Our Family in the Sand Dunes of Bull Island
Back in May, I stepped in front of the camera for a family session with Typhanie Piton. Typhanie is French and lives in Normandy but lived in Ireland for a few years and that’s where we met. She still misses Ireland ...
Read More[Location Ideas] Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Glendalough is such an amazing site located in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. The seasons will affect the landscape dramatically but I wouldn’t be able to say which I like best. Only once did I see it ...
Read More[Location Ideas] Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Howth is a great location for a photo session or a day out at the weekend. Perfect for families and couples alike. You can have: a walk on the beach, a walk on the pier or a walk around Howth Head ...
Read MoreWhy do I smile when I take photographs?
Today, I received one of the most beautiful compliments. Someone told me that when she came across my photographs on social media, it felt like I was enjoying myself. That I cared. Yes, yes yes! I do enjoy myself when ...
Read MoreFind me on Instagram
If you are on Instagram, you might already be following: I have also recently created a new Instagram account to share more personal work with no restrictions. I will be sharing a lot of photographs of our daughter, but also travel ...
Read MoreAnna + Oliver, Dublin Outdoor Family & Breastfeeding Photo Session
“You’re too young to breastfeed!” a twenty-three-year-old mum-to-be was told by a colleague. I attended a breastfeeding workshop at the hospital before my daughter was born and we were chatting about the low rate of breastfeeding in Ireland. A few mums ...
Read More[Family Video] Stepping out after a long winter
It’s been a long winter, isn’t it! The sun of the last few days is making everyone smile, I included. A few weeks ago, my two-year-old daughter got out for a bit of a play in the garden for the first ...
Read MorePaint Your Bump Day for Maternal Mental Health Awareness in Dublin
Yesterday was Paint Your Bump Day for Maternal Mental Health Awareness and I went to the Little Darlings Play Cafe in Santry, Dublin, to photograph the very talented Rita at work. The lucky pregnant mums who got their bump painted ...
Read MoreThe Best Time to Schedule a Newborn Photography Session
Expecting parents ask me when is the best time to do a newborn photo session. My answer to that question might be very different from photographers who do posed newborn photos. For my style of photography, there isn’t actually a ...
Read MoreDublin outdoor mummy & me photography session
It’s nearly as cold as winter this week so let me bring the summer to you! It feels like we’ll never be able to wear shorts and sandals ever again, doesn’t it? But we will, I promise! Look at Adeline’s ...
Read More10 Family Activities to Document this Weekend
Weekends are the best, aren’t they? If you don’t get to spend that much time as a family during the week, they give you that little bit of time to relax together. On the other hand, maybe you can manage ...
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Newborn Photographer for You
If you are reading this, you might be pregnant or you just had a baby (congratulations!) and you would like to hire a professional photographer to capture this beautiful little creature and help you freeze a moment in time. You ...
Read More[Photographing with Intent] What to photograph?
So a few weeks back, we’ve discussed why we take photographs and the feedback I received showed me how many parents struggle to photograph what really matters and get those photographs printed. Here is the next step of your journey towards ...
Read MoreDublin In-Home Maternity and Family Video and Photo Session
In a few weeks, a little brother will join this family of three to make it a family of four. It’s exciting and scary at the same time! Traditional studio posed photo sessions are not for everyone. Áine and Ross are ...
Read MoreBreastfeeding is not just about the milk
Breastfeeding a baby is not just about the milk and this is even more true for older babies and toddlers. Breast milk and the contact with their mummies brings a lot of comfort to babies and children and it is ...
Read MoreDublin Newborn “Fresh 48” Family Session
Ok… so… This newborn/family session was my first “Fresh 48” session and I am hooked! Being in the room when Maia and Orran met their baby sister for the first time was very strong. I felt the tears creeping up ...
Read More[One year later] What my family portraits mean to me – A Mum’s Words
How lovely to know what my photographs mean to my clients one year later! Here are some of Genevieve’s own words, one year after their newborn/family photo session we did in their home in Dublin. In the last year, they ...
Read MoreBreastfeeding: Weaning for medical reasons
A few weeks ago, Majella was told by doctors that she had to start a new treatment. The medication isn’t compatible with breastfeeding which meant she had to suddenly wean Finn after nursing him for a year. We arranged for ...
Read More[Photographing with Intent] Why are we taking photographs?
With phones and digital cameras, taking photographs today is very easy and most people do take photographs nearly every single day. Not every photograph is worth making it to our walls though, and that’s perfectly fine. There are a lot ...
Read MoreBaby Sophie, in-home documentary newborn & family session
The first two weeks following the birth of a baby are always very special. This is a time where parents are still in awe of what has just happened: they created that beautiful little being in front of them. They usually ...
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