believe that baby photos are best framed with love. I also offer beautiful prints, albums and books, and mounted print boxes.


mum holding newborn on a bed in window light
Delighted

mum and dad holding each other as mum sits on a stool in kitchen holding baby

newborn at home photo shoot, detail of mum holding tiny newborn feet. at home newborn photographer dublin





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Cara Hodge Photography Blackrock Dublin

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.

Featured portfolio in Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan, Italy.

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).

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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