Home Family Photography Session in Dublin | Sisters
I knew Valentina and I were a perfect match when she explained that she had thousands of photographs of her daughters stuck on the cloud and none on her walls. She was overwhelmed by the whole thing and didn’t have ...
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In-Home Dublin Maternity and Newborn Sessions
A maternity photo session is so much more than just photographing a baby bump. It is about capturing what won’t be any more so that you can travel back in time and feel what it was like to be pregnant ...
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Welcoming Kayla – A maternity and newborn session in one photo album
A few days ago, I delivered beautiful printed products to this family of five: a photo album including photographs from both their newborn and maternity session, a large wood block of their favourite family photo, two prints for the boys ...
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Easter family session at the grandparents
Aisling & Aidan’s family came from Kilkenny to spend the Easter holiday with the grandparents in Dublin, so it was the perfect location for their family session. I always tell my clients to have the session in a place that means ...
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A year and a half later… Family Video and Photo Session, Dublin
Did you know I also offer video for family and newborn photography sessions? I call them “Family Films” and some also call them “Stories in Motion”. We have all seen videographers at weddings, but I think it’s fairly new in Ireland ...
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Being in the Moment VS Taking the Photograph
I wanted to talk about something I am personally working on right now, at home, when photographing my own family. Documenting everything = digital clutter overload It is so easy, especially when photographing “everyday life” to fall into the trap ...
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Afternoon in the life of a family of four, Greystones
His coat still on, Adam (6) ran to the kitchen table and started shoving big spoonfuls of ice-cream into his mouth. It wasn’t long before his and Max’s face were covered with chocolate. Toppings are the best part of Mooch ...
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Mums, 8 Ways to Get in the Picture with and for your Children
I’ve talked numerous times about the importance of being in photographs. For us (to travel back in time and FEEL what it was like) and for them (so that one day, when they look for photographs of us, they find ...
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Breastfeeding & Family Session at home in Dublin
Susy wanted to capture her breastfeeding relationship with her younger daughter Amy while it was still going strong. It was also the perfect opportunity to get new family photos for the walls of their newly purchased house. Have you ever ...
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In-Home Maternity Session – Family Evening Routine
A month before welcoming baby #2, Monica, Cormac and Iris welcomed me into their home on a cosy winter evening so I could capture their life before they went from three to four. Expecting a new baby is always exciting ...
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J+A Summer Wedding at The Millhouse, Slane
It took me a while to share this wedding with you, but looking at those images in the middle of winter is only going to make you like them more! Photographing this amazing colourful wedding along with Leanne Keaney was ...
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Let’s free ourselves from this idea of “perfection”
There is so much I want to tell you when it comes to photographing your family with intent, that I end up not saying anything! I find it difficult to translate my thoughts into (few) words until I lie in ...
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Natural Parenting Ireland Magazine
Have you heard of Natural Parenting Ireland Magazine? This is Ireland’s first magazine dedicated to gentle and responsive parenting approaches. Their tagline is “Connecting you to your parenting village” and I am so happy to be a part of Issue 2. ...
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First Birthday Dublin Family Session
Maire’s first birthday was a big milestone for her parents and the perfect excuse to hire a photographer (me!!) and get their first professional family portraits taken. I had met Tara & Maire while photographing “Paint Your Bump Day for ...
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30 Advent Traditions to Share with your Family this Christmas
You might already have your favourite Advent & Christmas traditions that you share with your children every year. However, if you are like me and would like to start some new traditions with your little one(s), this could be a ...
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[Christmas traditions] The smell of mulled apple juice
There are a few smells that always remind me of Christmas, and I’m sure it’s the same for you. (Clementines anyone?) For Melanie, the smell of spices and mulled apple juice (port or cider if children are not involved) really ...
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[Christmas traditions] Baking and dancing on Christmas Music
Emma loves Christmas so much that she cannot wait until Halloween is over to get into the Christmas spirit and start Christmas shopping. There is nothing like Christmas carols to bring the Christmas spirit to a house. The whole family ...
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[Christmas traditions] Christmas pudding recipe transmission
Marena has been making her mum’s Christmas pudding for years. The recipe, in the original recipe book, is hardly readable now, but Marena’s mum’s handwritten copy is picked up every year. Sharing this tradition with her three children and eventually ...
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[Christmas traditions] Baking German Christmas Cookies
Have you ever spent Christmas away from home and the traditions you were used to? The first time, it doesn’t really feel like Christmas does it? What makes Christmas special, is directly linked to the people we spend it with, ...
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Misty Proposal on the Cliffs of Sutton, Dublin
I’m pretty sure Michael and Kensey will remember their trip to Ireland for the rest of their lives. Michael really put a lot of thought into his proposal to Kensey and it was a very special moment to capture for ...
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