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Dublin Family Photography: Outdoor Autumn & Christmas Sessions

  • Writer: Cara Hodge
    Cara Hodge
  • Nov 7, 2024
  • 3 min read

Updated: Nov 16, 2024

One Of The Best Family Photographer's Dublin: Capture Your Precious Moments in a timeless, vintage style.


Autumn in Dublin brings a magical transformation, as leaves of yellow, gold, and red create gorgeous natural backdrops for family photography.


As a an experienced professional family photographer in Dublin, and member of Click Pro Elite, I specialize in capturing these unique, seasonal moments that make family portraits precious for generations to come.


In a recent family photo session in Carysfort Park, Blackrock, the red of the falling leaves complemented the pop of red from my daughter's gloves. We experimented with hand gestures and close-ups to add a touch of drama!

young woman holding red leather gloves up to her face
Gloves

Family Photography Dublin: Outdoor Sessions Perfect for Every Season


I offer family photography sessions all year round, from the blossoming pinks of spring to the earthy tones of autumn and festive Christmas shoots. Recently, I captured this gorgeous family below in a mini session in a Blackrock park ....I loved getting to ground level and capturing these two little ones playing with mum's long skirts.


children tugging mum's long skirts as they sit in autumn leaves on the ground
Autumn Leaves

Experimenting with Natural Light and Colour for Emotive Family Portraits


Golden hour light is my favorite for family photography Dublin sessions, bringing warmth and dimension to outdoor shots.

My family photo shoots have a gentle, vintage inspired quality. I favour cinematic black and white edits or subtle, slightly de-saturated vintage colour.

One of my favourite things to do is to play around with tint to get just enough warmth and red tones in my images, whilst still preferring a really natural look that isn't too bright or saturated. I find golden hour lights needs minimum re-touching as the light is usually almost perfect. Soft mellow light is very flattering for most family portraits.

If I am doing a photo session earlier in the day I will look out for the shade of trees, and thankfully, in my favourite gardens around Blackrock there are plenty to choose from!


mum holding her son as he smiles at her with background of trees with autumn colour
Yellow

older sister putting flower in younger sister's hair
Flower

Christmas Family Photography Dublin – Capture the Festive Spirit!


As we get closer to the Christmas season, many families are choosing Christmas family photo shoots in Dublin. These festive mini sessions in Blackrock and Seapoint beach in Dublin are ideal for creating unique Christmas cards (particularly for my American friends!) or cherished gifts. My 30-minute mini sessions include all the best digital images that are fully edited in a downloadable gallery with a personalized cover.

These Christmas sessions are part of my seasonal minis that run throughout the year.


mum and dad holding their children as they reach out to touch autumn leaves on overhanging branches
Playful

Family Photography Packages and Gifts


Choose from a variety of family photography packages, from luxury print and Folio album collections to an affordable digital-only option which you can then print yourself at any time. All my packages come with information about one of Ireland's best gallery quality printer's in the heart of Dublin. For beautiful quality Giclee Pigment Printing (I LOVE the mat).

You can create a gallery wall with images in different sizes, perfect for both small spaces and large displays. Family sessions make wonderful gifts, and Christmas gift vouchers are available for loved ones who want to capture precious family moments.


For the best family photographer Dublin has to offer, I’m here to capture the moments that mean the most to you. Contact me to book your autumn or Christmas family photography session and make this season unforgettable!


Cara xx


young woman with red leather gloves by tree with red leaves
Red Leaves

young woman with leather gloves around her face
Winter
autum family portrait with mum, dad , smiling baby in bobble hat
Autumn Baby

family portrait, autumn family portrait in park with yellow autumn leaves. With mum, dad and smiling baby boy

girl kneeling next to autumn flowers, autumn family session

autumn family photography for christmas cards

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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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