Why Documentary Family Photography is Perfect for Families with Neurodivergent Kids
As a documentary family photographer based in Dublin, Ireland, I've had the privilege of capturing countless families' memories and special moments. One thing that I've noticed is that families with children who are neurodivergent greatly benefit from documentary family photography. ...
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Navigating the World of Attachment Parenting: Tips and Insights for Parents
As a documentary family photographer in Dublin, I've had the opportunity to work with many families who practice attachment parenting. Attachment parenting is an approach that emphasizes forming a strong emotional bond between parents and children through practices like co-sleeping, ...
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10 Tips to Get the Most out of Your “Big” Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless)
A couple of weeks ago, I asked my audience on Instagram what they would most like help with, and someone asked for “help to get the most out of my proper camera”. As it happens, I had a lot of ...
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A Guide to the Exciting Third Trimester of Pregnancy
As a newborn photographer based in Dublin, Ireland, and a mom, I understand that the third trimester of pregnancy is an incredibly special time filled with excitement and anticipation as your due date approaches. However, it can also be a ...
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How Gentle Parenting Can Help You Raise Happy, Healthy Children
Gentle parenting is a way of bringing up kids that focuses on empathy, respect, and understanding. It's based on the belief that kids can learn and grow without harsh punishments or rewards. Gentle parenting emphasizes the importance of connection, communication, ...
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The Joys of Documentary Newborn Photos
As a documentary-style newborn photographer in Dublin, I have had the privilege of capturing some of the most intimate and heartwarming moments in the lives of new parents and their babies. In this blog post, I want to explain why ...
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Here’s Why You’ll Love a Documentary-Style Newborn Photography Session at Home
As a documentary-style newborn photographer in Dublin, Ireland, I recommend that my clients consider doing a newborn session at home within the first few days after childbirth. These sessions (sometimes called 'Fresh 48') are a type of documentary-style newborn photography ...
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Things for Families to do in Dublin, Ireland
Conveniently walkable, and known for being one of Europe’s friendliest cities, Dublin remains an attractive location for visitors and tourists from around the globe. Although it is perhaps best known for Guinness and pub culture, this charming Irish city offers ...
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15 Ideas for a Fun In-Home Family Photography Session
Are you feeling stressed about your upcoming family photo session? Take a deep breath - I’ve got you covered! The most important thing is to be relaxed and have fun with your family. Your photographer has the expertise to capture ...
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7 Reasons to Consider a Family Portrait Session at Home
Don't let the cold or wet weather in Dublin stop you from capturing some quality family time. I love in-home family portrait sessions! They're so comfy, and you and your loved ones can be yourselves, which leads to real and ...
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[Guest Post] Choosing Family Photos For Print
A lot of parents struggle with the overwhelming task of choosing which photos to print for a photobook or for their walls. Whether they are looking at all of the personal photos sitting on their phone, or whether they hired ...
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The Meaning Behind Family Photos
Last October, I did a half-day documentary family photoshoot with Jen and her family of five. Since then, she has been sharing some of her favourite photos from the session on her Instagram account along with why they mean so ...
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Irish Summer | Family Photos In The Rain
This half-day-in-the-life family photo session took place during summer 2020, in Donabate. This family wanted part of their weekend morning routine captured with their three children. Their weekend mornings usually included making pancakes together, some fun play, and a family ...
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Moving House: A Family Photoshoot in Athy, Co. Kildare
A couple of years ago, Simona hired me to photograph her family in a documentary way, right before they moved out of their house. They opted to do the first part of the session at home, and then head over ...
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Real-life Family Photography: Does it Feel Awkward?
Not only did I have the opportunity to photograph Jen and her family of 5 in Portarlington, Co Laois, but I also got to ask her a few questions before and after the photoshoot to help you decide whether a ...
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Day In The Life Family Photography in Ireland and Europe
Have you heard of “day in the life” family photography? It can also be called “documentary family photography” or “family photojournalism” or shorten to “DITL”. You may find that each photographer using these terms will have their own vision and ...
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8 reasons my clients opt for documentary family photography
1. They feel awkward posing for photos “I wanted to get photos of all the family that were good quality, but I feel like trying to get kids to sit in a studio, behave and look like themselves never really ...
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How To Photograph The Story of Your Family Vacation
When we travel somewhere new for a family vacation (in Ireland or anywhere in the world), we tend to photograph the new, shiny things. When traveling with children, we are also going to take photographs of them in different locations ...
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A Year in the Life of Our Garden: A Project on Seasons, Time and Changes
I was hoping that focusing on what was WITHIN these walls would help take my attention away from their limitations. Instead, I made a conscious effort to focus and notice the beauty.
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Posed, Lifestyle or Documentary | Which Style of Newborn Photography is Right for You?
When someone mentions ‘newborn photography’, an image comes to mind: a tiny sleeping baby naked or swaddled in a baby wrap, posed in a basket or covered in props. But what style of newborn photography is that? Is it posed, ...
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