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Celebrating natural beauty and creating images with meaning, feeling, and real connection.

Serving Dublin and surrounding areas, including Wicklow, Meath and Kildare.

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The Heart and Soul Behind the Camera

Real Family photography

Hi, I’m Maria — a passionate photographer who gets how beautifully full-on life can be when you’re raising little humans and building a business. I also know how powerful it is to have photos that feel meaningful, genuine, and authentically you — without the stress.

Whether you’re after natural, emotive family portraits or personal branding photos that align with your energy and values, I’m here to make the whole experience feel effortless (and even fun!). I work with a gentle, intuitive approach that puts you at ease — whether in the great outdoors, at home with your family, or in a space that reflects your brand’s unique vibe.

For me, photography is more than just pictures. It’s about storytelling. It’s about connection. It’s about celebrating the real you, in every role you play. And that’s the spirit I bring to every session.

If you’re a busy mum, a heart-led business owner, or both — and want more than just pictures — I’d love to hear from you.

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Kind Words From My Clients

Testimonials

    I thought it would be stressful getting pictures with a week-old baby and toddler but it was such a relaxed session. Maria was such a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I will be booking her for another family shoot in the future.

    Grainne Ward

    Fantastic, talented photographer who was very reassuring and easy to work with. We are new parents and Maria was extremely flexible and brilliant with our newborn.

    Katherine Benson

    It was Maria’s warmth towards us, the fact that she made us feel like the centre of the world in an instant, how easy she made the process, the photographs, top notch professionalism.

    Agransh Anand

    The sessions with Maria were lovely and calm – the pace was always just right. Maria listened to us and also gave brilliant direction. You really get the sense Maria feels passionate about capturing precious moments – it shows in the end result!

    Ciara Bannon

    Maria has photographed our family on 3 occasions and each time the shoot was so much fun, she makes everyone so at ease, and all from the comfort of our home!

    Maria Allman

    Maria was amazing with my boys… they had so much fun with Maria and that sense of mischief and fun translated into some pretty magical shots. She captured my boys out in nature, in their element and l couldn’t be happier with the result.

    Orla Roberts

    Maria has a beautiful way of bringing out natural smiles and interactions, and keeping the kids happy throughout! We had a wonderful photo session and I am beyond thrilled with the images.

    Jen Crawford

    My very reluctant husband and stubborn toddler thoroughly enjoyed the session, even relaxing and smiling. As we played, Maria provided gentle guidance and captured stunning relaxed photos.

    Emma Tobin

    Maria manages to be both professional and personal. She has the balance just right between candid photos and guiding you where needed. She made photographing a very busy toddler and baby seem easy. Neither my husband or I are comfortable with having photos taken but she put us both at ease and the end products were just stunning.

    Bláithin Seery

    The whole experience from start to finish was so easy and enjoyable, much more than I had expected. Maria goes above and beyond to ensure the highest quality of all aspects of the process and is a very talented photographer.

    Colette Maher

    The whole process was easy and so professional. Maria was brilliant with the children, she really brought them on board, made the photo shoot fun and they are delighted to see their pictures up on the wall.

    Caitriona McGovern

    I don’t enjoy being in front of the camera but with Maria’s guidance and style I really enjoyed the experience, as did my family! The photos she captured were very natural but with perfect lighting, she has a great eye for location and timing.

    Claire Molony

    Maria is great at capturing the essence of who you are and I couldn’t recommend her more!

    Iulia Cochior

    The finished product we received was even better than we expected.

    Emer McCarthy

    The photos are everything we hoped for and more, capturing the fun and spirit of our two little girls. The wall art we ordered is absolutely stunning, the quality is amazing. We’re so happy with every aspect of the service.

    Emma Ryan

    The quality of the photos we received was exquisite and the finish was so professional.

    Patricia Kane

    We found Maria so helpful in choosing the right product for our space and requirements and we are so happy with the end result.

    Claire Molony

    For anyone looking for a brand photographer, I highly recommend Maria. She is a total pro, really organized and prepares all the details in advance so the photoshoot day itself runs smoothly. I was a bit nervous on the day but Maria put me at ease and made me feel comfortable, so much so that I enjoyed the day.

    Lorraine Maguire

    It was an incredible experience and I got great results. I felt very looked after the whole time and she went out of her way to support me in the process as much as possible. I love my photos… It’s such a good step to take to bring your business to the next level. Maria also helped me to get clear on my brand vision which is now carrying over into design work with my web designer. A great investment well worth it!

    Lisa de Jong

    We had a fantastic experience working with Maria for our company photoshoot. From our first interaction to final delivery her process was thought through, professional, engaged, and friendly. She took an interest in understanding who we are and what we’re trying to achieve, helped us carve out what we need and put our nerves at ease on the day of the shoot. We liked her flexibility, her warm, friendly demeanour and her professionalism. We are very happy with the final result and would recommend her wholeheartedly.

    Tanja Bueck

Get To Know Me More

It Started with a Chair

I’m a recovering perfectionist, eternal optimist, hopeless romantic, and firm believer in the magic of everyday. I’m living in Dublin and married to the guy who once stole my office chair (cheeky move, but it paid off). Fast forward, and we now have three beautiful, busy kids and a wonderfully chaotic life together. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and they’re the reason I fell in love with natural, story-driven photography, capturing what matters most.

From Suits to Storytelling

Photography was always part of my story, even if I did take a ten-year detour through the corporate world. But with motherhood, everything shifted — my priorities, my values, and my perspective. It brought a kind of clarity, and the call back to creativity was impossible to ignore.

Building my business (often in stolen pockets of time during naps and late into the night) has been no small thing – a labour of love that, in many ways, feels like my fourth baby. These days, I can breathe (they’re all in school!) but I’m forever grateful for those early, messy years. They taught me so much about what it takes to juggle life with small kids and big ambitions. And it shapes how I show up to every session: with empathy, calm, and genuine respect for wherever you’re at.

Soul Therapy

Nothing fills my cup quite like the great outdoors – long walks, fresh air, and a good dose of mother nature, whatever the season. Oh, and sea-swimming? Yep, I’m one of those! I took the plunge one Christmas morning, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Madness, maybe. But for me, it’s cold-water therapy for the soul… and the quickest way to wake up without coffee!

Keeping it Real

Other things that light me up: deep chats, good craic, close friends (wine always welcome!) and the kind of connection that doesn’t rely on a screen. Call me sentimental, but I’ll always choose the real thing over its digital cousin — handwritten notes, warm hugs, and moments you can hold on to. Therein lies the magic! That’s why I care so much about the personal experience I offer, taking the time to get to know you and creating something that feels truly meaningful
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"Photography for me is not looking, it's feeling. If you can't feel what you're looking at, then you're never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures."

Don McCullin

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Based in Dublin

Also serving Kildare, Meath, and Wicklow.